Episode 4: Culture in the Glass: Behind the Bar

In this episode of Beyond the Door, host Joseph Michalek sits down with Colby Munck, Heaven’s Door Chicago Brand Ambassador, and Jorge Vallejo, Beverage Director of The Press Room, and Jook Sing, to explore how Heaven’s Door shows up in one of Chicago’s most dynamic cocktail programs.

The conversation dives into how Heaven’s Door Ascension and Revelation became the foundation of Jook Sing’s signature barrel-aged Old Fashioned, blending whiskey with rock sugar, house-made bitters, and Chinese teas. Beyond the cocktail itself, Colby and Jorge reflect on how Heaven’s Door’s portfolio fuels creativity, inspires hospitality, and builds connections with culture and community, showing how the brand continues to make its mark behind the bar.