The Speakeasy

On today’s show, we’re sitting down with the fascinating Bailey Pryor of The Real McCoy rum from Barbados! Bailey has worked as a writer, producer and director in the film and television industry for over 25 years. He has produced seven feature films and over 150 television programs. In his career, Bailey has received 16 Emmy Award nominations, winning 7 Emmy awards for his recent work on PBS. Bailey is also the Founder and CEO of The Real McCoy Rum, @TheRealMcCoyRum , which is based on a film he produced of the same name. (view it at TheRealMcCoyRum.com). The Real McCoy rum has won over 100 major spirits industry awards worldwide and is currently being distributed in all 50 states in the US, as well as 26 countries in Europe and Asia. We talk about What real rum is - transparency and disclosure of additives Caribbean Aging - how there’s no such thing as a 30 year old rum New Classifications and designations - instead of “Light & Dark,” we say “Aged & Un-aged” 🔥🔥Join us each week as industry leaders, Damon Boelte and Sother Teague, sit down with a wide range of hospitality and spirits experts from around the world to discuss everything that impacts our business. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Damon Boelte @DamonBoelte Sother Teague @CreativeDrunk Speakeasy Podcast @SpeakeasyPodcast FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Sother Teague @CreativeDrunk SpeakeasyRadio @SpeakeasyRadio The Speakeasy is powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today’s show we talk with Chicago native Austin Hartman. He’s a 9 year veteran of the bar scene in NYC. Where he’s posted up behind bars like Hotel Delmano, and Montana’s Trail House. Now he’s the proprietor of Paradise Lounge in Queens, a rum focused casual neighborhood bar. He’s also the co-founder of the educational collective called Cane Club Co preaching the gospel of rum to anyone willing to listen. Also joining us is Jonathan Kobritz ( @kobrakommander ) of the Narrows. We’ve also got two fans of the show sitting in, John Lutz @catdogfoodcloudbaby from Philadelphia and Ryan Murphy @Rymurph from Grand Rapids Michigan. Pop ins from Kate Perry @wheninrhum and Blake Walker @WalkerBlake And, joining me as de facto cohost Greg Benson (@100proofgreg ) Heck of a show!! 🔥🔥Join us each week as industry leaders, Damon Boelte and Sother Teague, sit down with a wide range of hospitality and spirits experts from around the world to discuss everything that impacts our business. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Damon Boelte [@DamonBoelte] Sother Teague [@CreativeDrunk] Speakeasy Podcast [@SpeakeasyPodcast] FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Sother Teague [@CreativeDrunk] SpeakeasyRadio [@SpeakeasyRadio] The Speakeasy is powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A packed studio this week! Father daughter Robin and Rose Robinson sit in to talk to us about what it’s like to have a family member in the same industry and their perspectives from a millennial and boomer standpoint. Plus we get to drink some delicious whiskies and a new sour cherry gin from Luxardo. Playing the part of co-host, Greg Benson joins us again from NYC’s The Rochard. Plus fans of the show Andy and Amy all the way from Eau Claire Wisconsin sit in on the session. 🔥🔥Join us each week as industry leaders, Damon Boelte and Sother Teague, sit down with a wide range of hospitality and spirits experts from around the world to discuss everything that impacts our business. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Damon Boelte [@DamonBoelte][5] Sother Teague [@CreativeDrunk][6] Speakeasy Podcast [@SpeakeasyPodcast][7] FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Sother Teague [@CreativeDrunk][8] SpeakeasyRadio [@SpeakeasyRadio][9] The Speakeasy is powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join us as we chat about easier entertaining with Maggie Hoffman (@MaggieJHoffman). Formerly the managing editor at Serious Eats where she created spinoff Serious Eats: Drinks. Maggie is a San Francisco-based food and drink writer. She also wrote One Bottle Cocktails and is currently touring to promote her new book Batch Cocktails for Ten Speed Press (@TenSpeedPress). Dear friend of the show, Kimi Winkler (@Kimi.Winkler) stops by to chat with us about Novo Fogo Cachaça (@NovoFogo) and share with us a rare (only 96 bottles produced!!) barrel aged expression. 🔥🔥Join us each week as industry leaders, Damon Boelte and Sother Teague, sit down with a wide range of hospitality and spirits experts from around the world to discuss everything that impacts our business. