The Speakeasy

On this week's episode of The Speakeasy, Damon and Sother are joined in studio by Whiskey Ambassador Joe Riggs of Redemption Whiskey. Having grown up the grandson of Springfield, KY Bootlegger and son of a former bartender; Joe Riggs was raised hearing stories of his Grandfather being “the only bootlegger to drive around Nelson County Courthouse on two wheels without breaking a bottle.” As well as watching his mother memorize recipes, Joe was always drawn to work in spirits and hospitality industry. Currently a 16-year veteran of restaurants Joe Riggs has won multiple cocktail contests, bartended and hosted events at such cocktail gatherings as the Manhattan Cocktail Classic, Tales of the Cocktail and The Kentucky Bourbon Festival.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on The Speakeasy, Damon and Sother are joined in studio by bartenders Garret Richard, Jim Kearns, and Ray Sakover to talk about tiki classics, spicy cocktails, good-looking drinks, and Slowly Shirley's Exotica Nights, which will happen every second Tuesday of the month starting March 14th.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on The Speakeasy, Damon is joined in studio by cocktail expert Jessica Lambert of The Kimpton Gray Hotel in Chicago to chat about some of Jessica's signature cocktails such as the Coconut Negroni and her special recipes with Pisco and Fernet-Branca.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on The Speakeasy, Damon is joined in studio by bartender and cook Jan Warren of Brooklyn Gin. Jan and Damon chat about drinking habits, opportunities in the cocktail industry, and personal and professional growth in bartending life.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on The Speakeasy, Sother is joined in studio by Hal Wolin and Mal Spence of Black Bottle Scotch. Tune in and join Sother and his guests as they talk about Black Bottle Blended Scotch and other varieties of blended and single malt whiskey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on The Speakeasy, hosts Damon and Sother are joined in studio by Kimi Winkler and Jen Marshall, brand ambassadors of Novo Fogo Cachaça and Reyka Vodka, respectively. Kimi and Jen share a bit about the work they do with different liquor brands and their unique perspective on how to be successful brand ambassadors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on The Speakeasy, Damon and Sother are joined in studio by a crew of pirates (Joaquin Simo, Ryan Liloia, Garret Richard, Jelani Johnson, Sean Saunders) led by captain/bartender Brian Miller. Brian is perhaps NYC's most well-known pirate and tiki cocktail specialist and he can be found wearing a sarong at Pouring Ribbons on Mondays with his crew for Tiki Mondays with Miller. If you feel like walking the plank and trying delicious cocktails don't miss Miller and his crew on February 13th from 6 pm-2 am at Pouring Ribbons.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on The Speakeasy, hosts Damon and Sother are joined in studio by Naama and Assaf Tamir of Lighthouse in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Naama and Assaf are siblings who are passionate about creating menus that are both delicious and healthy. Not only do they care about their food, Naama and Assaf talk about the importance of treating restaurant employees well so that everyone is happy from cook to customer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on The Speakeasy, hosts Damon Boelte and Sother Teague are joined in the studio by Daniel Bedoya, cocktail specialist and manager of The Third Man bar in the East Village. Bedoya shares his experience managing a bar and creating cocktails in NYC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on The Speakeasy, Sother is joined in the studio by cocktail specialist Michael Reynolds of Black Crescent. Reynolds worked under Sam Anderson, who opened and curated the cocktail menus at Black Market and Lovers of Today. He later moved to the north end of Tompkins Square Park to pour at East Village stalwarts The Beagle and Booker & Dax, during which time he would also curate the cocktail programs at some well known watering holes in lower Manhattan, before heading uptown to the Mckittrick Hotel to manage the bar at Gallow Green.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.