This week on At the Root of It Erin speaks to Jamie Gordon of Pernod Ricard. Jamie has had quite a bit of experience in the world of spirits, working to brand and promote products like Absolut. Currently, however, Jamie is promoting the unique world of Pernod Ricard and their renowned Pernod Anise and Pernod Pastis. Now that wormwood (and thujone) are legal in New York State, Pernod is currently making delicious, high end absinthe as well. Jamie covers the difference between simple anise liquors and absinthe, and the role anise liquors have played in French cooking, culture and counter-culture. This episode was sponsored by The Barterhouse: importers of fine wine from across the globe.

Maxwell Britten is this week's guest on The Speakeasy. Tune in to hear how he became the Beverage Director and Marketing Manager at Maison Premiere and why he thinks people still want to show themselves a good time even during a recession. Learn more about one of his favorite spirits, absinthe, as Maxwell dispels myths and helps listeners understand how to truly appreciate this drink. This episode was sponsored by Cain Vineyard & Winery. For more information visit www.CainFive.com

These week on Snacky Tunes Terry Diabolik hosts solo but is joined in the first half of the show with the minds behind the wonderful oyster bar Maison Premiere. They divulge on their bar's huge selection of of absinthe and their 30 different types of oysters as well as their favorite pairings of the two. Later on Snacky Tunes brings you a live in-studio set by the Australian group Cloud Control who play an acoustic selection of their favorites off their recent album Bliss Release as well as talking about their summer tour and favorite food to cook as a band.

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