Derek Brown
Derek Brown (born September 21, 1974) is an American entrepreneur, writer and award-winning bartender (a term he prefers to mixologist). In addition to being a leader in the classic cocktail movement, he is an expert on the history and culture of spirits and drinks. Derek travels the world teaching seminars on the importance of alcohol in shaping our society, and learning about regional and local variations of spirits and drinks. He owns award-winning bars Columbia Room, The Passenger, Mockingbird Hill, Eat the Rich, and Southern Efficiency in Washington D.C..Derek Brown serves on the Board of Directors for the Museum of the American Cocktail.