A Tap On The Wrist

This week Laura and Vanessa explore two amazing stories in the Season 6 finale. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

In today’s episode, Laura & Vanessa discuss the history of the mocktail as well as two women owned bars that are making history!

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Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

Happy Halloween! We're doing a special ghost filled episode of haunted bars and restaurants and distilleries. We hope you enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

This week Laura and Vanessa tell you all about the two women who served as spies during the American Civil War, and groundbreaking bar owner, Helen David. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

This week Laura and Vanessa tell you all about the OurWhisky Foundation, supporting and empowering women working in whisky around the world, and temperance advocate Mary Hunt. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

This week, Vanessa & Laura explore the stories of Port Wine badass, Dona Antonio & NYC's infamous Club 82. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

In this week’s episode of A Tap on the Wrist, Laura tells us about Mexican singer, Lucha Reyes, while Vanessa delves into the life of activist Merle Thornton! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

This week, Laura & Vanessa explore more women's alcohol history with the Tales of Bessie Williamson & Marjorie Hillis! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

Tap on the Wrist is back for Season 6 focusing on women in alcohol history! For our first episode back, Laura tells us the history of the Poor Clare Nuns and their secret liquor recipe, while Vanessa tells the story of Tatsu'uma Kiyo and her impact on the sake industry! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

On the Season 5 finale, Laura and Vanessa talk about 8 of the top 100 bars in the world!

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Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

This week Vanessa and Laura travel to Uganda. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

This week we explore alcohol history in Argentina. Laura tells us all about Notables Bars, while Vanessa gives us the history of Hesperidina!  If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

This week, Laura and Vanessa are traveling to Nepal! Learn about a couple of home brewed beers that you can only get in this region of the world and also listen as Vanessa tells you about the highest (elevation wise) Irish pub in the entire world! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

This week we explore alcohol history in Albania. Laura tells us all about Boza, while Vanessa gives us the history of Raki! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

This week, we travel around the world discussing beverages that are served during the holidays. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

This week we explore alcohol history in Korea. Laura tells us all about Korean drinking games, while Vanessa gives us the history of Soju! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

This week we are traveling to Madagascar to discuss a bootleg alcohol that the locals live on, Toaka Gasey and the alcohol levels in Vanilla Bean Flavoring. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

This week we explore alcohol history in Japan. Laura tells us all about Japanese Whiskey, while Vanessa gives us the history of Sake! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

This week Laura & Vanessa travel to Indonesia to discuss a few different local liqours & the laws that are in place across the nation. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

This week we explore alcohol history in Barbados. Laura tells us all about St. Nicholas Abbey Rum, while Vanessa gives us the history of Falernum!

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Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

It's Halloweek and we are going around the world to visit 6 haunted pubs & restaurants! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

This week we explore alcohol history in West Africa. Laura tells us all about Sodabi, while Vanessa gives us the history of Tchoukoutou! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

Laura and Vanessa are back from hiatus and ready to explore alcohol history in Italy! Laura tells us all about Limoncello, while Vanessa gives us the history of wine in Ancient Rome, especially in Pompeii!

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Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

This week Laura & Vanessa travel to Greece! From Ancient Greek Symposiums to more modern drinking establishments. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

This week we explore alcohol history in the Republic of North Macedonia. Laura tells us all about the countries beer, while Vanessa gives us the history of their wine!

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Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

This week Laura and Vanessa are taking a trip to the Virgin Islands! You will drink with the pigs learning about The Domino Club bar & then find out the history of The Painkiller Cocktail. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

This week we explore alcohol history in Ecuador. First, Laura takes us to the Galápagos Islands to tell us about their first inhabitant. Next, Vanessa gives us the history of Miske, an agave spirit from Ecuador! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

Join Laura and Vanessa on a journey to Switzerland this week! Learn the origins of Goldschlager and the magical birthplace of Absinthe. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

This week we explore alcohol history in Hungary. First, Laura tells us about the two national drinks of Hungary: Unicum and Pálinka. Next, Vanessa gives us the history of ruin bars in Budapest!

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Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

This week we are traveling to Norway to hear about Christmas Ales & for fascinating Norwegian bars to add to your bucket list.

This week we explore two tales about alcohol history in Canada. First, the shipwreck of the SS Beaver, the first steamship to operate in the Pacific Northwest of North America, & next the story of The Olde Angel Inn and its resident ghost, Captain Colin Swayze.

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This week Laura & Vanessa explore Belize. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

This week we explore two unique tales about alcohol history in Sri Lanka. The history of Arrack & women and alcohol. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

This week we explore two unique tales about alcohol history in Brazil. The history of Cachaça & the story of the Backer Brewing poisoning. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

For our last stitched together episode before season 5, we’re re-releasing two of our favorite stories from around the world. Laura tells the story of famed can-can dancer La Goulue, and Vanessa tells the story of Veuve Clicquot! Our new season drops May 31st! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

This week the stitched together episode takes listeners to Canada to hear about the Labatt Family kidnapping & then to Paris to hear about the Absinthe Murders. Our new season drops May 31st!

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This week we stitched together two of our favorite stories from around the world. From episode 14, Vanessa tells the story of Ada Coleman and from episode 67, Laura tells the story of Aqua Tofana! Our new season drops May 31st! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

This week Laura and Vanessa took a listener suggestion, and are talking common glassware used for cocktails.

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Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

This week Laura & Vanessa had the privilege of choosing their own topic because we spun Writer's Choice! We have a cocktail origin story about the Moscow Mule & a ripped from the headlines scam about fake wine! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

This week Laura and Vanessa are talking hauntings & myths with a presidential twist! Follow along as we learn about the Fraunces Tavern in NYC and Menger Bar in San Antonio!

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Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

This week Laura and Vanessa dive into biographies of two very unique women in alcohol history! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

This week Laura and Vanessa are sharing two stories from abroad: the history behind the sweet Italian liqueur, Amaretto, and the origins and traditions of Oktoberfest! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

This week Laura and Vanessa dive into one of their favorite themes true crime. Taking on the mysterious death of Abbey Conner and describing what happened during the plano massacre both stories are sure to catch the true crime fan in everyone. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

This week Laura and Vanessa are sharing two stories from abroad: the tragic death of Diana, Princess of Wales, and the history of the Apéritif!

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Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

This week Vanessa and Laura traveled to Kentucky to tell you the story of 2 unique bar/distillery origins. Vanessa explores Talbott Tavern in Bardstown, Kentucky and Laura tells you the legacy behind and current day dealings of JW Dant. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

This week Laura and Vanessa explore a list of drinking traditions from around the world. 

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Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.