Taste of Place

Join host Trey Malone as he sits down with the legendary Beachbum Berry at Latitude 29 in New Orleans' French Quarter for an unforgettable deep dive into the world of Tiki.Over glasses of the Hamilton Beachbum Berry Navy Grog blend, they explore the fascinating origins of Tiki culture—from Ernest Raymond Beaumont Gantt's (aka Don the Beachcomber) rum-running grandfather in Mandeville, Louisiana, to the revolutionary cocktail techniques that transformed Hollywood during Prohibition. Beachbum

Join host Trey Malone for a captivating mixology lecture from the inaugural Jackson Coffee Fest. With 13 years in the specialty coffee industry, Trey takes you on an entertaining journey through the history of cocktails (an American invention!), the evolution of coffee culture, and the magic that happens when these two craft movements collide.Discover the fascinating origin stories behind bourbon, the Old Fashioned, and even the word "cocktail" itself, while learning how Prohibition

Join host Trey Malone for an inspiring entrepreneurial journey with Richard Patrick and Austin Evans, the dynamic duo behind Cathead Distillery, Mississippi's first licensed distillery since Prohibition. Richard and Austin share how their college friendship at the University of Alabama led them to launch what would become Mississippi's premier craft distillery empire.Discover how two friends went from hitting every single liquor permit in Mississippi to building a portfolio of award-winning brands

Join host Trey Malone for an inspiring journey through the world of specialty coffee with Kyle Ramage, the 2017 US Barista Champion and co-founder of Black and White Coffee Roasters. In this heartfelt conversation, Kyle shares his remarkable path from a small Mississippi town to coffee competition glory, revealing the unexpected science behind his championship-winning technique of freezing coffee beans before grinding.Discover how Kyle's groundbreaking research with computational chemist

Join host Trey Malone for a deep dive into the world of rum with Ed Hamilton, the self-proclaimed "Prime Minister of Rum" and founder of Hamilton Rums. In this spirited conversation, Ed shares his journey from sailing the Caribbean and smuggling rum bottles to becoming one of the most respected importers in the industry.Discover the fascinating differences between molasses-based rums and sugarcane juice spirits like rhum agricole, cachaca, and clarin. Learn why Ed tastes his samples at cask strength

Join us for an extraordinary conversation with Dr. Hoby Wedler, a blind organic chemist and certified sensory analyst who experiences the world through flavor. Born without sight, Hoby has transformed what others might see as a limitation into his greatest strength, becoming a master of terroir and sensory storytelling.Discover how childhood soup-making sessions shaped his palate, why he believes blindness allows him to "see in flavor," and how vulnerability creates deeper connections over shared

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jared Truby, co-founder of Cat & Cloud Coffee and a US Barista Champion. Discover how childhood memories with his grandfather sparked a passion that transformed specialty coffee.Jared reveals the philosophy behind Cat & Cloud's legendary customer service and explains why genuine human connection drives everything they do. From grinding beans at 3 AM with grandpa to building a company that prioritizes relationships over transactions, this is a

Get ready for a new podcast from Northshore Specialty Coffee, launching in August 2025!