Loading…
The Spirits are Calling. Will you answer? Join us July 15-19, 2015 as the international spirits community answers the call, returning for another spirited round of Tales of the Cocktail®.
Thursday, July 16 • 10:00am - 6:00pm
Shots of Inspiration- Bitters Makers and Author Signings

Sign up or log in to save this to your schedule, view media, leave feedback and see who's attending!

Located in the Hotel Monteleone lobby, the "Shots of Inspiration" table returns with one of the most exhaustive collections of cocktail books including the newest titles and old favorites. Stop by throughout the week for our special book signings where the world’s best cocktail writers will be on hand to talk about their latest works and sign a copy for you to take home. Bitter Makers will also be on hand to discuss and sample their new and classic products. Join us to find a little inspiration all week long.

*Author signings and bitter tasting time slots are 1 hour long and include different authors and bitter makers each day. Be sure to check the daily schedule to see who and when they will be there!*

10:00 AM

11:00 AM

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

3:00 PM

4:00 PM

5:00 PM


Personalities
avatar for Dave Broom

Dave Broom

Dave Broom was born in Glasgow (Scotland) and has spent his working life in drink. He is chief engineer of www.scotchwhisky.com and writes for numerous international titles, including Whisky Advocate. He won Best Cocktail & Spirits Writer at the 2015 Spirited Awards. He’s written... Read More →
avatar for Davin de Kergommeaux

Davin de Kergommeaux

Writer & Author, Whisky Canada
Award-winning author of Canadian Whisky: The Portable Expert, contributor and feature writer for Whisky Advocate Magazine, contributing editor for Whisky Magazine, founder, Canadian Whisky Awards, whisky judge, public speaker.
HG

Heather Greene

Heather Greene is one of America’s leading whiskey experts, media’s newest “go-to” woman on the topic of brown spirits, and New York Times shortlisted author of Whiskey Distilled, A Populist Guide to the Water of Life on Viking Studio, an imprint of Random House Penguin... Read More →
avatar for Julie Reiner

Julie Reiner

Owner, Clover Club
Julie Reiner has been elevating the cocktail scene in NYC for fifteen years, most notably with the opening of the Flatiron Lounge (2003), the Pegu Club (2005), and Brooklyn’s Clover Club (2008). As co-owner and beverage director of the Flatiron Lounge, Reiner drew much of her inspiration... Read More →
avatar for Noah Rothbaum

Noah Rothbaum

Chief Cocktail Correspondent, The Daily Beast
Noah Rothbaum is The Daily Beast's Chief Cocktail Correspondent. He is also the author of the book The Art of American Whiskey: A Visual History of the Nation’s Most Storied Spirit, through 100 Iconic Labels (Ten Speed Press), which was published in the spring of 2015, and the associate... Read More →
avatar for Paul Clarke

Paul Clarke

Executive Editor, Imbibe
Paul Clarke is the executive editor of Imbibe magazine and the author of The Cocktail Chronicles (Spring House Press). A journalist who has specialized in spirits, cocktails and the culture of drink for nearly a decade, he has written for the New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle... Read More →
avatar for Roberto Bava

Roberto Bava

CEO, Cocchi
Roberto Bava is the principal of Giulio Cocchi, the historical winery of Aperitifs and Sparkling wines in Asti. His cultural search for identity and authenticity brought him to establish the Institute of Vermouth di Torino with other 20 producers, and serve as President.

Sponsors
avatar for Crude Bitters & Sodas

Crude Bitters & Sodas

North Carolina’s first cocktail bitters company and the first bitters company to ever win a Good Food Award!
avatar for United States Bartenders' Guild

United States Bartenders' Guild

The mission of the United States Bartenders' Guild is to united the hospitality community to advance professional bartending. We accomplish this through working with our committed partners to enrich the career advancement of our members through peer-to-peer learning, expert instruction... Read More →


Thursday July 16, 2015 10:00am - 6:00pm CDT
Lobby of the Hotel Monteleone 214 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70130