Dalla’s Amy Flores started down the straight and accepted path of college and a “real” job. For some this is a fine and regular endeavor, but as Amy’s mind grew more creative and sought out more diverse experiences, a desk job just wasn’t enough. Enter Hospitality stage left, and then a connection between people, spirits, and stories enrich Amy’s life forever. After years behind the bar, time in distribution, and now as an educational liaison for Collectif 1806, Amy shares some of the finest Remy Cointreau products to the masses while conducting roundtable chats about insights with industry legends. We chat Bon Iver, Cognac, community college, and more.
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Ep 237 – Mattias Dylan Horseman: The Audience Changes Every Night
Download Brand ambassador for Hendrick’s Gin, Mattias Horseman found his perfect calling at the intersection of psychology and hospitality. Haling from Dorset, UK, and the son of 2 well traveled parents, Mattias embraces the many cultures of life while appreciating the human condition. His passions led him to study Psychology at the University of Chester. Here is where his work truly brought the cocktail world into his life. A few years later, the ambitious, insightful, and worldly thinker travels the US sharing beautiful drams of Hendrick’s Gin. We chat boy bands, modeling, G&T’s, and more.
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EP 235 – Carl Nolet Jr: Having Fun is a Family Affair
Download Carl Nolet Jr is the 11th generation son of one of the biggest spirits dynasties in the world, the Nolet’s. Having crafted quality spirits for centuries, their flagship Ketel One Vodka and Nolet’s Silver Gin have now emerged into yet another delicious category with Ketel One Botanical. A spirit which embraces elements of Gin and Vodka, the 3 expression represent lessons learned in flavor and how a father and 2 sons can keep the family business innovating. With a focus on flavor, health, and moderation, Carl is touring the states sharing delicious sips of Ketel One Botanical. We chat legacy, wine, family paintings, and more.
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EP 229 – Lacy Hawkins: A German Gin and Looking Within
DownloadFrom beginning days in Portland, to traveling the United States now for Monkey 47, Pernod Ricard’s Lacy Hawkins embraces the challenges before her. As a skillful beekeeper, the family business, Lacy appreciates the elements of nature in her travels, and especially in the composition of Monkey 47. We chat about western thinking, Austin, SpeedRack, and more.