Not long ago, we nearly lost rye whiskey. For decades, the historic whiskey was barely made in the United States, and most drinkers and bartenders had never tasted it. Just when it seemed that rye might disappear for good, a small miracle occurred. Thanks to a grassroots effort, Rittenhouse Rye became available for sale in New York and helped kick off the whisky’s dramatic and improbable comeback as well as the modern cocktail revolution. On this episode of Fix Me a Drink, hosts Noah Rothbaum and David Wondrich discuss the rebirth of rye and are joined by Heaven Hill’s West Coast Whiskey Educa ..read more

On March 3, 1897, the United States Congress passed the Bottled-in-Bond Act, which irrevocably changed the future of American whiskey. The legislation established a designation that brands could use to differentiate their spirits from those that were basically knockoffs—neutral grain spirit flavored and colored with a range of deleterious ingredients. It also established rigorous production standards for distillers, who still must follow these regulations when making bottled-in-bond bourbon. On this episode of Fix Me a Drink, hosts Noah Rothbaum and David Wondrich discuss the history of the Bo ..read more

From Mexico City, to Oaxaca to Guadalajara to Juárez, over the last decade Mexico’s cocktail scene has become red hot. On this special live recording of Fix Me a Drink, hosts Noah Rothbaum and David Wondrich delve into the tequila trends driving the country’s thriving cocktail culture as well as discuss the revolutionary new tequila category Cristalino. They are joined by special guests Benjamin Padrón, co-founder of the award-winning Mexico City bar Licoreria Limantour, and Jaime Salas, Proximo Spirits Head of Advocacy, Agave. Over glasses of Cristalino tequila, they talk about the history of ..read more

We’re in a new golden age of American whiskey with numerous distilleries across the country producing a veritable river of bourbon and rye. But only a few of these brands date back to the original golden age of distillation that occurred more than a century ago. On this episode of Fix Me a Drink, hosts Noah Rothbaum and David Wondrich focus on one of these stalwarts, Four Roses Bourbon, which dates back 135 years. They are joined by the brand’s master distiller, Brent Elliot. Over glasses of bourbon, the trio discusses the whiskey’s rich history and its unique production process. So pour yours ..read more

From snowstorms to freezing rain to sleet, Scotch is the quintessential whisky of winter. So when it’s hazy, hot and humid, should you drink something else? Well, before you make a hasty switch, first listen to the new episode of Fix Me a Drink. Hosts Noah Rothbaum and David Wondrich discuss how they like to drink Scotch in the summer and how the whisky first became popular in America thanks to, of all things, sports. They’ll also be joined by The Glen Grant’s Master Distiller Dennis Malcolm to sip some of the brand’s delicious 21-year-old single malt and talk about Scotland’s cool summers. In ..read more

There are few things that go together better than a beer and a shot of whiskey. It’s a truly old-school pairing and it’s also a favorite order of our Fix Me a Drink hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum. On the latest episode of their podcast, they share their advice for matching spirits with beer and talk about some delicious Boilermaker combinations they’ve enjoyed over the years. So pour yourself a shot and a beer and listen to this new episode of Fix Me a Drink. Cheers! Fix Me a Drink is hosted by Flaviar’s resident liquor experts Noah Rothbaum and David Wondrich. On each episode, the awa ..read more

On the hit Food Network TV show Chopped, celebrity chef Amanda Freitag judges amazingly creative menus that contestants cobble together using an unusual mix of ingredients. But when it comes to summer entertaining, her own tastes run fairly classic: hot dogs, potato salad and punch. On this episode of Fix Me a Drink, Freitag joins hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum to talk about ideal seasonal food-and-drink pairings and some of her favorite warm-weather cocktail recipes. So fix yourself a drink and listen to this new episode of Fix Me a Drink. Cheers! Fix Me a Drink is hosted by Flaviar’s ..read more

For the first summer in years, there is an actual travel season. Fix Me a Drink hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum are looking forward to visiting bars around the world, from old favorites to new finds. On this first globetrotting episode, the hosts chat over flutes of Champagne and pints of British beer about the establishments they want to drink in when they’re in London and Paris next. They also talk about the historic drinking cultures of these two legendary cities and what they like most about it all. So fix yourself a drink and listen to this new episode of Fix Me a Drink. Cheers! Fi ..read more

Every week it seems like another new rye whiskey is introduced, featuring a range of novel ingredients and innovative production techniques. But this begs the important questions: What should rye whiskey taste like? And what is the authentic way to produce it? On this episode of Fix Me a Drink, hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum are joined by author and whiskey expert Lew Bryson to discuss these important conundrums. While enjoying some whiskey, they also talk about some of their favorite new rye brands. So mix yourself a rye cocktail and listen to this new episode of Fix Me a Drink. Cheer ..read more

‘Tis the season to discuss an important and controversial holiday cocktail: Eggnog. While the creamy concoction, which does indeed include plenty of eggs, often gets a bad rap, the classic version is incredibly delicious. The real problem? Most folks buy the pre-made supermarket stuff (a reported 135 million pounds of it each year)—and that just won’t cut it. To help you fix a bowl of proper Eggnog this holiday season, Fix Me a Drink’s acclaimed hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum chat with legendary bartender Dale DeGroff. He shares his family’s famous bourbon Eggnog recipe, as well as his ..read more