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Over a delicious drink, Flaviar's resident liquor experts, David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum, discuss all things cocktails and spirits. On each episode of Fix Me a Drink, the award-winning podcast hosts uncover lost liquor history, explore modern cocktail culture and interview an incredible array of spirited guests. So fix yourself a drink and enjoy the show!
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Not long ago, we nearly lost rye whiskey. For decades, the historic whiskey was barely made in the United States, and most drinkers and bartenders had never tasted it. Just when it seemed that rye might disappear for good, a small miracle occurred. Thanks to a grassroots effort, Rittenhouse Rye became available for sale in New York and helped kick …
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The Case for Drinking Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon - Fix Me a Drink
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On March 3, 1897, the United States Congress passed the Bottled-in-Bond Act, which irrevocably changed the future of American whiskey.The legislation established a designation that brands could use to differentiate their spirits from those that were basically knockoffs—neutral grain spirit flavored and colored with a range of deleterious ingredient…
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While making whiskey is definitely an art, it is also definitely a science. On this special episode of Fix Me a Drink hosts Noah Rothbaum and David Wondrich delve into the actual science involved in whiskey making and how subtle differences can have huge effects on the finished product. They are joined by special guest Dr. Pat Heist, co-founder of …
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From Mexico City, to Oaxaca to Guadalajara to Juárez, over the last decade Mexico’s cocktail scene has become red hot. On this special live recording of Fix Me a Drink, hosts Noah Rothbaum and David Wondrich delve into the tequila trends driving the country’s thriving cocktail culture as well as discuss the revolutionary new tequila category Crista…
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A Bourbon that Has Stood the Test of Time - Fix Me a Drink
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We’re in a new golden age of American whiskey with numerous distilleries across the country producing a veritable river of bourbon and rye. But only a few of these brands date back to the original golden age of distillation that occurred more than a century ago.On this episode of Fix Me a Drink, hosts Noah Rothbaum and David Wondrich focus on one o…
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The Art of Drinking Scotch in the Summer - Fix Me a Drink
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From snowstorms to freezing rain to sleet, Scotch is the quintessential whisky of winter. So when it’s hazy, hot and humid, should you drink something else?Well, before you make a hasty switch, first listen to the new episode of Fix Me a Drink. Hosts Noah Rothbaum and David Wondrich discuss how they like to drink Scotch in the summer and how the wh…
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There are few things that go together better than a beer and a shot of whiskey.It’s a truly old-school pairing and it’s also a favorite order of our Fix Me a Drink hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum. On the latest episode of their podcast, they share their advice for matching spirits with beer and talk about some delicious Boilermaker combinati…
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Throw a Summer Party like a Pro with Chef Amanda Freitag - Fix Me a Drink
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On the hit Food Network TV show Chopped, celebrity chef Amanda Freitag judges amazingly creative menus that contestants cobble together using an unusual mix of ingredients. But when it comes to summer entertaining, her own tastes run fairly classic: hot dogs, potato salad and punch. On this episode of Fix Me a Drink, Freitag joins hosts David Wondr…
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For the first summer in years, there is an actual travel season. Fix Me a Drink hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum are looking forward to visiting bars around the world, from old favorites to new finds. On this first globetrotting episode, the hosts chat over flutes of Champagne and pints of British beer about the establishments they want to dr…
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The Cocktail Codes All Bartenders Need to Know - Fix Me a Drink
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The internet holds a seemingly endless number of cocktail recipes, but most drinks are created by following just a handful of basic formulas. Once you know the key ratios, you can unlock a whole world of possibilities. On this episode of Fix Me a Drink, hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum welcome award-winning author Michael Ruhlman to discuss h…
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Searching for the Soul of Rye Whiskey - Fix Me a Drink
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Every week it seems like another new rye whiskey is introduced, featuring a range of novel ingredients and innovative production techniques. But this begs the important questions: What should rye whiskey taste like? And what is the authentic way to produce it?On this episode of Fix Me a Drink, hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum are joined by au…
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The Invented History of Navy Strength Gin - Fix Me a Drink
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For years, a number of British and American gin brands have touted so-called navy strength gin, which is a robust 57 percent alcohol by volume. As legend has it, the Royal Navy demanded that the gin be bottled at a very high proof so if it ever spilled on the ship’s supply of black powder, the powder would still light. There’s just one major proble…
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Solving the Greatest Cocktail Mysteries - Fix Me a Drink
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While most cocktail recipes are well known, the formulas for a number of drinks were kept top secret by their creators.On this episode Fix Me a Drink, hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum are joined by Jeff Beachbum Berry, owner of New Orlean’s acclaimed bar Latitude 29 and author of Beachbum Berry's Sippin' Safari, to discuss cracking the code o…
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Drinking with Boston Marathon Champ Des Linden - Fix Me a Drink
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It’s no secret that Des Linden is one of the world’s best long-distance runners. In 2018, she became the first American woman to win the Boston Marathon in more than 30 years. Her gritty performance that day through driving rain and high winds was one for the history books. She followed that up with two Olympic marathon appearances, and then smashe…
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When Your Family’s Business is Bourbon - Fix Me a Drink
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More than 40 years ago, Eddie Russell started working at Wild Turkey’s distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Ultimately, he became master distiller and created some of the brand’s most well-known whiskies. In 2010, he was inducted into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame. It’s not unexpected—or even surprising—that he would have such a long and proli…
