The Philip Duff Show

Ever wondered about the nitty-gritty of running a craft spirits company? Join us in this eye-opening episode as we chat with John and Lucky, co-founders of January Spirits, who share their inspiring journey from working together in different bars and restaurants to creating their very own spirit brand. You'll learn about crafting unique liqueurs, navigating complex US legislation, and their mascot - Janus, the Roman God of the past, present, and future.Dive into the fascinating world of crafting liqueurs as John and Lucky discuss the intricate process of perfecting their recipes, blending ingredients, and the importance of trusting oneself. We explore the history of coffee grinders and their impact on the American Civil War, as well as different drinking occasions for Amaro - a complex but enjoyable beverage. You'll also discover the challenges of competing with well-known brands in the world of craft gin production and pricing strategies.In this absorbing conversation, John and Lucky share their gin tasting experiences, the rise of martini culture in New York City, and the importance of balancing bitter and sweet elements in cocktails. We also discuss selling alcohol in America, hotspots for their craft spirits, and the incredible journey of January Spirits. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights into the world of craft spirits and learn from the experiences of these passionate entrepreneurs!January Spirits on IG:  https://instagram.com/januaryspirits?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==January Spirits WWW: January Spirits januaryspirits.com |  Lucky Preksto:  https://instagram.com/luckypreksto?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Jon Langley:  https://instagram.com/redneck_narnia?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==  (Get in touch with Duff!Podcast business enquiries:  consulting@liquidsolutions.org (PR friends: we’re only interested in having your client on if they can talk for a couple of hours about OTHER things besides their prepared speaking points or their new thing, whatever that is. They need to be able to hang. Oh, plus we don't edit, we won’t supply prepared or sample questions, nor listener or “reach” stats, either, and no, you can't sit in on the interview (or lurk on the Zoom.) Retain Philip’s consulting firm, Liquid Solutions, specialised in on-trade engagement & education, liquor brand creation and repositioning: philip@liquidsolutions.orgPhilip on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philipsduff/ Philip on Facebook: Philip Duff Philip on X/Twitter: Philip Duff (@philipduff) / Twitter Philip on LinkedIn: linkedin.com Old Duff Genever on Instagram: Old Duff Genever (@oldduffgenever) • Instagram photos and videos Old Duff Genever on Facebook: facebook.com Old Duff Genever on X/Twitter: ...

Are you ready to embark on an incredible journey through the world of spirits, sustainability, and personal growth? Join us for a captivating conversation with Stephanie Jordan Balmforth, co-founder of Avallen Calvados, as we explore her diverse background, passions, and the making of a sustainable spirits brand. Over a delightful Dempsey cocktail, Stephanie shares her upbringing in London as the daughter of a British mother and Colombian father, her love for yoga and running, and how mindfulness shapes her daily life.[NON-AI TEXT:The Dempsey Cocktail, 1922, Robert Vermeire1.33oz. / 50ml Avallen Calvados5/6oz. / 25ml Bluecoat Gin5ml grenadine2 dashes (from a bitters bottle) Kubler absintheShake with iceStrain into cocktail coupe]Discover how Stephanie's unique perspective led her to a successful career as a global brand ambassador, meeting her business partner Tim and creating the premium  Avallen  Calvados. Together, they tackled the challenges of modern agriculture, environmental impact, and the world of spirits distribution. We also dive into the fascinating history of Dutch settlers in Argentina, the prevalence of brandy in Asia, and the origin of the word 'sin'.From Stephanie's passion for creating meaningful connections with consumers through storytelling to her experiences living in New York and Europe, this episode is packed with intriguing insights. We wrap up with a discussion on the founding of  Avallen  Spirits and the importance of finding the perfect balance between tradition and modernity. Tune in to this exhilarating episode to hear all about Stephanie Jordan Balmforth and the remarkable world of  Avallen !Stephanie: - Stephanie Jordan (@drinkingoutloud) • Instagram photos and videos - twitter.com - Log into Facebook - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniejordan87 Avallen Spirits:https://www.avallenspirits.com - avallen spirits (@avallenspirits) • Instagram ph (Get in touch with Duff!Podcast business enquiries:  consulting@liquidsolutions.org (PR friends: we’re only interested in having your client on if they can talk for a couple of hours about OTHER things besides their prepared speaking points or their new thing, whatever that is. They need to be able to hang. Oh, plus we don't edit, we won’t supply prepared or sample questions, nor listener or “reach” stats, either, and no, you can't sit in on the interview (or lurk on the Zoom.) Retain Philip’s consulting firm, Liquid Solutions, specialised in on-trade engagement & education, liquor brand creation and repositioning: philip@liquidsolutions.orgPhilip on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philipsduff/ Philip on Facebook: Philip Duff Philip on X/Twitter: Philip Duff (@philipduff) / Twitter Philip on LinkedIn: linkedin.com Old Duff Genever on Instagram: Old Duff Genever (@oldduffgenever) • Instagram photos and videos Old Duff Genever on Facebook: facebook.com Old Duff Genever on X/Twitter: ...

