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Send us Fan Mail RTDs, THC drinks, NA growth, Gen Z’s return to alcohol, and the RNDC→Reyes CA shakeup—what’s next for 2025? Insights from Uncle Nearest, Booze Biz & Business of Drinks 🎙️  ⁨@ThirstyThursdaysat3PMEST⁩   Watch here on YouTube!  https://youtu.be/NJwLcZqJ9Cs This quarter’s Thirsty Thursdays roundtable brings Kate Jerkens (Uncle Nearest), Caitlyn LuBell (Booze Biz), and Erica Duecy...

Send us Fan Mail Live tasting with 5 top Washington Syrah winemakers discussing terroir, clones, staves, high‑altitude vineyards & vintage trials 🍇 Watch with  ⁨@ThirstyThursdaysat3PMEST⁩   Youtube: https://youtu.be/DDyejw2eqX8 📌 Summary: In this episode, I hosted a Washington Syrah tasting featuring five winemaking legends: Bob Betz MW, David Rodriguez, Trey Busch, Rosie Signer‑Jenner &...

Send us Fan Mail 🍇 Meet Washington Syrah winemaking legends as they debate terroir, clone selection, barrel vs. stave aging & NA wines! Winemaker gold right here 🎯  ⁨@ThirstyThursdaysat3PMEST⁩   #Syrah #winetalk  🎙️✨ In this epic winemaker roundtable, Jessie Ott sits down with Washington Syrah royalty including David Rodriguez, Trey Busch, Caleb Foster, Bob Betz, and Dichotomy Wines. 🍷 The...

Send us Fan Mail  📢, of VP of Beverages of Robobank and Host of Liquid Assets 👏🍷 🎇 🎉 ✨ 👏 🥂  😁  “The Great Disconnect?”   📹 Or watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pkpWJLFHrd8 We’ve all heard the headline: “Gen Z is drinking less.” But beneath that clickbait is a more complex—and more urgent—story. On this episode of Thirsty Thursdays , I sat down with Bourcard Nesin, VP of Beverages Resear...

Send us Fan Mail 📢I talk🎙️w i th KC Hensley , of Momo's Michelada Mix 👏🍷 🎇 🎉 ✨ 👏 🥂  😁  Just in time for International Michelada Day on July 12th!!  From bootstrapped beginnings to statewide success, KC Hensley shares how a trip to Nicaragua inspired Momo’s Michelada Mix — a tomato-free, top-rated drink that’s shaking up bars across Texas. 💥 In this episode of Thirsty Thursdays , Jes...

Send us Fan Mail 📢I talk🎙️w i th Jeff Foss , of Suavecito Tequila 👏🍷 🎇 🎉 ✨ 👏 🥂  😁  Watch the Premiere Here @ 3PM EST May 22! From agave farm to Total Wine top seller 🌱🥃 — discover how Suavecito Tequila went viral with zero additives, full sustainability & no celebrity hype! #FNBinnovation  @ThirstyThursdaysat3PMEST   Jeff Foss of Suavecito Tequila joins Jessie Ott on 🎙️ Thirsty Thur...

Send us Fan Mail 📢I talk🎙️w i th Christy Serrato, CEO and Founder of PairAnything 👏🍷 🎇 🎉 ✨ 👏 🥂  😁  Discover how Christy Serrato turned her love of Filipino cuisine into a tech-powered wine pairing startup 🍷🔥 Learn how PairAnything is changing the wine game with personalization!  In this Thirsty Thursdays episode, Jessie Ott sits down with Christy Serrato, founder of PairAnything 🍷💡 Fr...

Send us Fan Mail 📢I talk🎙️w i th Jon Macaskill about his Navy and SEAL service and his transition to Mindfulness Coach, Dad, and Podcast Host! 👏🍷 🎇 🎉 ✨ 👏 🥂  😁 You can have him as a personal coach or team leadership coach as well as learn Mindfulness on his Podcast ​ ⁨@mentalkingmindfulness⁩   Text Mindful to 33777 to reach Jon! Or via his Website:  https://frogmanmindfulness.com/ Join Nav...

