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Denver Brand Ambassador - Santa Teresa 1796 Bartender - Green Russell Experience 2 years of bartending experience Achievements Red Rocks Community College CU Denver Business School Pernod Ricard BarSmarts Interests Cocktails Snowboarding Live music Travel IG handle - @boozenerd...

Nick Touch was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa and attended The University of Iowa where he studied Fine Art and Graphic Design, while learning to tend bar at Atlas World Grill. He moved to Denver, CO in 2004, and fell in love with the...

Lilay is the Colorado market manager at Craft Imports, representing a portfolio of Japanese artisanal whisky, sake and craft beer. Her brands include Mars Distillery, Akashi Distillery, Chichibu Distillery, Kyoto Distillery, Kotsuzumi Brewery, and Coedo Brewery. With her mother's family hailing from Japan, she is excited...

Donald Short is the Founder & Managing Partner of New Artisan Spirits, Inc, makers of ROXOR Artisan Gin.  Along with partner and James Beard-awarded Chef Robert Del Grande, they have developed a uniquely approachable, modern gin. Mr. Short is a former International CEO for The Coca-Cola...

Joelle Coons has been a sales representative for Denver’s A.D. Laws Whiskey for over three years and an American whiskey enthusiast for at the better part of a decade. Her passion in this field stems from the historical significance (and deliciousness) of bourbon in particular....

Dave Schmier is a serial entrepreneur focusing on the spirits business. With roots in the  service side of business Dave founded Marketing Promotion agency, The Idea Foundation in early 90's to promote national beverage brands with entertainment based brand programs..  Clients includes Absolut, Vodka,Alize, Captain Morgan,...

GREG WEISS “The only value we have as human beings are the risks we’re willing to take” -Create Your Culture- #pursuehappiness #ilegal #loveyourneighbor #behindthesticksince96...

Douglas Kragel has more than 15 years of experience in the spirits industry. Douglas has been a Diageo Master of Whiskey and has also served as the George Dickel National Ambassador. His career has also included bartending, bar management and sales. He has a...