Ryan Sheehan, Low Country Bar

From military bases to gyms to pubs and now to a bourbon bar, Ryan Sheehan has a plethora of stories up his sleeve. Growing up in Savannah, Georgia in the Deep South, Ryan has a passion for bourbon and his bar lies beneath Counter 71, a chef’s table restaurant in Shoreditch. Exploring bourbon, Ryan alongside Angela (his protege) has created a list of classic, historical and signature cocktails. One example of this is their old-fashioned washed with bacon fat and sweetened with maple syrup.

Throughout our conversation, Ryan and I talked about his entrepreneurial drive; he has always loved his autonomy. Also, we touched on his resilience in relation to his work and personal life. Talking to a bartender, I always thought that alcohol would take the stage in terms of creativity and mixology. However, at Low Country, Ryan is also acutely interested and supportive of cultivating a unique variety of non-alcoholic options.

I was captivated by Ryan’s outlook on his career and the twists and turns that one takes in the pursuit of ambition, necessity and eagerness to learn. I hope you enjoy this episode and with that, I would love to introduce you to Ryan Sheehan.

I’m Stella and I’m gonna take you out for a drink.

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