Today’s episode is a little update from me about this weeks guest and about a new project I have taken on. I'll be heading a new cocktail bar called Pin 31 in Bangkok and I'm looking forward to sharing all! Enjoy! Let me know what you think.   ***** Before we get started I wanted to talk first about Patreon and how you can be a part of the podcast.    Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me.    In this world we live in being a creator is about creating communities around mutual topics of interest and this is what I want to do for you.    Please follow the link below and join the community!  https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar  Buy me a coffee to say thanks here :)  ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast for the future.  You can find show notes soon on gastronomerlifestyle.com Or follow us on social media here: Facebook: gastronomer lifestyle  Instagram: on_the_back_bar Contact me on christopher@gastronomerlifestyle.com 

On the Back Bar

Weekly update from Christopher Menning.

 This weeks episode is a look into the life of one of the industry's most beloved bartenders. With a career that spans 40 years, Salvatore Calabrese has had a lifetime of achievements which we reminisce on today.  Salvatore is an award-winning powerhouse in the trade being a consultant, bar operator and author of many best selling books.  We discuss his time growing up in Maiori village on Italy’s Amalfi Coast and his subsequent move to London to the now-famous Duke’s Hotel, where he developed a niche market for rare and aged cognacs, beginning a concept he dubbed Liquid History. His industry given title, 'the Maestro' is something he is proud of and it is well deserved for his input into the bar trade. He has served presidents and famous singers. Owns a Guinness world record and can be found at the well established Donovan Bar, Brown’s Hotel, London. This is Salvatore's legacy and we were proud to host him on the show.  Enjoy!   Contact info & Resources: Insta: cocktailmaestro salvatore-calabrese.co.uk The Complete Home Bartender's Guide Classic Cocktails  Cognac: a liquid history Calabrese Cocktail Shaker 90cl - 2-Piece Parisian Shaker Made from 0.9mm Japanese Steel Acqua Bianca liqueur       *****   Before we get started I wanted to talk first about Patreon and how you can be a part of the podcast.    Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me.    In this world we live in being a creator is about creating communities around mutual topics of interest and this is what I want to do for you.    Please follow the link below and join the community!  https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar  Buy me a coffee to say thanks here :)  ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast for the future.  You can find show notes soon on gastronomerlifestyle.com Or follow us on social media here: Facebook: gastronomer lifestyle  Instagram: on_the_back_bar Contact me on christopher@gastronomerlifestyle.com   

Salvatore Calabrese reminiscing on a lifetime of achievements.

Welcome everybody to another edition of On the Back Bar and today is a rather special episode as we are co-hosting alongside Shana Race who joins me from her show, TalkTales the Podcast.  This episode is a story into both our lives in the world of bartending and podcasting and not only is it super fun but you also learn a lot more about me and what it is I actually do!  Shana is the founder and creative director of TalkTales Entertainment LLC. With fifteen years of experience as a professional bartender at high-end restaurants and bars, Shana knows bartender life and the amazing stories that emerge from behind the bar. She is also an absolute pro at podcasting so it was great to get some tips from her!  Enjoy!  Contact info & references: Insta: Talktalesthepodcast talktalesthepodcast.com     *****   Before we get started I wanted to talk first about Patreon and how you can be a part of the podcast.    Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me.    In this world we live in being a creator is about creating communities around mutual topics of interest and this is what I want to do for you.    Please follow the link below and join the community!  https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar  Buy me a coffee to say thanks here :)  ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast for the future.  You can find show notes soon on gastronomerlifestyle.com Or follow us on social media here: Facebook: gastronomer lifestyle  Instagram: on_the_back_bar Contact me on christopher@gastronomerlifestyle.com        

Special Episode: TalkTales x On The Back Bar Podcast Crossover!

