On the Back Bar: A Bartender Podcast for The Drinks Trade
By Christopher Menning
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Every week Join Christopher Menning On The Back Bar as he interviews industry leaders and experts in the world of bartending, cocktails, wine, and spirits.
Be part of the discussion as we cover a wide range of topics and trends on the subject of alcohol. From craft cocktails, bartending advice, and how to taste spirits.
If you are a bartender, sommelier, brand ambassador, whiskey aficionado, or frankly just like a good beverage then welcome to your new home for drink news, storytelling, insight, and entrepreneurial advice.
The drinks world has become one of the most exciting and innovative industries in the world, and its time we learned more about it.
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On The Back Bar Podcast #82: Uncovering the Secrets of Riesling Wine with Sophie Christmann and Sommelier Guillaume Celante
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Apr 05, 2024 |
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On The Back Bar Podcast #81: Chef Ton on Fine Dining, Global Gastronomy & being #1 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2023
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Apr 05, 2024 |
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On The Back Bar Podcast #80: Sabine Delette Nakamura on Bartending from Japan to Bangkok and Unveiling the Art of Cocktail Designs at Park Hyatt
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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On The Back Bar Podcast #79: Michele Montauti Discusses Art-Inspired Cocktails, the Enchantment of Waldorf Astoria, and Evolving Trends in Bangkok's F&B Scene
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Oct 29, 2023 |
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On The Back Bar #78 Charly Aguinsky of Tres Monos, Buenos Aires, on winning the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award as part of The World’s 50 Best Bars 2023
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Oct 07, 2023 |
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Sommcast: Crunchy Wines and French Gastronomy with Morgan Daniel and Guillaume Celante
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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On The Back Bar #76 The Unexpected Power of Hospitality: Dicky Hartono's Bangkok Journey
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Sep 17, 2023 |
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On The Back Bar #75 Lola Lau on competition strategies and winning the Cointreau Global Margarita Challenge 2023
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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On The Back Bar #74 Jesse Vida & Gabriel Lowe discuss Cat Bite Club, Singapore's newest cocktail bar
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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On The Back Bar #73 Mark Sansom on Bareksten Best Bar Design Award and 50 Best Bars taking over Asia in 2023.
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May 23, 2023 |
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On The Back Bar #72 Monica Berg & Simone Massaro on the launch of Campari Academy Asia.
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Apr 02, 2023 |
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On The Back Bar #71 Germán González Gorrochotegui on the evolution of the agave category and his Extra ç, Tears of Llorona.
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Mar 27, 2023 |
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On The Back Bar #70 Lauren Mote on education in agave, Academia Patrón and the 2022 - 2023 Patrón Perfectionists Global Final.
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Mar 24, 2023 |
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On The Back Bar #69 Scott Hansen on successful crowdfunding, community and building the Island Brands empire.
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Mar 17, 2023 |
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On The Back Bar #68 Francesco Moretti & Andreas Baasch on Bangkok and the legacy of The House on Sathorn
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Mar 05, 2023 |
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On The Back Bar #67 Simone Caporale on creativity, Barcelona's drink scene and words of wisdom to the next generation.
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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Season 4 is here, are you ready?
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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On The Back Bar #66 Dave Koh of Bar Stories and Tan Chok Han of Elephant Room discussing the third edition of Pisco Nights in Singapore.
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Nov 27, 2022 |
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On The Back Bar #65 Guy Lawrence on Leadership, empowering people and the premium gin category.
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Nov 27, 2022 |
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On The Back Bar #64 Giacomo Gianotti and Margarita Sader of Paradiso, No.1 in The World’s 50 Best Bars 2022
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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On The Back Bar #63 Gagan Gurung on tea cocktails, the origin of Tell Camellia and the 'This is Life' podcast.
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Oct 14, 2022 |
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On The Back Bar #62 Danil Nevsky on social media strategies, creating your brand plan and his goal for the Indie Bartender.
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Sep 22, 2022 |
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On The Back Bar #61 Martin Villareal & Konstantin Nemolochnyi on vintage cocktails, celebrating the 60's and the birth of the opulent Republic bar.
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Sep 01, 2022 |
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Lab 22, the Inaugural winners of the World's 50 Best Bars, Siete Misterios Best Cocktail Menu Award 2021.
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Aug 19, 2022 |
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Table Talk EP#5: Matteo Cadeddu and Arnon “KK” Hoontrakul
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Aug 15, 2022 |
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Table Talk EP#4: Gabriel Valdés and Suwincha 'Chaha' Suwincha
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Jul 07, 2022 |
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Christopher Menning - Bar Convent Berlin Digital Seminar 2021
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Jun 15, 2022 |
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On The Back Bar #60 Priyanka Blah on storytelling with the Dram Attic and discovering the Himalayas with Hapusa gin
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Jun 06, 2022 |
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On The Back Bar #59 Tommaso Cecca on the birthplace of Campari, the art if the Aperitivo and teaching the DNA of Camparino culture.
