Tokyo-SF Bartender Salon: Thad Vogler (Bar Agricole)

Mr. Thad Vogler needs no introduction. He is a leading barman in the Bay Area and beyond, who opened Bar Agricole in San Francisco in 2011. Named after agricole rum (rum made with 100% raw cane sugar), Thad has put his heart, soul, personal philosophies, and many years of experience into the restaurant -- which was the only west coast establishment to be nominated for James Beard Award's Best Bar Program this year. Thad is a towering presence, whose gentile, eloquent mannerisms and witticisms always makes people feel at ease. He mentioned that he lived in Japan for a year, bartending at a sports club -- could you imagine? Here, he makes the El Presidente, a rum cocktail classic. Thad's precision and care for cocktail-making is always inspiring to watch. He makes it look so easy! We all agreed that this was an awesome cocktail. Cheers! Watch all the segments of this series: Part 1: Jon Santer (Prizefigher) makes the Revolver Part 2: Tomokazu Kai (Heuga Bar) Part 3: Ryan Fitzgerald (Beretta)