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Dante Wheat

About Dante Wheat

Liquid art connoisseur, Dante Wheat, is known as one of the leading bartenders in Louisville, KY - quickly climbing the ranks in just three years of being in the industry. Moving from an awarded bartender to assisting in the launch new, local bars as the Beverage Director, he’s known for his beautifully balanced flavor profiles and unique cocktail themes. You may have seen him at Michter’s American Whiskey, developing and launching the new bar within their Fort Nelson distillery downtown Louisville, and other places as he shares his skill and passion for top shelf bar experiences!

Recent Articles By Dante

Eureka Moments

Black Of House #BeyondTheBar

Dante answers the question “Why are you pretty much the only black bartender in this city?” #BeyondTheBar
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A Love Story #BeyondTheBar

If these walls could talk, they’d tell about the growth that only comes in moments where your only option is to make something work.
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We See You #BeyondTheBar

A Bartender’s Psychoanalysis of You Based on Your Halloween Costume #BeyondTheBar
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Your High Paying Bar Job is F***ing You #BeyondTheBar

Before your temporary comfort royally F’s your future self…consider this. #BeyondTheBar
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Season One, Episode One #TheBarExam

Every bar in Louisville has a personality. Discover the next place you’ll be a regular with #TheBarExam!
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He Drinks and He Knows Things #BeyondTheBar

Dante pours a damn good drink, but his life insights from bar culture are truly top shelf. #BeyondTheBar