We took a little field trip this week to Momed in Atwarter Village to sit down with Diego Quintaro of Dictador Rum. Dictador bills itself as “a dynamic, modern and luxury lifestyle brand that embodies heritage and providence” of Columbia. Their spirits production began over 100 years ago and continues a tradition of delicious, aged rums that pair beautifully with a cigar. What we drank: Dictador 12 Dictador 20 Dictador XO
Today we’re joined by the GLOBAL Brand Ambassador for Rums of Puerto Rico to talk about how you can help rebuild Puerto Rico by purchasing rum! (We’re not kidding!) Ramon Diaz joins Pedro and Erbin at Caña Rum Bar to talk about four of the marks he represents. Also, Fede Hernandez of The Rum Lab joins us to talk about his role helping produce the Rums of Puerto Rico tour! What we drank: Trigo […]
Metallica’s Blackened American Whiskey with Master Blender Rob Dietrich This week, Rob Dietrich joins Pedro to talk about his new job as Master Blender of Metallica’s American whiskey, Blackened. Rob took over the position after the original Master Blender, Dave Pickerell, was taken from this Earth far too soon; but no more tears! This is literally the most Rock that whiskey has ever experienced! Every cask is “sonically-enhanced” with a special […]
Michter’s American Whiskey with Master Distiller Dan McKee Michter’s is a brand that’s rich in both flavor AND history. The story of this line dates back all the way to 1753 when it was known as Shenk’s Whiskey; Louis Foreman would later purchase the brand and rename it after his two sons, Michael and Peter. We were incredibly lucky to have the current brains behind the operation, Master Distiller Dan McKee, come all the way from Kentucky […]
The Exceptional Whisky with Don Sutcliffe While we’re sure you can make many puns about their name, The Exceptional Whiskey is nothing to scoff at. This blended whiskey is birthed from the minds of some of the most prolific spirit importers of our time; every expression is made by people who truly love whisk(e)y. Don Suttcliff, co-founder of the brand, joins Pedro in Bar Jackalope to talk about the brand. What we drank: The Exceptional […]