Episode 082 - Pedro Shanahan

Pedro Shanahan is the host of the Spirit Guide Society Podcast. He is a pioneer in the Los Angeles spirits scene, a member of 213 Hospitality, and a passionate facilitator of the Seven Grand Whiskey Society, Las Perlas' Mezcal Collective, and the Rum Society at Caña Rum Bar Some of the things we cover in this bourbon-punctuated conversation about flavor and hospitality include: How a yoga teaching actor with an improv background harnessed his creative powers to help build one of LA's most exciting and revered spirits and cocktail programs. Why the Seven Grand whiskey society was formed, and what sorts of people turn out week after week to sample beautiful spirits from the US and abroad. Pedro's unique approach to leading people of all experience levels through the complex and heady world of flavor. How to comparatively taste whiskeys with an eye toward how those spirits were created and which production or aging methods might be responsible for the flavors in the glass. Deep thoughts about hospitality, flavor architecture, and raisin bread. And much, much more.