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As he approaches the finish line on his latest bookâa full-length novel, no lessâDan reflects on the rollercoaster ride of being a published author. The highs, the lows, and the myths people often get wrongâhe lays it all bare. Plus, an in-depth dive into everything youâve ever wanted to know about the Hot Toddy but didnât know how to ask. And donât miss the exciting details about a live podcast recording featuring Glen Howerton of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, happening January 29th in Venice, California.
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This episode dives into Cristalino, a fast-growing and unique tequila category celebrated for its combination of aged complexity and crystal-clear appearance. First introduced in Mexico in 2008 with Maestro Dobel Diamante, crafted by 11th-generation tequila maker and visionary Juan Domingo Beckmann, Cristalino has become a game-changer. It's growing three times faster than the overall tequila market and is projected to make up 7% of U.S. tequila sales by 2027.
Dan, Katia, and Brad are joined by Jaime Salas, Head of Agave Advocacy at Proximo Spiritsâan expert who knows tequila inside and out. The episode features a lineup of standout brands, including Dobel Diamante, Cuervo, 1800, Gran Centenario, and Gran Coramino. Recorded at the iconic Corner Door in Culver City, CA, this is a spirited conversation you wonât want to miss.
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Dan reflects on the profound heartbreak of the recent Los Angeles fires, which left a trail of devastation across the city he calls home. He also speaks from the heart about the recent passing of his beloved dog, Buna, whose absence has left a void in his life. Buna was more than a companionâshe was a source of joy, comfort, and unwavering loyalty. In the midst of unimaginable loss, his memories of her serve as a bittersweet reminder of resilience and the enduring power of love, even in the face of tragedy.
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We're kicking off 2025 in style with one of our most lively and enlightening episodes yet! The spotlight is on Japanese whisky, and Dan's got an all-star lineup of guests: world-renowned spirits guru Brad Japhe, Emmy-winning writer and comedian Tom Caltabiano, and Emmy-winning actor DulĂ© Hillâyes, the guy from The West Wing and Psych (and plenty of other gems).
The whiskies they're savoring? Only the finest: Hibiki Harmony, Nikka from the Barrel, Mars Iwai Komagatake, Kanosuke, and Chichibu. But it doesnât stop there. The conversation takes a delightful turn into tap dancing, Winnie the Pooh, the genius of Douglas Adams, the Philly-New York sports rivalry, and even PBS.
It's a little bit of everything, wrapped up in one irresistible episode. Donât miss it!
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Itâs the end of the year. The magical season where every critic, pundit, and unemployed know-it-all crawls out of their hole to slap you in the face with lists. Oh, the lists. âBest of this.â âMost compelling that.â Like youâve been wandering through 2024 in some kind of cultural fog, just praying for some random chump to come along and tell you which Taylor Swift song defined your existence.
What have you been doing all year? Living under a rock? Completely unaware of the Top Ten Ways to Make Your Coffee Taste Like Regret or the Most Overplayed Breakup Anthem That Made You Want to Gouge Your Ears Out? Clearly, you need saving. And here comes Dan, because he, too, is a sucker for this ridiculous yearly tradition.
So, fineâhereâs his contribution to the nonsense: âThe 63 Coolest Things About Drinking.â Why 63? Because lists with odd numbers are edgy now. So grab a drink, scroll through this thing, and letâs pretend this matters. If you canât beat âem, at least you can toast to how stupid it all is. Cheers!
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Eggnog: the boozy holiday sweater you drink. A festive concoction born from the unholy union of eggs, cream, sugar, and whatever bottle of booze your uncle reaches for first. Traditionally spiked with rum, brandy, or bourbon (or all three if youâre aiming for a sleigh ride straight to DrunkyTown), this yuletide classic feels like a dessert, a drink, and a dare all at once.
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The Paper Plane is a drink so perfectly balanced, it could moonlight as a tightrope walker. Born in 2008 at the hands of NYC bar legend Sam Ross, this beauty is an equal-parts wonder: bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, and fresh lemon juice, shaken into a frothy symphony of citrusy, bittersweet perfection. Itâs light enough for summer, complex enough for winter, and just strong enough to make your in-laws semi-tolerable this holiday season. Served up in a coupe, itâs as sleek and stylish as its name implies. Buckle up for this high-flying edition of 3-Minute Bartender, where Dan takes the Paper Plane for a well-deserved spin.
