My Tiny Bottles with Tammy Coxen (My Tiny Bottles)
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| 10 Apr 2024 | Tasting Benedictine and B&B with Chris Hannah | 00:14:08 | |
When it comes to cocktails, no place loves Benedictine so much as New Orleans. Which made legendary New Orleans bartender Chris Hannah the perfect person to meet up with to taste three tiny bottles - Benedictine from the 1960s, B&B from the 1970s, and B&B from the 1980s. Watch Chris mix up a Vieux Carre with the leftovers of this bottle: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5ZIgEBr0Fr/ Visit this episode on mytinybottles.com for a transcript. Heading to NOLA? Check out Chris' amazing bars: https://jewelnola.com/ https://www.manolitonola.com/ Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. Want more? Check out my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 09 Apr 2024 | #56 Benedictine | 00:04:44 | |
Finally! After two bottles of B&B, I finally find a bottle of the real deal Benedictine. And it's a super cute one, most likely from the 1960s. I've already told its history (see episode #17) so in this episode I talk about some of the ways it's been used in cocktails for the last 100+ years. Check out this bottle on https://mytinybottles.com/ for photos and more. Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. Want more? Check out my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 02 Oct 2024 | Tasting Canadian Club with my Dad | 00:15:42 | |
When I realized my tiny bottle of Canadian Club was from 1972, I knew I had no choice about who to taste it with. That’s my birth year, so clearly I was going to taste it with my Dad! We do that in this episode, but we also reminisce a lot about Grandma. If you want to know more about the woman behind the collection (and I hope you do) then this one’s for you. It’s got tons of family pictures, too! Check out this episode on https://mytinybottles.com/ to watch the video or read the transcript. Want even more? Patreon supporters get access to bonus content, behind the scenes information, monthly cocktail recipes and more. Become a free member or paid supporter at https://www.patreon.com/MyTinyBottles Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. And you can find my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 07 Jun 2023 | #18 The Original Canton Delicate Ginger Liqueur | 00:05:43 | |
Tammy tells the spicy story of a beautiful cut glass bottle of ginger liqueur from the 1990s. Scandal and sibling rivalry abound! Check out this episode on mytinybottles.com for photos and more. Want more Tammy? Check out her cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/events/ | |||
| 03 Jan 2023 | #1 Maker's Mark | 00:05:05 | |
Tammy tells the story of how Maker’s Mark changed the landscape of American whiskey. Check out this episode on mytinybottles.com for photos and more More on the Maker’s Mark story Want more Tammy? Check out her cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/events/ | |||
| 31 Jan 2024 | #44 Long John Scotch Whisky | 00:04:39 | |
It's another great looking bottle of blended Scotch from the 1970s! This one's named after a man described as a "Happy Hercules" and has a really fun brand history. And like my previous episode about Bell's Scotch, this is another brand that really knew how to market themselves - but in a very different way! Check out this bottle on https://mytinybottles.com/ for photos and more. Want more? Check out my online and in-person cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 08 May 2024 | #61 Taylor Fladgate 1982 LBV Port | 00:05:17 | |
This is hands-down the wildest bottle to come out of Grandma's collection so far. A bottle of what should be a deep red port, but that's now perfectly clear! In this episode I dive into how that might have happened, talk about Port itself, and ponder what this one will taste like. Want to know more about different styles of Port? Here's a useful explainer. Check out this bottle on https://mytinybottles.com/ for pictures and more. Want even more? Patreon supporters get access to bonus content, behind the scenes information, monthly cocktail recipes and more. Become a free member or paid supporter at https://www.patreon.com/MyTinyBottles Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. And you can find my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 17 Oct 2024 | #86 Luksusowa Vodka | 00:05:38 | |
As was apparent in Reveal #17, when I was very much NOT excited to discover this bottle of Luksusowa Vodka from Poland in Grandma’s collection, I’m not a huge vodka fan. I like spirits and liqueurs because the flavors are so interesting and, most of the time with vodka, flavor is not the point! But I also like spirits and liqueurs because they have fascinating stories. And on that score, vodka does not disappoint. In this episode I talk about the history of Polish vodka and what makes Luksusowa Vodka special. Check out this bottle on https://mytinybottles.com/ for pictures and more. Want even more? Patreon supporters get access to bonus content, behind the scenes information, monthly cocktail recipes and more. Become a free member or paid supporter at https://www.patreon.com/MyTinyBottles Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. And you can find my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 19 Apr 2023 | Tasting Tiny Bottles with Fred Yarm | 00:25:55 | |
Time for some more tasting! I’m joined by the Fred Yarm, Boston bartender and the man behind the Cocktail Virgin Slut blog to talk about Boston, Mr. Boston, schnapps and more! We kick things off with last week’s bottle, Mr Boston Peppermint Schnapps, and then go back to one of the first bottles I unboxed – Hot Shot Tropical Fruit Schnapps! Check out this episode on mytinybottles.com for the video version of the tasting. Want more Tammy? Check out her cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/events/
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| 02 Aug 2023 | #25 Seagram's Cherry Cola Schnapps | 00:04:46 | |
There might not have been much Tammy could say about Cherry Cola Schnapps, but there is a LOT to talk about when it comes the Seagram's company. Tammy starts exploring their story in this episode. Check out this episode on mytinybottles.com for photos and more. Want more Tammy? Check out her cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/events/ | |||
| 05 Jul 2023 | #21 Jose Cuervo Especial Gold | 00:04:12 | |
Tammy talks about the bad old days of tequila with a tiny version of everyone's love-to-hate-it bottle, Jose Cuervo Especial. Check out this episode on mytinybottles.com for photos and more. Want more Tammy? Check out her cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/events/ | |||
| 31 May 2023 | Tasting Tiny Bottles with Neill Murphy | 00:17:44 | |
Tammy takes a a wee bottle of Black Bottle Scotch whisky from the 1970s back to its homeland for a tasting with Neill Murphy from https://whiskyreviews.net/ Check out this episode on mytinybottles.com for the video version of the tasting. Want more Tammy? Check out her cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/events/ | |||
| 27 Mar 2024 | #54 Cointreau | 00:05:08 | |
It's a really cool and old looking bottle of Tammy's favorite orange liqueur, and it's got a great backstory to match. Find out why it used to be called triple sec and isn't anymore, and all about its 6 generations of family ownership. Links from the episode: Charming Food & Wine interview with Alfred Cointreau Post from Camper English on the many names of orange liqueur Check out this bottle on https://mytinybottles.com/ for photos and more. Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. Want more? Check out my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 27 Aug 2024 | #78 Gilbey's Gin | 00:04:30 | |
