Potent Potables Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 11: Grappa
This week we talk Grappa with Antonella Nonino from Nonino Grappa, the producers of what many consider to be the finest grappas in the the world. We talk history, how grappa is made, and how her parents changed the way the world looked at grappa with thei
Episode 10: F. Paul Pacult
This week we talk to F. Paul Pacult of Spirit Journal, considered by many to be the most authoritative source for spirits tastings and reviews. We talk about the history of Spirit Journal, his intense tasting regimen, and discuss the eight spirits that he
Episode 9: Moonshine
On this weeks episode, I talk Moonshine with Max Watman, author of Chasing the White Dog. Also, I drink some legal "moonshine." Further Research: Max Watman Devil John Moonshine
Episode 8: Hops
On this weeks podcast, we talk about the American hops with Jim Solberg of Oregon's Indie Hops. Further Research: Indie Hops In Hop Pursuit
Episode 7: Canadian Whisky
On this episode we talk Canadian Whisky with author Davin de Kergommeaux, and taste Gibson's Finest 12 Year Whisky. Links Canadian Whiksy: the portable expert Canadian Whisky Gibson's Finest 12 Year
Episode 6: Jamil Zainasheff
This week on the podcast we talk to brewer, author and internet radio personality Jamil Zainasheff about homebrewing, the idea of beer styles, becoming a commercial brewer, and why Idaho is a great place for craft beer. Further Research: Heretic Brewing
Episode 5: Wine 101
On this weeks episode, we talk to Paul Kreider, author of Uncorked: The Novice's Guide to Wine, about wine tasting, terminology, and why it's ok to ask for wine recommendations at a restuarant. Also, using fire to preserve an unfinished bottle of wine. Fu
Episode 4: Rye Whiskey
On this week's episode we talk Rye Whiskey with American Whiskey expert Chuck Cowdery, looking at the past, present and future of America's first whiskey style. Further Research: Chuck Cowdery's Blog Rittenhouse Rye Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Ry
Episode 3: Perfect Coffee
On this episode of the Potent Potables Podcast, we get nerdy about coffee while exploring how to brew better coffee at home. We are joined by a panel of experts including Josh Dugue, Rich Futrell and Brent Hall from Counter Culture Coffee, Jessee Raub fro
Episode 2: Bitters
On this week's episode of the Potent Potables Podcast we talk Bitters with Bittercube proprietor Ira Koplowitz. Plus, some news relating to last week's episode on Irish Whiskey. Further Research: Bittercube