About

Blair ReynoldsBlair Reynolds is a Portland, OR based bartender, blogger, and tiki drink aficionado.  With a focus on tropical libations, Blair has developed drinks and menus for venues and events in the Portland area and beyond for the past several years.  His cocktail blog, TraderTiki.com, is renowned for information on tiki drinks and culture, and has been featured in magazines such as Mutineer Magazine,  Bar Kultur, and local papers.

Blair has visited many distilleries, attended conferences, and assisted with lectures on all things cocktail, liquor, and cocktail culture.  He has won or placed in many cocktail and mixology competitions, sits on various panels and boards, and lives a very spirited life.

Consultant

Bartender

  • Old Chicago – Petaluma, CA
  • Acadia Bistro – Portland, OR
  • Tommy O’s – Camas, WA
  • Alu – Portland, OR
  • Vessel – Seattle, WA (Guest)
  • Teardrop Lounge – Portland, OR (Guest)
  • Thatch Tiki Bar – Portland, OR

Board Member

Events

Awards

  • 2nd Place, Mixology Competition, Great American Distillers Festival, Portland, OR
  • Selected Mixologist – Grand Marnier Mixology Summit ‘09 – Vail, CO
  • 2nd Place, Fruit Category,  TRU Organic Bitters Barmade Bitters competition – New Orleans, LA
  • Winner, Thursday Drink Night – Long Island Iced Tea variations (Donn’s Island) – Mixoloseum
  • Winner, Thursday Drink Night – BarSol Pisco cocktails (Que Lastima) – Mixoloseum
  • 2nd Place, OVAL Vodka Infusion Contest – New Orleans, LA

Certificates and Education

  • American Bartending School graduate
  • BarSmarts Wired
  • BarSmarts Advanced
  • B.A.R. (attended)

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