Download Both creative and highly analytical, Compass Box’s Kerrin Egalka made the enviable shift into the hospitality world. As a computer science and art history “nerd”, Kerrin tired of the day to day humdrum corporate life. With an articulate ambition and unrivaled ability to understand highly complex things, she entered the cocktail industry. She has represented some exceptional spirits, but none as bold as Compass Box Whiskey. We chat Jake Tapper, London, art, being aquarians, and more.
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Ep 238 – Tyler and Jonny of Mezcalreviews.com: Finding Purpose in Mexico
Download Tyler Tadej and Jonny Thompson creators and admins of the brilliant Mezcalreviews.com met each other in an interesting way and found Mezcal in an equally interesting way. Through their passion for the Mexican spirit, they have created the largest repository of Mezcal information for consumers yet. The dynamic duo has a keen eye for design and flavor of which their site shares every element of this. The dialogue about Mezcal is an ongoing one and these 2 are putting the discovery of information to the forefront of the narrative. We chat Florida, music, San Luis Potosi, 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 236 – Francisco Quijano: Humanity in the World of Tequila
Download Francisco Quijano, master distiller for Lunazul, has dedicated much of his life to the world of Tequila. He served as the President of the National Tequila Chamber of Producers where he worked tirelessly to promote and protect authentic Tequila values around the world. He succeeded in designating the Tequila fields of Jalisco a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site, making it one of the few cultural landscapes in the world with this distinction. It is this relentless passion that makes Francisco one of the best in the business. His vast experience with production, business, and agave ultimately made him the perfect match to craft the beautiful flavors of Lunazul.…
