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Feb 2025
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Take the Money and Rum

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Shannon Mustipher, VP of Brands and Trade Development at Privateer Rum has a lot on her mind when it comes to the state of the industry and the state of sugarcane spirits. She sits down with Greg and Damon to talk rising prices behind the bar, how they’re affecting the guest experience, and what operators can and should do to stay welcoming in uncertain times. Then, they dive into rum, and discuss the state of the union when it comes to this “outlaw spirit”

Plus, Greg is back from LA! He shines his new sunshiney demeanor on the striking workers at New York’s Alamo theatres, and suggests some moves movie fans can use to stand in solidarity.

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