What We're Drinking with Dan Dunn – Details, episodes & analysis

Dan is joined by Barrell Craft Spirits founder Joe Beatrice and the company's Director of Distillery Operations & Chief Whiskey Scientist, Tripp Stimson. Barrell Craft Spirits isn’t just making whiskey—they’re bottling liquid adventure. Founded in 2013 by Beatrice, the Louisville-based company has mastered the art of blending, curating small-batch, cask-strength gems that ignite the palate. Their philosophy? Don’t dilute greatness. Each batch is like a fingerprint—unique, unrepeatable, and loaded with character. Barrell scours the globe for top-notch barrels, blending them into transcendent bourbon, rye, and rum. They're not chasing tradition—they're reimagining it.

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Country music superstar Dierks Bentley stops by to share the story behind his latest venture, ROW 94—a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey crafted with care at the historic Green River Distilling Co. in Owensboro, KY. Dierks dives into what drew him to the spirits business and the unique influences that shaped the flavor of his new whiskey. Of course, they dive into music too, revisiting his debut single and instant classic, “What Was I Thinkin’,” and reflecting on the journey that led to multiple #1 hits, chart-topping albums, and billions of global streams. Plus, Dierks spills on his favorite country music drinking songs. This is one episode you won’t want to miss.

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Harvey Wallbanger does indeed sound more like a lawyer you'd call after a fender bender than a cocktail you'd order at a swanky soirée. Whipped up in the psychedelic whirlwind of the '60s, this groovy concoction blends the slick, cool vibe of vodka with the bright, cheery optimism of orange juice, topped off with a mysterious float of Galliano. Donning a golden hue and a stature that rivals any lava lamp, this drink is as much a throwback to its era as shag carpets and bell bottoms, yet it's infinitely more delectable and significantly less of a fire hazard. Cheers to that!

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Chris Carpenter is the head winemaker for several world-class Napa Valley wineries including Cardinale, Lakoya, Mt. Brave and La Jota. And during NorCal's "off-season" he plies his trade on the other side of the world at Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard in South Australia's Mclaren Vale. In short (cue "Karate Kid" soundtrack) he's the best around... and nothing's ever gonna keep him down! Also on the show, Duyen Ha, proprietor of Bondle Wines, and one of Dan's favorite sommeliers, Fahara Zamorano. Plus, find out what's driving Dan to drink lately (hint: it involves tipping).

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When is a martini not a martini? When it’s garnished with an onion. Then it’s a Gibson, one of the rare times in the cocktail kingdom where the garnish calls the shots. In the time it takes to stream "Lost in Your Eyes" — the greatest song ever recorded by a Gibson — Dan gives ya the goods on this beloved cocktail classic... along with some bonus info about an equine-named libation. The more ya know...

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JT Van Zandt is a renowned fishing guide from South Texas, son of the legendary singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt, host of Yeti's "Drifting" podcast, musician, boat builder and owner of Epic Western Cocktails, a brand of premium RTD Ranch Water made with 100% blue agave tequila sourced from a small distillery in the highlands of Jalisco. JT and Dan discuss the ins and outs of fly fishing, the history of Ranch Water and, of course, the musical legacy of Townes Van Zandt.

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You know him from the long-running FX series "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," and the didn't-run-long-enough series "AP Bio," but what you might not know is that Glenn Howerton made a brief but memorable cameo in one of Dan's favorite scary movies, "The Strangers." This gets discussed herein. As does Glenn's wildly popular podcast, his delicious new whiskey brand (Four Walls), the comedic brilliance of Danny DeVito, insurance scams, failed TV pilots and the fact that Glenn and Dan live down the block from each other. Also on the show, our roving correspondent Brad Japhe weighs in on a new ruling by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) that will formally define American Single Malt whisky. So ya, this one is JAM PACKED!

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The dog days of summer are upon us, all the more reason to take a deep dive into the coolest of the cool drinks. And that's exactly what Dan does on this episode, with the help of world renowned bar-stars Ivy Mix, Bad Birdy, Simon Ford and H. Joseph Ehrmann. One of the drinks on the list is the Mai Tai. Tune in to find out what other libations made the cut.

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After a 4-year layoff, Dan recently made a triumphant return to America's highest profile drinks festival, Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans. On this jam-packed episode, he and WWD's Official Roving Correspondent Brad Japhe recount the highlights from their wild week in the Big Easy, including meeting up and slurping Dos Hombres mezcal with acting legend Bryan Cranston. Lots of great stuff from that chat included herein. Also, gets a primer on all things Martell Cognac from bar star/spirits educator Ms. Franky Marshall, who is certainly a legend in her own right. Plus, the fellas revisit some "ghosts of Tales past."

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Dan is joined by his old pal Camper English, a sensational drinks writer who's covered the craft cocktail renaissance for more than fifteen years, contributing to publications around the world, including Popular Science, Saveur, Details, Whisky Advocate, and Drinks International. Camper's new book, "DOCTORS AND DISTILLERS: The Remarkable Medicinal History of Beer, Wine, Spirits, and Cocktails," traces the history of liquid medicines from the effective to the not-so-useful, and illuminates alcohol’s surprising connections to scientific discoveries through the ages.

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