This week on The Speakeasy, Damon is joined by Paul Franich, brand rep for 42 Below Vodka. Learn more about the New Zealand-based vodka and how it all started as a DIY operation in a garage! Find out what The Cocktail World Cup is all about and discover why the kiwis know what they're doing when it comes to drinks! This episode was sponsored by Cain Vineyard & Winery.

We're talking gruits and brewing with botanicals on this week's episode of Fuhmentaboudit! Chris Cuzme and Mary Izett are joined in the studio by Bruce Williams of Williams Brothers and Pete Dickson of Sixpoint Craft Ales. Tune in to hear a brief interview with Mary and Dr. Fritz Briem about historic ales, and how hops affect protein and alpha acid levels in beer. Bruce talks about brewing with local, foraged ingredients to make brews that reflect the Scottish landscape. Heather, spruce, and pine- these are all ingredients that define the Scottish terroir! Later, Pete talks about Sixpoint's Mad Scientist series, and how their brewery is taking on the challenge of difficult and historic styles. What ingredients are included in the upcoming Mad Scientist beer? Find out on this week's episode of Fuhmentaboudit! This program has been sponsored by Artisanal Imports.

"These are precedents of our country; they are local, regional flavors that we are trying to include." [7:30] -- Bruce Williams on Fuhmentaboudit!

Restaurant Marc Forgione is one of the hottest spots in TriBeCa - and their wine list might be just as good as the food. Tune in to "In the Drink" as host Joe Campanale sits down and chats with GM/sommelier of the restaurant Matthew Conway. Find out what went into choosing the wines at the blossoming New American spot, and how to manage expectations for a wide and varied customer base. This program was sponsored by Cain Vineyard & Winery

"We take every guest seriously. We used to be able to count them on one hand on our worst days, and the fact that we're constantly busy now is something we don't take for granted." [10:50]

"I love wine - I love everything about it.. but I don't try to force that on anybody." [25:43]

--Matthew Conway, GM/Sommelier of Restaurant Marc Forgione on In the Drink