The Booze Hustle

A conversation about navigating the wine and spirits distribution industry with fellow industry professional, Nadine Gengras.

Kassandra Laskarides is the Hospitality Manager for Chattermark Distillery in Boston. We discuss her education and diverse background and the path that led her under the bridge in Charlestown.

Founder & CCO of Broken Barrel Whiskey • Infuse Spirits | 2023 Brand Innovator of the Year | Spirits Entrepreneur | Spirits Educato

Karen MacNeil has been named one of the “100 most influential people in wine in the United States.” She started her career as a free-lance journalist and is known as an extraordinary researcher and writer. She is the author of The Wine Bible, a James Beard Award winner, and has shaped wine culture for over 4o years.

Welcome back to season 4! Short little ep after Xmas break to ease into the New Year. What's everyone thoughts on Dry January? Or...even worse, damp January. (grossest name ever).

S3 Bonus episode where Christen finally checks the gmail and answers listener questions.

Chris Riesbeck is the Chief Commercial Officer of Barrell Craft Spirits. A spirits industry veteran of 15 years, he also served as the Vice President of Sales for Westland Distillery and has a long history in the supply and distribution world.

Alejandro Russo is the founder and CEO of Candela Mamajuana, a rum based beverage from the Dominican Republic with deep historical and cultural significance Candela means "on fire" in Spanish slang, and so far it's a fitting name for a brand that is starting to make its way into the mainstream.