Yay! It's my first proper gin from Grandma's collection! (Sloe gin doesn't count, but I'll have a great tasting video of that later in the week.) Gilbey's is a classic London Dry Gin with a long history, and in this episode I dive into why they were one of the most counterfeited brands during US Prohibition. And what they did about it. Check out this bottle on https://mytinybottles.com/ for pictures and more. Want even more? Patreon supporters get access to bonus content, behind the scenes information, monthly cocktail recipes and more. Become a free member or paid supporter at https://www.patreon.com/MyTinyBottles Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. And you can find my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/
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| 08 Mar 2023 | Bottle Reveal #3 | 00:06:40 | |
In this audio only version of Reveal Video #3 I uncover a surprisingly thematic set of bottles, despite grabbing the bottles completely at random from two different boxes. It includes some extra commentary from me, since you can't see what I'm looking at, but if you want to watch me unbox the bottles, check out Reveal Video #3. Want more Tammy? Check out my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/events/ | |||
| 01 Feb 2023 | #5 Le Grand Amour | 00:03:58 | |
Sometimes Tammy can find a lot about a bottle. And sometimes, almost nothing. This is one of those times. But tune in anyway for the surprising twist ending! Check out this episode on mytinybottles.com for photos and more Want more Tammy? Check out her cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/events/ | |||
| 05 Mar 2024 | Bottle Reveal #11 | 00:05:41 | |
There was a pretty good ratio of good bottles in this round of unboxing! One that I've been crossing my fingers for since the beginning of the project, a couple of very interesting picks, and only one stinker. Find out which were the great, the good and the ugly as I pick another five bottles from Grandma's vintage collection of miniature liquor bottles. Check out this bottle on https://mytinybottles.com/ to watch the video or read the transcript. Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. Want more? Check out my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 27 Feb 2024 | #48 Noblesse Canadian Whisky | 00:04:47 | |
To tell the story of this tiny bottle of Canadian whisky, first I had to dive into the story of one of the men most responsible for making bourbon what it is today - Lewis Rosenstiel. Check out these two great links for more about the rise and fall of Rosenstiel's company, Schenley Industries. https://bourbonveach.com/2021/02/01/schenley-distillers-corporation-the-forgotten-giant-part-one/ https://bourbonveach.com/2021/02/08/schenley-distillers-corporation-the-forgotten-giant-part-two/ Check out this bottle on https://mytinybottles.com/ for photos and more. Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. Want more? Check out my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 12 Jun 2024 | #68 Old Mr Boston Sloe Gin | 00:06:16 | |
All things old are new again, and that includes Sloe Gin! This British gin-based liqueur is having a moment in recent years, but it’s been falling in and out of fashion for centuries. In this episode I talk about its history, how it had evolved/devolved by the 1970s, and how it came back into fashion in the 21st century. Check out this bottle on https://mytinybottles.com/ for pictures and more. Want even more? Patreon supporters get access to bonus content, behind the scenes information, monthly cocktail recipes and more. Become a free member or paid supporter at https://www.patreon.com/MyTinyBottles Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. And you can find my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 18 Jul 2024 | Tasting Coffee Liqueurs with Bea Bradsell | 00:20:17 | |
Grandma's collection of miniature liquor bottles has gifted me with three different coffee liqueurs so far - a 1960s or 70s Tia Maria, 1980s Cafe Noir from McGuinness, and 1990s Coloma coffee liqueur. In this episode I open them all with Bea Bradsell. Bea is director of The Drink Cabinet and daughter of Dick Bradsell, the man who invented the espresso martini, and a really important figure in the history of UK mixology. Bea and I talk about Dick's legacy, sample grandma's tiny bottles of coffee liqueur, and discuss which one would work best in an espresso martini. Find Bea at: https://www.thedrinkcabinet.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/bbradsell/ Check out this episode on https://mytinybottles.com/ for a transcript. Want even more? Patreon supporters get access to bonus content, behind the scenes information, monthly cocktail recipes and more. Become a free member or paid supporter at https://www.patreon.com/MyTinyBottles Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. And you can find my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 16 Mar 2023 | #10 Amaretto Disaronno | 00:05:23 | |
Tammy tells the story of the Disaronno brand's transformation as she attempts to pin a date on this bottle of Amaretto. Check out this episode on https://mytinybottles.com/ for photos and more. Want more Tammy? Check out her cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/events/ | |||
| 30 May 2024 | Bottle Reveal #14 | 00:05:55 | |
New unboxing episode! This one was a wild ride that really expresses the whole range of Grandma's dusty bottles. It's got half empty plastic bottles, beautiful figurine style miniatures, things that aren't even tiny bottles, and something labeled "100 poof." Never a dull moment! Check out this bottle on https://mytinybottles.com/ to watch the video or read the transcript. Want even more? Patreon supporters get access to bonus content, behind the scenes information, monthly cocktail recipes and more. Become a free member or paid supporter at https://www.patreon.com/MyTinyBottles Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. And you can find my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 12 Apr 2023 | #13 Mr Boston Peppermint Schnapps | 00:04:40 | |
Tammy tells the story of how Mr Boston became one of the biggest names in mixology for most of the twentieth century. Check out this episode on mytinybottles.com for photos and more Want more Tammy? Check out her cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/events/ | |||
| 12 Jul 2023 | Tasting Tiny Cuervo | 00:10:57 | |
My guest Rebecca Wauldron and I didn't have high expectations for this tiny bottle of vintage Cuervo Gold tequila (1989-1996 time period). Give it a listen to find out how it fared! You can also visit mytinybottles.com for the video version of this episode. Want more Tammy? Check out her cocktail classes! | |||
| 03 Oct 2024 | Tasting Dusty Booze with Aaron Goldfarb | 00:11:15 | |
Aaron Goldfarb‘s latest book is Dusty Booze: The Search for Vintage Spirits, and in it he tells the stories of vintage spirit collectors and the subculture that has sprung up around the pursuit of dusty bottles. So he seemed like the perfect guest for My Tiny Bottles. Aaron chose a pair of eclectic liqueurs to crack open with me – DeKuyper Apple Barrel Schnapps and Convier Menta. Listen in to find out why the Peach Schnapps craze of the 1980s changed the bourbon landscape, and why mint liqueur is going to be the next big collector craze! Check out this episode on https://mytinybottles.com/ to watch the video or read the transcript. Want even more? Patreon supporters get access to bonus content, behind the scenes information, monthly cocktail recipes and more. Become a free member or paid supporter at https://www.patreon.com/MyTinyBottles Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. And you can find my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 10 Oct 2023 | Tasting Tiny Turkey with Noah Rothbaum | 00:17:51 | |
