A fantabulous conflation of history, culture, politics, famous people and booze, strained through the cognitive mesh of a best-selling author, polymath and inveterate reprobate.
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Dan’s supposed to be on vacation. Supposed to be. But apparently staying away from a microphone is harder than it looks. In this short-and-slightly-unhinged episode, he suffers a bout of cranial leakage, ranting about the scourge of party invite apps before taking a strange stroll down memory lane and wondering whether it might be time to resurrect Revenge Fantasies, the very short-lived podcast…
Dan is on vacation this week, presumably somewhere making a bartender regret asking, “What can I get you?” So we’re dipping into the archives for a Best of edition of 3-Minute Bartender, featuring one of the world’s most provocatively named cocktails: the Pornstar Martini . Dan traces the drink back to legendary London bartender Douglas Ankrah, explains how the Maverick Martini got its much more…
This week we welcome one of the most influential figures in the rum world: Ian Burrell , founder of UK RumFest, the world's first international rum festival, and the man known throughout the spirits industry as the Global Rum Ambassador. For nearly two decades, Ian has been on a mission to elevate rum's reputation, introducing millions of people to the depth, diversity, and history of one of the…
This week Dan welcomes acclaimed screenwriter and novelist Cliff Dorfman , whose riveting new crime novel, Crime Family , is already turning heads. Cliff shares behind-the-scenes stories from his time writing on Entourage , co-writing the acclaimed film Warrior , and making the leap from Hollywood to the world of crime fiction. Along the way, the conversation dives into storytelling, organized…
National Tequila Day calls for something special, and this year we're celebrating with one of the category's most knowledgeable ambassadors. Joining Dan is Jaime Salas , Head of Legacy & Advocacy for Proximo Spirits' agave portfolio in the U.S., for a deep dive into all things tequila, from the traditions and craftsmanship behind Mexico's most iconic spirit to the innovations shaping its future.…
It started as a birthday celebration. It turned into the biggest episode in What We're Drinking history. For Dan Dunn's Birthday Boozapalooza—and the landmark 350th episode—Dan is joined by WWD's Official Roving Correspondent, Brad Japhe , along with an all-star lineup of friends from some of the most respected names in the spirits world. Dropping by to raise a glass are Joe Beatrice (Barrell…
On this tropical edition of What We're Drinking with Dan Dunn , we're raising a frosty glass to one of the most beloved and misunderstood cocktails of all time: the mighty piña colada. Joining Dan for the festivities is Haley Traub , National Mixologist for Pernod Ricard and one of the most respected bartenders in America, whose résumé includes legendary New York cocktail institutions Attaboy and…
Summer is officially in session, which means it's time for the 43rd Annual What We're Drinking with Dan Dunn Summer Wine Special. Dan is joined by the podcast's Official Roving Correspondent, Brad Japhe , for a spirited, and occasionally absurd, deep dive into what actually makes a great summer wine. Spoiler alert: it's not just rosé and Sauvignon Blanc. This year's lineup features four…
In this cinematic celebration of booze-soaked movie magic, Dan raises a glass to some of the greatest drinking scenes ever captured on film. From iconic barroom moments and legendary party sequences to unexpected liquid-fueled masterpieces, he explores how alcohol has helped create some of cinema's most memorable scenes, whether they're hilarious, heartfelt, chaotic, or downright absurd. Along the…
This week on 3-Minute Bartender , Dan raises a bright-orange toast to one of the world's most popular, and most polarizing, cocktails: the Aperol Spritz . Often dismissed as a frivolous poolside sipper, the Spritz actually boasts a history dating back more than a century, with roots stretching from Austrian soldiers in northern Italy to the sun-drenched piazzas of modern-day Venice. Along the way,…
