Heritage Radio Network

The Speakeasy

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Hosts Damon Boelte, Sother Teague, and Greg Benson sit down to talk cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, tea, coffee, and all the other exciting liquids in the universe. With each episode, learn from some of the world’s experts in mixology, bar history, distillation, and brewing. Bringing on guests ranging from bartenders and brewers, alchemists and ambassadors, roasters and regulars, and every expert and enthusiast in between, The Speakeasy introduces listeners to all the unique ways we enjoy imbibing today.

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Episode 3: Adam Kolesar 26.01.2011 47:27

On the third installment of The Speakeasy, Damon sits down with Adam Kolesar, tiki drink expert and proprietor of Brooklyn Orgeat Works. The two sit down to discuss the origins of the traditional Mai Tai and how it’s been lost in modern cocktail culture. Tune in the find out where you can go for an authentic tiki experience in New York City, and how rum profiles matter more than you might expect i...

Episode 2: Thomas Waugh 19.01.2011 33:22

This week on The Speakeasy, Damon Boelte is joined by guest Thomas Waugh, head bartender at NYC’s Death & Co. Damon and Thomas discuss the similarities and differences in style between East and West coast cocktail culture and the rise of Fernet Branca. Tune in to learn more about cocktail competitions, transitioning from bartending to consulting and why you should NOT throw shot glasses agains...

Episode 1: Brian Miller 12.01.2011 38:40

On the innaugral episode of The Speakeasy, Damon Boelte overcomes a brief power outage in the studio and chats with friend & colleague Brian Miller, formerly of Death & Company. Brian explains how he went from a food runner as a fresh New York transplant to becoming one of the best bartenders the city has to offer. Later in the show, Damon & Brian discuss Tiki cocktail culture and hist...