What We're Drinking with Dan Dunn

It’s Women’s History Month, and on this episode we’ll be celebrating with not one, not two, but THREE amazing women from Zacapa Rum: Master Blender Lorena Vásquez; Global Brand Ambassador Chef Grace Ramirez; and the brand’s resident mixologist Lynnette Marrero. Also, Dan unveils his grand plan for launching a signature booze brand, and info on how to mask up and help the bartending community by do...

We celebrate St. Patrick's Day Week (it's a thing) with WWD's "Official East Coast Co-Host" actor Colin Donnell ("Chicago Med," "The Affair") and Jonny Egan, Director and Brand Custodian of Egan’s Irish Whiskey. The gents do a deep dive into the history, cultural relevance and cocktail-ability of whiskey made on the Emerald Isle, and Also, Dan answers listener voicema...

Dan is joined by comedian Ryan Long, whose riotously funny videos have garnered over 100 million views. In 2019 Ryan immigrated to America from Toronto, via an 'Extraordinary Alien' green card... as far as we know, he's the first Extraordinary Alien we’ve had on the show this year. Also on the episode, Dewar's North American ambassador Gabe Cardarella tells us all about the world's most awarded bl...

Alcohol was originally considered a medicine, Indeed, during Prohibition one of the most reliable places to get your hands on a bottle of liquor was the pharmacy. So with that — and everyone’s general health and well being in mind — we present the Penicillin. With fresh ginger, lemon and a healthy dose of Scotch, this little wonder, invented by Sam Ross in 2005, does indeed have an ineffable heali...

Dan is joined by Eddie Zamora, aka the Yum Yum Foodie, a culinary expert who's extremely passionate about wine. They share reds and whites from two superb producers, Castello di Verrazzano from Tuscany, Italy, and Trimbach from Alsace, France. Also, in a new feature, we blast out booze-fueled scenes from some of Dan's favorite films including "Casablanca," "Bridesmaids," Team A...

Dan loves Bunnahabhain Scotch so much, he named his dog after it. On this episode he tips back a few drams of his favorite Islay malt with "Everybody Loves Raymond" creator and "Somebody Feed Phil" star Phil Rosenthal, along with Emmy-winning writer-comedian Tom Caltabiano. They talk food, whisky and travel... and the go-to drinks of some of TV's best known characters. Also, WW...

In the time it takes to pour a proper Guinness, our host Dansplains one of the Emerald Isle's great libational achievements, Irish Coffee. He theorizes about its most likely origin, lays out how to make it the right way, suggests some variations and, as always, tells a hilarious joke at the end. Again, in average-shiite time. Slainte! Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 f...

On this special episode, Bryan Cranston is THE ONE WHO KNOCKS back mezcal with Dan. Dos Hombres Mezcal, that is, the brand Bryan started with his friend and former “Breaking Bad” co-star Aaron Paul. Among the topics discussed are the many ways to enjoy mezcal, the current state of the American bar scene, and the go-to cocktails of some of Bryan’s most iconic characters. Our Sponsors: * Check out D...

For four glorious seasons, South Boston's own Jack Maxwell had a dream job — or Dan Dunn's idea of a dream job, anyway — globetrotting and imbibing as the host of "Booze Traveler" on the Travel Channel. Not that Dan's still bitter about losing out on that gig. Ok, maybe he remains a tad salty, but he's got nothing but love for Mr. Maxwell. Also on tap, Tristan Mermin, founder and CEO of...

Bourbon and hamburgers... two great tastes that taste great together! Dan chats and drinks with George Motz, the author of “Hamburger America” and “The Great American Hamburger Book.” George is the resident burger scholar on "The Burger Show" on Complex Media’s "First We Feast." Did we mention that he knows a thing or two about burgers? Right! Also on the show, the founder and...

In the course of 180-some-odd seconds, Dan lays out the history and proper preparation technique of the cocktail canon's most slovenly standout — a middling, uncomplicated cream drink from the mid-20th century that would likely have faded into obscurity had it not been plucked from a room crowded with milkshake-like beverages of the era and ushered into the spotlight by Jeff Bridges in the 1998 mo...

Dan is joined by Wine Enthusiast magazine's reigning "Winemaker of the Year" Greg Brewer of Brewer-Clifton Winery in Santa Barbara, CA. Greg is one of the most fascinating personalities in the industry, and makes incredible Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Sta. Rita Hills appellation, where he’s spent his entire career on an 8-mile stretch of land. We talk wine theory, history and flav...

