EPISODE · Jul 8, 2026 · 1H 12M
The Rise, Fall, and Revival of Tiki
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Tiki is easy to dismiss: themed mugs, carved idols, Hawaiian shirts, and over-the-top cocktails. But the real history is far more interesting. After nearly disappearing in the 1970s, tiki is being revived and redefined by a passionate group of bartenders. Today’s guest, Sam Miller, is one of the people leading the charge, breathing new life into a style of drinks we almost lost.We Want to Hear from You!Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you’d like to see us cover? Email us at: [email protected] to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED.TOPICS & TIMES: Utah’s Peak Seasons (2:31)Samson & Water Witch (3:06)Learning to Bartend In Utah (9:53)Salt Lake City’s Bar Scene (14:36)Iron Chef & Hawaii (18:07)All Things Rum (22:47)The History of Tiki (25:07)Hawaiian Localism (47:26)Returning to Salt Lake City (57:29)Remora Bar (1:05:38)RELATED LINKS:The Donn of TikiRemora BarB4 ChangeBlister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberSEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Blister PodcastENTER OUR WEEKLY GIVEAWAYS:Enter Our Free Weekly Giveaways Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tiki is easy to dismiss: themed mugs, carved idols, Hawaiian shirts, and over-the-top cocktails. But the real history is far more interesting. After nearly disappearing in the 1970s, tiki is being revived and redefined by a passionate group of bartenders. Today’s guest, Sam Miller, is one of the people leading the charge, breathing new life into a style of drinks we almost lost.We Want to Hear from You!Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you’d like to see us cover? Email us at: [email protected] to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED.TOPICS & TIMES: Utah’s Peak Seasons (2:31)Samson & Water Witch (3:06)Learning to Bartend In Utah (9:53)Salt Lake City’s Bar Scene (14:36)Iron Chef & Hawaii (18:07)All Things Rum (22:47)The History of Tiki (25:07)Hawaiian Localism (47:26)Returning to Salt Lake City (57:29)Remora Bar (1:05:38)RELATED LINKS:The Donn of TikiRemora BarB4 ChangeBlister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberSEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Blister PodcastENTER OUR WEEKLY GIVEAWAYS:Enter Our Free Weekly Giveaways Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Rise, Fall, and Revival of Tiki
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