Meet the Team
Keith Lynn, Spirit Guide & General Manager
Keith Lynn brings over a decade of experience in the fast-paced world of culinary arts and hospitality, where he’s worn every hat from sous chef to tour guide narrator to hotel front desk agent. Shortly after moving from the Front Range to Buena Vista, Colorado, Keith dove headfirst into the pursuit of his wine and spirits certifications, effectively trading the heat of the kitchen for the heat of barrel-aged spirits. He is currently preparing for his Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 2 exams, having successfully completed WSET Level 1. Equal parts hospitality pro, spirits nerd and tourist guide, his goal is to make the world of booze a little more fun and a lot less pretentious.
A whiskey guy at heart, Keith considers himself an ‘equal opportunity imbiber’. He’s taken on the ambitious task of visiting every winery and distillery in the shadow of the Colorado Rockies, including every bottle shop along the way - a task he insists is ‘field research’, not just a very specific hobby. Whether he’s engaged in a tasting, hunting for a unique bottle, dissecting a bourbon’s backstory, or discreetly raising an eyebrow at artificially flavored whiskey, he approaches the world of beverages with equal parts enthusiasm, respect and discernment.
When he’s not studying tannins, memorizing wine regions or scanning shelves for rare bottles, you’ll likely find him exploring Colorado’s backcountry, hiking scenic trails, taking photos, tearing down forest service roads on a four-wheeler, or tracking down the next great dram like a Bourbon bloodhound. He shares these adventures with his English Bulldog, C’est la Vie, who prefers snacks and leisurely strolls around McPhelemy Park Pond over summits. As he continues to explore the beverage industry with a glass in one hand and a camera in the other, he’s on a mission to turn every sip and snapshot into a story worth sharing.
PJ Cathey, Sommelier
PJ’s journey into the world of fine drinks began at the University of Oklahoma, where working at a wine and spirits shop quickly turned from a college gig into a lifelong obsession. After graduation, he took his talents to Glazer’s Distributors in Dallas, TX. He crushed it in on-premise sales so fast that they bumped him to the elite Fine Wine division, Domains & Estates. There, PJ became the secret weapon for Dallas’s top restaurants—crafting killer wine lists, training staff, and hosting unforgettable wine dinners.
Turns out, PJ is just as good at teaching as he is at tasting. He spent years climbing the ranks as Training Manager, State Director, and Regional Manager across Texas and Oklahoma. He basically became the Obi-Wan Kenobi for new sales recruits, teaching them everything from sales psychology to the art of the perfect pour.
PJ doesn’t just talk the talk; he has the credentials to back it up. He is a Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW), a Certified Beer Server (CBS), a certified Spirits Specialist, and holds the prestigious WSET Advanced Level III Certification. He has used this brainpower to help over 100 industry professionals pass their own exams. His “research” has taken him to over 100 wineries, distilleries, and breweries across the globe—from California and New York to France, Spain, and Argentina.
When he is finally off the clock, you can find PJ near the water or in the woods—fishing, kayaking, camping, or losing golf balls. He also loves cooking up a storm and sharing great bottles with friends and family.
