How The Bar Book App is Changing the Way We Discover Spirits

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The Liquor Connoisseur

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ENHANCE YOU PALATE, ELEVATE YOUR EXPERIENCE The Liquor Connoisseur is an online resource that’s dedicated to helping you make the most of your drinking experience. From learning how to taste and smell notes in your favorite drinks to discovering the best and most unique cocktails, our mission is to educate and help you enhance your palate. We offer a variety of articles, videos, & tutorials to help you get the most out of your drinking experience. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned connoisseur, we have something for everyone. +21 A true connoisseur knows their limit, drink responsibly!

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How The Bar Book App is Changing the Way We Discover Spirits

The Liquor Connoisseur

40 minutes 19 seconds

5 months ago

How The Bar Book App is Changing the Way We Discover Spirits

What if you had a bartender in your pocket who could actually recommend your next favorite spirit?In this episode of The Liquor Connoisseur, Crystal chats with Mike and Dolly, co-founders of The Bar Book — an innovative app that helps you discover new spirits based on your personal flavor profile.We talk about:The origin story of The Bar BookWhy spirit discovery is broken (and how they’re fixing it)How flavor matching works like Spotify for spiritsWhat sets this app apart from Vivino, Distiller, and othersWhy supporting craft brands mattersHow the app is being used by bartenders, consumers, and brands alikeThe real story behind Dolly’s bourbon conversion at Doc’s Bourbon BarWhether you're a casual drinker or a serious collector, this episode will help you level up your experience, one sip at a time.Chapters:00:00 – Intro: From Idea to App Creation 00:24 – Meet Mike & Dolly, Founders of The Bar Book 01:12 – Why Existing Spirits Apps Weren’t Enough 02:17 – The Moment They Decided to Build It 03:00 – What Makes The Bar Book Unique 04:12 – From Army Experience to App Vision 05:10 – Making Spirits Less Intimidating 06:15 – Discovering Spirits by Flavor, Not Hype 07:43 – Why a Bottom Shelf Start Isn’t the End 08:06 – The Doc’s Bourbon Bar Story: A Cocktail Epiphany 10:00 – Breaking Down Flavor Profiles for Better Choices 11:22 – Can Tech Replicate a Great Bartender? 13:05 – How The Bar Book Empowers Consumers & Bartenders 14:38 – Understanding When to Use Top Shelf vs Well Spirits 15:30 – The Truth About Celebrity Spirits & Bad Tequila 16:47 – Helping Craft Brands Reach More Drinkers 18:13 – Meeting at Tastable Experience: Discovery Through Community 19:36 – How Brands Can Join The Bar Book for Free 21:06 – Giving Control to the Brands (Cocktails, Profiles, Stories) 22:24 – How the App Prioritizes Feature Requests 23:48 – What Consumers Can Expect from the Experience 25:17 – Real Ratings, Real Tastings — No Paid Reviews 27:00 – The Vision: From App to Brand Connection Tool 28:13 – Dreaming Big: A Bar Book Bowl Game? 29:46 – Scotch, Rum, and Global Connections 31:06 – Openness & Collaboration in the Spirits Industry 32:23 – Future Features: Live Video, Brand Stories, Streaming 34:00 – Spirit Ratings System Explained 36:00 – Final Thoughts: Craft Over Hype 39:00 – Closing: Drink to Remember, Not to Forget #TheBarBook #SpiritDiscovery #FlavorMatching #DrinkToRememberNotToForget #TheLiquorConnoisseur #CraftSpirits #TequilaReview #WhiskeyEducation #BartenderTech #AgaveSpirits #BourbonCulture #TequilaTok #VivinoForSpirits #BottomShelfToConnoisseur #SippingSpirits @TheBarBook The Bar Book Website: https://thebarbook.appDownload for iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-bar-book/id6464560986Download for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.barbook.appFollow The Bar Book on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebarbookappFollow The Liquor Connoisseur: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCra1BnrdzVRw16XUv5pwzuQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theliquorconnoisseur/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theliquorconnoisseur Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-liquor-connoisseur Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-liquor-connoisseur/id1719564956Merchandise: https://kulturefitz.com/the-liquor-connoisseur/