Steve Olson!!!! @Akawinegeek
Today’s guest has been helping to shape the beverage industry for over 40 years. Getting his start in restaurants, he’s gone on to be a writer, consultant, educator, and lecturer, and is particularly known for his pioneering work with Sherry, Spanish and Greek wine, Sake, Gin, and Agave spirits. He’s opened nearly 50 restaurants ... Show More
Oct 27
An Island Girl with Kate Perry
How do you go from a bartender to building a career and an identity around a type of rum you’ve grown to absolutely fall in love with? And then, once that’s done, how do you walk away? That’s what Kate Perry, National Portfolio & US Market Manager for LM&V is doing right now, and ... Show More
44m 27s
Oct 23
Rum Through the Jungle with Brad Parkes
What comes first in a premium brand? A great product, or a market niche? That’s the question Brad Parkes, the Co-Founder of Palm Republic Rum is sitting down with us to resolve. He discuss building a premium brand in a category that isn’t always renowned for quality, getting peop ... Show More
33m 5s
Oct 20
Drinks Shoots & Leaves with Iain McPherson
When you’ve already pioneered two advanced techniques that take the bartending world by storm, and been called Cocktail Menu Innovator of the Year by The 50, where do you go next? That’s what Iain McPherson, the owner of Edinburgh’s award-winning bar Panda & Sons is here to talk ... Show More
37m 17s
May 2023
James Beard House Fellow Mimi Chen | Bartender at Large ep 346
<p>Join us as we dive deep into the extraordinary world of flavor, enterpreneurship & mentorship with esteemed Beard House Fellow, Mimi Chen. In this captivating podcast interview, Mimi shares her culinary expertise and unravels the secrets behind her creativity, leaving listener ... Show More
25m 16s
Oct 2024
Talking Tiki w Samson Miller | Bartender at Large ep 416
<p>Join us as we chat with bartender and entrepreneur, Samson Miller, as he discusses how he went from bartender at Zombie Village & Pagan Idol SF to becoming the owner of Remora Tiki Bar SLC and creator of Samson's Swizzle from Kove RTDs. Additionally, he shares what it has been ... Show More
29m 15s
Dec 2018
Christmas Pop-Ups & Vintage Cocktail Books w/ Greg Boehm | Ep. 124
<div>If you have stepped foot into a craft cocktail bar at sometime in the last 10 years, then you have no doubt enjoyed the work of our guest, Greg Boehm. Greg's company, Cocktail Kingdom, was the driving force behind unearthing lost cocktail books while at the same time recreat ... Show More
30m 20s