“The drink, on the bottom half we have clarified milk with the gin and on the top half is a bubble flavoured with orange flower water.”    Jerrold Khoo started his love of drink making at the age of 17 in Starbucks before rising through the ranks of the Singapore bar scene to his position as the Bar Manager of Jigger and Pony. The hotel bar Jigger and Pony this year was awarded the number 1 spot in the Asia 50 Best bar awards and the bar focusses on strong hospitality and classic cocktails with a twist. Jerrold has been with the team for 7 years and his determination and commitment has been instrumental in the bars fame. We talk about the three keys of a successful bar operation and how his love of music and design helped his bartending career. Jerrold is a passionate and thoughtful leader in the drinks space and it was a delight to talk with him about his love of absinthe and learning the new business model of an effective cocktail delivery service.    Enjoy!    Contact & Resources:  @jerroldrebelfever @jiggerandponysg Jigger and Pony Group Delivery Cocktails       *****   Before we get started I wanted to talk first about Patreon and how you can be a part of the podcast.    Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me.    In this world we live in being a creator is about creating communities around mutual topics of interest and this is what I want to do for you.    Please follow the link below and join the community!  https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar  Buy me a coffee to say thanks here :)  ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast for the future.  You can find show notes soon on gastronomerlifestyle.com Or follow us on social media here: Facebook: gastronomer lifestyle  Instagram: on_the_back_bar Contact me on christopher@gastronomerlifestyle.com 

Jerrold Khoo on the three keys to success, reminiscing on absinthe and the journey of Jigger and Pony to Asia's Best Bar 2020.

“Lagavulin 16 & coca-cola works incredibly well together because the flavours in both are very similar. Chocolatey, coffee, cherry notes are present in both. As sacrilegious as it may seem, it’s there to be enjoyed however you want"   Alistair Reynolds the Johnnie Walker Scotch Whisky Ambassador joins us On The Back Bar to talk to us about his new podcast, The Middle Cut. Co-hosting alongside Diageo Malt Whisky Ambassador Colin Dunn, the pair take a journey across Scotland stopping at a SIngle Malt distillery every episode to discuss. Alistair has enjoyed a long career in the world of bartending and alcohol. In 2015 he was crowned World Class bartender of the year, and he has been active in competitions and the community alike. We discuss the world of whisky as it is today, using soft drinks the right way and about his new podcast.  Enjoy!    Contact & Resources:  @Ali.scotch @colindunnwhisky @balanceddrinks The Middle Cut     *****   Before we get started I wanted to talk first about Patreon and how you can be a part of the podcast.    Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me.    In this world we live in being a creator is about creating communities around mutual topics of interest and this is what I want to do for you.    Please follow the link below and join the community!  https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar  Buy me a coffee to say thanks here :)  ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast for the future.  You can find show notes soon on gastronomerlifestyle.com Or follow us on social media here: Facebook: gastronomer lifestyle  Instagram: on_the_back_bar Contact me on christopher@gastronomerlifestyle.com 

Ali Reynolds on flavour led bar concepts, using soft drinks the right way and his new whisky podcast The Middle Cut.

“My heart is of course in hospitality, it’s my community. But because I was spending a lot of time in the wellness industry I wanted to inspire people to look at bringing mind fullness into the glass”   Our guest On The Back Bar this episode is Camille Vidal, the founder of La Maison Wellness a mindful drinking brand and creative consultancy. Camille spent her career as a consultant and global brand ambassador for St-Germain and the Bacardi family of brands. She is internationally recognized as a leading voice in the drinks industry and now combines her craft and expertise into the low/no ABV category.  She was named as one of the Bar World 100 | Industry most Influential figures 2019 and you can find her inspiring content via her Youtube series, Website and on Channel 4's Sunday Brunch.  Enjoy!  Contact details & resources:   Instagram: madame_cami_vidal https://www.lamaisonwellness.com  La Maison Wellness Youtube       *****   Before we get started I wanted to talk first about Patreon and how you can be a part of the podcast.    Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me.    In this world we live in being a creator is about creating communities around mutual topics of interest and this is what I want to do for you.    Please follow the link below and join the community!  https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar  ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast for the future.  You can find show notes soon on gastronomerlifestyle.com Or follow us on social media here Facebook: gastronomer lifestyle  Instagram: on_the_back_bar Contact me on christopher@gastronomerlifestyle.com 

Camille Vidal on healthy hedonism, mindful drinking and the foundation of La Maison Wellness

