Kate Perry landed her dream job with La Maison & Velier after years of travel, years of pouring rum, and years of simply exploring the world. To many she is known as the Queen of Rum, but regardless of the moniker, she is certainly one of the foremost experts of Rum production around the world. But what has lined this serpentine road to rum? We chat about spontaneity, internalizing, and Hampden Estate.
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Ep 311 – Juan Coronado: Moving and Shaking All the Way to Jalisco
Juan Coronado has an exceptional resume of pursuits from behind and beyond the bar. With travels all the over world imparting creative cocktail expertise, and sharing that certain something over 25 years in the hospitality industry can provide, one could call Juan “accomplished”. But as it happens with truly brilliant people, there is always a new frontier. Juan’s creation Mijenta Tequila combines his years of spirits expertise with his love of Mexico. We chat DJ’ing, daq’s, history, and more.
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Ep 280 – Ryan Ehrlichman: Doing Things By the Book
Ryan Ehrlichman takes deep interest in the world around him. Whether it’s traveling, art, or music, he envelopes himself in information to keep his mind expanding. This inner motivation brought the native Indianian to Austin just for the prospect of opportunity. Now, just a few years later, Ryan manages the team at Austin’s renowned Midnight Cowboy. Just on the heels, THIS WEEK, of a new horror/fall themed menu release, what’s next for Ryan and how will he get there? We chat art, travel, language, and more.
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Ep 272 – Jason Paul Cox: Using All of Your Senses
The world of agave is constantly changing and without the efforts of Jason Paul Cox, this narrative wouldn’t be moving forward as boldly. After years of translating Spanish to English for those in need, a combination of emotionally gravity and worldly compassion changed Jason’s trajectory completely. A risky foray into food brought him to open the lauded Oaxacan culinary landmark El Destilado. The heavy focus on agave of the region naturally transitioned into the creation of Cinco Sentidos destilados de agaves. We chat empathy, entrepreneurialism, Puebla, and more.