Last episode I told you about my tiny bottle of Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon, and this episode you can find out how it tastes! My guest is Noah Rothbaum, author of The Art of American Whiskey and co-host (with David Wondrich) of the podcasts Life Behind Bars and Fix Me a Drink. Noah and I talk about why Wild Turkey is a New York City whiskey and what's changed between when this tiny bottle was filled in 1979 and us drinking it in 2023! Check out this episode on mytinybottles.com for the video. Want more Tammy? Check out my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/events/
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| 30 Aug 2023 | #27 Convier Menta | 00:03:54 | |
Tammy discovers the surprisingly scandal-laden history behind this tiny bottle of mint liqueur from Colombia. Breakdowns in international diplomacy? Check! Paternity suits? Yep, that too. Check out this episode on mytinybottles.com for photos and more. Want more Tammy? Check out her cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/events/
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| 21 Nov 2024 | Bottle Reveal #19 - 100th Bottle! | 00:06:44 | |
You know when you see a puppy and they are so excited that they're wagging their tail with their whole body? That's me in this episode. All the bottles made it intact on their move across the country, and now it's time for me to unbox a few more of those, including the 100th bottle I've discovered in Grandma's collection. As you'll hear, it's a very exciting set of bottles for me, with lots of things I'm really excited to explore in future episodes. Check out this episode on https://mytinybottles.com/ to watch how excited I am or read the transcript. Want even more? Patreon supporters get access to bonus content, behind the scenes information, monthly cocktail recipes and more. Become a free member or paid supporter at https://www.patreon.com/MyTinyBottles Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. And you can find my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 14 Jun 2023 | #19 Hennessy Cognac | 00:04:45 | |
Tammy dives into why Hennessy is so beloved by African Americans, and discovers some fascinating history along the way. I read some great essays on this topic from Black writers - check out their own words: https://www.ebony.com/hennessy-doc-explores-brands-relationship-african-americans-999/ https://www.ebony.com/hennessy-blacks-straight-up/ https://www.pushblack.us/news/real-reason-hennessy-so-beloved-black-culture Check out this episode on mytinybottles.com for photos and more. Want more Tammy? Check out her cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/events/ | |||
| 14 May 2024 | #62 Roncoco | 00:04:27 | |
Bottle #62 is Roncoco, a coconut liqueur based on white rum, bottled in Lake Alfred, Florida, under the authority of Ron Matusalem of San Juan, Puerto Rico. As a rum fan, I was already aware of the Ron Matusalem name, although these days it is made and based in the Dominican Republic rather than Puerto Rico. As I started digging into its history I didn’t find much about Roncoco, but I did find a LOT of drama, which I dig into in this episode. Check out this bottle on https://mytinybottles.com/ for pictures and more. Want even more? Patreon supporters get access to bonus content, behind the scenes information, monthly cocktail recipes and more. Become a free member or paid supporter at https://www.patreon.com/MyTinyBottles Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. And you can find my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 29 Mar 2023 | #11 Governor's Private Reserve Rum | 00:02:37 | |
Tammy faces a dilemma as she tells the story of this bottle of rum/rhum from Canada! Check out this episode on mytinybottles.com for photos and more Want more Tammy? Check out her cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/events/ | |||
| 01 Nov 2023 | #33 Captain Morgan Light Rum | 00:04:44 | |
Well, I said there were more Seagram products lurking nearby, and here's another one! I had no idea the ubiquitous Captain got its start with our favorite friend of the pod, but so it did. Although its history goes back farther than you'd guess! Check out this bottle on mytinybottles.com for photos and more. Here's that article from boozebusiness.com about the US Captain Morgan story: https://www.boozebusiness.com/the-captain-morgan-story Want more Tammy? Check out her cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/events/ | |||
| 25 Jun 2024 | #70 Rémy Martin VSOP Cognac | 00:04:15 | |
Rémy Martin is one of the “Big Four” Cognac houses that dominate production. One of the most obvious things that distinguishes it from the other Cognacs I’ve discovered in Grandma’s collection is that the company that makes it was actually founded by Frenchmen! Bottle #7: Martell’s founder was an Englishman, and Bottle #19: Hennessey’s was Irish. Learn all about that and more in this episode. Check out this bottle on https://mytinybottles.com/ for pictures and more. Want even more? Patreon supporters get access to bonus content, behind the scenes information, monthly cocktail recipes and more. Become a free member or paid supporter at https://www.patreon.com/MyTinyBottles Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. And you can find my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 20 Sep 2023 | Bottle Reveal #7 | 00:04:26 | |
Here I go, unboxing more of Grandma's minis. Or not so minis, as you'll hear with the first bottle. This was a fun grab bag of bottles that will be interesting to explore in future episodes. And taste - except for the solid one... Want to learn more about the project? Visit https://mytinybottles.com/ Want more Tammy? Check out my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 12 Jan 2024 | #40 Tia Maria | 00:04:20 | |
It's a great old bottle of a classic coffee liqueur, complete with dueling origin stories, commercials featuring 80s supermodel Iman, and a series of transformations! Check out this bottle on mytinybottles.com for photos and more. Want more? Check out my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 16 Apr 2024 | #57 Cavalier Antigua Rum Gold | 00:05:27 | |
What does this bottle of gold rum from Antigua have to do with the 1918 Flu Pandemic? You'll have to listen to the episode to find out why it lead me to research the role alcohol played during our last major global pandemic! Check out this bottle on https://mytinybottles.com/ for photos and more. Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. Want more? Check out my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 13 Mar 2024 | Tasting Bluesberry Schnapps with Sother Teague | 00:08:54 | |
It's not blueberry, it's BLUESberry. And it's about the last thing you'd expect Sother Teague notorious lover of bitter things and beverage director of Amor y Amargo) to cheerfully taste with me. But that's why it was so much fun. Check out this episode on https://mytinybottles.com/ to read the transcript or watch the video. Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. Want more? Check out my online cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 08 Nov 2023 | Tasting Jack Daniels with Sother Teague | 00:15:20 | |
