What We're Drinking with Dan Dunn

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...

Dan is joined by Charles Gibb, a Scotsman who heads up North American operations for Fever-Tree — the UK company behind the world’s leading premium line of mixers. They delve into the exciting history of carbonated water and tonic, the foundational components of many great cocktails. Speaking of which, Charles and Dan will learn ya' some delectable libations made with smoky ginger ale and sparklin...

Dan traveled to Palm Springs with a small group of vodka experts, with the intention of conducting a comprehensive evaluation of 10 vodkas for the show. Instead, he had a run-in with the City of Palm Springs Noise Police. Yes, Dan fought the law and the law won. So instead of a comprehensive evaluation of 10 vodkas from a panel of experts, we get to hear Dan vent about the Po-po to his spiritual a...

Comedians and podcast stars Krystyna Hutchinson ("Guys We F#@&ed") and Justin Silver ("The Language of Dogs") join Dan for a dramatic reading of a TV pilot based on Dan's book "American Wino." They do this while drinking really good, expensive wine. Also, reviews of new whiskey and tequila. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great...

To celebrate the launch of Rabbit Hole's Boxergrail Founder’s Collection Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, Dan is joined by the brand's founder and whiskey maker Kaveh Zamanian. Also on the show (and drinking rye whiskey) is actor Colin Donnell of "Chicago Med," "Arrow" and Showtime's "The Affair." Colin's also an accomplished singer-songwriter, and he treats us to an ac...

Dan tips back a few glasses of California Central Coast wine with Charles Woodson, a vintner who also happens to be one of the greatest football players in NCAA and NFL history. Woodson won a national championship and the Heisman Trophy playing defensive back at Michigan, then, over an 18 year NFL career won a Super Bowl and was named to the Pro Bowl 9 times. His wine brand is called Intercept. Ou...

Dan slugs Jack Daniel's with Pili Montilla, the Emmy-winning host of "Té Para Tres con Pili Montilla." Also, a story of Tinder misadventures in Montana, and a delicious cocktail recipe from "The Nomad Cocktail Book." Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www.dietsmoke.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priva...

Country superstar Jason Aldean drops by (via Zoom, of course) with some Wolf Moon Bourbon, his new collaboration with former WWD guests Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line. Also, Dan recounts a not-quite-deadly encounter with a hungry grizzly in Montana, plus a host of new adult beverage reviews, including two tequilas, a vodka and an expensive bottle of rye. Our Sponsors: * Che...

With "National Vodka Day" just around the corner (October 4th), Dan calls out liquor companies on their naked attempts to goose interest and sales for no reason other than to goose interest and sales. And... let's talk about salmon- and tobacco-flavored vodkas, shall we? Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www.dietsmoke.com Advertising...

Dan is joined by Mr. Worldwide himself, Armando "Pitbull" Pérez, for an in-depth conversation about the international superstar's latest venture, Espanita Tequila. Also, Dan recounts the time he bought a dead, shellacked, conga-playing amphibian in a dusty Mexican border town... and reviews of some great new adult beverages. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 f...

Over a glass of cognac, Dan chats with "Million Dollar Listing LA" star Tracy Tutor about how she got her start in real estate and Hollywood. We also kick it with the legendary host of Nickelodeon's "Double Dare," Marc Summers. Plus, the story of when Dan met George Thorogood in a bar in Montecito. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal:...

Dan is joined by NFL Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott and master sommelier Michael Jordan who, along with Hall of Famers Marcus Allen and Charles Haley, have partnered with Jackson Family Wines to host “Untold and Unforgettable,” a virtual “wine huddle” benefiting All Stars Helping Kids. Also, Dan rips a new bourbon a new one. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal...

Feeling nostalgic, we open up the interview vault for a wine-soaked chat with superstar John Legend and rockstar vintner Jean-Charles Boisset. Also, Dan reviews Michael's Jordan's tequila, and gets real about he challenges of podcasting during a pandemic. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www.dietsmoke.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcirc...

Dan chats with acclaimed National Geographic photojournalist Pete McBride about his fantastic new documentary, "Into the Grand Canyon." Also, tips on where to get Thai food in Los Angeles from celebrity chef Jet Tila, and Dan fields questions from listeners. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www.dietsmoke.com Advertising Inquiries: ht...

Six years ago this week, Dan set out on an oenophile's dream journey, visiting wineries all across America. He chronicled the journey in his 2016 book "American Wino: A Tale of Reds, Whites and One Man's Blues." In this episode, Dan catches up with one of the amazing winemakers he met along the way — Trey Busch of Sleight of Hand Cellars in Walla Walla, Washington. They talk wine, of cou...

Tennis great Andy Roddick and celebrated whiskey maker Marianne Eaves join Dan via Zoom to taste and discuss Sweetens Cove Tennessee Bourbon, a tasty premium dram Roddick just launched along with pals Peyton and Eli Manning. Also, reviews of new tequila, wine and hard seltzer, and a reading from star bartender Eric Alperin's memoir, "Unvarnished." Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and...