Paris Cocktail Talk

In this month’s episode of Paris Cocktail Talk, we chat with Frédéric Revol, founder of Domaine des Hautes Glaces, France’s first organic whisky distillery. Frédéric, a farmer and agronomist, discusses […]

In this month’s episode, we talk to whiskey enthusiast and super fan Martine, who has been regularly attending Whisky Live Paris since 2016 to better understand the salon from a […]

In this month’s episode, we speak with Jérôme Delord of Delord Armagnac, a fourth generation business, that takes their spirit from the vineyard to the cocktail. He gives a speedy […]

In this month’s episode, we interview Nicola Le Brun of La Maison du Whisky about this year’s 20th edition of Whisky Live Paris coming up on 28 – 30 September […]

In this month’s episode, we chat with Juilette Lerouy, one of the well-known French bartenders abroad, about how she ended up working in bars, moving to different countries, what it’s […]

In this month’s episode, we talk to Aurélie Duboé about the state of cocktail journalism in France and how she researches and crafts a story. She shares her take on […]

This month we talked with Meryll Cawn, co-owner of Ginger Phœnix, about Marseille cocktails, opening her own bar and restaurant, and moving from the US to France to work in hospitality.  

This month we talk about the culture around French aperitifs with Lutèce founder, Joshua Fontaine, and how his Parisian apéritif is responding to modern day demands for taste, quality, and sustainability. 

The latest Danico cocktail menu ‘Japan’ launched in February and is the third in the bar’s conceptual series ‘Xplorer’. The Xplorer menu series launched in 2023 and the drinks evolve […]

Learn all about France's lesser known apple brandy with Lord Le Lay of Distillery des Menhirs

In this episode, we dive into the world of Freimeisterkollektiv , where tradition meets innovation in the realm of artisanal spirits. Founder Theo Ligthart and his collective of small distilleries and […]

We have a special treat to kick off 2024 with guest Kevin Rigualt talking about what it’s like managing in Paris palace hotel bars, the creation of his new seasonal […]

In this month’s episode of Paris Cocktail Talk, I talk about my newly published book: Drink Like a Local: Paris. It’s a field guide to Parisian’s favorite beer, wine and […]

On this month’s episode we venture into the exotic world of rum with Richard D’Offay, the co-founder of Seychelles rum distillery, Takamaka. Richard shares the captivating story behind the creation […]

In this month’s episode, we embark on a unique and aromatic journey through the world of alcohol-washed cheeses with Jennifer Greco, from Chez Loulou France, who will enlighten us on […]

Get the lowdown on clear ice from the expert himself and author of The Ice Book, Camper English

In this month’s episode about wine shopping in France, we talk to owner of Cavewoman wines, Alison Eastaway, about how she creates a comfortable space for enthusiastic beginners to explore, […]

Ajiri Aki, founder of lifestyle brand Madame de la Maison, (and curator of my favorite collections of vintage french glassware) offers suggestions for living like the French by finding joy in the everyday from her new book JOIE: A Parisian’s Guide to Celebrating the Good Life

Learn more about the only whisky that is made from 100% buckwheat in the latest episode of Paris Cocktail Talk.

We are starting 2023 right with a chat with guest David Lebovitz about Paris drinking culture to kick off this year's Tour de France for which I'll export a different region of the country every month.