“There is a lot of depth and history here and a multitude of cultures”    Kirk Estopinal is a Partner and Bartender of New Orleans' James Beard Foundation award-winning bar Cure and beloved Cuban inspired restaurant and bar, Cane and Table.  Prior to that, he lived in Chicago where he was an opening bartender for renowned craft cocktail spot, The Violet Hour. Estopinal left Chicago to return to New Orleans and help Neal Bodenheimer and Matt Kohnke open Cure in 2009.  Cure was named one of “America’s Best Bars” by Esquire, listed as one of the “Best Cocktail Bars in the U.S.” by Food & Wine, and hailed among New Orleans’ best cocktail bars by Forbes,  Conde Nast Traveler, USA Today, Thrillist and Coveteur.  Cure received the coveted nod for the  James Beard Foundation Awards “Outstanding Bar Program,” in 2018.  In 2013, Estopinal along with Bodenheimer and Kohnke, opened Cane & Table. Which since then has been showered with praise being named one of the “Five Best New Cocktail Bars in America.” by Bon Appétit, cited as one of the best bars in America by Food & Wine, Esquire Network, Eater, and Thrillist.  We talk to Kirk about living in New Orleans and the strategies he has put in place to look after his staff and keep his businesses functioning during the 2020 events.    Enjoy!    Contact details & resources:   Instagram: caneandtable https://www.caneandtablenola.com http://curenola.com World central kitchen  United Way Punch - happy hour      *****   Before we get started I wanted to talk first about Patreon and how you can be a part of the podcast.    Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me.    In this world we live in being a creator is about creating communities around mutual topics of interest and this is what I want to do for you.    Please follow the link below and join the community!  https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar  ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast for the future.  You can find show notes soon on gastronomerlifestyle.com Or follow us on social media here Facebook: gastronomer lifestyle  Instagram: on_the_back_bar Contact me on christopher@gastronomerlifestyle.com 

Kirk Estopinal on New Orleanian lifestyle, creating Cane & Table and survival strategies for the restaurant sector.

“It was a catalyst for us to go out of our comfort zone but also make sure we are serving the community that we love to serve”   In this episode we are honored to have Caroline Rosen, President of Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, join us as a guest. Caroline's role in the New Orleans culinary community has seen her providing scholarships to culinary schools for qualified minority applicants and by providing micro-loans to farmers in the New Orleans region. Her career has developed deep relationships with chefs, food brands, and numerous publications as she created events, community partnerships, and fundraising opportunities as part of the Besh Foundation before taking on her current role as President of the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation.   In 2018 she was named one of the "55 Most Influential People in Dining and Nightlife" by The Observer. With current global events, the 2020 Tales theme is CATALYST, the spark of change. In 2020, Tales of the Cocktail Foundation will celebrate how growth is fostered within the drinks industry from craft to people. CATALYST communicates the Foundations desire to facilitate innovation and transformation by providing a platform to collectively collaborate and influence the global drinks industry.   Enjoy!      Contact details & resources:   Instagram: carolinerosen Tales of the Cocktail Foundation   2020 Spirited Awards     *****   Before we get started I wanted to talk first about Patreon and how you can be a part of the podcast.    Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me.    In this world we live in being a creator is about creating communities around mutual topics of interest and this is what I want to do for you.    Please follow the link below and join the community!  https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar  ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast for the future.  You can find show notes soon on gastronomerlifestyle.com Or follow us on social media here Facebook: gastronomer lifestyle  Instagram: on_the_back_bar Contact me on christopher@gastronomerlifestyle.com   

Caroline Rosen on turning digital, home gardening and the global strategy of bringing Tales of the Cocktail Foundation to the world.

“We tried to take as much of our experience and our spiritual connection with nature, food, people, and of course with beverage and blend that into a concept that felt authentic.”    Lauren Mote is the DIAGEO Reserve & World Class Global Cocktailian, co-creator of Bittered Sling Bitters, a sommelier, writer, and spirits’ judge.  Today, Lauren spearheads the World Class Studios educational program globally and creates programming for bartenders, ambassadors, customers and consumers across 60 countries. She’s the global ambassador for the World Class program and represents the entire Reserve portfolio – the luxury arm of DIAGEO. Lauren is the co-creator of World Class Community Week – a global, digital initiative designed to inspire, engage and communicate with the trade community around the world, while spending time at home. We talk about her personal journey through the drinks world to where she is today and some of the resources that bartenders can use to educate themselves and upskill now.   Enjoy!   *****   Contact info & resources:   Insta: Laurenmote Bittered Sling Website  DIAGEO World Class DIY Rooibos Tea Kombucha with Chef Jonathan C   Books: The Art of Eating - M.F.K. Fisher  The Man Who Ate Everything - Jeffrey Steingarten It Must've Been Something I Ate: The Return of the Man Who Ate Everything - Jeffrey Steingarten A Year In Provence - Peter Mayle    *****   Before we get started I wanted to talk first about Patreon and how you can be a part of the podcast.    Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me.    In this world we live in being a creator is about creating communities around mutual topics of interest and this is what I want to do for you.    Please follow the link below and join the community!  https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar  ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast for the future.  You can find show notes soon on gastronomerlifestyle.com Or follow us on social media here Facebook: gastronomer lifestyle  Instagram: on_the_back_bar Contact me on christopher@gastronomerlifestyle.com     

Lauren Mote on creating opportunities, inspiring an industry and the joys of home fermentation.

