Cocktail College

Let’s talk about the Enzoni with Vincenzo, or maybe Lauren from Fresh Kills.

By far my favorite podcast on cocktails. Detailed and entertaining, Tim is an expert host and the guests are amazing. My home bar is getting more and more out of control, but I don’t mind. 😜

I love this podcast so much and have listened through almost the whole catalog. Lately, however, the advertising from spirits companies and their reps have almost taken over the show. The two most recent episodes on the Bianco Negroni and reposado tequilas were basically just hour long advertisements for Luxardo and Herradura, the reposado episode being much more blatant. Still love most of the content which is why it’s still getting a 4, but hope they’ll consider toning down the advertising a bit. Regardless, Tim is an excellent, knowledgeable and entertaining host and I enjoy most guests!

I have absolutely loved Cocktail College since I first discovered it about 18 months ago, and I’ve particularly loved going through the back catalog as well. I am an avid home bartender and history nerd, so I have particularly enjoyed how this show will discuss the background of both specific spirits as well as the evolution of particular recipes. To date, my favorite episode remains Sept. 14, 2023, the (Re)Martini with David Wondrich. What a brilliant man: he’s referred to in nearly every episode, and to actually hear him and learn from him is a treat. It has been suggested on the pod that we should make recommendations of what we’d like to hear in these reviews. I have two requests! 1) I’d love a techniques episode on lower alcohol cocktails. Things like the Bitter Giuseppe, or vermouth based cocktails like the Chrysanthemum. This is a style I’m very interested in, and I’d love to be introduced to other lower abv cocktails or given creative ideas for creating my own. 2) I’m from Boston, and I’d love to hear an episode on the Ward 8, one of Boston’s only classic cocktails (to my knowledge at least). I’ve heard multiple versions of its history, and I’d be interested in knowing the truth behind its creation. And, if I’m to honest, I’ve yet to have one that I like! Help show me how to make this drink shine! Keep up the great work!