Our Expert Hosts: Virtual Whiskey Tasting Kits
Aaron G
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Aaron has been a journalist for over a decade, frequently writing on the subjects of cocktails and drinking culture for such publications as The New York Times, Esquire, Playboy, and VinePair, and has had features written about his career in The New York Times, Forbes, and The Boston Globe. His previous books include Hacking Whiskey (2018), Gather Around Cocktails (2019), and Brand Mysticism: Cultivate Curiosity and Intoxicate Your Audience (2022). His latest, Dusty Booze: In Search of Vintage Spirits,...
Host Fee: $575
Adina
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Let's get to mixing. My name is Adina, raised and born in the Central Valley. I've lived in the Bay Area since I was 18 years old. I started bartending at age 21 and fell in love. I have been in the bartending business for about 8 years to pay for my Bachelors, then became a teacher for 3 years, later I started my mobile bartending company, and now I am a graduate student to become a Counselor in 8 months. Mixology has always been a part of my life, I love the educational intelligence it comes with mak...
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Andrew H
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Andrew, a Dublin native, was raised in the village of Kilternan on the Dublin/Wicklow border. He recalls growing up in Ireland in those days when there were only two distilleries on the island in addition to just a handful of brands. After graduating from culinary school in Dublin his journey took him around the world working in and around the wine industry in five countries over three decades. He has worked in every facet of the wine industry including Production (in California and New Zealand,) Logis...
Host Fee: $450
David G.
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David brings deep experience across the worlds of beer, wine, and spirits. Whether he’s diving into the complexities of a Cabernet, crafting the perfect whiskey pour, or exploring new brews, his passion is infectious. As he puts it: “Grapes consume my days, yet whiskey solves my problems. Now I want a beer.” David's profound passion for wine blossomed during his formative years in the hospitality industry, where he began his career at the age of 15, spearheading the opening of a P.F. Changs in Walnut C...
Host Fee: $375
Elissa
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Leaving her desk job behind Elissa has quickly become one of the fasting growing bar personalities in the business. In 2022 she was featured in Imbibe magazine, was top 10 at the Liquor 43 competition, and a semi-finalist in the Jack Daniels whiskey sour competition. In the past seven years, she has bartended in 5 different states working anywhere from local pubs to award-winning craft cocktail bars. In Phoenix, AZ, Elissa consults for local bar programs, hosts mixology classes for fortune 500 companie...
Host Fee: $500
Ethan
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Ethan is a beverage expert who has written about beer, wine, and spirits for such publications as Food & Wine, Thrillist, Wine Enthusiast, Esquire, Vanity Fair, Men’s Journal, Playboy, Saveur, and Travel + Leisure. A Certified Cicerone®, Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS), and Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW), Ethan has taught beer, wine, and spirits classes at New York City’s Astor Center, The Brooklyn Kitchen, and NYC Wine Company. He has hosted private and branded events for clients includi...
Host Fee: $800
Franck
Are you ready for a masterclass in whiskey? Then get ready for a virtual experience with Franck. He’s a leading international expert in whiskey holding credentials as a whiskey specialist, whiskey ambassador tutor, and has a distiller’s degree from Institute of Brewing and Distilling in London. In addition to being an active whiskey consultant he also leads highly interactive virtual tasting experiences. Whether you’re a novice taster or seasoned vet, Frank is able to distill his years of experience an...
Host Fee: $425
Tia
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Tia was born and raised in the U.S. News' #1 ranked best place to live in the United States; Huntsville, Alabama! Tia started bartending in 2013 and has hit the ground running with this new-found skill set ever since. A more exclusive niche for Tia is managing start-up bars and lounges. In 2020, Tia helped to open up Huntsville's first African American-owned cigar bar and lounge. Under her leadership, the company earned state-wide recognition from a nationally-known whiskey brand as being one of the to...
Host Fee: $325