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The Liquor Store Podcast

Dec 25, 2020

In this episode, Matt talks to Nicole Austin, General Manager, and Distiller for George Dickel Tennessee Whisky. 

Born 40 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, George A. Dickel was an established Nashville merchant when he entered the whisky business. Dickel grew his reputation for selling the...


Dec 23, 2020

In this episode, Jill talks to Gérard Bertrand, former Union Rugby player and owner of Gérard Bertrand Wines. 

It was in 1975, in the vines of the Château de Villemajou at the heart of the Corbièresthat Gérard Bertrand harvests its first grapes and discovers its passion for wine.

He will perfect his apprenticeship...


Dec 16, 2020

In this episode, Jill talks to Barry Dodds, Wine Historian for Freemark Abbey. For over half a century, America’s premier grape-growing state has enjoyed a reputation more or less interchangeable with Cabernet Sauvignon’s. It’s the king of red wine grapes in California—and also in France—for a reason: the...


Dec 11, 2020

In this episode, Matt talks to Rene Armas, VP & Co-Founder of Blue Ridge Spirits & Wine. Rene began his career in the wine and spirits industry in 1993 working in Gallo’s Sales Division of Premier Beverage in South Florida. In 1997 Rene joined Remy Cointreau as South Florida District Manager. Rene rose through...


Dec 9, 2020

In this episode, Jill talks to John Harford, Midwest Regional Manager for Premium Port Wines. Premium Port Wines, Inc was established in 1985 by James Symington with the help of Robert Haas, then the owner of Vineyard Brands. Premium Port Wines is the Symington Family's primary US importing company, representing...