Our mission at N8 Hospitality
is to bridge the gap between industry professionals and consumers
by offering specialized educational sessions and cocktail classes. For our industry professional companions,
we aim to instill a sense of authentic hospitality, refine mixology techniques, and delve into the rich history of spirits
and craft cocktails. Meanwhile,
for our consumer friends, our goal
is to impart fundamental spirits knowledge, introduce basic bartending skills, and make mixing cocktails
an enjoyable experience for your
social gatherings.
FOUNDER/OWNER
Brad Coburn
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CERTIFICATIONS
BarSmarts Wired
BarSmarts Live - recognized as being in top percentile of written scores
Bar 5 Day Graduate 2019
USBG Spirits Professional
USBG Advanced Bartender Level 1
CRT- Consejo Regulador del Tequila Certified
ACCREDITATIONS
Former Co-Owner meLange Restaurant
March 2007-May 2023
Founder of Pangea Alchemy Lab
Former Co-Owner Pangea Alchemy Lab
October 2010-May2023
Founder S.N.o.B. (Sarasota, Network of Bartenders)
Co-Founder Tampa Bay Repeal Day Conference
Tampa Bay Repeal Day Gala Chair 2014-2019
USBG Tampa Bay Education Chair 2014-2019
Chilled Magazine Spirits Award Judge 2022 - 2023
USBG (United States Bartenders' Guild)
Tampa Bay board member
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COMPETITIONS
Infinium Cocktail Competition
(won state) 2012
Diplomatico World Tournament
(won region- competed nationally in Miami) 2013
Bacardi Legacy
(won region- competed state in Miami) 2013
Chatham Cocktail Competition
(won region – competed state) 2013
Most Imaginative Bartender
(won state- competed nationally in Vegas) 2014
Bacardi Legacy
(won region-competed for east coast in NY) 2014
Shake it up
(won state, competed nationally in Vegas) 2015
Grand Marnier Gran Master
(won state and brought to France with other national winners) 2015
Diageo World Class
(competed southern region) 2016