In this Athens Bar Show special, LUCA, THE PODCAST sits down with Bex Almqvist — a bartender turned brand ambassador turned distiller, whose journey embodies passion, humility, and the courage to rebuild a dream from scratch.

Bex shares her incredible story:

– Growing up in the UK cocktail scene at The Lonsdale

– The mentors who shaped her path and pushed her forward

– Competing, learning, and becoming a voice in the industry

– Burnout, four years living in the mountains, and finding herself again 

– Building a distillery with her own hands, guided by balance, texture, and purpose

– What the industry needs next — and how education must evolve

A story about obsession, resilience, and the beauty of starting over.

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📍 Recorded at the Athens Bar Show

🎙️ Sponsored by The Art of Shaking → https://theartofshaking.com/

🍊 In partnership with Amaro Santoni → https://amarosantoni.com/en/prodotto/amaro-santoni/

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