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Join Robert Martinez and Kyle Rioux as they geek out over the intricate world of spirits in this deep-dive seminar! They’ll cover everything from the cultivation of raw materials and the nuances of fermentation, yeast, and distillation techniques to storage, aging processes, and their impact on flavor. Beyond production, we’ll delve into the cultural significance of these spirits, their traditional styles of consumption, and the distinctive expressions found across categories. There might even be a few surprise guests who pop-in to share their experience and knowledge! Sponsored by Singani 63.
Online Seminar: Global Heritage Spirits
Thursday, February 20 at 11 AM Pacific / 2 PM Eastern
Impeccably clean and undeniably mixable, Singani 63 is a Bolivian spirit with a rich history that is distilled high in the Andes from Muscat of Alexandria grapes. For more information, click here. @singani63
About the Presenters:
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Robert’s mission in life is to build communities and families through mentorship, leadership, and support. He embodies these ideas by participating in local government, standing up for disenfranchised folks, helping the homeless, lifting his community through education, and working towards a sustainable future. Robert is a graduate of UC-Davis with a degree in Political Science and has married his love of public service and hospitality by getting involved in local government. In addition to serving as President for the USBG Los Angeles Chapter, he is also a member of the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council. An LA Native, Robert loves to celebrate Los Angeles’ diversity through its food and drinking culture. In his free time, Robert likes practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, bicycling, cooking, and indulging in general Sci-Fi. He also enjoys getting tattooed and hopes to one day have enough to be mistaken for a chef. |
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Kyle Rioux is the founder of the esoteric world spirits society, The Weary Traveler's Club. He has been in the hospitality industry for nearly two decades and currently serves as the national ambassador for Liquid Alchemist Cocktail Syrups. Kyle is dedicated to spirits education and has spoken at Tales of The Cocktail, various cocktail weekends, and is a regular speaker at Tiki Oasis. As a passionate member of the tiki community, Kyle has created bar programs for Southern California tiki bars such as The Hula Hula Room and Tiki Kai. |