Bill Codman is known as a seasoned and accomplished bar/restaurant veteran with 20 years of experience in the spirits industry. A former Diageo Master of Whiskey, Bill has also worked as a beverage director and manager. His passion for wine has taken him to...
Known as an agave evangelist and a true gentleman, Jorge Raptis impresses, improves and inspires everyone he meets. As Diageo’s National Educator for Latin Spirits, Jorge excels in his passion for sharing the knowledge of spirits through conversations that generate excitement and appreciation for...
Ewan Morgan boasts an impressive 28 year career in the spirits industry. A former Master of Whisky, Ewan has served as the National Director of Diageo’s Masters of Whisky program. His career spans from Maltman and chemical analysis in a Speyside Distillery to online...
HENDRICK'S GIN U.S. AMBASSADOR William Grant & Sons is pleased to announce the appointment of Sebastien Derbomez to the role of U.S. National Ambassador for Hendrick’s Gin. In this post, Sebastien (also known as Seb), is responsible for bringing the unusual and curious Hendrick’s Gin brand...
Stephen A. Gould Mr. Gould is currently the Proprietor and Master Distiller at Golden Moon Distillery, located in Golden Colorado. Golden Moon Distillery was founded in 2008 and currently produces 20 different products which are sold in various major markets in the United States and Europe. Mr....
Brand Ambassador, Reyka A New Jersey guy for most of his life, Trevor graduated from Rutgers with a degree in Information Technology. He played baseball into his 20’s, worked in the pharmaceutical industry, and has even been a high school substitute teacher. But his true passion...
Jonathan Pogash, “The Cocktail Guru,” is one of the most premiere cocktail consultants and bartenders for restaurants and spirit companies. With offices in New England and NYC, Jonathan’s signature cocktails can be seen and enjoyed in many of North America’s most upscale cocktail lounges and...
Tad Carducci is a lifelong bartender, award-winning mixologist, author, educator and general bon vivant, with over twenty-five years experience in the hospitality industry. He is the National Brand Ambassador for Gruppo Montenegro USA, was a founding partner of The Tippler, a cavernous cocktail bar under...
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...
Hennessy National Ambassador In his constant pursuit for the perfect cocktail, Jordan Bushell joined the Hennessy team in 2010 as the US Ambassador of Mixology and Brand Education. Travelling all around the globe to discover new flavors and techniques, he brings his knowledge, experience and passion...