The Open Bar Experience Podcast

The Open Bar Experience Podcast


Latest Episodes

Ep. 94: Gilberto Marquez, 2020, & Matt’s Pick III
November 10, 2020

Illegal Mezcal Global Brand Ambassador Gilberto Marquez talks about his humble beginnings, his passions, and his side hustle of making custom hats, Pachuco Supply Co. We have a projected winner of 2020 calling for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as the new...

Ep. 91: Vanessa Treviño & My Thoughts on Class Struggle
October 09, 2020

Vanessa is a beverage professional that has worked in Chicago, NYC and Houston. She has been able to put together exciting wine menus that have caught the attention of wine consumer and her peers. She went from mini wine bar to country club.

Ep. 88: THIRST Group and Our Collective Effort
September 03, 2020

GET INVOLVED!!! This episode I speak to Nate Casablanca and Dave Castleman of THIRST Group about the work they are doing to help small businesses receive payment from their insurers for Loss of Revenue Insurance. Intagram: @openbar.space

Ep. 87: Sean Beck & H Town Restaurant Group
August 25, 2020

Sean Beck has a Houston restaurant personality for many years. He shares with us his beginnings as a beverage director and his current move to conduct training sessions over Zoom. THIRST GROUP “We work to keep independent restaurants and hospitality al...

Ep. 86: Seven Minute Saturday
August 22, 2020

Alec Bradley, Black Market, Toro 6×50 with Weller 90 and the Chichicapa from Del Maguey

Ep. 83: Seven Minute Saturday
August 15, 2020

Rum Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva and Upmann 1844 Sun Grown

Ep. 82: Ben Williams & Highway Vodka
August 12, 2020

Houston entrepreneur Ben Williams tells us about his pursuit and eventual launch of a hemp oil base vodka that carries body and flavour unlike any of its competitors. He talks about family, work and the oasis of being surrounded by good people.

Ep. 81: 7Min Saturday-The Epicurean
August 08, 2020

For those who enjoy the simply yet better things in life. I share my preferred pairings when it comes to booze, cigars, coffee and tea. Nica Rustica El Brujito The Matsui Del Maguey Chichicapa

Ep. 80: 7Min/Sat Cigar, Rum & Scotch
August 01, 2020

This week’s cigar is the Romeo y Julieta Hose of Montegue Toro paired with a malt wisky from Compass Box Last week I reviewed the Puros Huerfanos Churchill along with Elijah Craig and rum Clement VSOP. IG: OpenBarExperience