Into The Barchive

Into The Barchive is a cocktail history and education podcast that explores the stories, traditions, and techniques behind the world’s most iconic drinks. Hosted by historian and spirits educator Dr. Blake Jones alongside cocktail enthusiast Tim Wright, each episode breaks down classic cocktail families, their origins, and how to make them at home. Equal parts history lesson and hands-on bar class, Into The Barchive helps listeners drink smarter, understand what’s in their glass, and appreciate the culture behind every pour.

Into The Barchive is a arts podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 40 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Into The Barchive, a arts show with 40 episodes published.

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  Episode #42

  Beyond the Negroni: The Kingston Negroni & Rosita

  Oct 1, 202628 minS1

  How much can you change a Negroni before it stops being a Negroni? This week on Into The Barchive , hosts Tim Wright and Dr. Blake Jones wrap up their Negroni mini-series by exploring just how adaptable the classic three-ingredient cocktail can be. Using the Negroni’s familiar structure as a starting point, they dive into two variations that dramatically change its personality while preserving its basic DNA: the Kingston Negroni and the Rosita . First up is the Kingston Negroni , created by bartender Joaquin Simo around 2010. By swapping gin for high-proof Smith & Cross Jamaican rum, the cocktail trades juniper and botanicals for funky tropical fruit, spice, and unmistakable Jamaican rum character. Paired with Campari and the rich sweetness of Carpano Antica Formula vermouth, one simple substitution transforms the Negroni into something entirely new. Then Tim and Blake turn to the Rosita , a tequila-based relative of the Negroni with a history almost as interesting as the drink itself. Traced back to at least the 1974 Mr. Boston’s Official Bartender’s Guide , the Rosita later disappeared, was rediscovered, and eventually became part of the modern bartender’s vocabulary again. With tequila, Campari, both sweet and dry vermouth, and bitters, it proves that a riff doesn’t have to follow the classic equal-parts formula to preserve the spirit of the original. Along the way, the guys break down what actually makes a good cocktail variation, why substitutions should be made with intention, and how bartenders can change the base spirit, vermouth, bitter component, proportions, or garnish without completely losing the architecture of the drink. The Negroni may be a classic recipe, but it’s also one of the most durable cocktail templates ever created—and sometimes changing just one ingredient is all it takes to create another classic. Keep exploring the past, one drink at a time, with Into The Barchive.

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  Episode #41

  The Negroni: From Italian Legend to Happy Accident

  Sep 24, 202637 minS1

  Three ingredients. Equal parts. More than a century of cocktail history. This week on Into The Barchive, hosts Tim Wright and Dr. Blake Jones explore one of the most recognizable cocktails in the world: the Negroni. Building on their previous episode about the Milano-Torino and Americano, the guys trace the Negroni's evolution from a simple Italian aperitivo into a global cocktail phenomenon. They revisit the famous origin story of Count Camillo Negroni, who reportedly walked into a café in Florence around 1919 and asked a bartender to make his Americano stronger by replacing the soda water with gin. But how much of that story is fact, and how much is cocktail mythology? Tim and Blake break down the Negroni's deceptively simple formula of gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth, explaining how three bold ingredients create a balance of bitterness, sweetness, botanicals, and aromatics. They also discuss why the quality of your vermouth matters, how different gins can completely change the experience, and why the classic equal-parts recipe is often just a starting point. Then they explore one of cocktail history's most famous happy accidents: the Negroni Sbagliato. The guys recreate the sparkling variation and share the story of how bartender Mirko Stocchetto reportedly grabbed Prosecco instead of gin at Milan's Bar Basso in the 1970s, creating a lighter, bubbly alternative that became a classic in its own right. Along the way, they discuss why bitterness is often an acquired taste, how the modern craft cocktail renaissance helped bring the Negroni to international prominence, and how the creation of Negroni Week in 2013 turned a beloved drink into a global celebration of hospitality and charitable giving. From its mysterious beginnings in Florence to its sparkling sibling in Milan, discover how one simple cocktail became an enduring symbol of Italian drinking culture. Are you a Negroni traditionalist, a Sbagliato fan, or do you have a favorite variation? Join Tim and Blake as they explore the history behind what's in your glass. Keep exploring the past, one drink at a time, with Into The Barchive.

