Bartender at Large is hosted by bartender Erick Castro and covers craft cocktails around the world and the bartenders who make them. The show has 559 episodes released weekly, with typical episodes running about 31 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Reach working bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts through a seven-year weekly craft cocktail show
- 559 episodes released weekly since 2016 build a long archive of spirits and bar industry conversations.
- Guests include spirits educators, bar consultants and brand founders, which places sponsor messaging in a professional context.
- Apple Podcasts shows 186 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5, indicating a highly engaged listener base.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter, video companion episodes
- Tone
- informative, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 25 to 40 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The website has an advertise page, but its text does not name any sponsors.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Alcohol is the central subject across the episodes, such as 'Palm Republic Rum' and 'Talking Whiskey', so drug and adult ratings are set to medium and family_friendly is false.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.bartenderatlarge.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1071755499 |
| RSS feed | bartenderatlarge.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Goto's Bartender's Guide w Kenta Goto & Noah Rothbaum | Bartender at L | 2026-10-15 | 58 min |
| Life Outside the Bar w Lex Cerino | Bartender at Large ep 519 | 2026-10-06 | 1 h 5 min |
| Storytelling Through Cocktails w Kapri Robinson & Princess Johnson of | 2026-09-28 | 26 min |
| Chief Mixologist and Spirits Educator for Total Wine: Molly Horn | Bar | 2026-09-21 | 25 min |
| Palm Republic Rum w Eric Winter | Bartender at Large ep 515 | 2026-09-14 | 26 min |
| Bar Design & Equipment w Corrinne Walenda | Bartender at Large ep 514 | 2026-09-07 | 28 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
An online series about craft cocktails around the world & the bartenders who make them. Hosted by the award-winning bartender, Erick Castro.
About Bartender at Large
Bartender at Large is a weekly online series about craft cocktails around the world and the bartenders who make them. It is hosted by award-winning bartender Erick Castro, according to the show description. The feed lists 559 episodes since January 2016, with a typical episode running about 31 minutes and some video companion episodes posted alongside the audio.
The show's website describes it as The Bartender's Podcast and includes an advertise page. Apple Podcasts shows 186 ratings with an average of 4.8 out of 5, and the show is listed in the Food, Podcasts and Arts categories. Listener figures are estimates: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode based on those ratings. No sponsors are named in the feed or on the site.
Estimated rates are $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on the estimated download range. The show suits spirits brands, bar equipment makers and hospitality services looking to reach working bartenders and home cocktail enthusiasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Bartender at Large can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Bartender at Large
How much does Bartender at Large charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the terms agreed with the show. Figures are estimates, not published rates.
What is Bartender at Large about?
Bartender at Large is a weekly podcast about craft cocktails and the bartenders who make them, hosted by Erick Castro. Episodes are interviews with bartenders, spirits educators and industry figures, typically around 31 minutes long.
How do I contact Bartender at Large about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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