Join host Tristan Stephenson as he chats to some of the biggest and best names in the industry. From the finer details of spirits and cocktails to the latest trends and movements sweeping the bar industry around the world. You must be over legal purchase age to listen. Any opinions or views expressed in this podcast are the guest's own and do not represent those of Diageo. CONNECT WITH US ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiageoBarAcademy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diageobarac ...
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Back to the Future with Shay Waterworth
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What your proudest piece of work? Join Tristan as he chats with journalist and editor of Drinks International, Shay Waterworth about his role in the drinks industry. In this episode you can expect everything from how trends are impacting emerging markets to an epic April Fools prank and more. Tune in now. Tristan chats with Shay about: · How journa…
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Looking for ways to make your bar more sustainable? In this Bar Chat short, James Fowler discusses his top tips for reducing waste in your bar and how your business can directly impact the environment. Tune in now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Build Your Own Brand With Ryan Chetiyawardana
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International entrepreneur, stretcher of boundaries and empire-builder Ryan Chetiyawardana joins Tristan to chat about his path to creating the world's best bars while cultivating a personal brand of exceptional pedigree - one not to be missed! Tristan chats with Ryan about: His early career The importance of staying true to your values Building a …
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How to Make Social Content for your Bar
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Learn from the pros! In this Bar Chat Short Kaitlyn Stewart chats about the ways you can use social media to enhance your career and educate your followers with top shelf drinks content. Listen in now! Sign Up to become a Diageo Bar Academy Member: https://bit.ly/3SFn5X5 Test Your Bar Knowledge With E-Learning: https://bit.ly/3gD7NEU Follow Diageo …
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Happy hour just got a whole lot happier! Actor, Director and more recently at home Mixologist - there’s little Stanley Tucci can’t do. In this episode of Bar Chat, he joins Tristan to discuss everything from what makes great hospitality to his food tour of Italy and the importance of honing your sense of taste. But, if you just want to know why he …
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From prioritising exercise to creative ways to sneak your steps in, Tim Philips-Johansson shares how and, more importantly, why he makes time to exercise every day. Tune in now. Sign Up to become a Diageo Bar Academy Member: https://bit.ly/3SFn5X5 Test Your Bar Knowledge With E-Learning: https://bit.ly/3gD7NEU Follow Diageo Bar Academy on Facebook:…
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Culinary Cocktails with Adam Handling
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Yes chef! In this episode, Tristan welcomes Michelin-starred chef and award-winning restaurateur Adam Handling to the podcast. They chat about his sources of inspiration in the kitchen, his new bar, Eve Bar London and interesting cocktail ingredients - including cabbage. Tune in now! IN THIS EPISODE: - How Adam established himself as a chef and his…
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Why Representation Matters in the Bar Industry
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In the last ten years there has been a lot of progress behind the bar with greater representation across gender and race. In this Bar Chat Short, celebrated New York Mixologist Shannon Mustipher discusses how the industry is changing - for the better! Sign Up to become a Diageo Bar Academy Member: https://bit.ly/3SFn5X5 Test Your Bar Knowledge With…
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From Mentee to Mentor with Julie Reiner
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Previously crowned ‘Best Bar Mentor’ in Tales of The Cocktail Spirited Awards and protégé of legendary bartender Dale DeGroff, Julie Reiner joins Tristan to chat about her role as a judge, consultant and mentor and how she has influenced a generation. IN THIS EPISODE: · Julie’s early years as a bartender and the people who influenced her. · How she…
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How to Write a Job Ad with Sean Finter
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Want to attract and select the best candidates for your bar? Sean Finter shares his top tips for creating the perfect job ad in this Bar Chat Short. Don’t miss out! Sign Up to become a Diageo Bar Academy Member: https://bit.ly/3SFn5X5 Test Your Bar Knowledge With E-Learning: https://bit.ly/3gD7NEU Follow Diageo Bar Academy on Facebook: https://bit.…
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Making Sustainability Work at Your Bar
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Reduce, Reuse, Rob Roy. Nowadays, everyone tries to be sustainable but how can you do it for your bar? In this episode Tristan chats with co-owner of Red Frog and Monkey Mash, Paulo Gomes on what it means to be truly sustainable, and how to realistically introduce this approach in all bars. Tristan speaks with Paulo about: - How the Lisbon bar scen…
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How to Personalise Classic Cocktails with James Grant
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In this Bar Chat Short, 2021 World Class Global Bartender of the Year James Grant discusses local interpretations of classic cocktails and how you can make them. Get ready to be inspired, tune in now! Sign Up to become a Diageo Bar Academy Member: https://bit.ly/3SFn5X5 Test Your Bar Knowledge With E-Learning: https://bit.ly/3gD7NEU Follow Diageo B…
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The Art of Mixology with Remy Savage