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May 30, 2022 |
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Holly Graham on the release of her new book, Cocktails of Asia: Regional Recipes and the Spirited Stories Behind Them
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May 26, 2022 |
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Table Talk EP#3: Chris Thompson & Chef Peter Franklin
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May 23, 2022 |
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On The Back Bar #58 Vidur Gupta on innovation, safeguarding agricultural heritage through storytelling and bringing Stranger & Sons gin to the world.
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May 17, 2022 |
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On The Back Bar #57 Arijit Bose on Goa's evolving drink scene, Midnight Brekkies and Bar Tesouro's rise to fame.
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May 09, 2022 |
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On The Back Bar #57 Arijit Bose on Goa's evolving drink scene, Midnight Brekkies and Bar Tesouro's rise to fame.
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May 09, 2022 |
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Table Talk EP#2: William Pravda and Sean Halse.
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Apr 30, 2022 |
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Asia's 50 Best Bars in Bangkok with Mark Sansom.
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Apr 27, 2022 |
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On The Back Bar #56 Chris Tunstall on his legacy of A Bar Above.
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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On The Back Bar #55 Tristan Stephenson on changing perception on whisky, and on hosting Bar Chat, the Diageo Bar Academy podcast.
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Apr 01, 2022 |
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On The Back Bar #54 Cameron George on the essence of Ardbeg, olfactory receptors and connecting with consumers.
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Mar 20, 2022 |
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Nick Buzzell introducing the Spirits Network platform.
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Dec 18, 2021 |
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On The Back Bar #53 Paul Mathew on the Non-Alcoholic category, draft cocktails and Everleaf.
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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Table Talk EP#1: Philip Augustin, Daniel Elphinstone & Gabriel Gliga
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Nov 01, 2021 |
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On The Back Bar #52 Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig discuss the foundations for successful PR in the beverage industry.
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Oct 20, 2021 |
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On The Back Bar #51 Ian Burrell on Rumfest 2021, Equiano Rum, and defining the role of the Rum Ambassador.
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Oct 16, 2021 |
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On The Back Bar #50 Alexandre Gabriel on innovation, discovering old recipes and the story of Maison Ferrand.
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Oct 10, 2021 |
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On The Back Bar #49 Daddy Rack on distillation best practices, spirit industry developments, and his passion for Tennessee.
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Oct 02, 2021 |
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Tim Angelillo on defining your North Star, craft cocktails on demand and navigating America's three-tired distribution system.
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Sep 21, 2021 |
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On The Back Bar #48 Symphony Loo on Campari, celebrating the Negroni and what it really means to be a brand ambassador.
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Sep 15, 2021 |
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The World's 50 Best Bars 2021 Updates with Mark Sansom.
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Aug 08, 2021 |
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On The Back Bar Podcast #47 Ryan Christiansen on discovering raw honey, lessons on gin production and running a successful craft distillery.
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Jul 30, 2021 |
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EP#46 Jason Williams on the 20 pillars of successful beverage consultancy.
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Jul 16, 2021 |
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EP#45 Jean-Sebastian Robicquet. A masterclass in gin, brand building and celebrating 20 years of success.
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Jul 05, 2021 |
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Ep#44 Ronnaporn Kannivichaporn on presentation best practises, balancing the five tastes and comedic value in competitions .
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Jun 16, 2021 |
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On The Back Bar #43 Richard Seale. A masterclass in rum production.
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Jun 02, 2021 |
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Josh Jacobs on bringing tech to distilleries and the importance of pivoting in business.
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May 27, 2021 |
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On The Back Bar #41 Diego Ferrari on the DNA of a great ambassador, lessons in low abv cocktails and the importance of respecting others.
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May 19, 2021 |
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Zack Lister on the importance of quality in the RTD market and respecting agave.
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May 09, 2021 |
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Ep #41 - Philip Bischoff on learning from mistakes, building a team and bringing the development of BKK Social Club to life.
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Apr 24, 2021 |
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On The Back Bar #40 Bannie Kang on her advice to aspiring bartenders, inspiration from within and winning the 2021 Bartenders, Bartender award.
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Apr 15, 2021 |
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On The Back Bar podcast. How you can join the Community.
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Apr 04, 2021 |
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On The Back Bar #39 Vivian Pei on her origins in cooking, Singapore culture and her role in the 50 best awards.
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Mar 29, 2021 |
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On The Back Bar #38 Jesse Vida on the mechanics of running Atlas Bar, the importance of education and his passion for Singapore.
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Feb 14, 2021 |
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On The Back Bar #37 Hamish Smith on content strategy, spirit trends and the creation of the 50 Best Bar Awards.
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Feb 08, 2021 |
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On The Back Bar #36 Shawn Soole. The life and learnings of a hospitality entrepreneur.
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Jan 24, 2021 |
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Lawrence Cisneros & Brandon Schwartz, Founders of DRNXMYTH on creating Success with technology in the bottled cocktail world.
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Jan 16, 2021 |
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On The Back Bar #35 Jack Wareing on utilising ingredients, inspiration from persistence and understanding the Buddha hand.
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Jan 10, 2021 |
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On The Back Bar #34. Zdenek Kastanek on protecting the environment and changing an industry with loop distribution technology.
