Episode 086 - Sam Vieira

Some of the things we discuss during this home bartender spotlight interview with Sam Vieira include:

• How Sam made his way to spirits & cocktails via the wide world of fermented beverages, even dipping his toes into the world of brewing.
• Which experiments, bottles, and equipment buys made the greatest impacts on his home cocktail game early on.
• Best practices for cobbler shaker and boston shaker usage, maintenance, and safety.
• The record-keeping practice that Sam developed, first on paper and then in the digital space, to help build his cocktail repertoire and expand his library of flavors and recipes.
• A few tips on taking your tasting notes game to the next level
• What to drink with Wilford Brimley, of Walker Texas Ranger fame.
• And much, much more.