This was so much fun we forget we were recording! After fuelling up a starving Sother with one of Will Wyatt's preposterously good Electric Burritos, Sother kicks off by spilling the tea on Trap Cocktails, Maxwell Britten, and  his firm's soon-to-open African diaspora restaurant, Ubuntu. We discuss the joys of vegan food both at the DIG fast-casual chain and at Eleven Madison Park, Sother invents the word "proteinaceous", Phil Barlow and Coconut Cartel rum's copper ice plate gets a look in, we learn about bidding for vintage rye whiskey at Sotheby’s , why modern corks are way better, and if you can even get regular Michelob any more. Just to show off, Sother becomes the first guest on the show ever to use the word "nomenclature", we explore why flair is hard but mixology is easy, rap about the joy of yummy drinks a la Leo Robitschek, why there are only a few really outstanding people in any field, how millionaires can get tax rebates in Sweden, taste some genepi, then some gin, and announce the world exclusive of Sother’s forthcoming pineapple habanero mezcal hot sauce. (By the way, that quote I mentioned was in Sebastian Faulks' James Bond book "Devil May Care", not one of Anthony Horowitz's Bond books, and here it is:  "The waiters in their short white coats were all Romans of a certain age who had spent a lifetime in their chosen profession. They were swift and precise in their movements, polite without being deferential." ) Love that. Sother IG: https://instagram.com/creativedrunk?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Sother on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CreativeDrunk Buy signed, personalised copies of  Sother’s books and bitters: https://creativedrunk.bigcartel.com/products Come see Sother, Lucky, Bruce and crew at Amor y Amargo in NYC: https://instagram.com/amoryamargo?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==  (Get in touch with Duff!Podcast business enquiries:  consulting@liquidsolutions.org (PR friends: we’re only interested in having your client on if they can talk for a couple of hours about OTHER things besides their prepared speaking points or their new thing, whatever that is. They need to be able to hang. Oh, plus we don't edit, we won’t supply prepared or sample questions, nor listener or “reach” stats, either, and no, you can't sit in on the interview (or lurk on the Zoom.) Retain Philip’s consulting firm, Liquid Solutions, specialised in on-trade engagement & education, liquor brand creation and repositioning: philip@liquidsolutions.orgPhilip on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philipsduff/ Philip on Facebook: Philip Duff Philip on X/Twitter: Philip Duff (@philipduff) / Twitter Philip on LinkedIn: linkedin.com Old Duff Genever on Instagram: Old Duff Genever (@oldduffgenever) • Instagram photos and videos Old Duff Genever on Facebook: facebook.com Old Duff Genever on X/Twitter: ...

Ever wondered how alcohol can actually be beneficial in fostering creativity, bonding, and even lie detection? Join our intriguing conversation with award-winning Sinologist and philosophy professor Dr. Edward Slingerland, as we discuss his recent captivating book, "Drunk", and shed light on the often-misunderstood spirits industry.Together, we dive into the role of alcohol in society, its stress-reducing effects, and how it can be used alongside cultural tools like religion to build trust. Dr. Slingerland also shares his experiences as a bartender in San Francisco and as a professor at the University of British Columbia. We tackle the challenges of integrating drinkers and non-drinkers, the power dynamics within the service industry, and the potential effects of banning spirits from college campuses.Lastly, we explore the differences between northern and southern drinking cultures, the role of bartenders in regulating drinking, and the impact of social media on our drinking habits. Get ready for an insightful and fascinating discussion that will have you rethinking your relationship with alcohol!Dr Slingerland on Twitter: https://twitter.com/slingerland20?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Buy "Drunk": https://bookshop.org/p/books/drunk-how-we-sipped-danced-and-stumbled-our-way-to-civilization-edward-slingerland/17290207?ean=9780316453387  Website for Dr Slingerland: www.edwardslingerland.com (Get in touch with Duff!Podcast business enquiries:  consulting@liquidsolutions.org (PR friends: we’re only interested in having your client on if they can talk for a couple of hours about OTHER things besides their prepared speaking points or their new thing, whatever that is. They need to be able to hang. Oh, plus we don't edit, we won’t supply prepared or sample questions, nor listener or “reach” stats, either, and no, you can't sit in on the interview (or lurk on the Zoom.) Retain Philip’s consulting firm, Liquid Solutions, specialised in on-trade engagement & education, liquor brand creation and repositioning: philip@liquidsolutions.orgPhilip on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philipsduff/ Philip on Facebook: Philip Duff Philip on X/Twitter: Philip Duff (@philipduff) / Twitter Philip on LinkedIn: linkedin.com Old Duff Genever on Instagram: Old Duff Genever (@oldduffgenever) • Instagram photos and videos Old Duff Genever on Facebook: facebook.com Old Duff Genever on X/Twitter: ...

