
Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
Connor is a professional chef in Portland, OR, and one half of the dynamic chef/bartender duo behind the acclaimed MIAN pop-ups (@mianpdx on Instagram). He and his business partner are currently working towards opening their own bar. Connor's past experience includes managing cocktail programs and conducting spirits education with a focus on whiskey and amari. A devoted craft beer enthusiast, he is the chef in residence for Brews for New Avenues, where he collaborated with Breakside Brewery in Portland, OR, to create a Gold Medal-winning sour ale.

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