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Episode 208 - Recipes Aren't Enough
In this wide ranging conversation with spirits expert and cocktail author Kurt Maitland, some of the topics we discuss include:
Some notes from the early days of Kurt's spirits adventures, including a Jameson drinking college friend from Hong Kong, a bar with a Dutch name in Brooklyn, and a conference room at an architectural firm.
How Kurt came to co-found the Manhattan Whiskey Club, and some crucial tips for starting a spirits appreciation group in the post-COVID world.
Then we dive into Kurt's books, which are both intense and wonderful in their own ways. We cover how he leveraged his…
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