# Spirits Innovation w Alexandre Gabriel | Bartender at Large ep 484 Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/bartender-at-large-217189/spirits-innovation-w-alexandre-gabriel-bartender-at-large-ep-484 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/bartender-at-large-217189/spirits-innovation-w-alexandre-gabriel-bartender-at-large-ep-484.md Podcast: [Bartender at Large](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bartender-at-large-217189) Published: 2026-02-09T15:52:00+00:00 Episode link: https://bartenderatlarge.libsyn.com/spirits-innovation-w-alexandre-gabriel-bartender-at-large-ep-484 Audio file: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bartenderatlarge/Alexandre_Gabriel_-_Short_-_Audio.mp3?dest-id=812812 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bartender-at-large-217189/episodes/spirits-innovation-w-alexandre-gabriel-bartender-at-large-ep-484 Duration seconds: 2096 ## Resource What does it mean to truly innovate while honoring centuries of tradition? Join us as we explore the future of spirits with Alexandre Gabriel, the award-winning Master Blender and visionary distiller behind iconic brands like Plantateray Rum, Citadelle Gin, and Maison Ferrand Cognac. In a conversation dedicated to innovation, Alexandre draws from his deep reverence for history and relentless curiosity to explain how he pushes the boundaries of what a spirit can be. He reveals the creative alchemy behind developing entirely new categories, perfecting forgotten techniques, and finding inspiration in unexpected places—from antique books to new agricultural frontiers. This episode goes beyond the barrel to examine the philosophy of meaningful progress, balancing bold experimentation with unwavering respect for craft and terroir. Learn More: https://maisonferrand.com ____________________________________ Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers & authors. If you love cocktails & spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.com/BartenderAtLarge WATCH OUR VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/bartenderatlarge FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: Erick Castro: https://www.tiktok.com/@hungrybartender?_t=ZT-8uBekAKOGwU&_r=1 Bartender at Large: www.tiktok.com/BartenderAtLarge ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bartender-at-large-217189/episodes/spirits-innovation-w-alexandre-gabriel-bartender-at-large-ep-484/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/bartender-at-large-217189/spirits-innovation-w-alexandre-gabriel-bartender-at-large-ep-484.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.