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Mona Lisa or Margarita? Having trained in the arts before answering the call of the bar, it’s not surprising that Remy Savage has been at the forefront of some of the best conceptual bars in the world. In this episode Remy chats about how he links art movements to the drinks industry and the impact this has on the design and creation of his cocktai…
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Drinks Data: Future Trends You Can’t Afford to Miss
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Keen to better understand your guests and plan strategically for the future? In this episode, Phil Tate of international drinks consultancy CGA serves up the latest global trends with insights into how consumer attitudes, motivations and needs are evolving. Don't miss out - listen today! Tristan speaks with Phil about: · The catalyst behind new tre…
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The Benefits of Mindfulness for Bartending
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We’re all guilty of being so busy with our thoughts that we forget to live in the here and now. In this Bar Chat Short mindfulness expert Andrew Johnson gives us an introduction to the skill of everyday mindfulness and just how life changing the practice can be. Take a deep breath, clear your thoughts and dedicate the next five minutes to you. Sign…
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Active Listening Techniques from A Hostage Negotiator
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How do you tame intense, reactive emotions? You name them. Find out how to use emotional labelling to diffuse difficult situations with Hostage and Crisis Consultant Martin Philips. Sign Up to become a Diageo Bar Academy Member: https://bit.ly/3SFn5X5 Test Your Bar Knowledge With E-Learning: https://bit.ly/3gD7NEU Follow Diageo Bar Academy on Faceb…
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Secrets from the U.K.’s Biggest Ice Producer
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Struggling to not dilute your drinks with ice? Want to know what ice works best for spirits? Tristan sits down with Gavin Marks, the Managing Director of Eskimo Ice, to find out about the perfect chill. Eskimo Ice is the U.K.’s top ice manufacturer, distributing and packing ice across the U.K. and Europe for over forty years. Realising a gap in the…
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Celebrating Women in Cocktails with Lynnette Marrero
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In this Bar Chat Short, Lynnette Marrero recalls how the iconic Speed Rack was set up and why it’s such an important competition for women in the industry. Tune in now. Sign Up to become a Diageo Bar Academy Member: https://bit.ly/3SFn5X5 Test Your Bar Knowledge With E-Learning: https://bit.ly/3gD7NEU Follow Diageo Bar Academy on Facebook: https://…
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Bar Takeover Tips and Tricks from the World’s Best Bar
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Originally from Tuscany, Giacomo Giannotti set up Paradiso in Barcelona, the number one bar in The World’s 50 Best Bars, in 2015. In 2020, he opened his second cocktail bar, Galileo, as well as beginning his sustainability project, Paradiso Lab to bring new innovation to the sustainability category. Passionate about sharing knowledge, Giacomo regul…
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How to Open a Bar with Sean Finter and Declan McGurk
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Is it your dream to open a bar some day? In this Bar Chat Short, hear from Tristan Stephenson, Sean Finter, and Declan McGurk as they share the highs and lows of opening a bar, and their advice for getting started. Listen to get the scoop! Sign Up to become a Diageo Bar Academy Member: https://bit.ly/3SFn5X5 Test Your Bar Knowledge With E-Learning:…
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Are you up to speed with vermouth? In Vermouth 101, we hear from World Class Bartender of the Year 2010, Erik Lorincz and Co-Founder of Belsazar Vermouth, Max Wagner. Erik Lorincz has prestigious credentials under his belt with roles at five-star establishments like The Purple Bar at Sanderson and The Connaught – two of London’s most luxurious drin…
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How to Improve Customer Experience in Your Bar with Ashtin Berry
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In our first Bar Chat Short of the season, Ashtin Berry shares her thoughts on improving customer experience in just four minutes. Sommelier, mixologist, drinks consultant, activist, writer and equity campaigner, Ashtin founded Radical Xchange, a creative agency that focuses on intersectionality, and frequently features on the Drinks International …
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Passion into Profit: Transforming Hobbies into a Career with Sandrae Lawrence
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In our first episode of season four, hear from the iconic Sandrae Lawrence. Inducted into the Dame Hall of Fame at the Tales of The Cocktail last year for her contribution to the industry, Sandrae Lawrence has established herself as a drinks industry legend. Sandrae is one half of the partnership behind the award- winning publication The Cocktail L…
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Growing Your Career Through Social Media with Kaitlyn Stewart and Lucas Assis
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Get your phone at the ready. Join Tristan as he discusses with Kaitlyn Stewart and Lucas Assis how using social media has enhanced their bartending careers and how you can do it too! You must be over legal purchase age to listen. Any opinions or views expressed in this podcast are the guest's own and do not represent those of Diageo. CONNECT WITH …
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Think hops are just for flavour and only something used in craft beers? Learn from beer experts Padraig Fox and Ed Hughes about regions that influenced the development of hops and its incredible uses. You must be over legal purchase age to listen. Any opinions or views expressed in this podcast are the guest's own and do not represent those of Di…
