Post #748366 by Freeland on Sat, Aug 1, 2015 9:55 AM

I find this to be a great idea.

Reason being we are on the cusp of another Texas Tiki Week down here in Austin. Though there are great things planned with the likes of the folks from the Lost Lake, Appleton, BG Reynolds etc etc. I do feel a lot of the culture is lost in mix. Understandably so as many of us were simply just too young or not around. Honestly terrible premixes, and paper umbrellas hit the minds of the masses more often than not when it comes to Tiki. I am very grateful for this new wave of interest as it has allowed me to find the escapism that the culture provides. Maybe I am a kindred spirit with those that came before me as an Iraq War and Combat Vet; I get it, allows the mind to wander to a relaxing carefree world. Not too mention its like Gilligan's Island all over again from my youth. Texas Tiki Week is geared towards membership of the United States Bartenders Guild... Though there are aspects open to the "public" a lot is closed. What you are doing I feel would help educate the up and coming masters of the Tiki Drink understand the fan base. You have to start there... hardly a soul with that mindset I mentioned above is ever in their right mind going to pay a premium for a cocktail when Rum & Coke is the better option to thoughts of Mom & Dads Mai Tai mix from the fine folks at Finest Call.

Just my thought...