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Episode 228: Joe Riggs of Redemption Whiskey
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34 minutes
Released:
Mar 15, 2017
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Podcast episode
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On this week's episode of The Speakeasy, Damon and Sother are joined in studio by Whiskey Ambassador Joe Riggs of Redemption Whiskey.
As well as watching his mother memorize recipes, Joe was always drawn to work in spirits and hospitality industry. Currently a 16-year veteran of restaurants Joe Riggs has won multiple cocktail contests, bartended and hosted events at such cocktail gatherings as the Manhattan Cocktail Classic, Tales of the Cocktail and The Kentucky Bourbon Festival.
Executing events for both suppliers and distributors, as well as being a guest speaker at accredited Culinary Schools on bar trends and execution; Joe has worked for Redemption since 2012 leaving the bar to be a full time ambassador in February 2015.
As well as watching his mother memorize recipes, Joe was always drawn to work in spirits and hospitality industry. Currently a 16-year veteran of restaurants Joe Riggs has won multiple cocktail contests, bartended and hosted events at such cocktail gatherings as the Manhattan Cocktail Classic, Tales of the Cocktail and The Kentucky Bourbon Festival.
Executing events for both suppliers and distributors, as well as being a guest speaker at accredited Culinary Schools on bar trends and execution; Joe has worked for Redemption since 2012 leaving the bar to be a full time ambassador in February 2015.
Released:
Mar 15, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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