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Did Seltzer Kill the Shandy?
Season 4 Episode 55
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss whether the rise of hard seltzer doomed the nascent shandy movement, or whether some of the limitations of the drink -…
4 years, 3 months ago
Can Bourbon Distilleries Keep Up With Skyrocketing Demand?
Season 4 Episode 54
Adam, Joanna, and Zach respond to a listener asking whether the recently announced expansion plans for bourbon distillers like Four Roses, Heaven Hil…
4 years, 3 months ago
Can Anything Dethrone Cabernet Sauvignon?
Season 4 Episode 53
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss Cabernet Sauvignon's place at the top of the American wine heap - why it's so popular and whether any other variety ca…
4 years, 3 months ago
Yalumba Looks to the Future While Cherishing the Past
Season 4 Episode 52
Zach speaks with Louisa Rose, head of winemaking at Yalumba in Australia's Barossa Valley, about the winery's long history in the region, her own per…
4 years, 3 months ago
The Hidden Curse of the Top 50 Bars List
Season 4 Episode 51
With the release of the 2022 list of the 50 Best Bars in North America, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss whether or not placing on the list is actually…
4 years, 3 months ago
Can Rock Star Albert Hammond Jr. Make Wine Coolers Cool?
Season 4 Episode 50
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss whether wine-based seltzers can grab market share from those based on malt liquor or other spirits, and what makes for…
4 years, 3 months ago
Has Sake's Moment Finally Arrived?
Season 4 Episode 49
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss whether the long-predicted sake surge is actually happening, whether the complexity and specificity of the drink works…
4 years, 4 months ago
Will Big Spirits Brands Dominate the RTD Space?
Season 4 Episode 48
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the current state of the RTD/RTS landscape, and why some existing brands will likely be displaced as the large spirits…
4 years, 4 months ago
Can Neighborhood Restaurants Have Great Cocktails?
Season 4 Episode 47
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss whether things like fancy ice and glassware are crucial for good cocktails, how restaurants in particular decide just …
4 years, 4 months ago
Can a Cocktail Trend be Ironic?
Season 4 Episode 46
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the role of nostalgia in sparking drinks trends, as well as whether some of most recent ones are being driven more out…
4 years, 4 months ago