As someone born and raised in the Caribbean, Marc has been a student of rum, and its place within a myriad of settings, his entire life. With this has come a deep sense of appreciation for both the heritage of rum, as well as the broader role it plays in the Contemporary Caribbean culture.

In the US, he believes that there is an enormous opportunity to further elevate the conversation around rum — not only by introducing a high-quality spirit to market but by broadening and challenging the current perception around the occasion for which it might be considered the spirit of choice for today’s consumer.

So, we’re here to bring you something different. And we invite you to join us on this journey..

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We sit with the founder of Stray Dog, Johnny Livanos, and discuss his vision and journey into developing Greece's first wild gin. As a Greek American growing up in the restaurant industry, Johnny walks us through a moment in his life after realizing how many exotic and unique herbs and botanicals grow in Greece that would be the perfect recipe for a stellar gin. Upon this eureka moment, Johnny went right to work sourcing his ingredients and assembling his team to create the brand, Stray Dog Wild Gin.

Stray Dog Wild Gin is a passionate supporter of animal welfare. A portion of all sales are donated to organizations and shelters in Greece that provide food, veterinary care and homes for stray animals.

Join us in getting to know more about Johnny and his amazing gin!

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The family tradition continues in this episode as we sit down with Yiannis Boutaris, the grandson of the legendary Godfather of Xinomavro, the elder Yiannis Boutaris.

The Boutaris' have been the visionaries and pioneers in Northern Greece's modern wine production to elevate and showcase its potential. We discuss the family's journey from farmers to world class producers and how the family took chances during times of uncertainty.

Yiannis fills us in on new acquisitions and projects in the pipeline that are super exciting. We suggest pouring yourself a glass of wine while enjoying this episode.

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Dimitris Skouras walks us through his family’s journey of building a winery in Greece and the regions they focus on. Their wines prove just how complex Greek wine can be and doesn’t fail to impress co-hosts Claudia and Fotios. Grab a glass and explore these fun and foreign varietals with us.

Explore Domaine Skouras.

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Dive into the history of Vallepicciola, the various regions of Chianti, and Italian wine labels with Alessandro Cellai and cohosts Fotios and Claudia. Alessandro has been making wine since age six (yes age six) and knows the ins and outs of Tuscany. If you’re looking for a deep understanding of Chianti and how to shop for Italian labels, this is the episode for you.

More about Allesandro: https://podere-la-villa.it/en/our-winemaker/

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We discuss the inner workings of the beverage programs at restaurants, which has created some confusion while having guests feeling empty like a polished bottle of wine.

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In this episode, Claudia and Fotios get into debating whether or not people are drinking less or rather drinking differently due to Gen Z and the Sober Curiousity movement. Taking it a step further, they discuss how some companies are winning in this new age of consumption and how the outdated forms of investing in brand building are not going to cut it in 2024.

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This episode features our new co-host, Claudia Leitzmann, with Fotios Stamos discussing the “new normal” in the beverage industry and what those challenges and opportunities look like in 2024. From supplier to consumer, each tier is touched upon and describes the many ways the beverage space has never looked more different.

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