How did growing up in an Italian ice cream shop lead to owning the world's best bar? Join us as we chat with Giacomo Giannotti about his incredible journey from humble beginnings to achieving international acclaim with his Barcelona-based bar, Paradiso, current #1 on the World's 50 Best Bars list. Listen in as we explore the lessons he learned along the way, how his experiences in London at places like B@1 shaped his hospitality expertise, and the inspiration behind his world-renowned establishment.But that's not all! We also dive into the fascinating world of truffle-infused spirits, taste Paradiso's experimentaL new white truffle amaro, and hear my stories of creating a cognac that complements the flavor of truffle. We discuss the process, the challenges faced, and the impact of Paradiso's prestigious title on the spirits industry. From speakeasies to post-pandemic customer attitudes, we'll touch on the evolution of the bar scene and the future of bartending, including Paradiso's bar training program. We'll also explore the influence of iconic venues like Rum Trader in Berlin and Milk and Honey in New York, and discuss the importance of investing in quality drinks and service to meet the needs of the new generation of drinkers. So, grab your favorite cocktail and join us for this captivating conversation that takes you behind the scenes of the world's number one bar, Paradiso!GiacomoIG: https://instagram.com/giacomoloris_?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==FB: https://www.facebook.com/giacomo.giannotti?mibextid=LQQJ4dCo-founder & wife Margarita Sader:IG: https://instagram.com/margarita_sader?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Margarita’s incredible Atelier for custom and off-the-rack aprons, accessories, tuxedo jackets and more: https://instagram.com/msbartrends?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Paradiso: https://instagram.com/paradiso_barcelona?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==The Paradiso Lab, the future of bar sustainability: (Get in touch with Duff!Podcast business enquiries:  consulting@liquidsolutions.org (PR friends: we’re only interested in having your client on if they can talk for a couple of hours about OTHER things besides their prepared speaking points or their new thing, whatever that is. They need to be able to hang. Oh, plus we don't edit, we won’t supply prepared or sample questions, nor listener or “reach” stats, either, and no, you can't sit in on the interview (or lurk on the Zoom.) Retain Philip’s consulting firm, Liquid Solutions, specialised in on-trade engagement & education, liquor brand creation and repositioning: philip@liquidsolutions.orgPhilip on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philipsduff/ Philip on Facebook: Philip Duff Philip on X/Twitter: Philip Duff (@philipduff) / Twitter Philip on LinkedIn: linkedin.com Old Duff Genever on Instagram: Old Duff Genever (@oldduffgenever) • Instagram photos and videos Old Duff Genever on Facebook: facebook.com Old Duff Genever on X/Twitter: ...

This one's for the industry people!I first came across Chris on LinkedIn, where he posts short, GOLD pieces of advice almost every day for small brands looking to grow and scale sustainably in bars and restaurants, building on his decades-long experience of doing just that across Europe, from his native Italy to the Czech Republic, where he now lives. Over a Pilsner  Urquell or two we covered a bunch of topics, including: - Why a beer mentality can help sell spirits - Why decanters on TV only mean they couldn't find a liquor sponsor - How brands need to move from their historical consumption occasion to a new one via cocktails - Why your first job is to turn your brand proposition into a commercial proposition - Why its better to sell 3 bottles with a staff tasting as opposed to 10 cases without one - Why JRR Tolkien did occasionally phone it in. Chris has a great newsletter you can sign up for at his website below, his podcast is well worth a follow and so is he, especially on LinkedIn. Chris on LinkedIn: linkedin.com  Chris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/maffeodrinks Chris on Instagram: https://instagram.com/maffeodrinks?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==  Chris' website & newsletter Winning With Drinks: https://www.winningwithdrinks.com/ The Maffeo Drinks Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/the-maffeo-drinks-podcast/id1670614849?ref=winningwithdrinks.com(Get in touch with Duff!Podcast business enquiries:  consulting@liquidsolutions.org (PR friends: we’re only interested in having your client on if they can talk for a couple of hours about OTHER things besides their prepared speaking points or their new thing, whatever that is. They need to be able to hang. Oh, plus we don't edit, we won’t supply prepared or sample questions, nor listener or “reach” stats, either, and no, you can't sit in on the interview (or lurk on the Zoom.) Retain Philip’s consulting firm, Liquid Solutions, specialised in on-trade engagement & education, liquor brand creation and repositioning: philip@liquidsolutions.orgPhilip on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philipsduff/ Philip on Facebook: Philip Duff Philip on X/Twitter: Philip Duff (@philipduff) / Twitter Philip on LinkedIn: linkedin.com Old Duff Genever on Instagram: Old Duff Genever (@oldduffgenever) • Instagram photos and videos Old Duff Genever on Facebook: facebook.com Old Duff Genever on X/Twitter: ...

