How Old Is Too Old to Be a Bartender?

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I guessed 92.

tdalec on July 10, 2014 at 1:15 PM

not accepting tips is pretty dumb. hopefully she'll wise up before she turns 96.

Max Solomon on July 10, 2014 at 1:26 PM

Adorable! I'd like to visit and hear her stories. She must have some doozies.

Pope Peabrain on July 10, 2014 at 1:37 PM

I saw that in yesterday's paper edition of the Stranger. Good on her.

lark on July 10, 2014 at 1:59 PM

I need to know whether the well Vodka is Monarch. If it is, then no praise is worthy for any bartender in such an establishment no matter how old the person is or how long they worked there.

raindrop on July 10, 2014 at 2:00 PM

@6:

As if 90% of vodka drinkers could actually discern the difference between Monarch and Grey Goose in a blind test. Besides, if all you're going to do with is is mix it with tonic, cranberry juice or Red Bull, who the hell even cares?

COMTE on July 10, 2014 at 2:34 PM

I was going to say 120

Will in Seattle on July 10, 2014 at 2:50 PM

Seattle had a few old (and awesome) bartenders. Marsha at the Smoke Shop has been tending bar there for decades, although I would guess she is only pushing 70.

kitschnsync on July 10, 2014 at 3:27 PM

@7: You can tell the difference with Vermouth.

Phoebe in Wallingford on July 10, 2014 at 3:54 PM

"How Old Is Too Old to Be a ... ?" how about we default to: there's no reason to set such a limit. (when will ageism become as trigger-ish as sexism, racism, or homophobia?)

theophrastus on July 10, 2014 at 4:10 PM