After bartending for ten years during the cocktail renaissance in some of Chicago’s most prolific accounts including BOKA and Mercadito, Daniel de Oliveira further developed his expertise through various roles in brand marketing and distributor sales. He spent the last eight years building brands, educating bartenders across the country, and creating memorable cocktail experiences far and wide before accepting the position as Mixologist for Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits of Illinois.

Dan’s greatest skills are his people skills, educating both bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts with ease. To High Proof, he brings his love for hospitality, technology, and finding just the right music.