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, social media tips and how he created a totally unique liqueur based on his Peruvian heritage.

From a musician to a chef to a coffee roaster and whiskey enthusiast, Wayne Cafariella (@drinkwithwayne) has many passions. Hear how he tapped into twitch streamers to launch his online coffee business and find out his favorite bourbon brand in this latest episode of Eat. Drink. Social.

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.

Spirits writer Kara Newman shares her journey as a journalist and an author. We talk about how brands can best interact with media including the right pitches, press trips, social media and affiliate links.

Not only does she hold the title of "World's Best Bartender" she's also has created a loyal following on TikTok and Instagram helping cocktail enthusiasts around the world make great tasting drinks. We sit down with Kaitlyn of @likeablecocktails (who also happens to be very likeable herself).

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.

Katie Kelly of @bitsbitesblog shares how she’s grown her cocktail page and how Sunday family dinner has inspired new recipes and a passion for food and beverage. We hear her tips for creating mouth-watering cocktail content and talk about her take on beverage trends - enter the martini.

Whether its a whiskey advent calendar or a special bottle you can't find nearby, Flaviar has been offering spirits drinkers a way to taste new brands from the comfort of their home. We talk with Alex Conison, VP of Marketing at Flaviar, on whiskey trends and how the brand leverages affiliate marketing to get the word out about its offerings.…

There’s riches and niches. Sammy found his when he started sharing bartending tips online at @ServedBySammy. Hear about his journey as a cocktail creator on our latest episode.

What started with a trip to a tiki bar has turned into a passion for rum unmatched by few. We sit down with rum influencer Bryan Inman (@therumchampion) who has turned his rum obsession into a thriving online community in under a year. From his recent rum curious club events to his online rum lover community Bryan is just getting his journey starte…

In honor of Bourbon Heritage Month we sit down with Master Blender Jackie Zykan who went from blending whiskey to blending fragrances with the launch of ODUOAK. She shares her journey from Old Forester to Hidden Barn and beyond.

NYC-Based Aly Walansky has a pretty cool job - food, travel and spirits freelance writer for national publications. She shares what it's like being a journalist today, tips for PR pros (don't video call at midnight) and what city she thinks is underrated - we're looking at you Kansas City.

From high-end cocktail bars in Berlin to covering whiskey from Kentucky, Uproxx Editor Zach Johnston (@ztpwhiskey) has seen the whiskey landscape change over the years. We talk with Zach about his take on what makes a good brand story, limited releases and the world of bourbon influencers.

From Netflix’s “DrinkMasters” to shaking it up behind the bar, we sit down with D.C. based Kapri Robinson (@kapri.possible) on our podcast “Eat. Drink. Social.” We hear how the show impacted her social media and how she used her popularity to help promote her non-profit @chocolate.citys.best to support more diversity in the industry. Kapri also sha…

We discuss microwaving negronis and adding pecorino to your next margarita with Adam Wild of @drinksbywild who found cocktail success and more than 200K followers during the pandemic. Listen to our latest interview to hear social media and drink tips.

From cocktail team building classes to training bartenders on yachts, Jonathan Pogash of @thecocktailguru gives us a look into his life as a Bar Consultant and shares a tip or two for making the perfect drink. Hint: It's all about balance.

We sit down with Tracie Franklin of @spirited_tracie to learn how she became a whiskey educator, public speaker, consultant, and distiller. In her previous life, she traveled the world performing in theatre productions and now uses those skills to share her passion for whiskey with diverse groups. You can find her on Today Show, CBS This Morning, a…

Hear how one viral crab cake Tiktok video launched a business despite COVID. Dan Oliver of @danosseasoning shares his journey from hustling at flea markets to selling out on store shelves across the US. He attributes a lot of his success to social media marketing and one stellar seasoning recipe.

What happens when two friends who share a passion for whisky come together? A podcast of course. We talk with Inka Larissa and Jennifer Rose of @whiskysisters.podcast about how their love for single malts, how ,more women are entering the category and using social media to build global connections.

As we head into Dry January we sit down with Natalie Battaglia of @themindfulmocktail to get her take on how influencers can best interact with the sober curious crowd. Since the shutdown she has amassed an audience of 68K followers by sharing alcohol-free recipes that are full of flavor. She also shares her tips for gaining engagement on social fr…

From blogger to author and cocktail influencer, Camille Wilson shares her journey on building an audience around at-home cocktail recipes. She talk about how fresh citrus is a must and why a coupe glass may be your next best investment for your home bar. Hear cocktail and social media tips, hint Instagram Reels helps you win on the algorithm, on th…

Yes, you’ve probably sniffed, swirled and talked about mouthfeel during a tasting, but Kala Maxym of @FiveSensesTastings wants you to listen as well. She believes that the music you listen to when enjoying a glass of wine or a cocktail can impact your tasting experience. A former opera singer who has performed for the likes of President Obama, Kala…

When you want to know a good restaurant or product to try, often you turn to friends and family. East Coast-based Influencer Alyssa La Spisa decided to give her honest opinions about food and beverage and has created a following of more than 40K followers who trust her insight. She believes your channel should be less about growth goals and more ab…

One of the leading “Drinkstagrammers,” Portland-based Jordan Hughes (@highproofpreacher) shares his journey from photographer to mixologist and author. We talk with Jordan about what makes sip worthy content and how social is shifting from photo to video content.

