The Speakeasy

Texas v. Kentucky: Battle of the Bourbons! with Heather Greene

What is Texification, and why do it to Kentucky whiskey? Heather Greene, Master Blender of Milam & Greene hops on with Greg and Sother to answer that very question. She delves into what the unique climate of Texas does to a barrel of bourbon (or rye), what place whiskey occupies in our lives these days, and how she met the partners in her whiskey supergroup in the first place. PLUS, the kids are alright, but the way journalists cover them still sucks. Greg and Sother break down a recent piece about how Zoomers have “discovered” dive bars and discuss what it might mean for the “Gen Z doesn’t drink” narrative. Follow Milam & Greene at @milamandgreenewhiskey Follow Heather at @thewhiskeyauthority LINKS * Become a Regular: patreon.com/SpeakeasyRegulars [http://patreon.com/SpeakeasyRegulars] * The Business Insider article about Zoomers and dive bars: businessinsider.com/gen-z-exclusive-restaurants-regularmaxxing-central-perk-2026-1 [http://businessinsider.com/gen-z-exclusive-restaurants-regularmaxxing-central-perk-2026-1] * For resources on dealing with ICE agents in your community visit nouswithoutyou.la/ [http://nouswithoutyou.la/] and @thenycalliance [https://www.instagram.com/thenycalliance/?hl=en] * Support the Salt Cure Fund at thesaltcurefund.org [http://thesaltcurefund.org] * The Speakeasy is now on YouTube! Tune in to “see” what we’re talking about at youtube.com/@Speakeasy.Podcast [http://youtube.com/@Speakeasy.Podcast] * Check out Quiote Imports at quioteimports.com [http://quioteimports.com] and use promo code “Speakeasy” to get free shipping at checkout. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Triple Barrel-Aged Tequila with Natasha Sofia

Ever age tequila in oak, cherry AND acacia barrels? Mijenta Tequila has and Natasha Sofia, their Global Advocacy Director, is here to tell us about it. She dives into their aging process, sustainability, and what it means to actually win the award for Best US Brand Ambassador at Tales of the Cocktail. Editor's note: at 3:46 Natasha misspoke: the second type of wood used is Cherry, not French Oak. PLUS, an update on BrewDog’s attempt to sell itself and what it means for the future of craft beer… and cannabis! Follow Natasha at @natasha_sofia Follow Mijenta Tequila at @mijentatequila LINKS * Become a Regular: patreon.com/SpeakeasyRegulars [http://patreon.com/SpeakeasyRegulars] * For resources on dealing with ICE agents in your community visit nouswithoutyou.la/ [http://nouswithoutyou.la/] and @thenycalliance [https://www.instagram.com/thenycalliance/?hl=en] * Support the Salt Cure Fund at thesaltcurefund.org [http://thesaltcurefund.org] * The Speakeasy is now on YouTube! Tune in to “see” what we’re talking about at youtube.com/@Speakeasy.Podcast [http://youtube.com/@Speakeasy.Podcast] * Check out Quiote Imports at quioteimports.com [http://quioteimports.com] and use promo code “Speakeasy” to get free shipping at checkout. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

The Menu with 2,500 Cocktails with Tao Zrafi

Tao Zrafi claims he “broke cocktail menus forever” with his small bar in Illinois that boasts a menu of over 2,500 drinks. And yet it’s far from the wildest idea the Drink Masters star has ever produced. He sits down with Greg and Sother to discuss building replicable formulas that can produce literally thousands of drinks, his venture into entrepreneurship by creating acid powders that can replace citrus juice, are shelf stable, and can be shipped anywhere in the world, and how growing up in Tunisia and cutting his teeth behind the bars of Montreal shaped a truly unique view on the world of cocktails. PLUS, BrewDog is for sale! Greg catches us up on the latest from the embattled microbrewery. And it snowed in New York, again and the city’s id was on full display… for better and for worse. Follow Tao at @travelingbartenders Follow No School Tomorrow at @noschooltomorrow.bar LINKS * Become a Regular: patreon.com/SpeakeasyRegulars [http://patreon.com/SpeakeasyRegulars] * For resources on dealing with ICE agents in your community visit nouswithoutyou.la/ [http://nouswithoutyou.la/] and @thenycalliance [https://www.instagram.com/thenycalliance/?hl=en] * Support the Salt Cure Fund at thesaltcurefund.org [http://thesaltcurefund.org] * The Speakeasy is now on YouTube! Tune in to “see” what we’re talking about at youtube.com/@Speakeasy.Podcast [http://youtube.com/@Speakeasy.Podcast] * Check out Quiote Imports at quioteimports.com [http://quioteimports.com] and use promo code “Speakeasy” to get free shipping at checkout. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Hennessy After Dark with Sean Johnson

In a special late night edition of The Speakeasy Hennessy Ambassador Sean Johnson joins Greg and Sother to talk about the historic cognac brand’s legacy, the art of selling a spirit everyone thinks they already understand, and what it was like to start this job in summer of 2020, when not much was happening really. Sean also gets into Hennessy’s roots in Black culture and his recent experience at Bar Five Day, the Navy SEAL training of the bar world. PLUS, a happy and solemn Lent to all who celebrate. Sother unpacks the surprisingly jovial history of lenten beers and how they made fasting fun. And Greg has officially returned from Las Vegas, albeit a little worse for wear. Follow Sean at @wellbalancedsean LINKS * Become a Regular: patreon.com/SpeakeasyRegulars [http://patreon.com/SpeakeasyRegulars] * For resources on dealing with ICE agents in your community visit nouswithoutyou.la/ [http://nouswithoutyou.la/] and @thenycalliance [https://www.instagram.com/thenycalliance/?hl=en] * Support the Salt Cure Fund at thesaltcurefund.org [http://thesaltcurefund.org] * The Speakeasy is now on YouTube! Tune in to “see” what we’re talking about at youtube.com/@Speakeasy.Podcast [http://youtube.com/@Speakeasy.Podcast] * Check out Quiote Imports at quioteimports.com [http://quioteimports.com] and use promo code “Speakeasy” to get free shipping at checkout. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Washington, Drink City with Nycci Nellis

Who are better customers, Democrats or Republicans? Nycci Nellis, longtime Washington, DC food and drinks writer, radio host, consultant and more sits down with Greg and Sother to talk about the cocktail scene in the nation’s capital. Together they talk business, branding, wine and which political party is better for local businesses… all while reminiscing about some of their favorite establishments in the DMV PLUS, Greg was on a different podcast and learned something shocking about one of his favorite bars. Sometimes you really can’t go home and drink a hubcap full of margarita again… Follow Nycci at @nyccinellis LINKS * Become a Regular: patreon.com/SpeakeasyRegulars [http://patreon.com/SpeakeasyRegulars] * For resources on dealing with ICE agents in your community visit nouswithoutyou.la/ [http://nouswithoutyou.la/] and @thenycalliance [https://www.instagram.com/thenycalliance/?hl=en] * Support the Salt Cure Fund at thesaltcurefund.org [http://thesaltcurefund.org] * The Speakeasy is now on YouTube! Tune in to “see” what we’re talking about at youtube.com/@Speakeasy.Podcast [http://youtube.com/@Speakeasy.Podcast] * Check out Quiote Imports at quioteimports.com [http://quioteimports.com] and use promo code “Speakeasy” to get free shipping at checkout. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].