Beverage Chronicles with Gary Monterosso

Title: THC-Infused Drinks: Boom Meets Regulation with Eric Zipperle

Cornbread Hemp's CEO Eric Zipperle discusses the rapid rise of THC beverages as a wellness alternative to alcohol, highlighting their company's growth, key partnerships, and regulatory hurdles.

Beverage Chronicles with Gary Monterosso

Title: Straight Bourbon, Status Bottles, and Smart Storage

Highlights:

Straight bourbon must be made in the U.S., use at least 51% corn, and age a minimum of two years in new charred oak to be called “straight.”

Kentucky produces the lion’s share of the world’s bourbon and leverages climate swings to drive intense barrel interaction.

Premium pricing and bottle design act as silent PR, signaling occasion, status, and expected quality before anyone tastes a drop.

Beverage Chronicles with Gary Monterosso

Title: Smart Beer Buying, Can Innovation & Cocktail Classics

Unrefrigerated beer and the effects on quality
Canned beer has evolved from low-quality perception to the best format
for freshness and protection
How Public Relations help beverage brands grow
History of the Espresso Martini

Beverage Chronicles with Gary Monterosso

Whether you enjoy bourbon, scotch or rye, we have a beer for you!

The perfect food and wine pairings.

When that label catches your eye.

Beverage Chronicles with Gary Monteross

Our Katie Johnson talks with Jessica Merritt, aks "Beer Babe Jess" (photo attached) about her new book, "Rethink Everything You Know About Craft Beer" (available now via Amazon). They also talk about March being "Women's Beer Month."

Beverage Chronicles with Gary Monterosso

Does An Exceptional Beverage Have To Empty Your Wallet. Is that relationship between price and quality real or are we all just falling for a very expensive marketing trick?

Beverage Chronicles with Gary Monterosso

Is Your Glass REALLY Clean, PR for drinks, perfect food and wine, and myths debunked

Is Your Glass REALLY Clean?
Brand Magic: PR for Drinks
Drink Smarter: Perfect Food & Wine
Canned Beer: Myths Debunked

Beverage Chronicles with Gary Monterosso

Host Gary Monterosso speaks with Hannah Mizrahi of the New York Cocktail Expo. Hannah tells us about upcoming trends in the cocktail segment for 2026. We also discuss how festivals play a key role in shaping consumer tastes.  

Beverage Chronicles with Gary Monterosso

Guest, Hannah Mizrahi, New York Cocktail Expo

In this episode, host Gary Monterosso speaks with Hannah Mizrahi of the New York Cocktail Expo. Hannah tells us about upcoming trends in the socktail segment for 2026