Dare to Flair

If you are like me, you love watching flair bartenders perform. There is a hypnotizing element to it all.

I sometimes find myself watching the same guys over and over again, without seeing what the new guys have to offer.

This segment features the rising stars of the world of flair bartending.

I am proud to feature a colleague of mine, who has been working overseas for a few years, and now he’s back ready to take on the best in the world.

Here’s my interview with Zack Prohaska.

How did you get into flair?

Well, one day while driving to work, a Movers ‘n’ Shakers ad was played over the radio. The ad offered flair bartending lessons taught by Gavin MacMillan of BartenderOne.

I didn’t know much about flair besides what I have seen in the movie “Cocktail”, but being a bartender, I figured it would be something fun to try.

The Movers ‘n’ Shakers course blew my mind! Way better than Tom Cruise could ever do! I couldn’t wait to start. Taking that course was one of the best things I have ever done.

What opportunities have come your way since?

A year later I was offered a job to flair bartend for largest restaurant and nightclub chain in Japan, Sam and Dave’s.

For 3 1/2 years I lived in Osaka. I have met some of the most interesting people from all over the world! Among those people have been some of the best flair bartenders in the world.

I have partied all over Japan, Korea, and Thailand all because I could throw a bottle around… pretty awesome eh?!

What does the future hold for you?

Now I am back in Canada. I am taking this time to really start training. My plan is to join the FBA tour and hopefully make my mark in the flair world.

Representing Canadian bartenders in front of hundreds of people would be an amazing experience… and I can’t wait to do it!

Thanks Zack, we can’t wait to see you set the flair world on fire.

All the best and good luck!

Age: 25 Years Old.

Nationality: Italian. Born in Leonberg, (LB) Germany.

Lives: Las Vegas.
Bartending: 8 Years. Works: kahunaville las vegas.

Flairing: 7 Years.

Dario Doimo is the new world champion as he took the top prize at the Legends of Bartending championship in Las Vegas. Here is my interview with Dario Doimo.

1. Why did you get into flair?

My brother got me into the flair world. He took a basic flair course, and when he showed me what you can do with a bottle tin, I was shocked!

2. Other than yourself, who is your favourite flair bartender?

Well, I don’t have really just one, but I respect people like Rodrigo Delpech, Danilo Oribe for the determination to win.

3. What is your favourite flair bar? I enjoy every flair bar because it’s always a good time.

4. What is your greatest flair achievement?

For sure winning the Legend Of Bartending. Since I started flairing I always dreamt to compete in that one, and after couple years I won. It’s a dream come true!!:)

There are a few options out there when it comes to portable bars. The ones that we will be taking a look at are the ones that are designed for flair bartenders.

Worldwide competitions call for a lot of traveling, so these bars must be very compact and lightweight.

The first bar to be spotlighted will be the Evolution Mobile Bar.

Produced by BartenderOne, Evolution can be set up and disassembled in less than five minutes, holds 24 pieces of stemware, and comes equipped with a speed rail and built in garnish containers.

The speed rail holds up to 10 – 750mL bottles, and there is also a built in juice rail, which can hold up to 6 -1 litre store and pour jugs.

The ice well is very durable and can hold up to 30 lbs of ice.

After use, the bar breaks down into a self contained, compact case that measures 32” x 24” x10”.

The total weight of the closed bar is 59 lbs.

I have used this bar many times and it has proven to be very durable and can take some real abuse. (I’ve stood on it for martini waterfalls!)

The cost of this unit is $1499 USD, and comes with a skirt to drape around the front. You can also get your company name or logo printed on a custom skirt.

Next time we will be looking at the Flairco portable bar. Stay tuned…