What We're Drinking with Dan Dunn

Dan’s supposed to be on vacation. Supposed to be. But apparently staying away from a microphone is harder than it looks.

In this short-and-slightly-unhinged episode, he suffers a bout of cranial leakage, ranting about the scourge of party invite apps before taking a strange stroll down memory lane and wondering whether it might be time to resurrect Revenge Fantasies, the very short-lived podcast he once co-hosted devoted to, well, fantasizing about revenge.

It’s quick. It’s loose. It’s what happens when Dan goes on vacation and fails miserably at actually going on vacation.
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Dan is on vacation this week, presumably somewhere making a bartender regret asking, “What can I get you?” So we’re dipping into the archives for a Best of edition of 3-Minute Bartender, featuring one of the world’s most provocatively named cocktails: the Pornstar Martini.

Dan traces the drink back to legendary London bartender Douglas Ankrah, explains how the Maverick Martini got its much more memorable name, and shows you how to make the modern classic with vanilla vodka, passion fruit liqueur, passion fruit purée, vanilla sugar, and the all-important sidecar of Champagne. Plus, variations including the Pornstar Royale, Spicy Pornstar, Pornstar Spritz, and Darkstar Martini. And, because apparently the cocktail’s name wasn’t enough, a couple of deeply regrettable adult-film jokes to finish things off.

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This week we welcome one of the most influential figures in the rum world: Ian Burrell, founder of UK RumFest, the world's first international rum festival, and the man known throughout the spirits industry as the Global Rum Ambassador. For nearly two decades, Ian has been on a mission to elevate rum's reputation, introducing millions of people to the depth, diversity, and history of one of the world's most misunderstood spirits.

Most recently, Ian teamed up with master blender Cairbry Hill and The Rolling Stones to co-create Crossfire Hurricane Rum, a premium Jamaican rum inspired by the band's deep connection to Jamaica and the island's legendary rum-making tradition. We talk about the fascinating story behind the collaboration, Jamaica's enormous influence on music and rum, where the category is headed, and, of course, we taste some exceptional juice along the way.

Plus, in this week's Booze News, we raise a glass to an 82-year-old Minnesota woman who refused to accept a ban on alcohol at her retirement community... and won. If there's a more inspiring story about aging gracefully (with a cocktail in hand), we haven't heard it.

So pour yourself something rum-licious and join us for another spirited conversation on What We're Drinking with Dan Dunn.
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This week Dan welcomes acclaimed screenwriter and novelist Cliff Dorfman, whose riveting new crime novel, Crime Family, is already turning heads. Cliff shares behind-the-scenes stories from his time writing on Entourage, co-writing the acclaimed film Warrior, and making the leap from Hollywood to the world of crime fiction. Along the way, the conversation dives into storytelling, organized crime, the realities of the entertainment business, and the creative process, all while sipping tropical frozen cocktails made with Malibu Rum, bananas, strawberries, and orange juice.

Also on this episode, Dan serves up another installment of "History at Work and in the Making," presented by Warbringer Bourbon. This time, he explores the fascinating history of Bottled in Bond—why the designation was created, what standards a whiskey must meet to earn it, and how the Bottled-in-Bond Act forever changed the American whiskey industry.

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National Tequila Day calls for something special, and this year we're celebrating with one of the category's most knowledgeable ambassadors. Joining Dan is Jaime Salas, Head of Legacy & Advocacy for Proximo Spirits' agave portfolio in the U.S., for a deep dive into all things tequila, from the traditions and craftsmanship behind Mexico's most iconic spirit to the innovations shaping its future.

The conversation shines a spotlight on the latest release from Maestro Dobel, a brand long known for pushing the boundaries of tequila while honoring centuries of tequila-making tradition. Whether you're a seasoned agave aficionado or just looking for an excuse to pour yourself a margarita, this episode is packed with stories, insights, tasting notes, and plenty of reasons to raise a glass. Salud!
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