Let’s talk about the Enzoni with Vincenzo, or maybe Lauren from Fresh Kills.

I love this podcast so much and have listened through almost the whole catalog. Lately, however, the advertising from spirits companies and their reps have almost taken over the show. The two most recent episodes on the Bianco Negroni and reposado tequilas were basically just hour long advertisements for Luxardo and Herradura, the reposado episode being much more blatant. Still love most of the content which is why it’s still getting a 4, but hope they’ll consider toning down the advertising a bit. Regardless, Tim is an excellent, knowledgeable and entertaining host and I enjoy most guests!

By far my favorite podcast on cocktails. Detailed and entertaining, Tim is an expert host and the guests are amazing. My home bar is getting more and more out of control, but I don’t mind. 😜

I have absolutely loved Cocktail College since I first discovered it about 18 months ago, and I’ve particularly loved going through the back catalog as well. I am an avid home bartender and history nerd, so I have particularly enjoyed how this show will discuss the background of both specific spirits as well as the evolution of particular recipes. To date, my favorite episode remains Sept. 14, 2023, the (Re)Martini with David Wondrich. What a brilliant man: he’s referred to in nearly every episode, and to actually hear him and learn from him is a treat. It has been suggested on the pod that we should make recommendations of what we’d like to hear in these reviews. I have two requests! 1) I’d love a techniques episode on lower alcohol cocktails. Things like the Bitter Giuseppe, or vermouth based cocktails like the Chrysanthemum. This is a style I’m very interested in, and I’d love to be introduced to other lower abv cocktails or given creative ideas for creating my own. 2) I’m from Boston, and I’d love to hear an episode on the Ward 8, one of Boston’s only classic cocktails (to my knowledge at least). I’ve heard multiple versions of its history, and I’d be interested in knowing the truth behind its creation. And, if I’m to honest, I’ve yet to have one that I like! Help show me how to make this drink shine! Keep up the great work!

I was skeptical I’d be interested the entire hour but Tim is a great host. He and his guest talk about the history of the drink, the variations, and tell stories about the evolution and popularity of it. Fascinating stuff.

This podcast is great. Whenever I want to learn more about a drink and type the cocktail name into my podcast search, this show has an episode on it!

If you’re a budding home mixologist looking to take a deep dive into specific cocktails, look no further. Professionally produced and hosted by Tim McK., this is an easy and entertaining listen that will leave you looking forward to the next episode. Now, time to get Mr. Ross on to talk about aeronautical mixology.

The title says it all. Amazing. If you’re not listening to this podcast you need to go back to college. Great for professional and home bartenders. Funny and informative, I feel it’s the best cocktail podcast there is.

Great cocktail discussions with prominent and knowledgeable cocktail personalities. Very detailed and interesting.

Can’t wait for the Sammy J Ross Paper plane episode!!

Exactly the type of podcast for cocktail nerds. When are we getting Joaquin Simo and the Naked and Famous (my fav cocktail) also Sam Ross and Paper Plane is super necessary.

This podcast has taken off! Time to land the plane.

I love listening Cocktail College and my local liquor store loves that I’m a listener. Always trying to reproduce those featured cocktails. Still waiting for the Paper Plane episode.

Love this podcast. Only trouble is it makes me thirsty! Have to save for Fridays pre-cocktail hour.

Would love an episode on my favorite cocktail - the Monte Carlo!

I use this podcast for every drink I make at home. This is a cookbook you can listen to. Amazing history lesson in drinks and the best drink recipes you can find. I constantly go back to old episodes and save the show notes! Absolutely great podcast.

Six stars in the Tokyo Dome

Cocktail College is my favorite podcast, by far! Such great information! Interesting guests. Engaging host. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Well done!!!

For a wine nerd now becoming a cocktail nerd I love this podcast! The deep dive and whole hour spent on a particular cocktail and it’s ingredients with amazingly knowledgeable bartenders is utterly fascinating!

I’ve been bartending since 2007/2008 so the majority of my career was not in the post cocktail renaissance period. When we wanted to know an origin story we relied on the telephone game talk tails that our coworkers told us. This is no longer the case with true cocktail historians such as David Wondrich, Jeff “Beachbum” Barry, etc. Now with the Cocktail College podcast, we don’t just have to read the words written about the worlds leading bartenders, we get to hear them direct from their mouths. We get delve in deep and hear nuances and little goldmine tips straight from the source. We get a peak behind the curtain at what was going on at the time and in the mind of the bartender when they created a new modern classic and how it took the world by storm. As with all things there will be episodes and guests that you will find more or less valuable than others but there will always be a standard of quality which will have you coming back for more. Is every detail going to be 100% accurate? Of course not! We’re repeating drunken history! But can we say with confidence that this will be one of the most accurate sources on the market if not the most accurate podcasts? I personally think we can.

I love the deep dive on a single cocktail. My favorites tend to be the ones with female interviews. They seem to go bigger on the fundamentals than the guys, although I do say ‘bozo’ a whole lot now because of this podcast!