In my latest tasting episode I'm joined by Sother Teague from Amor y Amargo and the Speakeasy podcast. We taste his father's favorite spirit - Jack Daniels - and talk about why old whiskies taste different from modern ones, how to *really* understand a bottle, and lots more. Check out this episode on mytinybottles.com for the video. Want more Tammy? Check out my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com | |||
| 08 Oct 2024 | #84 Jim Beam | 00:04:39 | |
Since there are lots of places to learn about the Beam family history, in this episode I focus on the faces that appear on the side of each Jim Beam bottle. Who are the generations of distillers? And why are some names and faces on the bottle while others aren't? I also talk about the wide-ranging influence of the Beam family on bourbon whiskey in general. But here are some links if you want more of their story: Jim Beam story: https://www.jimbeam.com/en-us/behind-the-bourbon/our-story Jim Beam story: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Beam Jim Beam Founders: https://www.whiskeyuniv.com/jim-beam-founders Booker Noe Remembers: http://tosa3.viviotech.net/featureArticle.htm%C2%BF&itemid=171.htm Family tree: https://www.dramdevotees.com/the-beam-family-tree/ Check out this bottle on https://mytinybottles.com/ for pictures and more. Want even more? Patreon supporters get access to bonus content, behind the scenes information, monthly cocktail recipes and more. Become a free member or paid supporter at https://www.patreon.com/MyTinyBottles Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. And you can find my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 30 Apr 2024 | #60 Novil Brandy | 00:04:36 | |
This is the oldest bottle that I’ve found so far in Grandma's collection. In fact, it’s so old that it must have already been old when Grandma got it! In this episode I dive into what was happening during World War II that got this bottle of Portuguese brandy to American shores. Check out this bottle on https://mytinybottles.com/ for photos and more. Want even more? Patreon supporters get access to bonus content, behind the scenes information, monthly cocktail recipes and more. Become a free member or paid supporter at https://www.patreon.com/MyTinyBottles Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. And you can find my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 26 Nov 2024 | #94 Tio Pepe Very Dry Sherry | 00:06:23 | |
Sherry is one of my favorite things to drink, and it's chockful of history and stories and science too! In this episode I dive into the history of sherry in general and the Tio Pepe brand in particular, as well as how Manuel María González Ángel started it and why it made such a splash when Robert Blake Byass brought it to England! Then I ponder what this 35-45 year old bottle of fortified wine might taste like! Check out this bottle on https://mytinybottles.com/ for pictures and more. Want even more? Patreon supporters get access to bonus content, behind the scenes information, monthly cocktail recipes and more. Become a free member or paid supporter at https://www.patreon.com/MyTinyBottles Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. And you can find my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 26 Jul 2023 | #24 Morandini Maraschino | 00:03:30 | |
Tammy traces the long and fabulous life of Marschino liqueur, and tries to track down the details of this particular bottle from the long-gone maker Morandini. Check out this episode on mytinybottles.com for photos and more. Want more Tammy? Check out her cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/events/ | |||
| 07 Dec 2023 | Tasting Spanish Brandy with Borja and John | 00:07:47 | |
This tasting episode of Cardenal Mendoza Brandy was recorded on location in Jerez, Spain. My first guest, Borja, is a man of few words. But keep listening, because my second guest, John, had a lot to say about this tiny bottle of Spanish brandy! Check out this episode on mytinybottles.com for the video. Want more Tammy? Check out my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com | |||
| 19 Sep 2024 | Tasting Ciclón with Greg Benson | 00:09:35 | |
Ciclón was a rum & tequila mashup released by Bacardi in 2002. In this tasting episode I was joined by Greg Benson, a Brooklyn-based food & beverage writer, host of the Speakeasy podcast, and part of Quiote Imports. We were really excited to try something we full expected to be terrible, so give this episode a watch to find out if we were right! Find Greg at: https://www.instagram.com/100proofgreg/ https://heritageradionetwork.org/series/the-speakeasy/ https://heritageradionetwork.org/series/back-bar/ http://quioteimports.com/ Check out this episode on https://mytinybottles.com/ to watch the video or read the transcript. Want even more? Patreon supporters get access to bonus content, behind the scenes information, monthly cocktail recipes and more. Become a free member or paid supporter at https://www.patreon.com/MyTinyBottles Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. And you can find my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 20 Jun 2024 | #69 Marie Brizard Triple Sec | 00:05:39 | |
Brands are more than the facts. Most successful brands, like successful superheroes, have some sort of mythology and origin story. But, just like superheroes get rebooted regularly, brands also change their myths to reflect their goals and the world around them. And in the case of Marie Brizard, it’s a really interesting look at culture and society! Check out this bottle on https://mytinybottles.com/ for pictures and more. Want even more? Patreon supporters get access to bonus content, behind the scenes information, monthly cocktail recipes and more. Become a free member or paid supporter at https://www.patreon.com/MyTinyBottles Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. And you can find my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 17 Aug 2023 | Bottle Reveal #6 | 00:05:20 | |
Time to unbox five more bottles from my grandmother's collection. This was a pretty exciting set for me, as it turned up some interesting old bottles of brands that are still around today, although a little different than the were then! Listen for some real Turkey, an unusual Captain, and more! Want to watch me open these bottles? Check out this episode at mytinybottles.com for the video. Want more? Check out my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/
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| 22 Nov 2023 | #34 De Valcourt Brandy | 00:03:46 | |
This bottle of De Valcourt 10 year old French negociant brandy was a puzzle to figure out. And like with so many of these tiny bottles, our old friend Seagrams makes an appearance! Check out this bottle on mytinybottles.com for photos and more. Want more? Check out my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 24 Apr 2024 | #59 The Glenlivet | 00:04:21 | |
Have you ever wondered why it's "The" Glenlivet? You'll find out why in this episode. This tiny bottle of Glenlivet 12 year old single malt is straight from the 1980s, and the time of the famous whisky "loch." Check out this bottle on https://mytinybottles.com/ for photos and more. Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. Want more? Check out my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 03 Jan 2024 | #39 Wawel Mead | 00:04:04 | |
Thanks to the help of a Polish friend I was able to unlock the story of this extra-large tiny bottle of Polish mead from the 1980s. It's got a gorgeous label, a mystery exporter, and a shoutout in the US Congressional Record from 1968! What's not to like? Check out this bottle on mytinybottles.com for photos and more. Want more? Check out my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 18 Sep 2024 | #81 Bacardi Ciclón | 00:05:37 | |
