Make Mine Neat
Make Mine Neat
Spirits Network
Join spirits enthusiasts Flavien Desoblin and Ethan Kelley on “Make Mine Neat” as they discuss the finer points of spirits appreciation, basing their opinions in science, history, and double pours. An ounce of popular belief, a healthy dose of experience, a splash of irreverence, and two dashes of controversy. Stir well and sip attentively. New episode every Sunday.
Episode 26: What’s With Dat Canadian Whisky, Eh?
Canadian whiskies always seem to get overlooked, but not today as we welcome the world’s foremost expert on the category, Davin de Kergommeaux as we explore the reasons, rationale, and exceptionalism that built a global empire one glass at a time. 
Oct 25, 2020
45 min
Episode 25: The Voice Of Craft Distilling
Bill Owens, famous photographer, brewer, and the singularly loudest voice of the craft distilling movement.  Listen in as Flavien and Ethan pick his brain to uncover a million reasons why you should never open a distillery and the passionate reasons why you should. 
Oct 18, 2020
39 min
Episode 24: Something Salmony, Please
Flavien and Ethan open the door to the dark side of spirits when they discuss some of the more exotic and lesser known spirits they have had the privilege and sometimes horror of tasting. 
Oct 11, 2020
33 min
Episode 23: Bats, Flowers & A Splash Of Tequila
Agave ain’t easy, but thankfully we have the master of all things Jalisco, David Suro, world renowned Agave distillate expert of Siembra Azul and owner of Philadelphia’s own, Tequila’s Restaurant to sort it out for us.
Oct 4, 2020
45 min
Episode 22: Conscious Cocktails
There is a strong and growing population that is more mindful of their alcohol intake than ever before. Founders of non-alcoholic Bourbon company, Spiritless, Lauren Chitwood and Lexie Lancaster Larsen join for a flavorful conversation about how their brand is revolutionizing the low to no ABV cocktail.
Sep 27, 2020
36 min
Episode 21: Ain't It Grape
Brandy is on the move and it’s being made, enjoyed, and growing up right here in the good ole U.S. of A. Brandy empresario, Dan Farber joins to touch on the finer points of fruit distillation, what we can learn from the French and the years of tradition, and what changes we can expect on the innovation front.
Sep 20, 2020
42 min
Episode 20: Whiskey and Chocolate Heaven
Understanding flavors is not as straightforward as it seems. Reverend Dr. R. M. Peluso, author of Deep Tasting, the world’s foremost expert on pairing whiskies and chocolates discusses the finer points of profiles, experiencing, and growing into a new level of tasting maturity.  This is not your everyday trip to the chocolate shop.
Sep 13, 2020
40 min
Episode 19: Born To Rum
From Cognac to the Caribbean, Alexandre Gabriel of Maison Ferrand joins us as we discuss the rum world and learn more about the highly anticipated expansion of the West Indies Rum Distillery. We find out what consumers can expect from the sipping rums of various nations and why these varied and rich cultures are so important to the cocktail community.
Sep 6, 2020
41 min
Episode 18: You Did What To That Whiskey?
Prolific author and whiskey expert Aaron Goldfarb breaks down all the new and weird things people are doing with their drinks, some much better than others. Listen in as he discusses the life of a novelist, a transformation to whiskey expert, and why he may be just the best damned guide out there for a night of spirited adventures. 
Aug 30, 2020
33 min
Episode 17: Gascon Greatness & the State of Armagnac
Owner and overseer of some of the greatest stocks of Armagnac in Gascony Marc Darroze answers all questions on the silent but impressive growth of this Brandy category, how the spirit is shaped by the people of Gascony, and what the world can expect more of in the not so distant future. 
Aug 23, 2020
41 min
Load more