The Booze Hustle

Aug 11 2024 46 ep. 36 mins 11
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The Booze Hustle podcast features laid-back and fun conversations about wine and spirits with stars of the industry about how they got their starts. Host Christen LaRochelle gives listeners a behind the scenes look at the origins of brands, interviews with distillers, winemakers, bartenders, chefs and stories about what it takes to hustle your way through the booze industry.

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The Best Spirits You've Never Had

Aug 11 2024 27 mins  
On this episode we dive into a few of my favorite, little known spirits and discuss their origins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wine Myths Debunked!

Jun 10 2024 37 mins  
On this episode I dive into some of my favorite Wine myths and attempt to find some answers. Grab a glass and tune in!Special thank you to VinePair, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator and the Google machine for helping me answer some of the more technical questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nadine Gengras

May 09 2024 65 mins  
A conversation about navigating the wine and spirits distribution industry with fellow industry professional, Nadine Gengras. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brenny Savoy

Mar 10 2024 48 mins  
Chats with industry friends are the best kind of episodes! On this episode, Christen sits down with chef/bartender Brenny Savoy and talks all things bartending industry while drinking whiskey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kassandra Laskarides

Feb 26 2024 37 mins  
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seth Benhaim

Jan 28 2024 47 mins  
Founder & CCO of Broken Barrel Whiskey • Infuse Spirits | 2023 Brand Innovator of the Year | Spirits Entrepreneur | Spirits Educato Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karen MacNeil

Jan 16 2024 41 mins  
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Year, Same Me

Jan 01 2024 13 mins  
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). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's me, hi. I'm the bonus (episode) it's me.

Nov 06 2023 18 mins  
S3 Bonus episode where Christen finally checks the gmail and answers listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Riesbeck- Barrell Craft Spirits

Oct 09 2023 52 mins  
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.