Ciclón was a rum & tequila mashup released by Bacardi in 2002. It's one of those love it or hate it products, with plenty of positive reviews on the Internet, including people absolutely bereft when it was discontinued in 2008. Tammy dives into the history of Ciclón, and what might have led Bacardi to release such an unusual product! Check out this bottle on https://mytinybottles.com/ for pictures and more. Want even more? Patreon supporters get access to bonus content, behind the scenes information, monthly cocktail recipes and more. Become a free member or paid supporter at https://www.patreon.com/MyTinyBottles Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. And you can find my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 30 Jan 2024 | #43 Bell's Extra Special | 00:04:18 | |
The story of Bell's Extra Special should be in every marketing class. Find out how this bell-shaped bottle become not just Scotland’s but the UK’s bestselling blend, and controlled a whopping 35% of the market in Britain! Check out this bottle on mytinybottles.com for photos and more. Want more? Check out my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 24 May 2023 | #17 Benedictine & Brandy (B&B) | 00:04:45 | |
Since there's not much to say about B&B itself, Tammy tells the story of Benedictine, one of those mysterious French herbal liqueurs supposedly invented by monks. Check out this episode on mytinybottles.com for photos and more Want more Tammy? Check out her cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/events/ | |||
| 21 Jun 2023 | Bottle Reveal #5 | 00:04:33 | |
Time to see what's in the boxes! Listen in as I discover five new bottles from my grandmother's vintage collection of miniature liquor bottles Want to watch me open these bottles? Check out this episode at mytinybottles.com for the video. Want more? Check out my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 20 Jun 2024 | Tasting Bell's with Bill | 00:09:44 | |
In this tasting episode with special guest Bill Ricker we pitted my tiny evaporated bottle of Bell's Extra Special blended Scotch up against a similar 1970s era full-size bottle that had fallen into Bill's hands. Listen in to see how they compared! Find out more about Uncle Mike, the proto-Scotch blogger and man at that urinal, including his Scotch tasting notes here. Check out this episode on https://mytinybottles.com/ for a transcript. Want even more? Patreon supporters get access to bonus content, behind the scenes information, monthly cocktail recipes and more. Become a free member or paid supporter at https://www.patreon.com/MyTinyBottles Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. And you can find my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 22 Oct 2024 | Kittling Ridge Icewine & Brandy | 00:05:17 | |
It's a bottle of Icewine and Brandy, but it's also the entry point into a story about the man at the forefront of the revitalization of the Canadian whisky industry. Travel from Kittling Ridge to Forty Creek in this episode. Check out this bottle on https://mytinybottles.com/ for pictures and more. Want even more? Patreon supporters get access to bonus content, behind the scenes information, monthly cocktail recipes and more. Become a free member or paid supporter at https://www.patreon.com/MyTinyBottles Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. And you can find my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 01 Mar 2023 | #9 Wild Turkey Liqueur | 00:04:37 | |
Tammy tells the story of how one bourbon distiller took a chance on the wild idea that women might like to drink alcohol themselves, and not just serve it to their husbands. Check out this episode on mytinybottles.com for photos and more Learn all about the history of women and alcohol in Girly Drinks by Mallory O'Meara Want more Tammy? Check out her cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 04 Jan 2024 | Tasting Wawel Mead with Matt & Lauren | 00:13:55 | |
I'm joined by dear friends and meadmakers Matt Ritchey and Lauren Bloom from Bløm Meadworks to taste my bigger-than-usual tiny bottle of 1980s Polish fruit mead. Check out this bottle on mytinybottles.com to watch the video or read the transcript! Want more? Check out my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 20 Mar 2024 | #53 Seagram's Cara Mia | 00:05:23 | |
Our Seagram's story continues, as I abandon trying to say anything about Cara Mia chocolate almond cream liqueur in this episode and instead dive back into the soap-opera worthy tale of the Bronfman family. By the 50s and 60s the company was a cult of personality, and that personality was named Mr Sam. Check out this bottle on https://mytinybottles.com/ for photos and more. Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. Want more? Check out my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 01 Nov 2024 | Tasting Suntory Royal with ms. franky | 00:21:30 | |
The fabulous ms. franky marshall is back for another round of tasting. This time we're exploring my grandmother's bottle of Suntory Royal from the 1980s and comparing it to the 2010s version. It's amazing how different they are from each other, but the 1980s was a time when Japanese whisky was really new to the US market. It's evolved a lot since then, which we talk about as we taste. Check out this episode on the website for a transcript! Want even more? Patreon supporters get access to bonus content, behind the scenes information, monthly cocktail recipes and more. Become a free member or paid supporter at https://www.patreon.com/MyTinyBottles Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. And you can find my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 24 Aug 2023 | #26 Boggs Cranberry Liqueur | 00:04:06 | |
Tammy explores a tiny bottle of all-American cranberry liqueur and discovers its surprising connection to A1 steak sauce and KFC. Check out this episode on mytinybottles.com for photos and more. Want more Tammy? Check out her cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/events/ | |||
| 06 Aug 2024 | #76 O'Darby Irish Cream | 00:05:41 | |
It's not Bailey's Irish Cream, but it is Irish Cream, so I can't hold off on telling the Bailey's story anymore. It's a pretty awesome tale, and I hope you enjoy it! Click for more of the story. And check out David's book here. Check out this bottle on https://mytinybottles.com/ for pictures and more. Want even more? Patreon supporters get access to bonus content, behind the scenes information, monthly cocktail recipes and more. Become a free member or paid supporter at https://www.patreon.com/MyTinyBottles Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. And you can find my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 10 Oct 2024 | #85 La Grande Passion | 00:06:02 | |
Bottle #85 is La Grande Passion, a passionfruit and Armagnac liqueur from Marnier-Lapostolle, better known as the makers of Grand Marnier orange liqueur. It was released in 1984, and advertising included art by Andy Warhol and Clayton Lefevre. In this episode I dive into the history of Marnier-Lapostolle, as well as the relationship this bottle might have with another of Grandma's tiny bottles, Bottle #5: Le Grand Amour. Check out this bottle on https://mytinybottles.com/ for pictures and more. Want even more? Patreon supporters get access to bonus content, behind the scenes information, monthly cocktail recipes and more. Become a free member or paid supporter at https://www.patreon.com/MyTinyBottles Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. And you can find my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 06 Mar 2024 | #50 Smirnoff Vodka | 00:03:54 | |
