Hosted by Robin Sussingham
Bourbon is having a moment. Not only does the spirit pair well with barbecue, but a bottle of the good stuff makes a great gift idea. The Zest host Robin Sussingham and producer Dalia Colón recently headed to Tampa’s Epicurean Hotel to meet Nathaniel “Nate” Wilson. He’s the Director of Spirits for Bern’s Steak House and its sister properties, including the Epicurean Hotel and it’s EDGE Rooftop Cocktail Lounge, and Haven. Nate has more than 25 years in hospitality and joined the Bern’s team in 2006.
The Zest team had an amazing time in the Elevage Restaurantwith Nate as he taught them the bourbon basics, offered tips for choosing an affordable-yet-impressive bottle of the spirit, and shared some refreshing bourbon cocktail recipes that you’ll want to keep handy all summer long.
“I get emotional when I start talking about it because this is what I fell in love with, not just bourbon but spirits as a whole, but bourbon because it’s amazing and you can enjoy it in so many ways.” – Nathaniel Wilson, Director of Spirits, Bern’s Steak House and their sister properties