What is Bartender Journey?
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Professional Bartenders ▪ Aspiring Bartenders ▪ Cocktail Enthusiasts ▪ Spirit Enthusiasts
Focused on Education and Exploration. of the Bartender Culture and Evolution of Cocktails, episodes feature interviews with industry experts including Bar Owners, Consultants, Authors and Educators, Brand Ambassadors, Master Distillers and more for the purpose of sharing knowledge about bar management, quality spirits and craft cocktails.
Professional Bartenders ▪ Aspiring Bartenders ▪ Cocktail Enthusiasts ▪ Spirit Enthusiasts
Focused on Education and Exploration. of the Bartender Culture and Evolution of Cocktails, episodes feature interviews with industry experts including Bar Owners, Consultants, Authors and Educators, Brand Ambassadors, Master Distillers and more for the purpose of sharing knowledge about bar management, quality spirits and craft cocktails.
Meet Brian Weber - Creator/Producer of 'Bartender Journey', Professional Bartender, and Professional Audio Engineer
Brian's hospitality career began at 14 as a dishwasher making $15 a night. Over the years, he worked as a line cook, server, bartender, manager and eventually Head Chef of a Manhattan restaurant by 23. After a brief respite in Hawaii, Brian pursued his second passion: audio production, landing in a NYC recording studio. The 2008 financial crisis shut down the studio and undeterred, Brian once again pivoted, launching Full Throttle Productions and returned to Professional Bartending at a Private Club.
In 2013, Brian merged his passions for Bartending and Audio Production and the Bartender Journey Podcast was born!
The podcast led to a rabbit hole of exploring conferences, attending trainings, distillery tours and certifications.Additionally, Brian offers Cocktail Consultancy services and works on freelance Audio Production projects.
Meet Hazel Alvarado - 'Back of House' for Bartender Journey, Events Planner, Whisk(e)y Geek, and Cocktail Enthusiast
Hazel met Brian on her own personal spirits education journey and uses her sales/relationship management/marketing background as a business agent for Bartender Journey. Whisk(e)y is her "spirit" animal but Hazel continues to learn about other spirit categories, bartender culture and the art of the craft cocktail as an active member of United States Bartender Guild (USBGNY). She is also a member of the Manhattan Whiskey Club, Women Who Whiskey The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, and co-organizer of Meetup group Whisky + Books. Additionally, Hazel has helped for events such as Water of Life, Tiki by The Sea, Bar Methods, Whiskey Extravaganza, Whiskey Fried Classic, the USBG NE Regional Conference and Taste of the Nation NYC.
As of March 2018, Hazel transitioned back to "daywalker" mode but continues to assist with BOH duties as well as work on select event and consulting projects for Whiskey with Me.and event planning for charitable causes.
Meet Amin Benny - Bar Consultant, Brand Ambassador, Founder/Lead for the OCUSBG, and Professional Bartender
Since 1997 Amin Benny (“Benny”) at top resorts including Caesars Palace and Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, The Resort at Pelican Hill, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and recently,Monarch Beach Resort.
When he returned to his native Southern California from Vegas, Benny founded the Orange County United States Bartenders’ Guild (USBG), fulfilling his passions for community and sharing knowledge with developing bartenders.
In 2014 he launched his company, The Bar Host, providing Bar Consultancy and Beverage Brand Representation, representing global brands such as Patron Tequila and has media appearances that include “Good Morning San Diego”. In May 2019, he became a full time Steward of the Brand for WhistlePig Rye Whiskey.
Today, Benny still lives in Irvine with his amazing wife, Nichole and beautiful daughter Simone demonstrating that a hospitality, especially bartending, is a respectable career, not just a job.
When he returned to his native Southern California from Vegas, Benny founded the Orange County United States Bartenders’ Guild (USBG), fulfilling his passions for community and sharing knowledge with developing bartenders.
In 2014 he launched his company, The Bar Host, providing Bar Consultancy and Beverage Brand Representation, representing global brands such as Patron Tequila and has media appearances that include “Good Morning San Diego”. In May 2019, he became a full time Steward of the Brand for WhistlePig Rye Whiskey.
Today, Benny still lives in Irvine with his amazing wife, Nichole and beautiful daughter Simone demonstrating that a hospitality, especially bartending, is a respectable career, not just a job.
Meet Wayne D. Clarke - Resident Cigar Guru, Whisky Enthuiast, and Content Contributor
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Wayne D. Clarke is a whiskey and cocktail enthusiast that has spent countless hours visiting distilleries and pubs around the world. When not enjoying a nice dram, Wayne spends his time promoting premium cigar events across the country as a sales manager for a cigar company. Wayne is all about educating consumers on how to pair premium cigars with select spirits for ultimate their enjoyment, and his years of experience help in doing so with ease.
Wayne has been featured on the Cigar Podcast, Stogie Geeks and is our newest content contributor to the Bartender Journey; we look forward to his reviews and articles!. |