Eric interviews , creator of the hit podcast, , about the rise of artificial intelligence in the cocktail space. This is part 1 of a two-part investigation that poses the following question: in what w

Courtesy of the illustrious , author of , , and other fine bibulous publications, I and a group of friends were treated to a rare Chartreuse tasting after we had wrapped up all of our work at the Amer

Eric leads a panel discussion about flavored whiskey at the 2024 Conference and Trade show in Baltimore, Maryland. The esteemed panel includes: Virginia Miller, , World's 50 Best Brad Nichols, Sara

Eric presents a "soup-to-nuts" crash course on how to crush your next cocktail competition. If you'd like to view this seminar with slides, you can . Some of the topics covered include: How to struct

In this globe-trotting, Japanofilic conversation with Awamori champion Jeremy Webb of , some of the topics we discuss include: The technical definition of Awamori, especially with respect to how its

In this wide-ranging conversation with cocktail expert and bar mentor (), author of , some of the topics we discuss include: How ingredient sourcing and processing ties into the exercise of integri

In this LIVE Seminar recording, Eric identifies two key strains of B.S. that run through contemporary tasting notes. Then, using a concept he refers to as "locating the 'heart' of a spirit," he explor

In this, sweet, funky, and occasionally grassy conversation with Ian Burrell (), author of , some of the topics we discuss include: Why Ian takes a flavor-first approach to rum (in general, but es

Eric investigates the , descending into a noir mystery narrative to determine if it's possible for a drink coaster to reduce fusel oils in distilled spirits using "quantum tunneling." Buckle up. This

In this campy conversation with (), creator of , some of the topics we discuss include: How camps - like bars - act as intense and intimate third places, where people with shared interests or com