It's a quintessentially American brand with a Russian name in a British bottle. What's up with that? Find out its story, and the story of the famous cocktail that made it a success! Check out this bottle on https://mytinybottles.com/ for photos and more. Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. Want more? Check out my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 02 Jul 2024 | Bottle Reveal #15 | 00:05:55 | |
This was an really fun unboxing video from my grandmother's collection of vintage minis! Lots of bottles came up that will be great excuses to tell some of the stories I've been promising you. And I found the TINIEST bottle so far, and it is both adorable and come with a great tale! Check out this episode on https://mytinybottles.com/ to watch the video or read the transcript. Want even more? Patreon supporters get access to bonus content, behind the scenes information, monthly cocktail recipes and more. Become a free member or paid supporter at https://www.patreon.com/MyTinyBottles Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. And you can find my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 22 Feb 2023 | #8 Italian Swiss Colony Tipo | 00:05:09 | |
When is a bottle of wine not just a bottle of wine? When it's also a salt (or pepper) shaker. Tammy tells the amazing story about how what started as an agricultural worker's cooperative became the number two tourist destination in California! Plus, yodeling. Check out this episode on mytinybottles.com for photos and more Listen to the whole jingle with vintage photo accompaniment! Watch fabulous vintage Italian Swiss Colony ads Want more Tammy? Check out her cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/events/ | |||
| 01 Oct 2024 | #83 Lot No. 40 Canadian Whisky | 00:05:46 | |
In this episode I talk about how Canadian whisky is made, what makes Canadian whisky different from American whiskey, and why in Canada it's all called "rye". When Lot No. 40 was first released in 1998 (the era of my bottle), it broke a lot of those rules, which helped explain why it came and went, then came again. But since 2012 it's been here to stay, thanks to the craft cocktail revival and changing whiskey tastes. Check out this bottle on https://mytinybottles.com/ for pictures and more. Want even more? Patreon supporters get access to bonus content, behind the scenes information, monthly cocktail recipes and more. Become a free member or paid supporter at https://www.patreon.com/MyTinyBottles Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. And you can find my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 05 Jun 2024 | #67 Pousada Brandy | 00:03:47 | |
Another Portuguese Brandy! This one was harder to date than my bottle of 1940s Novil, but it led me to the story of Pocas Junior, a rare Port brand that was founded by an actual Portuguese family and has stayed family owned for four generations. Check out this bottle on https://mytinybottles.com/ for pictures and more. Want even more? Patreon supporters get access to bonus content, behind the scenes information, monthly cocktail recipes and more. Become a free member or paid supporter at https://www.patreon.com/MyTinyBottles Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. And you can find my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 05 Dec 2022 | Introduction to My Tiny Bottles | 00:03:36 | |
Welcome to My Tiny Bottles, the project where I’ll be exploring my grandmother’s legacy of miniature liquor bottles, one tiny bottle at a time. Get the backstory and find out what's in store! Want more? Check out mytinybottles.com for photographs, blog posts, YouTube videos and more! | |||
| 15 Oct 2024 | Bottle Reveal #18 | 00:06:31 | |
It’s time for another bottle pick from Grandma’s collection of mini liquor bottles and nips. Tune in to see what I found this time, but I will tell you that the whiskey trend that started in Reveal #17 continues, accompanied by a couple of intriguing other bottles! Check out this episode on https://mytinybottles.com/ to watch the video or read the transcript. Want even more? Patreon supporters get access to bonus content, behind the scenes information, monthly cocktail recipes and more. Become a free member or paid supporter at https://www.patreon.com/MyTinyBottles Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. And you can find my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 13 Feb 2024 | #46 Mandalay | 00:03:21 | |
Sometimes when you hire a product development firm to design the perfect product, you get a big hit. Other times, not so much. I bet you can guess which one of those this bottle is! Check out this bottle on https://mytinybottles.com/ for photos and more. Don't forget to follow @mytinybottles on social media! Want more? Check out my online and in-person cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 27 Dec 2023 | #38 Godet White Chocolate Liqueur | 00:04:07 | |
If my research is right, this might actually have been the first white chocolate liqueur on the market! Find out what else I learned about this late 1990s bottle of (now mostly solid) cream liqueur from Cognac maker Godet. Check out this bottle on mytinybottles.com for photos and more. Want more? Check out my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 06 Feb 2024 | Bottle Reveal #10 | 00:06:16 | |
It's another unboxing episode, and another round of "huh, I really did NOT expect Grandma to have that!" I should probably stop trying to even imagine what all might be in there! But this was a really fun bottle pick, with lots of bottles that will be fun to research and taste! Check out this episode on mytinybottles.com to watch the video or read the transcript! Want more? Check out my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 22 Mar 2023 | Tasting Tiny Bottles with Casey Miller | 00:20:12 | |
So far, I’ve revealed and researched 10 vintage tiny bottles but have yet to taste any. Until now. In my first-ever tasting episode, I sat down with Casey Miller, my favorite bartender at my favorite bar, The Last Word, to compare my tiny bottle of vintage Disaronno with its modern counterpart. Then Casey mixed up a few amaretto cocktails (see recipes at mytinybottles.com) before I surprised him with a bonus tiny bottle to taste: Le Grand Amour. Want more Tammy? Check out her cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/events/ | |||
| 29 Oct 2024 | #88-91 Canadian Club 4-Pack | 00:05:51 | |
This episode is a whole barrel of fun as I dive into a barrel filled with mini bottles. This faux barrel of Canadian Club was released in the late 1990s and has four bottles inside it - a regular 6-year old, a "Reserve" 10-year old, a 100 proof bottle, and a Sherry Cask finished bottle. In order to tell their story I catch you up from where I left off the history of the brand in my earlier bottle about Canadian Club. It's got families who abandon their legacy, bootlegging businessmen, and more! Check out this bottle on https://mytinybottles.com/ for pictures and more. Want even more? Patreon supporters get access to bonus content, behind the scenes information, monthly cocktail recipes and more. Become a free member or paid supporter at https://www.patreon.com/MyTinyBottles Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. And you can find my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 16 Jul 2024 | #74 Old Croak | 00:04:53 | |
