We're gearing up for the Manhattan Cocktail Classic, and today we check in with bartender extraordinaire Jason Littrell of The Jaywalk and Analog. Jason has bartended at some of the best spots in NYC including Death & Co and Dram, and gives some insight into how he got started in the business and what he's working on now. Find out what's in store for his Single Malt Tour in Williamsburg and what advice he has for first-timers at the Manhattan Cocktail Classic. This program was sponsored by Rt 11 Potato Chips.

"The reason I'm a bartender is because I was a sucky drummer" [2:45]

"The concept of complex being better is on its way out. People are focusing more and more on service rather than being obnoxiously creative." [7:45]

--Jason Littrell of The Jaywalk and Analog on HeritageRadioNetwork.org

This week on The Speakeasy, Damon chats with childhood friend and owner of Ba'sik Bar in Wiliamsburg, Jay Zimmerman. Hear what made him want to expand to Williamsburg and find out what challenges come along with opening a new bar in New York. This episode was sponsored by Roberta's

This episode of Unfiltered finds Erin Fitzpatrick returning from a brief hiatus and joining Brian DiMarco for a tasting of Châteauneuf-du-Pape at the top of the show. Fresh off of a trip from a trip to Oaxaca, Mexico, Erin gives us a primer on mezcal and tequila. and the difference in their signature ingredients, agave, as well as the process in which they are created. The conversation continues on to the subject of online wine retailers which seem to still be burgeoning in today's economic times though in turn hurting local wine retailers. Finally get a preview of next week's episode and get in the Turkvember spirit as Erin and Brian give hints as to some of their favorite Thanksgiving wine pairings. This episode is sponsored by The Barterhouse.