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CONVERSATIONS AT THE BAR: HONING GUEST COMMUNICATION WITH ASHTIN BERRY
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Want to be as inclusive as possible when speaking with guests? Ashtin Berry gives her top tips on how you can improve your communication and interpersonal skills to create an inclusive bar. You must be over legal purchase age to listen. Any opinions or views expressed in this podcast are the guest's own and do not represent those of Diageo. CONNECT…
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TO BATCH OR NOT TO BATCH - WHAT TO DO FOR YOUR BAR
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Want to maximise efficiency in your bar? Batching offers a quick and easy method of having cocktails ready for your customers but when should they be fresh? Find out from Max and Noel Venning of Three Sheets when you should utilise batching for your bar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Growing Your Cocktails: The Horticulture of Tequila
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Love tequila but not sure where it comes from? Mezcal experts Eduardo Gomez and Deano Moncrieffe discuss the Agave fields and how these plants are turned into mezcal and tequila. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Shape Your Name: Building Your Personal Brand with Danil Nevsky
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Want to upgrade your profile as a bartender but not sure where to begin? Tristan sits down with Danil Nevsky, the founder of Indie Bartender, where he gives his best advice for becoming an independent bar professional. Listen now to find out more! You must be over legal purchase age to listen. Any opinions or views expressed in this podcast are the…
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THE PERFECT BLEND: HOW TO PICK WHISKY FOR HIGHBALLS
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Want to know if you should be using malts or blends in your cocktails? Tristan chats to experts Dave Broom and Ervin Trykowski talk about the benefits of malts and blends in making the perfect highball. You must be over legal purchase age to listen. Any opinions or views expressed in this podcast are the guest's own and do not represent those of Di…
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Grasshopper to Master: Building on Basic Cocktails with Lynnette Marrero
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Want to know what it takes the become a master cocktailian? Lynnette Marrero gives her expert advice on mastering basic cocktails and harnessing creativity to develop unique serves. Listen to find out how you can build your skills! You must be over legal purchase age to listen. Any opinions or views expressed in this podcast are the guest's own and…
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Want to elevate coffee cocktails in your bar? In this Bar Chat Shorts, leading coffee expert James Hoffman discusses brew at home coffee trends and the role of cafés and bars in the future. You must be over legal purchase age to listen. Any opinions or views expressed in this podcast are the guest's own and do not represent those of Diageo. CONNECT…
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Brave Bartending: Becoming A World Class Winner with James Grant
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In this episode of Bar Chat, Tristan chats to bartender and 2021 Diageo World Class Global Winner James Grant. James shares the realities of his career before (and after) World Class success, the cocktail he is most proud of and where he has found purpose and challenged himself over the years. Tune in Now. You must be over legal purchase age to lis…
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Bar Chat Shorts: Dutch Courage: A Brief History of the Nolet Distillery
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Did you know there is a rich history of vodka production in the Netherlands? Dennis Tamse recounts the colourful history of the Nolet distillery, home of Ketel One vodka, and the wonderful cocktails it has inspired! You must be over legal purchase age to listen. Any opinions or views expressed in this podcast are the guest's own and do not represen…
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Licensed to Distill: Shaken and Stirred with Jabin Troth
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Learn from Jabin Troth, founder of Licensed to Distill, as he shares the secrets to developing increasing following, how to improve your bar's social content, and some important learnings for the industry as it transitions into this new year. You must be over legal purchase age to listen. Any opinions or views expressed in this podcast are the gues…
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Bar Chat Shorts: Dry and Drinkable: Why London Dry Gin is Unique
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Did you know that London Dry gin has protected status? Join Fever Tree’s Craig Harper and the Gin Institute’s Jake Burger as they reveal what makes London Dry gin so unique and what you should expect from its taste. You must be over legal purchase age to listen. Any opinions or views expressed in this podcast are the guest's own and do not represen…
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Bar Chat Shorts: Collabs and Creatives: Behind the Scenes of Bar Shows
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Go behind the scenes of bar shows with Hannah Sharman-Cox, Siobhan Payne, and Caroline Rosen as they discuss the collaboration and creativity it takes to run Tales of the Cocktail and London Cocktail Week. You must be over legal purchase age to listen. Any opinions or views expressed in this podcast are the guest's own and do not represent those of…
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Bar Chat: Breaking Bias in Hospitality with Shannon Mustipher and Alexis Brown
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Interested in creating opportunities and diversity in your bar? On International Women’s Day, Tristan sat down with Shannon Mustipher and Alexis Brown to discuss how they develop inclusive spaces and the programs they run for marginalised communities. You must be over legal purchase age to listen. Any opinions or views expressed in this podcast are…
