EDS #39: Jerald O’Kennard, Director of the Beverage Testing Institute
Alan explores the world of spirits competitions with the Director of the Beverage Testing Institute, Jerald O’Kennard.
EDS #38: Peter Vestinos, Chicago Bartender & USBG President
Peter Vestinos talks about his journey as a bartender and educator and the Chicago drinking experience. It was awesome.
EDS #37: Brett Pontoni, Binny’s Beverage Depot
Alan chats with spirits buyer and enthusiast Brett Pontoni about his spirits journey.
EDS #36: Francesco Lafranconi, Executive Director of Mixology & Spirits Education at Southern Glazer’s Nevada
Alan talks with Francesco Lafranconi about his journey from Italy to Las Vegas and his relentless dedication to spirits and cocktail education.
EDS #35: Kaleb Cribb, Atlanta Bartender
Alan sits down with Kaleb Cribb, known for his work at Holeman & Finch Public House in Atlanta, to riff on the amazingness that is Atlanta cocktail culture.
EDS #34: Ronnie Cox, Brands Heritage Director at Berry Bros. & Rudd
Alan connects with the great Ronnie Cox in Philadelphia for a conversation about The Glenrothes Single Malt and his many adventures in the whisky industry.
EDS #33: Lacy Hawkins, Bartender & Speedrack Champ 2016
Bartender Lacy Hawkins connects with Alan at the Anchor studio in San Francisco to talk about her recent travels and experience winning Speedrack 2016.
EDS #32: Bonnie Wilson, Suburban Cocktail Wizard
Alan catches up with Bonnie Wilson, Director of Independent Bar Concepts for Front Burner Restaurants in Texas, to talk about her adventures since her first appearance on the Educational Drinking Show.
EDS #31: Guillermo Gonzalez, Chinaco Tequila
Guillermo Gonzalez from Chinaco Tequila talks about his experience running his family’s distillery while facing the challenges of being located in Tamaulipas, Mexico.
EDS #30: Shaher Misif, Bartender
Bartender Shaher Misif talks about his world travels with Alan at Tales of the Cocktail.