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Dec 21, 2020 |
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On The Back Bar #33 Taylor Foxman on communication, connecting experts to brands, and creating her global 'drink' think tank.
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Nov 29, 2020 |
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On The Back Bar #32 Maxim Schulte on his approach to creativity, learning from cultures and the process of taking on a Mezcaleria.
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Nov 16, 2020 |
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On The Back Bar #31. Dean Callan on transitioning to a brand ambassador, training tactics and the theatre of bartending.
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Nov 08, 2020 |
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On The Back Bar #30. Jay Khan on cocktail templates, finding drink inspiration and bringing Tequila to the audience of Hong Kong.
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Oct 13, 2020 |
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On The Back Bar #29. Holly Graham on the future of the DRINK awards, writing about the Asian drink scene and what to expect when working in the media industry.
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Sep 14, 2020 |
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On The Back Bar #28. Lorenzo Antinori on the importance of connecting with a team, truffle negronis and the fundamentals of a destination bar.
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Aug 28, 2020 |
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On The Back Bar #27 Gabriele Manfredi on the ethos of Hospitality Gourmet, sourcing cocktail vessels and making homemade ingredients.
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Aug 17, 2020 |
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Weekly update from Christopher Menning.
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Jun 23, 2020 |
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On The Back Bar #26 Salvatore Calabrese reminiscing on a lifetime of achievements.
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Jun 15, 2020 |
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Special Episode: TalkTales x On The Back Bar Podcast Crossover!
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Jun 14, 2020 |
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On The Back Bar #25 Jerrold Khoo on the three keys to success, reminiscing on absinthe and the journey of Jigger and Pony to Asia's Best Bar 2020.
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Jun 08, 2020 |
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On The Back Bar #24 Ali Reynolds on flavour led bar concepts, using soft drinks the right way and his new whisky podcast The Middle Cut.
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Jun 01, 2020 |
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On The Back Bar #23 Camille Vidal on healthy hedonism, mindful drinking and the foundation of La Maison Wellness
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May 25, 2020 |
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On The Back Bar #22 Kirk Estopinal on New Orleanian lifestyle, creating Cane & Table and survival strategies for the restaurant sector.
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May 18, 2020 |
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On The Back Bar #21 Caroline Rosen on turning digital, home gardening and the global strategy of bringing Tales of the Cocktail Foundation to the world.
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May 11, 2020 |
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On The Back Bar #20 Lauren Mote on creating opportunities, inspiring an industry and the joys of home fermentation.
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May 04, 2020 |
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On The Back Bar #19 Ivy Mix on splitting bases, fighting for an industry stabilisation fund and spirits of Latin America.
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Apr 27, 2020 |
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On The Back Bar #18 Siobhan Payne and Hannah Sharman-Cox on immersive drink experiences, home cocktails and reminiscing on a decade of London Cocktail Week.
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Apr 20, 2020 |
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On The Back Bar #17 Cristie Norman on successful personal branding, being authentic and teaching the appreciation of wine.
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Apr 15, 2020 |
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On The Back Bar #16 Sven Almenning on his golden rule for growth and output, giving back to the industry through free online training and building healthy routines during isolation.
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Apr 06, 2020 |
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On The Back Bar #15 Tom Surgey on wine education through Pingza, Sussex wine production and how English sparkling is still the next big thing.
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Apr 01, 2020 |
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On The Back Bar #14 Philip Duff on reviving Genever, catching up with the Asian bar scene and setting industry predictions.
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Mar 23, 2020 |
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On The Back Bar #13 Megs Miller on creating community, putting family first and building a badass team.
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Mar 10, 2020 |
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On The Back Bar #12 Tim Etherington-Judge on managing wellbeing, making Calvados cool again and on tackling 42 marathons.
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Mar 03, 2020 |
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On The Back Bar #11 Deano Moncrieffe on Tequila flavour enhancers, his mirror margarita and learning to do a bit of everything for success.
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Feb 24, 2020 |
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On The Back Bar #10 Jesse Estes on the future of Agave, twisting classics and the importance of diversity in production.
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Feb 17, 2020 |
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On The Back Bar #9 Monica Berg on looking to other industry's, opening up flavours and her ethos on ingredients.
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Feb 10, 2020 |
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On The Back Bar #8 James Chase on sustainability, potato spirits and the importance of brand storytelling.
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Feb 03, 2020 |
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On The Back Bar #7 Max Curzon Price on the plight of the bumblebee, concept cocktails and Bacardi legacy.
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Jan 28, 2020 |
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On The Back Bar #6. Martin Hudak on the world of coffee & cocktails, single origin cream & getting Maybe Sammy to best bar in Australia within the first year.
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Jan 20, 2020 |
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On The Back Bar #5. David Levasseur on family, story telling and how Brexit will affect Champagne.
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Jan 12, 2020 |
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On The Back Bar #4 Suwincha 'Chacha' Singsuwan on opening a bar every year, the Bangkok drinks scene and waterbug infusions.
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Jan 07, 2020 |
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On The Back Bar #3 Nico De Soto on running three successful bars in three different locations, why Asia is taking over and about his love of pandan.
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Jan 02, 2020 |