This novelty bottle of fake whiskey turned out to be full of absolutely delightful surprises. From fine art photography to a flute you can play with your nose and Star Wars, this episode has it all! Check out this bottle on https://mytinybottles.com/ for pictures and more. Want even more? Patreon supporters get access to bonus content, behind the scenes information, monthly cocktail recipes and more. Become a free member or paid supporter at https://www.patreon.com/MyTinyBottles Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. And you can find my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 10 Dec 2024 | #95 J&B Rare Blended Scotch | 00:06:32 | |
Kings, queens, bootleggers, lovestruck courters of opera singers - this episode has all that and more. J&B Rare is a blended Scotch which has assembled a whole string of fascinating stories in its 275 year history. I dive into a few of them in this episode about some of the characters who defined this iconic brand, including Justerini, Johnson, Brooks, Tatham and more! Check out this bottle on https://mytinybottles.com/ for pictures and more. Want even more? Patreon supporters get access to bonus content, behind the scenes information, monthly cocktail recipes and more. Become a free member or paid supporter at https://www.patreon.com/MyTinyBottles Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. And you can find my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 04 Sep 2024 | #79 Monnet "Tradition" Cognac | 00:05:03 | |
Monnet Cognac is a fine old brand, with roots going back to 1838. In this episode I dive into why it's been called a "sunny" style of Cognac, and what it means that it's labeled a 4 star Cognac. I also dig into its unexpected connection the EU, through Jean Monnet, who wanted to create a "United States of Europe" and who funded that work by selling the family company. Check out this bottle on https://mytinybottles.com/ for pictures and more. Want even more? Patreon supporters get access to bonus content, behind the scenes information, monthly cocktail recipes and more. Become a free member or paid supporter at https://www.patreon.com/MyTinyBottles Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. And you can find my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 18 Jan 2024 | Tasting Original Canton Ginger Liqueur with Kara Newman | 00:08:38 | |
For this tasting I was joined by Kara Newman, a long-time friend who is also a cocktail and spirits writer and author. We had a fun time opening up Bottle #18 - The Original Canton Delicate Ginger Liqueur. Check out this episode on mytinybottles.com to watch the video or read the transcript. Want more? Check out my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 10 May 2023 | #15 Asbach Uralt Brandy | 00:04:00 | |
Tammy tells the story of a tiny bottle of not-Cognac, and why we have the Treaty of Versailles to thank for that. Check out this episode on mytinybottles.com for photos and more Want more Tammy? Check out her cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/events/ | |||
| 19 Mar 2024 | #52 DeKuyper Apple Barrel Schnapps | 00:03:48 | |
An ad from 1985 claims that nine different apple varieties were used to make Apple Barrel Schnapps. Personally, I have a hard time believing that ANY apples were harmed in the making of this product. But certainly apples have been key to alcohol for a long time before this bottle came around, and I use this episode to talk about that! Check out this bottle on https://mytinybottles.com/ for photos and more. Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. Want more? Check out my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 17 Jan 2024 | #41 Christian Brothers Brandy | 00:04:13 | |
Bottle #41 is Christian Brothers brandy. Today, this American brandy is a perfectly adequate bottom shelf brand, but it has a fascinating history. Check out this bottle on mytinybottles.com for photos and more. Want more? Check out my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 21 Feb 2024 | Tasting Polmos Wisniak with Tony Jimenez | 00:10:40 | |
Tony is back! He was so great I had to taste two bottles with him. Tony loves all things cherry - will he love this 40 year old cherry liqueur? We find out. Check out this episode on https://mytinybottles.com/ to watch the video or read the transcript. Leave a comment or follow me on social media: https://www.instagram.com/mytinybottles/ https://www.facebook.com/mytinybottles/ https://bsky.app/profile/tammylc.bsky.social Want more? Check out my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 05 Apr 2023 | #12 Grande Liqueur de Sapins des Monts Jura | 00:06:49 | |
Tammy tries to untangle the century-old rivalry over who really should get the credit for this pine liqueur in a tree stump bottle. Check out this episode on mytinybottles.com for photos and more Want more Tammy? Check out her cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/events/ | |||
| 21 May 2024 | Tasting Boggs Cranberry Liqueur | 00:10:15 | |
When it comes to Google searches, Bottle #26: Boggs Cranberry Liqueur is one of the bottles on my website that gets the most hits. And it's because people who liked Boggs Cranberry Liqueur when it first came out LOVE the stuff, and they are searching still today for it. For this video I sat down with my good friend Andy to see what all the fuss was about. And for once, chunky turned out to be a GOOD thing! Check out this episode on https://mytinybottles.com/ for a transcript. Want even more? Patreon supporters get access to bonus content, behind the scenes information, monthly cocktail recipes and more. Become a free member or paid supporter at https://www.patreon.com/MyTinyBottles Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. And you can find my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 25 Oct 2023 | #32 Seagram's Amandine | 00:05:24 | |
Well, at least it's not another schnapps? Instead, this Seagram's liqueur is there version of amaretto. And since that's about all there is to say about it, I spend this episode talking about how the Bronfman family enterprise became something called Seagram's. Check out this bottle on mytinybottles.com for photos and more. Want more Tammy? Check out her cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/events/ | |||
| 11 Oct 2023 | #31 VAT 69 Scotch | 00:03:58 | |
What do Bollywood villains and polar explorer Ernest Shackleton have in common? They both drink VAT 69. In this episode I dive into this iconic Scotch whisky's story. Check out this episode on mytinybottles.com for photos and more. Want more Tammy? Check out her cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/events/ | |||
| 03 Jan 2023 | #2 Sangsters Old Jamaica Pimento Dram | 00:05:42 | |
Tammy tells the sad story of this almost empty bottle of an essential Tiki cocktail ingredient, pimento dram. Watch me drink the dregs in Reveal Video #1 Check out this episode on mytinybottles.com for photos and more Want to buy your own vintage bottle? Just €299! Want more Tammy? Check out her cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/events/ | |||
| 15 May 2024 | #63 Jonkanoo | 00:04:39 | |
It's the story of two coconut liqueurs, Jonkanoo from Rieder Distilling and Roncoco from Ron Matusalem, and their unexpected connection. It's also the story of WHY Grandma had (at least) two coconut liqueurs with roots in the 1970s. If you guessed Pina Coladas, you win a walk in the rain! Check out this bottle on https://mytinybottles.com/ for pictures and more. Want even more? Patreon supporters get access to bonus content, behind the scenes information, monthly cocktail recipes and more. Become a free member or paid supporter at https://www.patreon.com/MyTinyBottles Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. And you can find my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 25 Jul 2024 | Another Look at Myers's Rum (Liquor & Liqueur Connoisseur) | 00:20:15 | |