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Oxnard, Californiaâa charming, sun-drenched coastal town better known for its strawberries and surf than for spirits. But thatâs changing, thanks to the arrival of one of the whisky worldâs most celebrated figures. Enter John Campbell, a man who spent over 25 years crafting single malt masterpieces at the iconic Laphroaig Distillery on Islay, Scotland. Now? Heâs trading briny peat and windswept moors for California sunshine and a bold new challenge at Sespe Creek Distillery.Campbellâs name is synonymous with whisky excellence, a guy whoâs had his fingerprints all over some of the most beloved Scotch whiskies on the planet. And now, heâs bringing that same legendary skillset to a scrappy upstart distillery nestled in the agricultural heart of Ventura County. Itâs a move thatâs equal parts unexpected and inspired, and you better believe Dan had to see it for himself. In this episode, weâll dive deep into Johnâs incredible journeyâhow a kid from Islay grew up surrounded by whisky lore, mastered the craft at one of Scotlandâs most revered distilleries, and ended up transforming spirits in a sleepy California beach town. Plus, weâll get an inside look at what heâs working on now at Sespe Creek and whatâs next for this whisky pioneer turned SoCal trailblazer.
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We do our best to steer clear of politics on this showâunless, of course, the folks in Washington start tampering with our beloved booze. And it looks like that might be the case once Donald Trump returns to the Oval Office. During his first term, Trump slapped tariffs on imports that hammered the booze industry hardâunfortunately, not in the fun way. This time, heâs promising more of the same. In this episode, Dan dives into what happened last time, whatâs likely ahead, and how we can fight back. Plus, âDrinks of the Weekâ featuring fresh gins from the always-creative Tamworth Distilling.
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Newly minted Emmy winner Eric Andre and Dan hosted an epic bash at Melrose Umbrella Co., Los Angelesâ favorite spot for well-made drinks and debauchery. The guest list? A little insane. Weâre talking WWDâs wandering spirit expert Brad Japhe, Melrose proprietor Zach Patterson, and a whoâs-who of LAâs cocktail gods. Plus, letâs not forget the real stars of the shindig: Del Maguey Mezcal, El Buho Mezcal, G4 Tequila, Cierto Tequila, Mi Casa Tequila, Tequila Herradura, Codigo 1530 Tequila, and Patron. Did we forget anything? Absolutely not. Donât miss outâhit play and join the party!
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Dan kicks things off with a wild recounting of his first brush with the futureâzipping around town in a driverless Waymo. Imagine the excitement (and a touch of terror) as he sits back, trusting the wheel to a car with no driver. Spoiler alert: itâs a smooth, freakishly calm ride⊠until it takes him down a one-way street in the wrong direction. Just kidding! But heâll have you gripping your armchair like youâre riding shotgun.
Next up, Dan raises a glass in memory of the legendary Quincy Jones, who left us this past weekend. Expect no tearful eulogies hereâjust pure, unadulterated admiration for a music giant whose talent was as vast as his influence. Then, itâs time for some big news: Danâs back at it with his newest venture, Substack. Thatâs right, heâs writing again, and heâs got some words for you. Brace yourself.
ï»żFinally, we're diving into our fan-favorite segment, âDrinks of the Week,â where Dan gives the lowdown on two new expressions from Woodinville Whiskey (think rich, warm, and ready for winter) and a sweet, sultry liqueur straight out of Southern Spain. Grab a glass, folksâitâs about to get good!
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Dan is joined by WWDâs resident Wine Goddess herself, Clair Coppi, for a seasonal plummet into the vino vatâthe kind of wine lineup that gets you through those sweater-weather nights. This year, weâve curated a selection thatâll pair just as well with a cozy night in as it will with your attempts to out-chef the family.
Hereâs the rundown on the roster: Dolly Wines 2023 California Chardonnay, Siduri 2023 Sonoma County Chardonnay, Maggy Hawk 2021 Jolie Pinot Noir, CHEV 2021 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, Rodney Strong 2019 Rockaway Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2023 Grant Burge Paso Ink.
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Dan kicks off the episode by launching into a spirited debateânaturallyâwith himself, over whoâd win in an imaginary bar brawl between Vodka and Gin. You know, the kind of existential dilemma we all wrestle with. After that, he sits down with one of the beverage industryâs heavy hitters, Amanda Victoria, co-founder of Siponey Spritz Co. The two dive into topics ranging from honeybees and the fascinating history of ready-to-drink cocktails, to New York Cityâs unseasonably warm weather and their go-to cold remedies.
