Flavour First: A New Way to Taste with Reece Sims of Flavor Camp
In this episode of The Cocktail Academy Podcast, Damian sits down with spirits educator and founder of Flavor Camp™, Reece Sims a true innovator when it comes to helping people taste differently.
Reece shares her winding path from marketing to bartending, blogging, sales, and finally launching her own immersive spirits education platform. She dives into the origins of Flavor Camp, explaining how her flavour-camp system simplifies the overwhelming world of spirits and empowers people to explore based on taste, not just category or branding.
We cover:
Reece’s unorthodox entry into bartending (with a little résumé creativity)Building a million-dollar cocktail kit business during the pandemicWhy most tastings are biased and how Flavor Camp flips the scriptThe structure of a Flavor Camp session, including gamified blind tastingsHow her marketing background shaped the business modelThe power of visual learning and why icons, colours, and simplified cues matterThis episode is a masterclass in combining creativity, sensory science, and hospitality experience to build something truly useful and fun.
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Stick around for The Lock-In — a bonus segment where we talk practical tasting tips, flavor fatigue, judging spirits, and some hot takes on overrated bottles. Available exclusively on thecocktailacademy.com
📲 Connect with ReeceInstagram: @flavorcampPersonal: @reecesimsWebsite & Free Resources: www.flavorcamp.com
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The Cocktail Academy
Introducing "The Cocktail Academy" with your host Damian Cole, a seasoned veteran of the hospitality industry. Join Damian and his expert guests on a spirited journey through the world of cocktails, spirits, and all things booze-related.
Whether you're a home cocktail enthusiast or aspiring bartender, this podcast is your go-to source for practical tips and insider knowledge, served straight up with no nonsense. From mastering classic cocktail recipes to exploring the latest trends in mixology, "The Cocktail Academy" has everything you need to shake, stir, and sip like a pro. Tune in for candid conversations, industry insights, and plenty of laughs along the way.
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