Bobby Gleason, also known as Bobby G. in the bartending and mixology industry. Master Mixologist for Beam Global Spirits and Wine. He travels the world, training bartenders, staff and educating the world on some of the Beam Global brands. In 2008 he set a world record for the most cocktails made in an hour–he created 253 cocktails with at least 3 ingredients in them… in an hour.
Henry Preiss President and CEO of Preiss Imports and has become exposed to many of the mixology greats. He’s been in the business for 35-years and we were lucky enough to give him a call and learn everything we could from the spirit, cocktail and mixology industry. If you’re a cocktail enthusiast, this is a [...]
Keith Law is a master blender at Diageo and has been in the industry since 1979. Keith was happy to sit down with us for almost an hour telling us about Scotch, the industry and a few of the great qualities of a fine scotch. What makes a single malt and what makes a blend? [...]
If you’re curious about ice wines this is the interview to stimulate your ear drums. We’re talking with Kevin Karl who breaks down the concepts of ice wine from history to regulations and reputations. What makes a good ice wine, what is the VQA and what regions are famous for ice wines. Kevin Karl can [...]
This week we’ve been blessed with an opportunity to talk with Dan Tullio, the Brand Ambassador of Canadian Club whiskey. If you’re looking to truly educate yourself on the whiskey, the process, what water does to a whiskey and how to best prepare your palate for a tasting, this is a must listen episode. Damn [...]
Brave Spirits is a US based producer of Gin, Whiskey, Rum and Vodka. This Pennsylvania start up donates $2.00 on every sale to the men and women of uniform from policy, firefighter to military. You can visit their homepage at bravespirits.com, friend them on twitter @bravespirits and/or fan them on FaceBook. Hope you enjoy the [...]
The Tequila industry is growing at a rapid pace and we’re seeing new brands entering the market every week. What can a brand do to separate itself from the other premium tequilas and how can they build momentum with the cluttered shelf space at retail stores? Stand tall, be unique and build relationships with individuals [...]
