Ep.26 Why alcohol in restaurants is so expensive (w/Guest Will & Mike)

Adrian & Ed invite Bar managers Will & Mike to discuss why alcohol in restaurants is so expensive. 

Topics:
Will's Intro
Mike's Intro
The value of a bartenders license
Why alcohol in restaurants is so expensive
Where do bars and restaurants get their alcohol
Why buy through vendors
Relationships between liquor reps and vendors
Does the liquor rep have negotiation power
Do most bars carry the same products and why
Most people don't venture out of their comfort zone
Why Miami bartenders don't tend to over pour
What is the profit margin of alcohol
How availability affects the price of alcohol
How location affects price of alcohol
Where can you get fair prices
How storage affects the price of alcohol
Do Will & Mike still practice bartending
How fresh produce affects the price of cocktails
What juices are usually freshly squeezed
Some NO's for bartenders
How aesthetics can affect the price of your cocktail
Message to future bar and restaurant owners


To follow Will (cause Mike is to cool for social media):
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willofsaints/