Jerry Cooper

Originally from Los Angeles, Jerry has worked the last 35 years in San Francisco as a mixologist, restaurant wine director, retail sales manager, and wine and spirits specialist. He currently works as a consultant with the Kimpton Group, several independent restaurants and bars and clubs in the San Francisco Bay Area. As owner / operator of Swirl on Castro, Jerry created one of San Francisco’s premier wine and spirits destinations, and his staff continues the tradition of artisan spirits, bitters, elixirs, and mixology accessories. Spending 15 years behind the bar set the stage for what became a broad and successful career. Cooper is deeply involved in the craft spirit community, both as a retailer and as a consultant on craft product launches, and he continues his work as a respected judge on wine and spirits panels in the industry. Having recently launched his consulting business, Jerry continues his work with global wine and spirit companies. See more at swirloncastro.com/