Send us Fan Mail 📢I talk🎙️w i th Ardashia Townsend about Food & Beverage Industry Trends! 👏🍷 🎇 🎉 ✨ 👏 🥂  😁 She is the Content Director, SupplySide Food & Beverage Journal . Owned by Informa 📽️ Watch on YouTube ! 🎞️ https://youtu.be/xookuXBgrjA This week on Thirsty Thursdays, Jessie Ott welcomes Audarshia Townsend, Content Director at Supply Side Food and Beverage Journal, to unpack...

Send us Fan Mail 📢I talk🎙️w i th Julie Milroy , Erica Duecy , Caitlyn LuBell and Katharine Jerkens about the Beverage Industry Recap of Q1! 👏🍷 🎇 🎉 ✨ 👏 🥂  😁 📽️ Watch on YouTube ! 🎞️ https://youtu.be/TL7uKLkEb8s 🚀 Dive into the latest beverage industry trends from Q1 2025! Discover insights on non-alcoholic drinks, functional beverages, and market shifts. Stay ahead in the F&B world!...

Send us Fan Mail 📢I talk🎙️w i th Patricia Vasconcelos   Founder-The Paire Agency- Crafting Brand Stories and Execution for Taste and Space. Wine and Spirits. 👏🍷 🎇 🎉 ✨ 👏 🥂  😁 From Jack Daniel’s in NYC to $167K luxury spirits, Patricia Vasconcelos spills the 🍸 on nightlife, brand building, & global travel. Must-watch for F&B pros!  Watch here on YouTube!  @ThirstyThursdaysat3PMEST ...

Send us Fan Mail 📢I talk🎙️w i th Dr. Ken Thompson , Army Veteran & CEO of Trendsetter Spirits, shares his powerful journey from military service to launching a Veteran-supporting liquor brand!  #Veterans #Spirits 👏🍷 🎇 🎉 ✨ 👏 🥂 😁 100% OF PROFITS GO TO VETERANS! @ThirstyThursdaysat3PMEST Watch on Thursday, March 27th! @3PM 💥 Dr. Ken Thompson’s Inspiring Journey: From combat in Iraq to a...

Send us Fan Mail 📢I talk🎙️w i th Jake Karls Owner of Mid-Day Squares ! 👏🍷 🎇 🎉 ✨ 👏 🥂 😁 How did Midday Squares go from a condo kitchen to 9,000 stores ? 🤯🔥 Jake Karls shares the power of authenticity, brand storytelling & social media marketing! 💡 WATCH NOW! 🎥 @ThirstyThursdaysat3PMEST  💥 The Power of Authenticity in Branding with Jake Karls 💥 What makes Midday Squares a standout...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ In this episode, we sit down with Ian Perez , the visionary behind Brand Arc at MHW , who is helping beverage brands break into the U.S. market! 🍸✨ 💡 Key Takeaways: ✅ How Ian went from Ireland to NYC 🌍 ✅ Inside Brand Arc’s innovative approach 🚀 ✅ What it takes to launch a successful alcohol brand 🍾 ✅ Challenges & trends in the alcohol industry 🔥 ✅ Marketing, sal...

Send us Fan Mail 📢I talk🎙️w i th Isabelle Lesschaeve Owner of InnoVinum Academy ! 👏🍷 🎇 🎉 ✨ 👏 🥂  😁  🍷 Unlocking the Secrets of Wine Sensory Science! 🔬 How to Train Your Palate & Decode Flavors Like a Pro! 🍇  Watch now! 🚀✨ @ThirstyThursdaysat3PMEST 🍷 Ever wondered how to train your palate like a wine expert? 🍇 Discover the science of taste, aroma, & sensory analysis with Isab...

Send us Fan Mail 📢I talk🎙️w i th Ken MacKenzie Founder & Owner of Fresh Victor !   👏🍷 🎇 🎉 ✨ 👏 🥂  😁 Join Caleb Foster 🍇, winemaker at Gunpowder Creek Winery, as he shares his epic journey from Connecticut to Washington wine country 🍷. Innovation, Syrah secrets, & digital pivots await!  @CalebFoster-Winemaker   Watch now! 🚀✨ @ThirstyThursdaysat3PMEST https://youtu.be/VaUy0fa-q6Y...

