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Aug 11
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Awards Season w Naren Young | Bartender ...

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Join us for a conversation with award-winning bartender Naren Young, creative director of Sweet Liberty, Medium Cool and Zebra Club in Miami. In the show, we discuss the world of cocktail awards and the pros & cons of what they mean for the industry. Naren shares his unique perspective from both judging and winning these awards, as well as all the drama & controversies that can come with it.

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