“Not only will you understand why I make the cocktails the way I do, and the stories behind them, but you will fundamentally, and probably more importantly, really learn a lot about what these spirits are and why they are so important.” - Ivy Mix    Ivy Mix is the head bartender and owner of Leyenda, a cocktail bar in Brooklyn, New York. She is the co-founder of Speed Rack, a competition created by and for female bartenders that benefits breast cancer research and awareness, and she has won a number of awards including being named "American Bartender of the Year" at the 2015 Tales of the Cocktail's Spirited Awards.   With the upcoming release of her new book, 'Spirits of Latin America', I had the pleasure to talk to Ivy to understand the story behind writing it. Spread over 256 pages with over 100 stunning photos, the book is separated into three sections agave, sugarcane, and grape. We talk about her love of South America, how her award-winning Brooklyn bar Leyenda is coping with the crisis, and also how Ivy is fighting for as stabilization fund to support the restaurant and bar trade in the states.    Contact info & resources:    Insta: ivymix   PREORDER: Spirits of Latin America: A Celebration of Culture and Cocktails, with 70 Recipes from Leyenda and Beyond Skillshare: Ivy Mix  independent restaurant coalition  Leyenda Speed Rack     ***** Before we get started I wanted to talk first about Patreon and how you can be a part of the podcast.    Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me.    In this world we live in being a creator is about creating communities around mutual topics of interest and this is what I want to do for you.    Please follow the link below and join the community!  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=15884314  ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast for the future.  You can find show notes soon on gastronomerlifestyle.com Or follow us on social media here Facebook: gastronomer lifestyle  Instagram: on_the_back_bar Contact me on christopher@gastronomerlifestyle.com 

Ivy Mix on splitting bases, fighting for an industry stabilisation fund and spirits of Latin America.

"Our industry which we love and are so passionate about is going to need London Cocktail Week when this is over" - Siobhan & Hannah      We had a chat with Siobhan Payne and Hannah Sharman - Cox about life in isolation and how London Cocktail Week is thankfully still going ahead, into its 11th year. We take a look back at the decade of success they have had with the now world-renowned festival and about some of the home cocktails, they are making.    Contact info:    Insta: londonsiobhan Insta:  hsharmanxox  Drink Up London Site    ***** Before we get started I wanted to talk first about Patreon and how you can be a part of the podcast.    Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me.    In this world we live in being a creator is about creating communities around mutual topics of interest and this is what I want to do for you.    Please follow the link below and join the community!  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=15884314  ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast for the future.  You can find show notes soon on gastronomerlifestyle.com Or follow us on social media here Facebook: gastronomer lifestyle  Instagram: on_the_back_bar Contact me on christopher@gastronomerlifestyle.com     

Siobhan Payne and Hannah Sharman - Cox on immersive drink experiences. home cocktails and reminiscing on a decade of London Cocktail Week.

“The thing is to be you. The most authentic and original piece of content that you could ever make is you”  - Cristie Norman    Cristie Norman is a certified sommelier working at Wolfgang Puck's flagship restaurant, Spago, in Beverly Hills. She is an online creator, hosting a Youtube series named "Adulting with Alcohol" and has recently launched an Online Wine Course delving into the world of wine through 80 high quality videos and 16 sections.  In light of the COVID pandemic, Cristie has made her wine course free for those who get in touch and she has created, together with a team of Master Sommeliers, the United Sommeliers Foundation which is raising funds for those who have lost their jobs in the wine world.  We touch on this and how she created a successful digital brand by amassing a community of 28k followers, including the incredible transformation she went through at an early age.  Enjoy!   Contact info Insta: cristienorman_somm Online wine course: cristienorman.com Adulting With Alcohol: The Ten Commandments of Wine (EP 4)  unitedsommeliersfoundation.org   Resources  Zraly's Windows on the World  World Atlas of Wine 8th edition  Wine for Dummies    ***** Before we get started I wanted to talk first about Patreon and how you can be a part of the podcast.    Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me.    In this world we live in being a creator is about creating communities around mutual topics of interest and this is what I want to do for you.    Please follow the link below and join the community!  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=15884314  ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast for the future.  You can find show notes soon on gastronomerlifestyle.com Or follow us on social media here Facebook: gastronomer lifestyle  Instagram: on_the_back_bar Contact me on christopher@gastronomerlifestyle.com   

Cristie Norman on successful personal branding, being authentic and teaching the appreciation of wine.