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  Episode #40

  Before the Negroni: The Milano-Torino & Americano

  Sep 17, 202630 minS1

  Before the Negroni became one of the world's most iconic cocktails, two simpler Italian drinks helped lay the foundation. This week on Into The Barchive, hosts Tim Wright and Dr. Blake Jones travel back to 19th-century Italy to explore the history of the Milano-Torino and the Americano—two cocktails that helped shape the country's aperitivo culture and forever changed the way we drink. The guys begin by exploring Italy's growing café culture, where gathering for a drink before dinner became an important social tradition. They dig into the origins of two essential Italian ingredients: sweet vermouth from Turin and Campari from Milan. From Antonio Benedetto Carpano's pioneering vermouth to Gaspare Campari's famous bitter liqueur, they uncover how two distinct regional products came together to create the Milano-Torino, a beautifully balanced cocktail made with just two ingredients. Then, with the simple addition of soda water, the Milano-Torino evolves into the refreshing Americano. Tim and Blake explore the competing theories behind the drink's name, how carbonation transformed cocktail culture, and why the Americano became a natural fit for Italy's relaxed, social drinking traditions. They even uncover a surprising connection to James Bond, who ordered an Americano in Ian Fleming's very first 007 novel, Casino Royale, long before becoming synonymous with the Martini. Along the way, the guys mix both classic recipes, break down the delicate balance between bitterness and sweetness, and explain how one more simple ingredient substitution would eventually give birth to the legendary Negroni. From the cafés of northern Italy to cocktail bars around the world, this episode celebrates two classic drinks that deserve to be remembered for more than just what came after them. Keep exploring the past, one drink at a time, with Into The Barchive.

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  Episode #39

  Bourbon’s Modern Classics: The Democrat & Revolver

  Sep 10, 202640 minS1

  September is Bourbon Heritage Month , and this week on Into The Barchive , hosts Tim Wright and Dr. Blake Jones continue celebrating America’s native spirit by looking at two modern cocktails that prove bourbon’s story is still being written. This episode spotlights bartender John Santor and two of his influential creations: the refreshing Democrat and the coffee-accented Revolver . Though both were created within the past two decades, they’ve earned a place alongside the modern classics that helped define the craft cocktail renaissance. Tim and Blake also head to San Francisco , exploring how the city became an important center of the modern cocktail revival. From its historic drinking culture and access to fresh ingredients to a new generation of bartenders treating their craft as a profession, San Francisco helped push cocktail culture forward while building on the traditions that came before it. Then they dig into the stories behind the drinks. The Democrat was inspired by Santor reading a biography of President Harry Truman and imagining the bourbon-loving president enjoying a cool porch drink on a Missouri summer evening. The result is a bourbon-based combination of peach liqueur, lemon, and honey served over crushed ice—a drink designed to be refreshing, approachable, and easy to enjoy with friends. The Revolver takes a very different approach. Created in San Francisco in 2004, the three-ingredient cocktail pairs bourbon with coffee liqueur and orange bitters before finishing with its signature flamed orange peel. Tim and Blake explore how the drink grew out of the Manhattan template, why high-rye bourbon works so well with coffee, and how a practical need to move a case of Bulleit Bourbon ultimately helped inspire one of the era’s most recognizable modern classics. From the neighborhood bars of San Francisco to cocktail menus around the world, the Democrat and Revolver are reminders that every classic was once a new drink—and cocktail history doesn’t only belong to the past. Keep exploring the past, one drink at a time, with Into The Barchive.

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  Episode #38

  Bourbon’s Modern Classics: The Kentucky Buck & Iron Ranger

  Sep 3, 202635 minS1

  September is Bourbon Heritage Month , and this week on Into The Barchive , hosts Tim Wright and Dr. Blake Jones are celebrating America’s native spirit by looking forward instead of back. Rather than focusing on dusty bottles and Prohibition-era classics, Tim and Blake explore two modern bourbon cocktails that have already earned their place in the contemporary cocktail canon: Eric Castro’s Kentucky Buck and Iron Ranger . Both drinks show just how versatile bourbon can be, pairing it with everything from fresh strawberry and ginger to pineapple, falernum, citrus, and bitters. Along the way, they break down what officially makes a whiskey bourbon, why bourbon doesn’t actually have to come from Kentucky, and how National Bourbon Heritage Month became an annual celebration of one of America’s most important spirits. The guys also dive into the career and philosophy of bartender Eric Castro , whose influential cocktails have appeared on menus around the world. From his work at Bourbon & Branch to bars like Polite Provisions and Raised by Wolves, Castro helped shape the West Coast cocktail renaissance with a simple philosophy: great cocktails should be thoughtfully crafted without sacrificing hospitality or approachability. Then it’s into the drinks. The Kentucky Buck combines bourbon, fresh strawberry, lemon, ginger, bitters, and soda into a refreshing modern classic that reportedly sold tens of thousands of glasses after finding a home at San Francisco’s Rickhouse. The Iron Ranger , meanwhile, takes bourbon somewhere unexpected—straight into the world of tropical cocktails, where pineapple, falernum, lemon, and baking spices prove that rum isn’t the only spirit that belongs under a mountain of pebble ice. It’s a celebration of bourbon’s past, present, and future—and a reminder that cocktail history is still being written every time a great new drink earns a permanent spot behind the bar. Keep exploring the past, one drink at a time, with Into The Barchive.

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