our crew
Cory
Cory is an award winning and published bartender who has been pouring and operating bar programs since 2000 with a specialized craft cocktail focus for more than a decade. As a passionate industry professional, he originally began working in nightclubs and high volume party bars, then started studying craft cocktail bartending and cocktail development in 2009, fully transitioning his style shortly after.
Cory’s cocktails have been published and recognized by brands that include Jack Daniels, Jose Cuervo, Absolut, Rogue Spirits, and Copper & Kings, while he and his concepts have been recognized by Imbibe Magazine, Thrillest, Food Network, Men’s Journal, Bon Appetit, 303 Magazine, Mile High Food Report, Rooster, Anchorage Daily News, and the Anchorage Press among numerous online and radio appearances and interviews. His awards include winner of 303 Magazine’s Denver’s Best Bartender challenge, Alaska’s Best Mixologist, and numerous Best Cocktail Program awards. Cory currently operates the bar program at Whisky & Ramen in downtown Anchorage, Alaska.
Originally from Fort Collins, Colorado, his bar program development has taken him around the United States. His passion for the hospitality and bar industry has allowed him to create lifelong connections with both his guests and peers throughout the United States that he greatly cherishes.
Fiona
Fiona embodies the active Alaskan lifestyle and spirit of hospitality both behind the bar and in her explorations. With 11 years of bartending experience in nightclubs, dive bars, martini lounges and countless events, she prides herself on being a highly entertaining and engaging bartender.
Fiona loves being an ambassador for her native state of Alaska to visitors both culturally and for those seeking an Alaskan adventure. Living by the mantra “Outside is the Best Side”, Fiona’s numerous backpacking and mountaineering expeditions have taken her to Nepal, Ireland, Scotland, Iceland, Norway, Mexico, and Egypt as well as throughout the United States.
When she can’t be found on a mountain top or wading out with a fishing rod in the Alaskan wilderness, she will most likely be found at the bar ready to buy a round of whiskey.