Allison Janney has won an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, seven Primetime Emmy Awards and seven Screen Actors Guild Awards. But one thing she hadn't accomplished in her illustrious career — until now — is survive an epic round of tequila-drinking with Dan Dunn. Along with Emmy-winning writer-comedian Tom Caltabiano, Allison and Dan throw back a tidy amount of El Tesoro, a tequila that...

Dan and guest cohost Joe DeRosa powwow with Billy Gould, founding member of Faith No More and proprietor of Yebiga Rakija. Never heard of “rakija” or “rakia," the famous fruit brandy of the Balkans? You're not alone. This beautiful, bracing spirit might be on every table in Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Bosnia, but until now, the finest family recipe version has never come stateside. Unless i...

Dan chats with director Steven Soderbergh, whose iconic films include Traffic, Erin Brockovich, Ocean’s 11 through 23... what else, The Laundromat, Out of Sight... Contagion— although Dan DOES NOT recommend watching that last one during this particular period of time. Steven’s got his own spirits brand called Singani 63— Singani being the national liquor of Bolivia, and 63 being the decibel level...

In a crisp and effervescent 180 seconds, Dan pops the cork on the origin of carbonation in wine, explains the process of producing bubbly, defines that weird indent at the bottom of a Champagne bottle, and reveals precisely how much sparkling grape juice one of the world's greatest sex symbols used to bathe in. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https:/...

Dan is joined by Seggie Isho and Steve Morgan of the wildly popular group Straight No Chaser, who ushered in the modern a cappella craze twelve years ago by releasing an unorthodox and rousing version of "The 12 Days of Christmas.” And they ain’t just singin’, they boozin... the band partnered with Nashville’s Hard Truth Distilling Co. for a signature vodka that Dan likey likeys. Also, our ho...

Dan is joined by the hilarious Brad Williams, who the great Robin Williams once called “Prozac with a head.” Dan calls Brad an extremely talented motherfucker he couldn't wait to drink whiskey with... and that's just what they do, with the help of Rob Dietrich, master distiller of Blackened American Whiskey. That's a brand owned by a band you may have heard of, goes by the name Metallica. Ya, so t...

Actor Colin Donnell ("Chicago Med," "The Affair") officially signs on as the podcast's new East Coast Co-Host, joining Dan for a spirited chat with world-renowned spirits expert F. Paul Pacult, who also happens to be the master blender for a wonderful whiskey called Jacob's Pardon. As you might imagine, the guys happily imbibe Jacob's Pardon while covering an array of topics in...

In the debut of what will no doubt be a wildly successful series of "quickie" episodes, Dan devotes 180 seconds — exactly! — to the storied history of the Negroni, that beguiling combination of gin, Campari and sweet vermouth. Plus, the recipe. Bada bing, bada boom! Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www.dietsmoke.com Advertising Inqui...

Dan chats with Raj Peter Bhakta, former contestant on "The Apprentice" and founder of the iconic rye whiskey brand, WhistlePig. Raj's latest venture, BHAKTA 50, is the rarest spirit known to mankind — a blend of 8 Armagnac vintages from 50 to 152-years-old finished in Islay Scotch casks for a unique, smoky intrigue. Also, Dan reveals his official list of the Various Types of Bar and How...

Dan is joined by Mark Sansom, the Content Editor for "The World’s 50 Best Bars" — since 2009, the definitive list of the world’s finest drinking venues. They discuss the just-announced 2020 winners, and break down just what it is that makes a bar great. Also, Dan tells the story of an otherworldly (or better yet, after-worldly) bar he dreamed up where all his dead literary heroes congreg...

On the momentous occasion of this podcast's 100th episode, esteemed journalist Scott Alexander interviews Dan Dunn. Also, spirits scribe Brad Japhe joins Dan in reviewing whiskey, rum and poitin (aka Irish moonshine). Celebrate good times... come on! Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www.dietsmoke.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.co...

Dan welcomes supermodel Christie Brinkley to the show to drink and talk about her popular Prosecco brand, Bellissima. Christie dishes about her early days in the modeling business, the origin of one ex-husband Billy Joel's best songs... and the time Dan turned bright red hanging out with her in Las Vegas. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www.d...

An in-depth discussion of all things craft brewing with David Stein, the founder of Creature Comforts Brewing Co., a phenomenally successful operation based in Athens, GA. Also, we welcome a new member to the "What We're Drinking" team — Chief East Coast Correspondent: Beer Division, Cici Betsill. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www...