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The Secrets of Scotland’s Best-Selling Scotch - Fix Me a Drink
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In Scotland, Famous Grouse is way more than just a best-selling whisky. It’s an integral part of the country’s national identity. So it was big news last summer when the brand appointed Craig Johnstone as its new master blender. On this episode of Fix Me a Drink, Johnstone joins hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum to talk about how he makes Famo…
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Can you stock a home bar for $150 or less? - Fix Me a Drink
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Prices for many spirits brands have skyrocketed over the last few years. So can you still stock a home bar without breaking the bank? Are there any liquor bargains left?On this episode of Fix Me a Drink, hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum challenge each other to find five high-quality spirits that are sold on the Flaviar website that total $150…
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Winter in Scotland is cold, gray, and seemingly never ending. But one the highlights of the bleak season is the birthday of Scotland’s national poet Robert Burns. Centuries after his birth, folks still gather to joyously recite his poems, eat haggis and, of course, drink Scotch.In honor of Burns' birthday, Flaviar recently partnered with Highland P…
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The Dead Rabbit is Taking Over the World - Fix Me a Drink
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The winter of 2013 was one of the worst times in modern history to open a bar in New York City. Manhattan was still reeling from Hurricane Sandy, especially the southern tip of the island, which had been battered by destructive high winds and corrosive flood waters. The Dead Rabbit was no exception—the establishment’s ancient building sits just a c…
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The Dirty Little Secret of Classic Cocktails - Fix Me a Drink
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The Boulevardier, the Last Word and the Pegu Club are some of the most popular drinks today. But while they date back decades, they weren’t actually popular when they debuted. So are these classic cocktails really classics? On this episode of Fix Me a Drink, hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum discuss these and other so-called sleeper recipes wi…
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Throw a Holiday Party like a Pro with Melissa Clark - Fix Me a Drink
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It’s been years since we’ve had a proper old-fashioned holiday party season, so no doubt we’re all a bit rusty when it comes to the art of hospitality. To help you celebrate like a pro, Fix Me a Drink’s acclaimed hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum are joined by best-selling cookbook author Melissa Clark. She shares her personal strategy for hos…
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Remastering a Legendary Scotch Whisky Blend - Fix Me a Drink
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How do you put your own spin on a classic Scotch whisky? This was the challenge facing Dewar’s award-winning master blender Stephanie Macleod who was tasked with giving the brand’s well-known 12-year-old Scotch an update. Don’t change it enough and no one will notice the difference, but if you go too far it will be unrecognizable. On this episode o…
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Yes, Eggnog Can Actually be Delicious - Fix Me a Drink
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‘Tis the season to discuss an important and controversial holiday cocktail: Eggnog.While the creamy concoction, which does indeed include plenty of eggs, often gets a bad rap, the classic version is incredibly delicious. The real problem? Most folks buy the pre-made supermarket stuff (a reported 135 million pounds of it each year)—and that just won…
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You’ll Never Go Thirsty in New Orleans - Fix Me a Drink
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Given that New Orlean is home to a multitude of cocktails, from the Sazerac to the Ramos Gin Fizz to the Hurricane, you’d think a great book about the city’s drinks and drinking culture would already exist. In our humble opinion, we’ve found one: Neal Bodenheimer and Emily Timberlake just released the instant classic “Cure: New Orleans Drinks and H…
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The Best Cocktails & Spirits for Fall - Fix Me a Drink
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Fall can be one of the most frustrating times of year for a cocktail and spirits drinker. Warm and summery one day, cool and wintery the next—the seasonal whiplash is almost enough to make you drink some kind of ridiculous pumpkin spice concoction. Fortunately, on this episode of Fix Me a Drink, award-winning hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum …
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A Whisky Master Class with Dave Broom - Fix Me a Drink
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If you love drinking Scotch, you need to read Dave Broom’s books on the subject. He has been writing about whisky and spirits for more than two decades and has single handedly created a veritable library of work. His latest book, “A Sense of Place: A Journey Around Scotland’s Whisky,” is a heartfelt tribute to the folks who create Scotch and the co…
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The Mai Tai is Proof that God Loves Us & Wants Us to Be Happy - Fix Me a Drink
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Was it Trader Vic or Don the Beachcomber who created the best-selling tiki cocktail the Mai Tai? It’s one of the great drinks debates, but no matter who came up with this recipe, we can all agree that it's delicious. On this episode of Fix Me a Drink, award-winning hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum discuss the origins of the Mai Tai, including…
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America’s Best Cocktail Cities, Then and Now - Fix Me a Drink
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There’s only one thing that cocktail drinkers love more than having a drink: talking about the bartending scenes in rival cities and towns.Inspired by an opinionated 1902 newspaper story about the quality of cocktails across the country, on this episode of Fix Me a Drink, award-winning hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum discuss the state of reg…
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Why Can’t Hollywood Movies Get Bartending Right? - Fix Me a Drink
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There is seemingly no detail too small for big-budget movies to get right–except bartending, that is. While lots of films depict bartenders at work, few of them get the details correct.On this episode of Fix Me a Drink, award-winning hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum discuss the history of bartending on film while enjoying classic Moscow Mules…
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Two of the world’s foremost drinks experts are launching a new podcast called Fix Me a Drink. Over a drink, Dave Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum will look at the trends, history and personalities behind your favorite cocktails and spirits. They’ll also explore the fascinating drinking roots of larger society and pop culture. The award-winning duo will b…
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