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Bar Chat Shorts: Writing Legends: The History of Johnnie Walker
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Ever wondered who Johnnie Walker is? Nick Morgan joins Tristan to recount a brief history of this illustrious brand and the man who gave Johnnie Walker its name. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Diffusing the Bar: Tips from a Hostage Negotiator to Calm Difficult Customers
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Want to stop trouble in your bar before it begins? On this special Bar Chat episode, find out how to assess state of minds and effect change using just your language with Martin Richards, Hostage and Crisis Management Specialist. You must be over legal purchase age to listen. Any opinions or views expressed in this podcast are the guest's own and d…
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Bar Chat Shorts: A Kaleidoscope of Flavour: How Colour, Sound, and Shape Help Your Taste
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Ever wonder why you think red drinks taste better? On this Bar Chat Short, discover how colour, sound, and shape can affect taste perception with experimental psychologist Professor Charles Spence. You must be over legal purchase age to listen. Any opinions or views expressed in this podcast are the guest's own and do not represent those of Diageo.…
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Bar Chat: Take Care! Wellness Tips from Bar Industry Experts
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Constantly on the go and not sure how to take care of yourself? Learn from experts in the field of wellness to give you techniques to manage stress, adapt to change, and nurture the hospitality teams you work and manage. GUESTS INCLUDE: Andrew Johnston, Meditation and Mindfulness Practitioner, Clinical Hypnotherapist and Co-Founder of Working Mindf…
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Bar Chat Shorts: How the World’s Best Bar Brought Back the Cocktail Trolley
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On this Bar Chat Short, Ago Perrone tells us about some of the design considerations of The Connaught and the development of their famous martini trolley. You must be over legal purchase age to listen. Any opinions or views expressed in this podcast are the guest's own and do not represent those of Diageo. CONNECT WITH US ON: Facebook: https://www.…
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Tales from The World’s Best Bar: Martinis and Success with Ago Perrone
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Want to be known as a bartender with style? Join Tristan as he sits down with The Connaught’s Ago Perrone as he discusses his career, his use of flair bartending, and how building your personal brand can bring success in your career. You must be over legal purchase age to listen. Any opinions or views expressed in this podcast are the guest's own a…
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Bar Chat Shorts: Honing your Palate: Wine Tasting 101 with Dawn Davies
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Want to upgrade your bartending to the next level? Dawn Davies, Head Buyer for Speciality Drinks, reveals to Tristan her top tips for wine tasting, what you should be looking for, and the best practices for getting the most out of your bottle. You must be over legal purchase age to listen. Any opinions or views expressed in this podcast are the gue…
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Master the Art of Listening to Customers with Head Drinks Buyer Dawn Davies
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What is the thinking behind choosing a quality wine or spirits? How do you build palate and tasting knowledge from the ground up? Former on-trade manager, sommelier and now bonafide drinks specialist Dawn Davies chats to Tristan around her career so far and role as a buyer, focusing in on what makes the drinks trade so interesting to work in, and h…
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Bar Chat Shorts: Hidden Gems: World’s 50 Best Bars Ones to Watch
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Everyone loves to hear about the new hottest bars in town. Join Tristan as he talks with Mark Sansom, Content Editor for World’s 50 Best Bars, as he tells us about the bars you should be looking out for in the future. You must be over legal purchase age to listen. Any opinions or views expressed in this podcast are the guest's own and do not repres…
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Cocktail Champions: Becoming the World’s 50 Best Bars with Mark Sansom
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Ever wanted to know what makes a bar great? How does a bar distinguish itself? Join Mark Sansom as he discusses with Tristan the importance of the World’s 50 Best Bars competition, the process of ranking, and what your venue can learn from the top bars across the world. You must be over legal purchase age to listen. Any opinions or views expressed …
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Bar Chat Shorts: Preserving the Punch: Conserving Seasonal Ingredients
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Tristan sits down with bartender Evan Stroeve and forager James Wild to talk about preserving ingredients for months to come. Looking at fermentation, oil and fat-based mediums, fat-washing cocktails to infuse herbs into, they give their best guidance on how to make the most of seasonal ingredients. You must be over legal purchase age to listen. An…
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Into the Woods: Foraging Ingredients for Your Bar with Evan Stroeve and James Wood
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Not all your bar ingredients need to come in packaging. Join Tristan as he talks with World Class Bartender Australia Evan Stroeve and Totally Wild's James Wood as they discuss seasonal ingredients, how to source them, and how to use them in your cocktails. You must be over legal purchase age to listen. Any opinions or views expressed in this podca…
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