The Modern Bar Cart Podcast

Episode 315 - The Seagroni

In this aquatic maturation deep-dive with Danny and Billy Dalla Polla, Eddie Odabachian, and Nick Carmer of Reef Rum Supply Co., creators of the Seagroni, some of the top

Episode 314 - Rare and Vintage Drambuie Tasting

This time around, we explore the fascinating flavors of different Drambuie releases. If you haven't heard of it, it's a honey and whiskey liqueur made in Scotland, and if

Episode 313 - Australian Spirits Trends with James Young

In this Down Under conversation with James Young of Old Young's Distillery, some of the topics we discuss include: The influence and defining characteristics of the Aus

Episode 312 - Intro to Australian Spirits with James Young

In part one of my two-part waltz through the flavors and landscapes of Australia with James Young of Old Young's Distillery, some of the topics we discuss include: The

Episode 311 - Flavor Attractors with Dr. Kevin Peterson

In part two of my exploration of flavor and memory with Dr. Kevin Peterson, some of the topics we discuss include: What the Big 5 personality index (also known as OCEAN

Episode 310 - Data-Driven Drinks with Dr. Kevin Peterson

In this data-driven conversation with Dr. Kevin Peterson, some of the topics we discuss include: How winding down Castalia and Sfumato after a decade of service provide

Episode 309 - The Donn of Tiki with Alex Lamb and Max Well

In this fascinating conversation with Max Well and Alex Lamb, directors of The Donn of Tiki, some of the topics we discuss include: How a COVID-era YouTube short on the

Episode 308 - Your Whiskey Math is Bullsh*t

Eric kicks off 2026 with an audio essay rant targeted at the ham-fisted "percentage" math that people use to answer the question: "How much of a whiskey's flavor comes

Episode 307 - Sacred Serves: The Rituals that Make Drinking Human

This time around, we'll be taking a look at drinking rituals from around the world. A few months back, my friend Reece Sims asked me to write an article about drinking

Episode 306 - The Bartender's Manifesto with Toby Maloney

Eric interviews Toby Maloney (@tobycocktail) about his award-winning book, The Bartender's Manifesto. Some of the topics covered in this conversation include: How Tob

Episode 305 - Building Iconic Bar Programs with Toby Maloney

In this modern classic conversation with bartender and beverage consultant Toby Maloney, some of the topics we discuss include: Toby's journey through the food and beve

Episode 304 - The Cigar Blend Dilemma with Maggie Kimberl

In this smokey, robust conversation with cigar and whiskey expert Maggie Kimberl (@lougirl502), some of the topics we discuss include: A working definition of "cigar bl

Episode 303 - The Official Rum of Leisure with Malcolm Gosling Jr.

In this smooth-sailing conversation with Malcolm Gosling Jr., 8th generation steward of the Goslings Rum company, some of the topics we discuss include: How a lapsed sh

Episode 302 - Shop Talk: On-Premise Positioning for Spirits Brands

View the video of this seminar: here! What's shakin' drinks fans? Thanks for joining me for this special industry shop talk episode, where I give you a free, behind-t

Episode 301 - Into the Blue with Monique ten Kortenaar

In this true, blue interview with Lucas Bols Co. Master Distiller Monique ten Kortenaar (@distillermo), some of the topics we discuss include: The history of the Curaça

Episode 300 - American Cane with Maggie Campbell

In part two of my conversation with rum trailblazer Maggie Campbell, CEO of American Cane, some of the topics we discuss include: The project of American Cane, and why

Episode 299 - Cane Dawgs with Maggie Campbell

In this spirited conversation with Maggie Campbell, CEO of American Cane, some of the topics we discuss include: Maggie's road to rum, which winds through philosophy, s

Bonus: Rare Benedictine Tasting

Eric tastes through several rare and vintage Benedictine Liqueur expressions, alongside friends and colleagues from the spirits industry at the 2025 American Distilling I

Episode 298 - Above the Clouds with Charles Joly

In Part 2 of my high-flying conversation with Charles Joly, some of the topics we discuss include: The 2014 Diageo World Class win that elevated Charles to global barte

Episode 297 - In the Weeds with Charles Joly

In part 1 of my conversation with acclaimed bartender Charles Joly, some of the topics we discuss include: The two predominant "schools" of cocktail programs you might