Sip, Sip, Hooray! SoWalWine’s on the way.

Madeline has been in the industry for 13 years and loves pushing the boundaries of flavor by experimenting with unique and creative combinations. A true bourbon and rum enthusiast, her favorite cocktail is a perfectly crafted Smoked Old Fashioned. Born and raised in Pensacola, she has a deep appreciation for her hometown’s rich history and natural beauty.

Chris has been in the industry for 10 years and thrives on the creative vision behind bartending—experimenting with flavors, perfecting presentation, and crafting unique experiences. While his favorite spirit depends on the vibe, tequila is his top choice, and his go-to cocktail is the bold and balanced Naked and Famous.

Landon Albright-Floyd was born in Fort Walton Beach, FL, and has spent most of his life in the Panhandle. He discovered his passion for hospitality while bartending in Pensacola during college, which led him to travel across the U.S. for various cocktail training programs. While continually honing his craft, Landon is passionate about sharing the knowledge and techniques he has learned with his community in the Panhandle.

With 13 years in the restaurant industry and 8 years behind the bar, Tyler is passionate about the art of hospitality, crafting unforgettable experiences, and building connections with guests who return time and again to explore new cocktails. A true connoisseur of spirits, Tyler believes in enjoying the right drink for the right moment—whether it's a refreshing rum cocktail in the afternoon or a rich whisky in the evening. When it comes to favorites, nothing beats a perfectly executed London dry gin martini—5 to 1, dash of orange bitters, stirred with a twist, flawlessly chilled and diluted.

Jonathan discovered his passion for hospitality in the Caribbean before building a distinguished wine career. His career took him to New Mexico and Aspen, where he became a Sommelier at The Little Nell, later rising to Wine Director and earning his Master Sommelier diploma in 2009. After 15 years at The Little Nell, Jonathan became CEO of Chefs Club, a collaboration with Food & Wine magazine, before taking on his current role as Beverage Director at PARC Aspen. He also serves on the Board of Master Sommeliers at Wine Chips, playing a key role in flavor formulation and wine pairing innovation.

Randy Hayden celebrates 29 years in the hospitality industry, starting as a standout bartender in Atlanta before excelling in fine dining at Kevin Rathbun Steak. In Florida, he became GM of Wine World, co-founded The Craft Bar, and consulted on diverse beverage projects. Returning to Atlanta in 2016, he joined Slater Hospitality, launching award-winning programs at 9 Mile Station and 12 Cocktail Bar. Now the company’s Beverage Director, Hayden continues to drive innovation, keeping Slater Hospitality at the forefront with exciting expansions ahead. Don't miss his amazing talents Friday night at Botanicals, Bitters & Brews!

Tim, a native New Yorker, joined J. Christopher in 2006 after selling their wines on the East Coast and gained invaluable experience working with renowned wineries like Cameron and Flowers before becoming the assistant winemaker. After focusing on his own label, Timothy Malone Wines, he returned as head winemaker in 2020, where he now oversees both J. Christopher and Appassionata production while continuing to develop his own brand.

Eric Lemelson fell in love with Pinot noir early in the 1990s and planted his first vineyard in 1995, soon after moving to a Yamhill County farm. Realizing that he loved the work involved in growing wine grapes, two years later he planted an additional 30 acres of Pinot noir and began planning for construction of a gravity-flow winery. Today the estate vineyards span more than 125 acres across three Willamette Valley AVAs, all certified organically farmed. Since the inaugural release of the ‘99 vintage in October 2001, Lemelson Vineyards has been dedicated to producing some of the world’s finest cool climate varietals.