"Ananas helps you manage the consistency of your business and also helps you manage your team. It's a really good time for people to use and to start preparing for reopening” - Sven Almenning   Sven Almenning is the managing director and owner of the influential Speakeasy Group of venues. The group includes iconic venues such as Eau de Vie Sydney and Melbourne, Boilermaker House, the Viking mythology-inspired Mjølner Sydney and Melbourne, and the Champagne and cocktail bar Nick and Nora. On top of this, he has an incredibly useful training and management platform for the hospitality industry named Ananas. Ananas has just become free for everyone during the COVID pandemic. The courses are in-depth and diverse and as Sven mentions in the show this is a great opportunity for us to upskill and learn. We talk about this, his golden rule for concepts and also why he had to get a firearms license to import a cocktail shaker.    Enjoy!   Contact info Insta: svenalmenning Website: Speakeasy Group  Website: Ananas Academy    ***** Before we get started I wanted to talk first about Patreon and how you can be a part of the podcast.    Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me.    In this world we live in being a creator is about creating communities around mutual topics of interest and this is what I want to do for you.    Please follow the link below and join the community!  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=15884314  ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast for the future.  You can find show notes soon on gastronomerlifestyle.com Or follow us on social media here Facebook: gastronomer lifestyle  Instagram: on_the_back_bar Contact me on christopher@gastronomerlifestyle.com   

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.

“There is still so much more we can do to make wine accessible” - Tom Surgey    Tom Surgey is the eloquent wine educator and the sales & business development director at Ridgeview Estate. He has been a tremendous force in promoting English sparkling wine worldwide and known for being a great communicator. Tom has been involved in a lot of media over recent years from radio to featuring on the popular television show 'This Morning'. We talk about his love of wine and a new app he has been working on Called Pingza which helps buyers choose the best wine at the best prices with educational videos to boot.   Enjoy!    Contact info Insta: tomsurgey Pingza Wine App Website: Ridgeview Estate   ***** Before we get started I wanted to talk first about Patreon and how you can be a part of the podcast.    Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me.    In this world we live in being a creator is about creating communities around mutual topics of interest and this is what I want to do for you.    Please follow the link below and join the community!  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=15884314  ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast for the future.  You can find show notes soon on gastronomerlifestyle.com Or follow us on social media here Facebook: gastronomer lifestyle  Instagram: on_the_back_bar Contact me on christopher@gastronomerlifestyle.com 

Tom Surgey on wine education through Pingza, Sussex wine production and how English sparkling is still the next big thing.

“Genever is what whiskey was, its literal living history” - Philip Duff   Philip Duff is renowned for being the industry's much-loved cocktail and spirits expert and presenter. He served as the Director of Education at Tales of the Cocktail and through his consultancy brand 'Liquid Solutions', created trade engagements programs such as the Bols Around The World and G'Vine Gin Connoisseur global bartending competitions. He successfully launched his own brand of Genever 'Old Duff' in America and is now traveling the world to share his spirit with us.  Enjoy!   Contact info Insta: philipsduff Old Duff Genever Website: Liquid Solutions    ***** Before we get started I wanted to talk first about Patreon and how you can be a part of the podcast.    Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me.    In this world we live in being a creator is about creating communities around mutual topics of interest and this is what I want to do for you.    Please follow the link below and join the community!  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=15884314  ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast for the future.  You can find show notes soon on gastronomerlifestyle.com Or follow us on social media here Facebook: gastronomer lifestyle  Instagram: on_the_back_bar Contact me on christopher@gastronomerlifestyle.com   

Philip Duff on reviving Genever, catching up with the Asian bar scene and setting industry predictions.

The drinks world has become one of the most exciting and innovative industries in the world, and its time we learned more about it. Every week Join your host Christopher Menning ‘On the Back Bar' as he talks to industry leaders and experts from across the globe. Be part of the discussion as we cover a wide range of topics and trends on the subject of alcohol. From craft cocktails, wine, beer and spirits, this is the podcast for you. If you are a bartender, sommelier, brand ambassador, whisky aficionado or frankly just like a good beverage then welcome to your new home for drink news, storytelling, insight and entrepreneurial advice.

hubhopper

On the Back Bar

hubhopper