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Chandan Mendiratta is India’s most charismatic alcohol educator and storyteller, known for his cult following on Instagram, viral masterclasses, and a rare ability to make complex spirits fun. From whisky vs bourbon vs scotch to the history of Indian liquor and why gin and tonic is “a sin,” Mendi doesn’t just talk about alcohol, he lives it — blending science, culture, and personality into every pour.
In this episode, they talk about –
- The hidden science behind different drinking cultures.
- Indian alcohol history — from local thekas to global brands.
- Why gin and tonic is “a sin.”
- The art of mixing and home bar essentials under ₹10,000.
- Best Indian spirits, cocktails, beers, and bars.
- Practical advice for newbies stepping into bars.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Coming Up
1:12 Intro
2:42 Drinking Cultures
8:06 Mendi & Alcohol
12:00 Gen Z vs Millennials
17:10 Mendi’s Craze
21:10 Whisky vs Bourbon vs Scotch
26:20 Indian Whiskey History
29:00 Magic Moments & BroCode
31:22 Thekas
36:00 Guns
41:25 Distillery Learnings
44:30 Best Indian Alcohol
46:45 Cocktails
49:00 Alcohol Process
54:40 Gin & Tonic Sin
57:00 Wine Science
1:00:05 Best Time to Drink
1:07:08 Regional Alcohol
1:08:10 Mezcal vs Tequila
1:11:55 Brotherhood Ep. 3 Mention
1:15:20 Home Bar Under ₹10k
1:17:15 Best Beers
1:25:05 Make in India
1:28:28 Jägermeister
1:29:30 Mixing Art
1:37:39 Newbie Bar Advice
1:42:23 Best Indian Bars
1:45:40 Mendi’s Backstory
1:48:00 Final Advice
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Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer at heart, podcaster and entrepreneur by craft.
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