aka wine geek Steven Olson, aka wine geek, is dedicated to the education and consultation of degustation for appreciation and celebration. He teaches, lectures, and writes all over the world about wine, beer, spirits, sake, and virtually any other beverage under the sun, discussing their integral...
Master Distiller, Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey Rob Dietrich is Master Distiller at Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey, one of the state’s first whiskeys since Prohibition, which was created by distilling legend Jess Graber. Dietrich is responsible for every aspect of the 100 percent malt whiskey’s “grain-to-bottle” production and is...
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CHRIS KEATING A longtime Aspen resident, Keating understands and appreciates the Colorado culture, and he is passionate that his culinary creations mimic the style, class and distinction that are associated with American Alpine Cuisine. "Chris epitomizes culinary precision. He intellectually explores every aspect of an ingredient,...
DAVID ALAN David Alan joined the Patrón Spirits Company in 2015 as Manager of Trade Education & Mixology, after having spent nearly two decades in the hospitality industry. In 2007 he founded the Tipsy Texan consultancy, based in his hometown of Austin, TX, working with a number of high...
Amanda Victoria is an award-winning spirits educator and judge regarded for her palate, as well as lifestyle approach to alcohol education with 15 years in the spirits business. In 2018, Amanda launched Aperitif Hour, a wine & spirits communication and education company based in New York. Victoria...