Spirits Education episodes, reviews, and tasting notes from The Liquor Connoisseur.
Cosmetic chemist Jessica Wright joins Crystal to separate hydration science from skincare hype and explain how to build a gentler post-drinking routine.
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JP of Layer-Point explains how an image becomes a functional object—and why prototyping, materials, ventilation, and iteration matter as much as the printer.
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We made it to the end of the year, and instead of chasing hype bottles or unicorn myths, we’re breaking down the spirits that actually earned a permanent place on our shelf.In this episode of The Liquor Connoisseur, Crys
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Most people think being a liquor connoisseur means chasing rare, locked-up bottles — standing in line, paying secondary prices, and hoping you’re “chosen” to buy something.We stopped doing that.In this episode of The Liq
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Welcome back to Part Two of our deep dive at Woodworks Distilling Company!
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“A better morning starts tonight.” In this episode of The Liquor Connoisseur, Crystal sits down with, Teddy and Sampson, the founders of Last Call, a science-backed supplement made with DHM — a natural compound used in K
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Dan Abel Jr. of Bissinger's and the Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company joins Crystal and Roger to talk about the art of pairing craft chocolate with premium spirits — and why it is more than a novelty.
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Brandi — known online as the Oldfashioned Barister — joins Crystal and Roger for over an hour to talk through her book on Old Fashioned cocktail variations, technique, and why mastering one drink is better than knowing a hundred.
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Ursula Dunn of the Sista Supply Chain Network joins Crystal and Roger to talk about a community built around women in the industry — and why the 'Men Drink Pink' campaign was born.
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The essential details, tasting conversation, and story behind Behind the Bar: Fresh Victor’s Ken MacKenzie Talks Game-Changing Mixers on The Liquor Connoisseur!.
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Absinthia Vermut — absinthe producer and educator — joins Crystal and Roger to debunk the hallucination myths, explain the Green Fairy's history, and taste the real spirit.
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