Emily Arden Wells
Emily Arden Wells is the editor and founder of the... Read More
Emily Arden Wells is the editor and founder of the award-winning cocktail and travel website Gastronomista. Follow her on Instagram at @gastronomista_
Emily Arden Wells
Emily Arden Wells is the editor and founder of the award-winning cocktail and travel website Gastronomista. Follow her on Instagram at @gastronomista_
Brian Christensen
In 2012 Brian Christensen founded Artisan Spirit... Read More
In 2012 Brian Christensen founded Artisan Spirit Magazine with a close group of friends to celebrate the art and science of craft distilling. It quickly grew to become the largest and most respected trade journal for distilling in America. Brian works with distillers, suppliers, industry associations and enthusiasts to tell stories that both inform, entertain and educate. He is passionate about distilling education and consumer outreach. Brian sits on several advisor boards and committees within the distilling industry, as well as acting as judging coordinator and spirits judge for numerous craft spirits competitions.
Brian Christensen
In 2012 Brian Christensen founded Artisan Spirit Magazine with a close group of friends to celebrate the art and science of craft distilling. It quickly grew to become the largest and most respected trade journal for distilling in America. Brian works with distillers, suppliers, industry associations and enthusiasts to tell stories that both inform, entertain and educate. He is passionate about distilling education and consumer outreach. Brian sits on several advisor boards and committees within the distilling industry, as well as acting as judging coordinator and spirits judge for numerous craft spirits competitions.
Liam Deegan
Liam Deegan brings impressive knowledge of... Read More
Liam Deegan brings impressive knowledge of beverages to Barrel Proof as both a second level certified cicerone and first level sommelier. Bartending throughout much of his college career, Deegan held positions at several New Orleans hot spots, including Score’s and Rick’s, both located on Bourbon Street, while also pursuing a beer sommelier certification. about opening a new whiskey-centric bar concept, Barrel Proof. Deegan joined Barrel Proof as a managing partner where he has curated an extensive list of over 210 whiskies from around the world, including sought after Japanese whiskies, and a rotating list of almost 60 brews.
Liam Deegan
Liam Deegan brings impressive knowledge of beverages to Barrel Proof as both a second level certified cicerone and first level sommelier. Bartending throughout much of his college career, Deegan held positions at several New Orleans hot spots, including Score’s and Rick’s, both located on Bourbon Street, while also pursuing a beer sommelier certification. about opening a new whiskey-centric bar concept, Barrel Proof. Deegan joined Barrel Proof as a managing partner where he has curated an extensive list of over 210 whiskies from around the world, including sought after Japanese whiskies, and a rotating list of almost 60 brews.
Laura Johnson
Laura Johnson is the founder of San Diego's new... Read More
Laura Johnson is the founder of San Diego's new You & Yours Distilling Co., California’s first urban destination distillery. One of the few female distillers in the country, Johnson is committed to crafting high quality spirits, with the goal of creating products for every palate. Johnson trained at the Wine & Spirits Education Trust, Dry Fly Distilling School and the Distilled Spirits Epicenter’s Master Distiller’s program. When not in the distillery, Laura can be found crushing the craft cocktail world on her blog, Distillerista.
Laura Johnson
Laura Johnson is the founder of San Diego's new You & Yours Distilling Co., California’s first urban destination distillery. One of the few female distillers in the country, Johnson is committed to crafting high quality spirits, with the goal of creating products for every palate. Johnson trained at the Wine & Spirits Education Trust, Dry Fly Distilling School and the Distilled Spirits Epicenter’s Master Distiller’s program. When not in the distillery, Laura can be found crushing the craft cocktail world on her blog, Distillerista.
Arthur Shapiro
Arthur Shapiro has been in the spirits industry... Read More
Arthur Shapiro has been in the spirits industry for over 30 years in senior positions with leading companies and as a consultant. He writes and publishes a blog on the industry called Booze Business. His book about the industry, Inside the Bottle: People, Brands and Stories, was published this past Fall. Arthur’s consulting practice currently focuses on startup ventures and distilleries in the spirits industry and he has met with, written about and worked with some of the best craft and artisanal producers in the U.S.
Arthur Shapiro
Arthur Shapiro has been in the spirits industry for over 30 years in senior positions with leading companies and as a consultant. He writes and publishes a blog on the industry called Booze Business. His book about the industry, Inside the Bottle: People, Brands and Stories, was published this past Fall. Arthur’s consulting practice currently focuses on startup ventures and distilleries in the spirits industry and he has met with, written about and worked with some of the best craft and artisanal producers in the U.S.