This in-depth and thoughtful podcast is just what I need. Getting lost in a deep dive with great personalities. Thanks Tim.

…but what happened to the transcribed version on Vinepair? I liked being able to go back and read up on some things and it’s easier in text than scrolling through the podcast.

For anyone looking to brush up on their bartending skills and perhaps learn some history and trade secrets along the way, look no further. Tim goes the distance on every episode to get the full story on a different cocktail, from backstory to modern adaptations and techniques, with some of the best bartenders in the biz. For anyone in the industry (and home mixologists alike), you’re seriously missing out if you haven’t tuned into cocktail college yet.

My wife and I enjoy tuning in with Tim and his guests every Friday evening while we fix ourselves cocktails after work and preheat our pizza stone to make pizza. Highly recommend for anybody interested in making or drinking cocktails, or just generally interested in the booze business.

RIP Death and Co

As a bartender who has recently shifted focus towards the world of craft cocktails, this show has been incredibly helpful. Deep dives on ingredients, techniques, history, and cultural context on top of reliably delicious recipes to recreate or draw inspiration from. Also, it’s so enjoyable! Tim has great flow as a host and always brings in excellent guests.

Best cocktail podcast on the market, Tim knows his stuff and the guests/content is always excellent 🍸

A really smart show that offers a ton of interesting information and beverage industry personalities.

I discovered you only recently but I am totally obsessed! Now I’m listening to every episode from the very beginning! Thank you for all the hard work you are putting into supporting the industry and all the valuable education!

I’ve been listening since the beginning and can’t say enough about this podcast. If you want to learn - really learn - about cocktails, this is your one-stop shop. Engaging, not pedantic, and packed with information.

Absolutely love this podcast and look forward to new episodes every week. It’s educational and entertaining - a great deep-dive for those wanting to “geek out” on all things cocktail related. Congrats on 100 episodes!

A great podcast for the aspiring bartender!

Cocktail College is a must-listen podcast for cocktail enthusiasts, Tim is a great knowledgeable host, his guests are all industry top personality. It's really the best cocktails podcast ! Grab your shaker and embark on an unforgettable journey with Cocktail College. Cheers!

The white Negroni episode was hard to get through. If you had a drinking game where they said “like” after every thought you wouldn’t have lasted 10 minutes. Brutal. Usually like the podcast, but this episode was painful.

…the variety of guests who share their passion and knowledge. I’ve been listening for about 4 months and am a novice cocktail guy. I’ve transferred my IPA budget and have grown my liquor cabinet to the point that I can actually practice a good number of beverages presented by this podcast. Tim leads the discussion well and often allows the topics to take a “riff” before gently reeling it in. Thanks for continued inspiration.

Tim has great guests that do deep dives into classic cocktails ! It’s motivating and inspirational to listen before a shift.

The best cocktail podcast! Tim, Keep up your excellence! Thank you!

Everybody knows a good podcast takes much more than just a good topic, it takes a great host. Tim McCurdy is fantastic. He makes every subject Hey dude well well interesting, and lets every guest shine.

Great conversation. Good flow. Such great information. And it’s not dry like so many food and bev podcasts tend to be.

First of all, Tim does an incredible job driving conversation and interviewing all of the guests. I love the diversity of bartenders interviewed. There is something special about listening to people dive into topics deeply rooted in their identity. So many aspects of crafting drinks go overlooked in chains, home bars, dive bars, etc. that the guests(and Tim, presumably) are so meticulous about from freshness of the ingredients, to dilution, ice size/shape, to sustainability. I love hearing how important these details are in drinks. I am a home bartender and people have been telling me my drinks are some of the best they have ever drank thanks to this podcast. There is so much history, brands, techniques, and new drinks I want to continue to try and learn about. Thanks for an incredible podcast!

Great info and pace. Just wish the audio was more balanced so 4.9 stars. Love the detail about drinks and the industry as an aspiring home bartender.

Tim is the best interviewer. Love that they aren’t afraid to get nerdy on cocktails. My favorite podcast from a guy that listens to more than ten podcasts every week.

good times all around at cocktail college.

If you’re a cocktail enthusiast you’ll love this podcast. I look forward to the weekly episode drop on Thursdays and listen immediately.

I look forward to every episode, and the cocktails I make at home for myself and my husband are top notch because of my interaction with this podcast. Hearing the origin stories and the specific directions on the making of these cocktails every week cannot be missed.

Great host, great guests, strong format. I love the personal opinions and preferences that get shared here, and the history of the cocktails, both ancient and recent. I binged half a dozen the day I found the podcast and can’t wait to listen through the whole catalog.

My favorite spirits & cocktails podcast. Great structure. Look forward to it every week.

Great podcasts. Look forward to each one. Have you investigated using acid phosphate in cocktails? Also, I’d like to see you do a show on the Singapore Sling.

This is an incredibly engaging and educational and entertaining look at the history of cocktail culture with great interviews with the best mixologists of our time. Tim is the best!