Ben Hillin

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Location
Denver, CO
School
CU Denver, Miami University of Ohio
Expertise
Fine and rare wines, Coffee regions and preparation, High quality Chinese and Taiwanese teas
  • Ben's first ever professional pitch was a successful pitch!
  • He once was in a film critic screening with all of America's top film critics.
  • Ben was a top seller for one of Manhattan's premiere fine and rare wine stores.

Experience

Ben's career is as diverse as his interests. He has worked in theater, radio, newspapers, and several startups, but has primarily focused on beverages: coffee and wine. He has served some of the best coffee one can buy and has been fortunate enough to try some of the rarest wines in the world (a '93 Domaine Leroy Nuits-Saint-Georges, anyone?). His passion for wine has also branched out into food, as he loves home cooking and exploring Denver's best restaurants. When he's not writing for The Takeout, you'll find him trying new recipes, watching long films, cuddling his dog, or working on his two novels.

Education

Ben Hillin holds two B.A. degrees: one in Film Studies and one in Philosophy with honors, both from CU Denver. He also holds an M.A. in Philosophy from Miami University of Ohio.

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