Send us Fan Mail 📢I talk🎙️w i th Caleb Foster Owner and Winemaker at Gunpowder Creek Winery ! 👏🍷 🎇 🎉 ✨ 👏 🥂  😁 Join Caleb Foster 🍇, winemaker at Gunpowder Creek Winery, as he shares his epic journey from Connecticut to Washington wine country 🍷. Innovation, Syrah secrets, & digital pivots await!  @CalebFoster-Winemaker   Watch now! 🚀✨ @ThirstyThursdaysat3PMEST https://youtu.be/3edK...

Send us Fan Mail 📢I talk🎙️w i th Melissa Hoffman Co-Founder and CEO of Dauntless Performance Consulting ! 👏🍷 🎇 🎉 ✨ 👏 🥂  😁 "Explore Melissa Hoffman's inspiring journey from NYC to St. Pete, launching Dauntless Performance Consulting 💼🌟. Insights on leadership, mindfulness, & business growth.  Watch now! 🚀✨ @ThirstyThursdaysat3PMEST" 💡 Key Takeaways: How Melissa tran...

Send us Fan Mail 📢I talk🎙️w i th Dr Pamela Hayes, M.D. Medical Oncologist at Texas Oncology in Dallas, TX. She specializes in Hematology and Medical Oncology! 👏🍷 🎇 🎉 ✨ 👏 🥂  😁 💬 "It's your journey. Don't compare it to anyone else." - Dr. Pamela Hayes This summer, I was diagnosed with stage zero breast cancer (DCIS) —a mild case, but still life-changing. I sat down with...

Send us Fan Mail 📢I talk🎙️w i th David Mandell Co-Founder and CEO of Whiskey House of Kentucky , the most Innovative Whiskey Distillery and largest via their 176-acre campus in the USA and beyond! 👏🍷 🎇 🎉 ✨ 👏 🥂  😁 Sound Bites "We bootstrapped this business." "You have to create the entire ecosystem." "You're never gonna get perfection." "We focus eve...

Send us Fan Mail 📢I talk🎙️w i th Erica Duecy about her foray into the beverage industry from a wonderful career at Conde Naste Publications. She now has The Business of Drinks Consulting and Podcast. 👏🍷 🎇 🎉 ✨ 👏 🥂  😁 Sound Bites "It's not just an email list anymore." "We need to help raise up women leaders." "Customization is a growing trend." 📽️ Watch on...

Send us Fan Mail 📢I talk🎙️w i th Stephanie Bricken about her foray into creating a Non-Alcoholic Wine Alternative, Seraphim Social Beverage .  👏🍷 🎇 🎉 ✨ 👏 🥂  😁 Seraphim are celestial beings that appear in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic literature. They are often depicted as having wings and serving as guardians of God's throne. 📽️ Watch on YouTube ! 🎞️ https://youtu.be/3Nxb4tWmX2g 🌟...

Send us Fan Mail 📢I talk🎙️w i th Julie Milroy , Erica Duecy , Caitlyn LuBell and Katharine Jerkens about the Beverage Industry Recap of 2024 in Part 2! We discuss 2024 Surprises and Outlook for 2025 in Part 2.  👏🍷 🎇 🎉 ✨ 👏 🥂  😁 📽️ Watch on YouTube ! 🎞️ https://youtu.be/UmlhEfTYOTU Beer Distribution is Evolving Beer Distributors moving into Wine, Spirits, RTD's & Sake Sales Younger...

Send us Fan Mail 📢I talk🎙️w i th Julie Milroy , Erica Duecy , Caitlyn LuBell and Katharine Jerkens about the Beverage Industry Recap of 2024 in Part 1! Next week we will discuss 2024 Surprises and Outlook for 2025 in Part 2.  👏🍷 🎇 🎉 ✨ 👏 🥂  😁 📽️ Watch on YouTube ! 🎞️ https://youtu.be/nIHS6gXmr_A I love this conversation. There is so much valuable content in this podcast! I was super stoked...

Send us Fan Mail 📢 Hello Thirsty Thursdays' Peeps!! 👏🍷 🎇 🎉 ✨ 👏 🥂  😁  Happy Holiday Season. Yesterday was Christmas🎅 and today is the first day of Hanukkah✡️! New Years 🎇 is just around the corner!🥂  I wanted to say thank you to all that were on the podcast and all those we are still in process to get on the podcast! I reflect on a personally tough year, despite it being the YEAR O...