Hosted by Jon Yeager - a renowned craft bartender, consultant and entrepreneur based out of Nashville, TN - PourTaste Podcast is the go-to epicenter for all things cocktail. Jon talks hiistory, conducts interviews with leaders and trailblazers in the world of alcohol, and will TEACH you how to improve your cocktail game with recipes and coaching on methodology and technique.
Through a lens of education, Jon - along with his wife Lindsay - have created cocktail, beer and wine menus for hotels, restaurants and bars while consulting for events, festivals, retails shops and brands. As a full time cocktail creative PourTaste aims to bring their discoveries, successes and ideas to you. Tune in with Jon for weekly episodes exploring the wonderful world of libations.
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Sep 27, 2017
Episode 14 - A conversation with Ryan Maybee
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In this episode, Jon talks with midwest cocktail legend Ryan Maybee. In addition to owning the award winning Manifesto bar and sister restaurant Rieger in Kansas City, Ryan is also a co-founder of the Paris of the Plains Cocktail Festival and has recently resurrected the KC-native whiskey brand J Reiger & Co. Listen in to to the midwest take!
In this episode, Jon talks with Paul Sanguinetti, the national brand ambassador for Lustau. Paul gives an overview on the brand's sherries, brandies, and new Spanish vermouth.
In this episode, Jon unpacks the world of vermouth. Jon discusses production, styles and how the misunderstood wine has come back in a big way. Jon and Aaron taste a flight of vermouth and discuss characteristics.
Episode 11 - Port: What Are Those Dusty Bottles at a Bar, Anyway?
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In this episode, Jon dives into the 101 of Porto, or more commonly said as Port. The Portuguese fortified wine has been around longer than most and it's role in the American cocktail cannot be denied.
Episode 10 - Sherry: It'll Change The Way You Drink
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In this episode, Jon dives into a brief history of Sherry, Spain's prized fortified wine. Jon gives an overview on styles, production, and aging then tastes through each of the major expressions with Aaron.
Episode 9 - The Dead Rabbit: Discussing the "World's Best Bar" status with Sean Muldoon
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In this episode, Jon chats with Sean Muldoon, co owner of The Dead Rabbit. This NYC cocktail haunt is one of the most awarded bars to date and currently holds the title as "World's Best Bar" a title supported through multiple publications and trend setters. Listen in on Sean's path, advice and favorite drinks.
Episode 8 - The State of Rum with Jeff “The Beachbum” Berry
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In this episode, Jon interviews Jeff “The Beachbum” Berry, who has been the go to source for all things Tiki and a major voice in the world of rum. Jon and the award winning author talk about the state of rum and the Tiki cocktail resurgence of the past few years.
In this episode, Jon dives into the history of Japanese whisky, discussing its history and importance in the modern cocktail bar. Jon and Aaron taste and discuss the differences and similarities between Japanese whisky and Scotch whisky, which is the style of whisky making that captured their national attention.
In this episode, Jon chats with Brandon Cummins, the portfolio manager for Altamar Brands. Along with tequila, rum, absinthe and gin, Altamar Imports one of Jon's favorite Armagnacs, Arton Armagnac. Brandon and Jon discuss the rising popularity of the spirit and the authenticity of the brand.
Episode 5 - Beer Cocktails: The Marriage of Brew and Booze
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Marg-a-rona? Sure, it’s good. But what else can be done? Jon dives into a rich, an untold history of spirits and beer together. Jon and Aaron experiment and make a rum manhattan with a coffee stout