Interviews

BTS: Chat with Dayonel Duenas, Assistant Bar Manager at Plumed Horse & USA Spirits Ratings Judge

26/06/2024 | Discover the journey of Dayonel Duenas, Assistant Bar Manager at Plumed Horse. Learn about his experiences, his role as a judge at USA Spirits Ratings, and insights into industry trends.

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Conversation with Zachary Taylor, Bar Manager at 83 Proof & USA Spirits Ratings Judge

26/06/2024 | Explore the journey and insights of Zachary Taylor, Bar Manager at 83 Proof and USA Spirits Ratings judge. Discover his passion for the spirits industry, emerging trends, and his approach to evaluating spirits.

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Behind The Scenes: Chat with Michael Bowles, Sales Manager at Soto Sake & USA Spirits Ratings Judge

26/06/2024 | Check the Behind the Scenes Interview: An In-Depth Conversation with Michael Bowles on Trends and Judging Criteria in the Spirits Industry

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BTS Chat with Bruce Abbott, President at Liquor Stores USA North Inc. & USA Spirits Ratings Judge

19/06/2024 | Discover Bruce Abbott's insights on spirits trends, quality, and packaging in our exclusive "Behind the Series" interview for USA Spirits Ratings.

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Behind the Scenes: Chat with Teresa Dito, Lead Bartender at Marriott & USA Spirits Ratings Judge

18/06/2024 | Join us for an exclusive conversation with Teresa Dito, a USA Spirits Ratings judge, as she discusses judging criteria, new trends, and the importance of quality and value in spirits.

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BTS Conversation with Jason Lam, Bar Director at Sens Restaurant & USA Spirits Ratings Judge

17/06/2024 | Jason Lam, Bar Director at Sens and USA Spirits Ratings judge, transitioned from biotech to the drinks industry. He now oversees bar programs, emphasizing customer satisfaction, creative cocktail programs, and importance of the USA Spirits Ratings.

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A Taste of Time - Award Winning BHAKTA Spirits' Vintage Blends of Armagnac and Global Recognition

26/02/2024 | An In-Depth Interview with the CEO on Sales Strategies, Luxury Marketing, and Brand Evolution

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Caley Shoemaker, Co-Founder and Master Distiller On A Role Of A Distiller

20/02/2024 | “Consumers love authenticity in brand marketing”, a brand marketing tip from the distiller and co-founder Caley Shoemaker

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Optimizing Cocktail Menu for Profitability with Samantha Lindquist

14/02/2024 | Samantha Lindquist, Bartender, and Mixologist on the creation of a successful cocktail program

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Meet Carolina Hoyos, Master Distiller and Winemaker From Argentina

18/01/2024 | My journey into distilling began unexpectedly and surprisingly. I decided to study Enology in Mendoza, the birthplace of wine in Argentina.