I nabbed Julio Bermejo while he was in town for the launch of Campari's new luxury (and tasty) tequila, named Mayenda, and Campari generously let us borrow one of their conference rooms* loftily overlooking New York's Bryant Park from the 19th floor, to record an episode. Equipped with a dram or two of tequila, we covered vital topics, including: - Why "fresh" is like "pregnant" - when it comes to juice - How important it is to support owner-operated tequila brands - Why Mexican distillers don't think there are any additives in tequila that need to be disclosed - The joy of synthetic corks - The greater joys of ripe agave - The American (kind-of) celebrity who owns a tequila brand and has never been to Mexico - Julio's mobile phone number (he read it out on-air! Just don't call him when he's sleeping, right?)Always great to hang with Julio!Now, don't forget to Like, Share and review The Philip Duff Show on whichever platform you listen to it on - oh, and tell a friend about us, if you think they'd like the show. Julio is, in his own words, not the greatest social media user, but check him out:Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/julio.bermejo.718?mibextid=LQQJ4dInstagram: @julio.bermejo.718) Tommy's Mexican Restaurant, San Francisco: www.tommysmexican.com  Instagram: @tommysmexican *It was the Old Fashioned Conference Room, in case you're wondering; they're all named after cocktails. It's right next to the Sidecar conference room. (Get in touch with Duff!Podcast business enquiries:  consulting@liquidsolutions.org (PR friends: we’re only interested in having your client on if they can talk for a couple of hours about OTHER things besides their prepared speaking points or their new thing, whatever that is. They need to be able to hang. Oh, plus we don't edit, we won’t supply prepared or sample questions, nor listener or “reach” stats, either, and no, you can't sit in on the interview (or lurk on the Zoom.) Retain Philip’s consulting firm, Liquid Solutions, specialised in on-trade engagement & education, liquor brand creation and repositioning: philip@liquidsolutions.orgPhilip on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philipsduff/ Philip on Facebook: Philip Duff Philip on X/Twitter: Philip Duff (@philipduff) / Twitter Philip on LinkedIn: linkedin.com Old Duff Genever on Instagram: Old Duff Genever (@oldduffgenever) • Instagram photos and videos Old Duff Genever on Facebook: facebook.com Old Duff Genever on X/Twitter: ...

The King is here! Me and Dale de Groff taste the delicious new De Groff Amaro and De Groff Aperitivo he's made with Ted Breaux (who won't let Dale say what's in them), we talk about history's first-ever cocktail party with "gin and bitters", our biggest ever failings as bartenders and managers, why Freddy Heineken bought several former horse stables around Amsterdam, the importance of yumminess in cocktails, and the story of how Dale once had a fabulously wealthy six-foot-six regular who had to go home at 7pm each evening because he was already hammered by then. And lots more. Enjoy!Dale on Twitter and Instagram: @kingcocktlBuy Dale's amaro and aperitivo: https://midwaywines.com/shop?ch-query=degroff De Groff Spirits website: https://degroffspirits.comBuy "The New Craft of the Cocktail" : https://www.amazon.com/New-Craft-Cocktail-Everything-Mixologist/dp/1984823574/ref=sr_1_1?crid=JQ3KGVDRATX1&keywords=dale+de+groff&qid=1683643740&sprefix=dale+de+groff%2Caps%2C61&sr=8-1(Get in touch with Duff!Podcast business enquiries:  consulting@liquidsolutions.org (PR friends: we’re only interested in having your client on if they can talk for a couple of hours about OTHER things besides their prepared speaking points or their new thing, whatever that is. They need to be able to hang. Oh, plus we don't edit, we won’t supply prepared or sample questions, nor listener or “reach” stats, either, and no, you can't sit in on the interview (or lurk on the Zoom.) Retain Philip’s consulting firm, Liquid Solutions, specialised in on-trade engagement & education, liquor brand creation and repositioning: philip@liquidsolutions.orgPhilip on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philipsduff/ Philip on Facebook: Philip Duff Philip on X/Twitter: Philip Duff (@philipduff) / Twitter Philip on LinkedIn: linkedin.com Old Duff Genever on Instagram: Old Duff Genever (@oldduffgenever) • Instagram photos and videos Old Duff Genever on Facebook: facebook.com Old Duff Genever on X/Twitter: ...

