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Dave Mitton is the Global Brand Ambassador for J.P. Wiser’s and Lot No.40. In 2024 he was awarded Best International Brand Ambassador at the Tales of the Cocktail’s Spirited Awards. Before becoming a Global Brand Ambassador, Dave was co-owner of some of Toronto’s old favourite spots including the Harbord Room and Czehoski.
Bartender Atlas: Where were you born?
Dave Mitton: Albert County, New Brunswick
BA: What city do you work in, primarily?
DM: Toronto
BA: Where do you go out to eat and drink in Toronto?
DM: Lately? My house.
BA: What do you do outside of work when you are looking for something to do that isn’t eating and drinking?
DM: Outdoors activities. Kayaking, hiking, swimming. Anything outdoors. Anything that involves water and movement.
BA: What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten?
DM: Confidence doesn’t come from succeeding, it comes from owning your failures.
BA: What is something you are excited about?
DM: What’s coming next.
BA: Anything specific?
DM: Nothing I can say right now.
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This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
Posted December 8th, 2024