Despite calling himself the "un"fluencer, Dirk of @IndianaBourbon has built a whiskey community of more than 30K followers. We talk about about the growth of Indiana distilleries, how Hoosier whiskey is coming of age and competing with Kentucky whiskey, and Dirk's belief that to build a brand being active on social is a must.…

After starting with a foodie account Carolyn of @TheSocialSipper pivoted to cocktails and started sharing useful tips both photography and recipes. She honed in on her ideal follower and crafted content to speak to that audience. She stayed laser focused on her audience and asked herself would my ideal follower like this cocktail? She kept her feed…

Kentucky, bourbon and mint juleps, oh my! We sit down to talk all things bourbon with Tyler of @louisvillebourbonbuzz. When COVID hit, Tyler traded in portrait photography for product photography, mainly whiskey. He shares how Instagram is moving towards video, the best way to capture someone’s attention on TikTok and his views on bourbon trends (T…

We sit down with Miami-based Valentina Mussi, foodie influencer (@SweetPortfolio) and author of The Unofficial TikTok Cookbook. Valentina shares her tips for growing a social media account and how important it is to post content that makes you happy.

Jack Beguedou of @Hood_Sommelier shares his journey on our recent episode. From his grandmother who made local beer in West Africa to starting his social media accounts two years ago because he felt the whiskey world lacked black representation online.

Bourbon’s First Female Taster Peggy Noe Stevens and her talented son Utah help distilleries around the country build their brand through a thousand little gestures. We talk with the duo on trends in the industry, how social helped keep brands connected during the shutdown and the rise of women in bourbon.…

Louisville born and bred Steve Higdon took TikTok by storm when he released his short bourbon reviews. We sit down with Steve to learn how his account came to be, where he’s taking his loyal audience next and which bourbon he’d like to crack open this holiday if he had his choice.

We sit down with Heather Wibbels (@Cocktail_Contessa) to hear how she became an Exec. Bourbon Steward, Instagram mixologist and soon-to-be author.

Just in time for the busy entertaining season, Brittany Young of (@certifiedcelebrator) shares her journey from the moment a Facebook Live feed at Hobby Lobby went viral to building a loyal community and inspiring people to celebrate intentionally (with some sprinkles on top). Hear her tips for connecting with fans and how she likes to work with br…

From creative cocktails in her kitchen to a gaining a TikTok audience with more than 500K followers, Julianna McIntosh shares her tips for making great cocktails and great content on the latest episode of Eat. Drink. Social.

We sit down with Florida-based Taylor Dante the CEO (Chief Eating Officer) of @TaystyTravels. Taylor shares how her account got started, what makes an insta-worthy food photo and how she pivoted during COVID.

National Bourbon Day is June 14. Father's Day is June 20. Naturally we wanted to do an episode with @dadsdrinkingbourbon this month!

TikTok Tequila expert Lucas Assis (@thelucasassis) joins the show to chat about "BarTok," authenticity in tequila, and his personal mission to stop us from buying celebrity tequila brands.

Hospitality veteran Shawn Soole (@shawnsoole) joins the show to talk about his bar and restaurant consulting firm, entrepreneurship, TikTok cocktail videos, and the drop-in audio app Clubhouse.

Michelle Mandro, Founder of Wine Country Women, joins to show in honor of International Women’s Day to talk about her work with the women in Wine Country. Over the last five years, Michelle has profiled the successful women in Napa, and Sonoma (and soon Walla Walla and Wilmette) through books and podcast interviews.…

What does it take to be a chocolate sommelier? Estelle Tracy (@37chocolates) joins us to share her experience in the world of chocolate sensory evaluation and social media.

Bringing balance between good health and good beers, Mel Fox and Alicia Valenski from @workforyourbeer join the show to talk about their curation of the best brewery taprooms where you can get a workout in. They also discuss how their specific, consistent content buckets have helped their social media growth.…

@cookwithchibo's Head of Marketing, Abbi Oettel, joins the show to talk about Chibo's interactive livestream cooking platform and how the future of cooking is social. To learn more, visit www.cookwithchibo.com

One of the first cocktail influencers on Instagram, Natalie Migliarini (aka @BeautifulBooze), joins us on the podcast to talk about her worldwide travels, her new book, and her Instagram Live experience during COVID-19.

Adventurer, whiskey drinker, and van dweller Nate Woodruff (@whiskywithaview) joins the show to talk to us about his most recent travels, hikes, and beverages while touring the US with his dog Skye.

Courtney Stiers joins the show to talk about her bourbon journey and the creation of her IG account to troll her husband's own bourbon social media. Find Courtney on Instagram at @picsandpours and read her whiskey reviews at www.whiskeyconsensus.com.

The curators of @denverfoodscene join Courtney on the show to chat Denver restaurants in the COVID-19 era, "drool-worthy" food photo tips, menu items that can blow up your Instagram, and how their followers creatively use the TikTok Duet feature.

Samara Rivers, founder of @blackbourbonsociety, joins the show to talk about the Black community's lack of representation in the bourbon industry - from production to marketing - and how Black Bourbon Society hopes to change that.

Kenyatta Bosman from @QueerKentucky joins us for a discussion on Pride Month, Black Lives Matter, and diversity in marketing.

Colorado transplants Morgan Wilson & Celia Galvin (aka @mountainsandmimosas), join the show to chat about their experiences as Colorado brunch and hiking explorers while working in the medical field during COVID times.

Erick Castro, bartending legend and host of "Bartender at Large" podcast, joins the show to talk about his thoughts on the economic shutdown, how bars and restaurants can go an extra mile for their customers at this time, and his favorite industry Instagram accounts.