A lovely live podcast recording in San Antonio for Bartender’s Holiday. Chatting about challenging elements in producing Still Austin with Jordan Kaiser, Starward (Jake Hukee), and Blair Ault (Milam and Greene) Lots of indie rock in the conversation and amazing interactive tasting with folks at Blue Box. We chat emo bands, wine cask treatment, and constant observation of whiskey conditions.
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Ep 343 – Cameron George: How Nice To Peat You
Ardbeg’s national brand ambassador Cameron George has a lush career in Seattle’s hospitality industry. The transition from agave to Scotch whiskey was all so natural given a childhood connection with the country. With a focus on intellect, inclusion, and exploration of one’s self, Cameron remains a mentor and positive influence on the world of whisky. We chat lyrics, journaling, the rock of Islay, and more.
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Ep 341 – Carlos Soto: We Are In This Together
Carlos Soto arrived in the United States at the age of 18 to pursue a college education. His art filled roots in Costa Rica set the perfect stage for his now 8 year journey in the hospitality industry. At first a rejected business idea in his college class, is now a flourishing business. Nosotros Tequila and Mezcal is expanding into multiple states and now Carlos is left to think- what’s next? We chat John Mayer, influencers, strategy, and more.
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Ep 340 – Rachael Bloom Soto: On The First Try
Rachael Bloom Soto was destined to be in the hospitality industry. With a blend of food and nurturing, quite literally in her blood, she was destined to care. When a calculated move to Texas, for a different reason than you might think, ended up with her behind the bar at Rosewater She naturally transitioned into the brand role at Maker’s Mark because after all, it was the only job she applied for. We chat Maker’s blending components (as told through horror movies), motherhood, and robots.
