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Catoctin Creek Distilling Announces Tasting Room Refresh, Grand Re-Opening

Catoctin Creek Distilling Company of Purcellville, Virginia, this month announced a comprehensive refresh of its tasting room experience, featuring extended hours, an expanded cocktail and mocktail program, enhanced guest hospitality, and a Grand Re-Opening celebration scheduled for July 1st. Designed to transform the tasting room from a traditional sampling counter into a welcoming cocktail destination,…

Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces Top 10 International Spirited Awards Noms

Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is proud to announce the Top 10 International Nominees for the 20th annual Spirited Awards®. Since its inception in 2007, the Spirited Awards has become one of the world’s highest-regarded honors in the drinks industry, celebrating outstanding individuals, establishments, products, media, and leaders who continue to inspire the global cocktail community. …

Synth & Surf Saloon: Kraftwerk, Riki, Donzii & the Upcoming Summer of Synth & Surf

We recap some recent live shows by Kraftwerk, Riki, Donzii and Delores Galore, and we preview some of the top surf rock, synthpop, industrial, EDM, post-punk and dark wave festivals from now through the fall of 2025.

Synth & Surf Saloon: Classic Finds from Yazoo, Depeche Mode, Surfaris, Phantom Surfers, Ministry & More!

On the latest episode of the podcast, we continue to visit record stores around the world with classic vinyl record finds from the likes of Yazoo, The Phantom Surfers, The Surfaris, Erasure, Depeche Mode, Visage and more! For recipes: Leipziger Rouladenwww.daringgourmet.com/rouladen-recipe/ Czech Bread Dumplingswww.cooklikeczechs.com/houskove-kned…ad-dumplings/ Drinks Links: leipziger-spirituosen-manufaktur.de/?fbclid…1tjxIvQ

Synth & Surf Saloon Episode 2: Vinyl Shopping in London & Ottawa

Host Jeff Cioletti discusses some recent trips to London, UK and Ottawa, Canada and the spoils of his record hunting there. Bands include Telex, Soft Cell, The Ventures, The Phantoms, Japanese Television. Alien Sex Fiend, Sextile, the Phantoms, and Yazoo. Fix yourself a gin & tonic, grab a shawarma, and give it a listen!

At Long Last: The 1st Official Episode of the Synth & Surf Saloon is Here!

In this episode we spotlight some of the best surf guitar and synth-based records of 2024 and offer some booze & snack recommendations to wash them down.

My New Book, ‘Imbibing for Introverts,’ Is Here

My brand-new book, ‘Imbibing for Introverts,‘ is now available! Get it wherever books are sold. Here’s everything you need to know about it: Long before the term “social distancing” entered the lexicon, introverts were thriving. But let’s clear one thing up right away: Being introverts doesn’t mean we’re all a bunch of hermits. Introverts like going…

After a long hiatus, the Podcast is Back with our first repeat guest, Kate Bernot

Missoula, Montana-based beer and food writer Kate Bernot returns to the podcast to wax nostalgic about New Jersey’s under-appreciated BYOB restaurants.

New York Distilling Co. Opens Jaywalker Cocktail Bar