Whoa this was great!Who knew Erick was a journalism graduate?I always assumed bartending for him was a work placement after jail (;-)!He made his bones in mega legit Cali bars like Rickhouse in San Francisco (where I met him) then relocated to San Diego and opened his own places, Polite Provisions (T-shirt slogan: "Polite As Fuck") and the award-winning Raised by Wolves. Along the way he worked as a gin ambassador, started (and continues - you should subscribe) the Bartender at Large podcast, as well as co-founding the Bartenders Weekend event in SD and making (check it out on YouTube) the Bartender At Large movie!This was a whole lot of fun and, full disclosure, towards the end I was a little hammered, because I had to rush home to tape this after dropping by (my old head bartender at door 74 in Amsterdam) Timo's guest shift in Bar Goto. Just like the Danny Ronen episode inadvertently became a Quentin Tarantino episode, this one had a lot of talk about journalism, media, the Mean World Syndrome, as well as pondering if rich people are real people too, why Erick's next bar may well be in CDMX, the joy of Empirical, and Erick's tale of some chap who connected Chat GPT to his Tinder, which I guess is the modern remake of Cyrano de Bergerac. Enjoy!Erick: IG @hungrybartender, @raisedbywolvesspirits , @bartendersweekend Twitter: @hungrybartenderYouTube: Bartender At LargePodcast: Bartender at Large(Get in touch with Duff!Podcast business enquiries:  consulting@liquidsolutions.org (PR friends: we’re only interested in having your client on if they can talk for a couple of hours about OTHER things besides their prepared speaking points or their new thing, whatever that is. They need to be able to hang. Oh, plus we don't edit, we won’t supply prepared or sample questions, nor listener or “reach” stats, either, and no, you can't sit in on the interview (or lurk on the Zoom.) Retain Philip’s consulting firm, Liquid Solutions, specialised in on-trade engagement & education, liquor brand creation and repositioning: philip@liquidsolutions.orgPhilip on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philipsduff/ Philip on Facebook: Philip Duff Philip on X/Twitter: Philip Duff (@philipduff) / Twitter Philip on LinkedIn: linkedin.com Old Duff Genever on Instagram: Old Duff Genever (@oldduffgenever) • Instagram photos and videos Old Duff Genever on Facebook: facebook.com Old Duff Genever on X/Twitter: ...

Agave all day! (Although we were drinking rye whiskey, as it goes). Had a blast sitting down with the one and only Salvador "Chava" Periban, a Michoacan friend, combustion engineer, former head distiller, agave devotee (& expert), Mexico City resident and another of my fellow judges at the ADI awards. You may have heard him on The Speakeasy or Agave Road Trip podcasts but trust me, it's a lot more fun to sit down with the man himself, not least because he ALWAYS has some fine-ass mezcal on his person, somewhere!Catch Chava on IG at @chavaperiban and www.salvadorperiban.com (Get in touch with Duff!Podcast business enquiries:  consulting@liquidsolutions.org (PR friends: we’re only interested in having your client on if they can talk for a couple of hours about OTHER things besides their prepared speaking points or their new thing, whatever that is. They need to be able to hang. Oh, plus we don't edit, we won’t supply prepared or sample questions, nor listener or “reach” stats, either, and no, you can't sit in on the interview (or lurk on the Zoom.) Retain Philip’s consulting firm, Liquid Solutions, specialised in on-trade engagement & education, liquor brand creation and repositioning: philip@liquidsolutions.orgPhilip on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philipsduff/ Philip on Facebook: Philip Duff Philip on X/Twitter: Philip Duff (@philipduff) / Twitter Philip on LinkedIn: linkedin.com Old Duff Genever on Instagram: Old Duff Genever (@oldduffgenever) • Instagram photos and videos Old Duff Genever on Facebook: facebook.com Old Duff Genever on X/Twitter: ...