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Alright, bar buffs and cocktail connoisseurs, Dan is back with the ultimate bucket list â or should I say, "booze bucket" list? Heâs distilled his years of bar-crawling expertise into a list of the ten essential experiences that every self-respecting bar aficionado should knock out before last call on life. This isnât your average listicle â weâre talking sacred rites of passage, people. You think you've done it all? Think again. And that's not all. In our "Drinks of the Week" segment, Dan reviews two fresh-off-the-still whiskies from the legend himself, Wes Henderson. Yes, the Bourbon Hall of Famer who helped craft Angel's Envy is back with a brand-new venture thatâll make even the most jaded booze snob sit up and take notice.
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You ever hear about the time Dan nearly became a Las Vegas cautionary tale? Itâs a wild ride involving a championship prize fight, a topless pool (because, Vegas), an over-served spirits industry exec who thought he was part of the Rat Pack, andâoh yeahâthe cops. Also, on this weekâs "Drinks of the Week," we're diving headfirst into the green fairy's arms with Absente absinthe. This isn't just a drink; it's a hallucination in a glass. Remember, with absinthe, you donât just drink it, you negotiate with it. Pour, dilute, sip, and repeatâlike Dan's attempts at adult responsibility. Cheers, or as they say in the absinthe circles, Ă votre santĂ©âand maybe hide your phone.
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The Clover Club cocktail is one of those drinks that makes you feel like you've been invited to a secret society meeting, where everyoneâs wearing velvet smoking jackets and discussing the finer points of monocle craftsmanship. Born in pre-Prohibition Philadelphia, this elegant mix of gin, lemon juice, raspberry syrup, and egg white was the toast of the Clover Club, a swanky all-menâs social club. Back then, it was the kind of cocktail you'd order if you wanted to seem like the most interesting guy in the roomâwithout even trying. Today, itâs back on menus, and popular as ever. And donât let the pink hue fool you,. This drink has enough punch to remind you that sophistication doesn't have to mean boring. It's a cocktail with class and just enough zing to keep things interesting.
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Dan is joined by bartending legend Dale DeGroff and renowned artisan distiller Ted Breaux for some lively conversation about their latest creations: DeGroff Bitter Aperitivo and New World Amaro. These delightful concoctions mark their second collaboration with Oregonâs Clear Creek Distillery. DeGroff, whom Dan credits as the man who helped kickstart his career in spirits journalism, brings his signature charm to the discussion. Meanwhile, Dan dives into the real origin of the word "booze" and goes on a hilarious rant about the seemingly endless parade of "Batman" movies and TV shows flooding screens everywhere.
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Yo, ho, ho! In the time it takes to sing an ol' sea shanty â and who doesn't love an ol' sea shanty? â Dan walks us down the plank and dives into the Dark 'n Stormy, an invigorating coalescence of Gosling's Black Seal Rum and ginger beer that hails from Bermuda and derives its name from one of the worst opening lines in literary history. A kissing cousin to the Moscow Mule, it's an inviting drink with an ominous hue once described as "the color of a cloud only a fool or dead man would sail under."
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Dan is joined by Barrell Craft Spirits founder Joe Beatrice and the company's Director of Distillery Operations & Chief Whiskey Scientist, Tripp Stimson. Barrell Craft Spirits isnât just making whiskeyâtheyâre bottling liquid adventure. Founded in 2013 by Beatrice, the Louisville-based company has mastered the art of blending, curating small-batch, cask-strength gems that ignite the palate. Their philosophy? Donât dilute greatness. Each batch is like a fingerprintâunique, unrepeatable, and loaded with character. Barrell scours the globe for top-notch barrels, blending them into transcendent bourbon, rye, and rum. They're not chasing traditionâthey're reimagining it.
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Country music superstar Dierks Bentley stops by to share the story behind his latest venture, ROW 94âa Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey crafted with care at the historic Green River Distilling Co. in Owensboro, KY. Dierks dives into what drew him to the spirits business and the unique influences that shaped the flavor of his new whiskey. Of course, they dive into music too, revisiting his debut single and instant classic, âWhat Was I Thinkinâ,â and reflecting on the journey that led to multiple #1 hits, chart-topping albums, and billions of global streams. Plus, Dierks spills on his favorite country music drinking songs. This is one episode you wonât want to miss.
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