Josh Gelfand

Josh Gelfand is a recognized whiskey and spirits educator and mixologist, having spent the last few years as a Whisk(e)y Warden. In prior years he was master of Scotch for the Pernod Ricard portfolio, educating on brands including the Glenlivet, Aberlour, and Chivas Regal. He has led numerous spirits seminars, been a judge in numerous bartending, cocktail, and spirits competitions, and has been the Bay Area’s go-to emcee for bar industry events. He’s also an accomplished pianist and has spent much of the pandemic lockdown performing weekly live streamed shows.