Hello My Tiny Bottles listeners! This summer has been really hectic, and I don't have a new episode for you this week. Instead, I'm bringing you a guest episode from another podcast I think you'll love - Liquor and Liqueur Connoisseur. Host Matt Birchard and I are planning to meet up later in the year to taste some Tiny Bottles together, but in the meantime, I wanted to give you a sneak peak at his podcast. This particular episode is Matt's take on Bottle #72 - Myers's Rum. He did some amazing digging to find out the origin story of the brand. Without it, I would have had almost nothing to say when I first talked about the company in Bottle #45 - Myers Original Rum Cream. So it's a really nice complement to my episodes. Give it a listen, and be sure to subscribe if you enjoy Matt's approach as much as I do! Cheers! | |||
| 15 Aug 2024 | #77 Guinness Extra Stout | 00:06:11 | |
It's time for the conclusion of the story I started when I talked about Bell's Scotch. Find out how this super tiny bottle of Guinness Extra Stout is connected to one of the biggest stock scandals ever, and landed a bunch of people in jail! Get all the dirty details here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guinness_share-trading_fraud https://scotchwhisky.com/magazine/features/8984/the-guinness-distillers-saga-the-deal/ https://scotchwhisky.com/magazine/features/8991/the-guinness-distillers-saga-the-aftermath/ Check out this bottle on https://mytinybottles.com/ for pictures and more. Want even more? Patreon supporters get access to bonus content, behind the scenes information, monthly cocktail recipes and more. Become a free member or paid supporter at https://www.patreon.com/MyTinyBottles Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. And you can find my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 20 Dec 2023 | #37 La Mallorquina Anis Seco | 00:02:52 | |
It's not just a tiny bottle, it's a musical instrument! In this episode you'll find out all about that and how this bottle of anis is connected to Charles Darwin and French perfume. Check out this bottle on mytinybottles.com for photos and more. Want more? Check out my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 09 Aug 2023 | Tasting Tiny Bottles with Camper English | 00:18:42 | |
Well, at least the conversation was good? Listen in as I taste a couple of absolutely dreadful tiny bottles with Camper English of alcademics.com and Ice Book fame. Check out this episode on mytinybottles.com for the video. Want more Tammy? Check out her cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/events/ | |||
| 06 Sep 2023 | #28 Cavalier Antigua Rum | 00:04:04 | |
Tammy explores why this tiny bottle of rum from the Caribbean might best be described as Portuguese style! Check out this episode on mytinybottles.com for photos and more. Want more Tammy? Check out her cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/events/ | |||
| 20 Feb 2024 | #47 Polmos Wisniak | 00:03:33 | |
It seems that everywhere cherries grow, people soak them in alcohol. And that includes Poland! This episode dives into a few of the guises of cherry liqueur, with a little side of Polish state liquor monopoly! Check out this bottle on https://mytinybottles.com/ for photos and more. Don't forget to follow @mytinybottles on social media! Want more? Check out my online and in-person cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 28 Feb 2024 | #49 Ouzo by Metaxa | 00:03:31 | |
Oh boy, it's another tiny bottle of anise flavored liqueur. Listen in to find out who created it and why they were proud to announce it was miserable in a martini! Check out this bottle on https://mytinybottles.com/ for photos and more. Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. Want more? Check out my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/
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| 01 Aug 2024 | Bottle Reveal #16 | 00:06:29 | |
It's time for another unboxing video as I pick a few new bottles from Grandma's collection of vintage miniature liquor bottles. This one has a couple bottles of whiskies I'm excited to taste, and one that I'm not. Then there's a mystery liqueur, and a bottle that I was downright offended to find out existed. Check out this episode on https://mytinybottles.com/ to watch the video or read the transcript. Want even more? Patreon supporters get access to bonus content, behind the scenes information, monthly cocktail recipes and more. Become a free member or paid supporter at https://www.patreon.com/MyTinyBottles Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. And you can find my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 01 May 2024 | Tasting Brandy with Jennifer Querbes of Brandy Sainte Louise | 00:16:49 | |
This tasting video was such a delight! My guest was Jennifer Querbes from Brandy Sainte Louise. We were both blown away at how similar my tiny old bottle of DeValcourt 10 Year Old French Brandy tasted to the brandy she's created! (Spoiler: they were both really delicious.) Then we moved on to taste a half evaporated bottle of Christian Brothers American brandy, which was also surprising in its own way. I hope you enjoy listening to this video as much as we did making it! Check out this bottle on https://mytinybottles.com/ for photos and more. Want even more? Patreon supporters get access to bonus content, behind the scenes information, monthly cocktail recipes and more. Become a free member or paid supporter at https://www.patreon.com/MyTinyBottles Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. And you can find my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 28 Jun 2023 | #20 Boutari Ouzo | 00:05:40 | |
To uncover the story behind this bottle, first Tammy had to decipher its name in Greek. And it only got more interesting from there, leading to the Mayor of Thessalonki, the science of anethole, and more. In the video version of this story, the clip of ouzo louching was provided courtesy of Tassos Koidis. Check out his YouTube video if you want to learn more about the science behond ouzo. Check out this episode on mytinybottles.com for photos and more. Want more Tammy? Check out her cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/events/ | |||
| 24 Sep 2024 | #82 Canadian Club | 00:06:11 | |
Hiram Walker was a Massachusetts-born American who only spent four years actually living in Canada. But despite all that, he would go on to be one of Canada's most influential distillers, and his legacy lives on still today. In this episode Tammy explores how Walker's "Club" Whiskey became Canadian, and why it makes her think of her childhood. Check out this bottle on https://mytinybottles.com/ for pictures and more. Want even more? Patreon supporters get access to bonus content, behind the scenes information, monthly cocktail recipes and more. Become a free member or paid supporter at https://www.patreon.com/MyTinyBottles Leave a comment or follow me on Instagram, Facebook or BlueSky. And you can find my cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/ | |||
| 13 Sep 2023 | #29 DeKuyper Bluesberry Schnapps | 00:04:16 | |
What does the Whiskey Trust of the 1880s have to do with a bottle of blueberry schnapps from the 1980s? Tammy finds out. Here's that Difford's Guide link for the really long history of DeKuyper. Check out this episode on mytinybottles.com for photos and more. Want more Tammy? Check out her cocktail classes at https://www.tammystastings.com/events/
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