The Rise, Fall, and Revival of Tiki

The Rise, Fall, and Revival of Tiki

Author: BLISTER July 8, 2026 Duration: 1:12:26
Tiki is easy to dismiss: themed mugs, carved idols, Hawaiian shirts, and over-the-top cocktails. But the real history is far more interesting. After nearly disappearing in the 1970s, tiki is being revived and redefined by a passionate group of bartenders. Today’s guest, Sam Miller, is one of the people leading the charge, breathing new life into a style of drinks we almost lost. We Want to Hear from You! Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you’d like to see us cover? Email us at: info@blisterreview.com to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED. TOPICS & TIMES: Utah’s Peak Seasons (2:31) Samson & Water Witch (3:06) Learning to Bartend In Utah (9:53) Salt Lake City’s Bar Scene (14:36) Iron Chef & Hawaii (18:07) All Things Rum (22:47) The History of Tiki (25:07) Hawaiian Localism (47:26) Returning to Salt Lake City (57:29) Remora Bar (1:05:38) RELATED LINKS: The Donn of Tiki Remora Bar B4 Change Blister Craft Collective Become a BLISTER+ Member SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30 Blister Podcast ENTER OUR WEEKLY GIVEAWAYS: Enter Our Free Weekly Giveaways Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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