Stories from Behind The Bar; Plus a high end Vodka made in Downtown L.A.!

On the Bartender Journey Podcast this week:  Stories from Behind the Bar with Vano!  He meets some some young people working in a Liquor Store who are interested in becoming Bartenders.  Vano offers some advice! Also, listener mail from a young Bartender in England. Plus, an interview with Paul Ryan who is producing Loft & Bear Vodka, a superior craft sprit.  His distillery is in -- Downtown L.A.!  Great spirits are being made in the most unexpected places these days! Vince mixes up some awesome Loft & Bear Vodka cocktails, (recipes below) Listen here or subscribe on iTunes.  And, find the Bartender Journey web site at BartenderJourney.net Loft & Bear official recipes:Marty Kaan 2 oz. L&B 1/2 oz Dolin Blanc2 dashes Orange Bitters Stirred & strained in chilled Martini/coupe glass, lemon twist. Loft Classico1 oz. L&B (cardamon infused)1 oz. Gran Classico Bitter1 oz. Carpana AnticaOrange oilDash of rosemary salt Stir & strain L&B, Gran Classico, and Carpana Antica over large ice cube.  Salt. Oil. Vince's variation on the Loft Classico:Loft Classico/Vince1 oz. L&B (cardamon infused)1 oz Amaro CioCiaro1 oz Dolin Sweet Vermouth Stir with ice in a mixing cup.  Strain into a prepared Rocks Glass rimmed with Rosemary Salt and a large ice cube.  Express oils from Orange Twist into glass and garnish with the twist and a sprig of fresh rosemary.