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On the Back Bar: A Bartender Podcast for The Drinks Trade

Apr 27, 2020

In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Ivy Mix, the head bartender and owner of Leyenda, a cocktail bar in Brooklyn, New York.

She is the co-founder of Speed Rack, a competition created by and for female bartenders that benefits breast cancer research and awareness, and she has won a number of awards...


Apr 20, 2020

In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris had a chat with Siobhan Payne and Hannah Sharman-Cox about life in isolation and how London Cocktail Week is thankfully still going ahead, into its 11th year.

We take a look back at the decade of success they have had with the now world-renowned festival and about some...


Apr 15, 2020

In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Cristie Norman a certified sommelier working at Wolfgang Puck's flagship restaurant, Spago, in Beverly Hills.

She is an online creator, hosting a Youtube series named "Adulting with Alcohol" and has recently launched an Online Wine Course delving into the world...


Apr 6, 2020

In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Sven Almenning, the managing director and owner of the influential Speakeasy Group of venues.

The group includes iconic venues such as Eau de Vie Sydney and Melbourne, Boilermaker House, the Viking mythology-inspired MjĂžlner Sydney and Melbourne, and the...


Apr 1, 2020

In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Tom Surgey. The eloquent wine educator and the sales & business development director at Ridgeview Estate. He has been a tremendous force in promoting English sparkling wine worldwide and known for being a great communicator. Tom has been involved in a lot of...