Bartending Sommelier Whiskey 
Chilled Magazine
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Clarke’s career began as a sommelier at Fogo de Chao in Atlanta, and he later joined Ford Fry’s team, helping open no. He is a Level II Certified Sommelier by The Court of Master Sommeliers and a founding member of the Southeastern Sommelier Society. He offers key advice for bartenders working with these ingredients.
VinePair
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Before bourbon, rye whiskey was America’s first native spirit. But with the rediscovery of classic, rye-based drinks during the early-aughts cocktail renaissance, bartenders fell back in love with the bold, spicy style of whiskey — and with that, rye’s comeback began. We’re fortunate to have Oaklore Distilling Co.
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Chilled Magazine
JANUARY 26, 2024
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Imbibe Magazine
JUNE 10, 2024
Still, despite limited space and access to fresh ingredients, airlines have introduced increasingly sophisticated drink offerings thanks to partnerships, sommeliers, and even bar pop-ups. A whiskey soda or a Gin & Tonic are both great staples,” he says. Sometimes simple is best.
Bartender.com
MARCH 12, 2024
Featured Bartender: MICHELLE LABORDE Dancing Bear Lodge & Appalachian Bistro, Townsend, TN Michelle LaBorde is Sommelier and Bar Director at Dancing Bear Lodge & Appalachian Bistro in Townsend, TN.
VinePair
MARCH 5, 2024
Every whiskey journey starts somewhere. While it’s possible to fall in love with whiskey through an advanced style like an aggressive rye or a heavily peated Scotch , it’s usually wiser to find a more approachable bottle to ease into the category. It finishes long, smooth, and clean at the end.”
VinePair
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
When you disclose the precious and telling information, the bartender offers you a drink that is just like you — diligent and soft, yet stubborn. Or getting into the weeds of Pluto’s transit through Aquarius over a bottle of whiskey. Or fiery and direct. But according to some, there’s more to the trend than a gimmick.
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