Fix Me a Drink with Noah Rothbaum & David Wondrich Podcast

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 off the whisky’s dramatic and improbable comeback as well as the modern cocktail revolution. On this episode of Fix Me a Drink, hosts Noah Rothbaum and David Wondrich discuss the rebirth of rye and are joined by Heaven Hill’s West Coast Whiskey Educator & Ambassador Jack Choate as well as legendary bartender Audrey Saunders. So pour yourself a glass of rye and listen to this new episode of Fix Me a Drink. Cheers! Fix Me a Drink is hosted by Flaviar’s resident liquor experts Noah Rothbaum and David Wondrich. On each episode, the award-winning duo enjoys a delicious drink while uncovering lost liquor history, exploring modern cocktail culture and interviewing an incredible array of spirited guests. Please drink responsibly. This podcast is produced in sponsorship with one of our spirited partners. Podcast Editor: Alex Skjong

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 ingredients. It also established rigorous production standards for distillers, who still must follow these regulations when making bottled-in-bond bourbon. On this episode of Fix Me a Drink, hosts Noah Rothbaum and David Wondrich discuss the history of the Bottled-in-Bond Act and why it's still relevant today over glasses of Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon. They’re joined by two bottled-in-bond experts: Heaven Hill Distillery’s master distiller, Conor O’Driscoll, and national brand ambassador, Bernie Lubbers. Together, they discuss the distillery's decades-long commitment to producing bottled-in-bond whiskies and how this 7-year-old bourbon is leading that tradition into the future. So listen to this new episode of Fix Me a Drink. Cheers! Fix Me a Drink is hosted by world renowned liquor experts Noah Rothbaum and David Wondrich. On each episode, the award-winning duo enjoys a delicious drink while uncovering lost liquor history, exploring modern cocktail culture and interviewing an incredible array of spirited guests. Please drink responsibly. This episode is produced in sponsorship with one of our spirited partners. Podcast Editor: Alex Skjong

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 Wilderness Trail Distillery in Danville, Kentucky. Over glasses of Wilderness Trail Wheated Bourbon, Dr. Heist gives them a master class on the chemistry, biology and physics involved in whiskey production and shares how he went from being a medical school professor to a distiller. So pour yourself a glass of Wilderness Trail bourbon or rye and listen to this new episode of Fix Me a Drink. Cheers! Fix Me a Drink is hosted by liquor experts Noah Rothbaum and David Wondrich. On each episode, the award-winning duo enjoys a delicious drink while uncovering lost liquor history, exploring modern cocktail culture and interviewing an incredible array of spirited guests. Please drink responsibly. This podcast is produced in sponsorship with Wilderness Trail Distillery. Wilderness Trail® Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, 50% alc./vol. (100 Proof). Distilled and Bottled by Wilderness Trail Distillery, Danville, KY. ©2023 Campari America, New York, NY. Drink Responsibly. Podcast Editor: Alex Skjong

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 Cristalino. They are joined by special guests Benjamin Padrón, co-founder of the award-winning Mexico City bar Licoreria Limantour, and Jaime Salas, Proximo Spirits Head of Advocacy, Agave. Over glasses of Cristalino tequila, they talk about the history of drinks in Mexico and what folks are actually drinking today. So pour yourself a glass of tequila and listen to this new episode of Fix Me a Drink. Salud! Fix Me a Drink is hosted by liquor experts Noah Rothbaum and David Wondrich. On each episode, the award-winning duo enjoys a delicious drink while uncovering lost liquor history, exploring modern cocktail culture and interviewing an incredible array of spirited guests. Please drink responsibly. This podcast is produced in sponsorship with Cristalino Colección de Mexico, which includes Maestro Dobel Diamante, Maestro Dobel 50 Cristalino, Cuervo Tradicional Cristalino, 1800 Cristalino, Gran Centenario Cristalino, Gran Coramino Cristalino, and Reserva de la Familia Añejo Cristalino Organico by Jose Cuervo. Podcast Editor: Alex Skjong