Is This the ‘Top Gun’ for Bartenders?

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Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 66

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Episode description

We’re all familiar with ‘Top Gun’ — a school that separates the best of the best. But what if we told you there is an elite certification program designed to test the best bartenders in the business? Today, we’re discussing that program — Bar 5 Day — with Steve Olson and Doug Frost.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Their Background (2:27)

Bar 5 Origin Story (5:47)

Mentorship (21:34)

Mescal and Decision Points for Bar 5 (33:05)

How They Choose Educators (45:11)

Certifications and Film Tour (1:00:22)