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Damon Boelte @DamonBoelte Sother Teague @CreativeDrunk Speakeasy Podcast @SpeakeasyPodcast FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Sother Teague @CreativeDrunk SpeakeasyRadio @SpeakeasyRadio The Speakeasy is powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jessica Leigh Graves (@VioletCrownSpirits ), Austin, Texas native, freelance American Sign Language interpreter, award-winning songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and booty shaker turned distillery owner making the first absinthe in the Lone Star State joins us to talk about bitter sweet liquors. Find her products at http://www.violetcrownspirits.com/ Or on https://libdib.com/ Plus surprise guest Greg Benson (@100ProofGreg ) from @BarNonePodcast hangs out too! 🔥🔥Join us each week as industry leaders, Damon Boelte and Sother Teague, sit down with a wide range of hospitality and spirits experts from around the world to discuss everything that impacts our business. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Damon Boelte @DamonBoelte Sother Teague @CreativeDrunk Speakeasy Podcast @SpeakeasyPodcast FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Sother Teague [@CreativeDrunk][4] SpeakeasyRadio [@SpeakeasyRadio][5] The Speakeasy is powered by [Simplecast][6].See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today’s episode of @SpeakeasyPodcast were joined by author, spirits educator and, consultant Shannon Mustipher (@ShannonMustipher). We talk about how her early interest in art shaped her desire to work behind the bar. She also shares her thoughts regarding the fundamentals of the craft, finding and cultivating your own voice and of course, r(h)um! Her first book ‘Tiki: Tropical Cocktails’ debuted on March 19 and is available wherever you buy your books. Her book touring schedule can be found at www.ShannonMustipher.com 🔥🔥Join us each week as industry leaders, Damon Boelte and Sother Teague, sit down with a wide range of hospitality and spirits experts from around the world to discuss everything that impacts our business. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Damon Boelte @DamonBoelte Sother Teague @CreativeDrunk Speakeasy Podcast @SpeakeasyPodcast FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Sother Teague @CreativeDrunk SpeakeasyRadio @SpeakeasyRadio The Speakeasy is powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sean Muldoon (@SeanJMuld) and Jack McGarry (@JackMcGarry) and Rebekkah Dooley (@RebekkahDooley ) of Dead Rabbit (DeadRabbitNYC) and Black Tail (BlackTailNYC) sit down with us this week to discuss what it means to them to operate an authentically Irish bar in lower Manhattan. We'll also learn how serious they are about Irish breakfast and of course their world famous Irish Coffee featuring Bushmills original Irish whiskey. And they'll both talk about how much they love to run to stay in shape. Tune in! #######10HRNYears #DrinkingOnTheRadio The Speakeasy is powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we're hosting Allison Marlar and Sean McKenzie from Archives (@thearchivesbar) in Burlington Vermont. Archives is a craft cocktail and beer bar as well as a full service arcade featuring new and vintage pinball and video games. We discuss the issues with balancing craft bartending with arcade games, the scene in Burlington and, fitting into an ever changing industry. The Speakeasy is powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brendan Casey of Parlour Wine and Spirits (@ParlourWines) in Greenpoint sits down to talk about the fundamental differences between selling and mixing individual drinks and selling bottles at the retail level. He also introduces us to Little Wolf Whiskey (@LittleWolfWhiskey) and discusses the challenges of fatherhood in the spirits business. The Speakeasy is powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this weeks episode Sother welcomes Kristopher DeSoto and David Osher, the founder and cofounder of Hiatus Tequila (@hiatustequila ). They chat about luxury helicopter sales, the music industry and, of life filled with travel to exotic lands. But after all that travel, Kris ended up not far from his Texas home in Jalisco where he reignited an old interest in tequila that compelled him to take a hiatus from from his corporate job and enter the field of agave spirits. Find them here. Riding shotgun in the studio is our friend Jake Zimmerman @Pineapple_Jake92 from Lolito bar (@Lolitostillwater) in MinneapolisSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.