Built on Tradition
Meredith Hayman | Cocktail Director
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Meredith is a native Californian, working behind the bar and making cocktail dreams
come true for over 12 years. She leads the R6 DISTILLERY cocktail program in our speakeasy, creating phenomenally delicious, seasonal creations from our amazing whiskies, vodka, gin, and rum. She also has been involved with many bar programs throughout Los Angeles, spending the last two years at the iconic Michael’s Restaurant in Santa Monica.
Meredith will talk to you all day long about anything spirit related or the latest Binge-worthy TV show. In her rare spare time she is an aunt to the world’s cutest nieces and loves long walks on the beach.
Favorite R6 Spirit: Smoked Bourbon
Favorite R6 Cocktail: Rum Daquiri
Christopher Quinn | California Sales Manager
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Christopher has been involved in the service industry for over 10 years. Hospitality is natural to him. He loves to greet guests and treat them as if they’re old friends with stories to share and he has an ear to listen.
He has a passion for mixing it up and entertaining; nothing but good vibes and good times will do. He has progressively worked his way through the hospitality and service industry with the intention of becoming a bartender for that reason.
He took some time away from the industry for family and travel, eventually coming back to his calling and doing what he does best. He will make you feel at home and a part of the family. So come share your story and be entertained by one of the best!
Favorite R6 Spirit: Single Malt Whisky
Favorite R6 Cocktail: Smoked Old Fashioned
Jen Jaskiewicz | Chief Print & Web Designer
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Jen has been designing for a variety of clients over the last 10 years including a number of well-known Chicago bars and restaurants, as well as small businesses from all over the country. She also works full-time as a UI/UX Designer at a large medical tech company. Her favorite client of course, is R6 DISTILLERY. Rob and Jen have been close friends for over a decade and when she was presented with the opportunity to help design and grow his brand from the ground up, she jumped at the chance. From the spirit labels to promo materials, signage, tappers, and the website, she has had her hand in just about everything design-related at R6. Rob and Jen collaborate on each project resulting in countless late-nights and thousands of emails. But all the hard-work is worth it when she sees the growing success of the distillery over just a few years.
When Jen’s not behind her desk in her home office with her cat on her keyboard, you can find her hiking with her husband and dog, chasing a toddler, traveling from ATL to CHI, or taking pictures of her food for insta. @inkpaperdesign
Favorite R6 Spirit: R6 Carmela Caramel Whiskey
Favorite R6 Cocktail: West Coast Mule, poured over ice in a copper mug
Jeffery A. Baker | Spirit Guide
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A sociology major with over 20 years of hospitality experience that spans 4 different continents, Jeffery is obsessed with the human need for celebration and it’s marriage with ethanol. Constantly curious, Jeffery has visited over 100 different distilleries, endless vineyards and countless breweries to try and better understand the spirit and the spirits of its producers and the celebrations that come with them.
Favorite R6 Spirit: Blue Corn Bourbon
Favorite R6 Cocktail: Smoked Old Fashioned
Mitch Kordonowy | Bar Extraordinaire
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After more than 15 years of experience in hospitality, one could argue there is no joy to be found if it isn’t in the service of others. Raised in so small a town you’d miss it if you blinked, and having spent nearly his entire adult life in Los Angeles, Mitchell would say his values are drawn from the synergistic effect of both the environment that formed them, and the perspectives of those that influenced him.
Having visited over a dozen distilleries across the western hemisphere, what he enjoys most is learning from those involved in the process: from the creating of that in which we imbibe to the presentation delivered by those who serve us.
Mitchell enjoys spirits if they are neat, cocktails if they are balanced, beers if they are cold, and wine if it flows like water.
Favorite R6 Spirit: R6 Wheat Whiskey
Favorite R6 Cocktail: Smoked Old Fashioned
Garrett Grengs | Cellarman
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After being in the construction industry for close to 20 years, and having his own business for 10 years, Garrett knew that he didn’t want to do construction his whole life. He was looking for a better career that would allow him to have a great life. As much as he loved doing construction, he felt the same passion for art, computer graphics and whiskey. Garrett had been out of school for 18 years when he decided to go back to get his Associate of Science in Computer Animation Degree. He graduated as Valedictorian and with honors. This was one of the biggest accomplishments of his life. Garrett worked as a graphic designer for over 5 years before moving to Playa Del Rey with his girlfriend Holly and dog Charlie. As a birthday present one year, Holly had a party for him at R6. Garrett signed up for an Elite Membership that night, and that is where his love for R6 was born. He became Member of the Month shortly after and we believe that no one, to this day, enjoyed
it quite as much as he did! Garrett and Holly attended numerous bottling events, cellaring, smoking and cocktail classes. Doing this allowed him to really get to know everyone at R6 as well as learn about what the company stood for. Garrett often expressed interest in a position at R6 if one ever became available and the rest is history. Garrett has always had an interest in distilling. You can often find him reading magazines or books on the subject, watching videos about whiskey and going to other distilleries and breweries to learn as much as he can. Garrett enjoys riding his bike both to work and all over the South Bay. When he’s not at R6 you can find him hiking the local mountains, figuring out his next backpacking trip or enjoying a cocktail with friends.
it quite as much as he did! Garrett and Holly attended numerous bottling events, cellaring, smoking and cocktail classes. Doing this allowed him to really get to know everyone at R6 as well as learn about what the company stood for. Garrett often expressed interest in a position at R6 if one ever became available and the rest is history. Garrett has always had an interest in distilling. You can often find him reading magazines or books on the subject, watching videos about whiskey and going to other distilleries and breweries to learn as much as he can. Garrett enjoys riding his bike both to work and all over the South Bay. When he’s not at R6 you can find him hiking the local mountains, figuring out his next backpacking trip or enjoying a cocktail with friends.
Favorite R6 Spirit: Single Malt
Favorite R6 Cocktail: Smoked Fashioned
Brandon White | Nevada Sales Manager
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Brandon has been in the beverage industry for over 10 years. He has worked for some of the top company’s in the United States including Coca Cola and Nestle. Brandon has successfully driven and built several liquor brands nationally and continues to thrive in the beverage industry. His passion for customer service and sales has driven him to the top of many companies. In his spare time he enjoys snowboarding, dirt biking, and spending time with his wife and two fur babies.
Favorite R6 Cocktail: Bacon Fashioned
Cristal Arriola | Smile Maker & Bartender
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Cristal is a recent film school graduate with a passion for craft beer. She spent three summers abroad, bartending in Scotland before joining the craft beer scene in LA. Got a question about beer? She’s the girl to talk to.
In addition to her love of beer and film, she is also an avid dog lover and works with animal rescues to help save less fortunate pups.
When she’s not studying or saving dogs, you can find her brightening up our tasting room with her contagious smile.
Favorite R6 Cocktail: El Segundo Cosmo
Jax | Quality Control & Security
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With a similar passion for quality drinks, but mainly protecting the sanity of those bringing you the R6 spirits, Jax is our Top Dog. You can find him doing QC walks around the distillery, keeping an eye on the tasting room, or catching some zzz’s in the office.
Jax has a busy schedule, but when he manages to catch a break, he enjoys the dog park, sniffing other dogs…well, you know…and harassing cats.
Favorite R6 Cocktail: Water from the cat’s bowl
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