Drinking Wisely in the Craft Beer and Whiskey Boom

With whiskey interest booming in Asia, bourbon and Scotch pricing is at an all-time high. And with the rise of interest in barrel aged, wild, and small batch beer, beer pricing has soared due to both craft and demand. When is exclusivity worth paying for, and how can you enjoy these drinks on a limited budget? An expert panel discusses.
Presenters

Emma Janzen
Digital Content Editor
Imbibe Magazine
Emma Janzen has been writing about beverages of all sorts since helming the Liquid Austin column at the Austin American-Statesman. After several years drinking her way through Texas, she moved Chic...
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Jason Kosmas
Co-Founder
The 86 Co
Jason Kosmas pioneered the craft and classic cocktail movement in New York City with the opening of Employees Only in 2004 and subsequently with the release of the Speakeasy Cocktail Book in 2010. ...
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Michael Graham
Co-Founder
Austin Beerworks
Michael Graham is a co-Founder of Austin Beerworks. He oversees the brewery's sales and marketing efforts, as well as production scheduling and governmental compliance. Basically, he spends a lot...
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Tom Thornton
Section Editor
CultureMap
Tom Thornton is a writer based in Austin, TX. His work has been featured at TexasMonthly.com, American Songwriter, Austinist, Eater, CultureMap, and Gothamist.