Eat. Drink. Social
99: Bourbon Women Siposium Recap
Every year hundreds of women gather in Louisville, Kentucky to learn about bourbon at Bourbon Women Siposium. Our team shares some insights and moments from the event.
98: Tales of the Cocktail Recap
We headed to New Orleans for great food, trend spotting and plenty of fun at Tales of the Cocktail. Check out this episode to hear what brands did it well and trends to look out for in the spirits industry.
97: Trends + Insights from Bar Convent Brooklyn
Eat. Drink. Social. takes on Bar Convent Brooklyn. Listen to the trends, insights and practical tips our team saw at the show.
96: Getting on the Backbar with Ken Ruff of Stellar Brands
Spirits Veteran Ken Ruff shares his tips for getting a brand placement in chains and why being on the backbar and cocktail menu may just be the key to growth.
95: Culinary + Culture with Freelance Writer @Ximenanbqk
Freelance writer Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu shares her perspective on sourcing stories, media literacy and one of our favorite categories - tequila.
94: Espresso Martinis with @BeaniMartinis
Hear how Lindsay Roberts founder of @beanimartinis took her love for the espresso martini and turned it into a thriving social account.
93: RTD Insights with @DrinkCrafthouse
In 2025 we’re exploring hot categories in the spirits industry including RTD’s and No/Low. In this episode we sit down with the co-founders of one of the original Ready-to-Drink brands - Crafthouse Cocktails.
92: Exploring No/Low Innovation with @drinkparch
No and Low alcohol brands aren’t just for Dry January anymore. We sit down with Ila Byrne, co-founder of Parch Spirits (@drinkparch) to hear how her brand came to life and what marketing strategies she uses to raise awareness.
91: @apartment_bartender part 2
Cocktail creator turned dad and author, we catch up with Elliott Clark of @apartment_bartender four years later to see where his journey has taken him.
90: @johnnydrinks_
“Home”-tenders hit it big on social with their Johnny Drinks account. Father-son duo talk about cocktails and life on TikTok, YouTube and Instagram.
89: @cocktailsbyc
From Craig’s List to Bar Rescue and his own spirits brand, Carlos Ruiz of @cocktailsbyc has had a wild journey in the hospitality world. We talk cocktails, trends and how he uses humor on social.
88: @drinkwithwayne
From chef to drinkfluencer we sit down with Wayne Cafariella of @drinkwithwayne to hear how he has tapped influencers to promote his own coffee business and his journey as a content creator.
87: @bourbonpursuit
From a passion for whiskey to a podcast to a brand, Kenny Coleman of Bourbon Pursuit talks about his journey and the role of marketing in today's crowded bourbon market.
86: @Newman_Kara
A veteran spirits writer and author, we sit down with Kara Newman who shares her writing journey and how brands can best interact with media. We talk about press trips, social media and even affiliate links. Get great tips and find out more about this accomplished writer in our latest episode.
85: @likeablecocktails
Kaitlyn of @likeablecocktails shares how she went from film student to “World’s Best Bartender” and a thriving cocktail creator on TikTok and Instagram.
84: @holycityhandcraft
One of the OG cocktail creators, Miguel Buencamino of @holycityhandcraft shares what his journey has looked like and gives creators tips on how best to help their page grow.
83: @bitsbitesblog
Martini, spiritzes and more. We talk cocktail trends and content creation with Katie Kelly of @bitsbitesblog
82: @Flaviar_Com
We talk whiskey trends and affiliate marketing in this conversation with Flaviar.
81: @ServedBySammy
There’s riches and niches. Sammy found his when he started sharing bartending tips online at @ServedBySammy. Hear about his journey and tips as a cocktail creator on our latest episode.
80: @TheRumChampion
Bryan Inman is carrying the torch for rum lovers, and believes there’s a rum out there for everyone. As @therumchampion he shares his rum journey through social media, rum clubs and more.