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Educational Cannabis Sommeliers

The Mile High Dispensary in Denver Has an Expert 'Budtender'

— November 21, 2015 — Lifestyle
Denver's Mile High Dispensary has it's very own 'Budtender' -- a cannabis expert with sommelier-level knowledge who helps medicinal and recreational customers find the right product for them. Speaking to the mainstream acceptance of cannabis as a recreational hobby rather than a drug, the cannabis sommelier is likely to sound like a pretty appealing job option.

An emerging career option given the ever-expanding legalization movement, the Mile High Dispensary's counter is manned by Nichole West, AKA 'Harvest Honey,' who is an expert in strains, effects, edibles and concentrates, as well as topical pain treatments. Having started her career in California's Humboldt County, West now offers advice to a variety of customers in the recreational and medicinal Denver dispensary.

A variety of sommeliers in unexpected areas of interest have begun to emerge as hyper-niche amenities.
Trend Themes
1. Cannabis Sommeliers - Cannabis sommeliers are emerging as hyper-niche amenities in the expanding legalization movement.
2. Expert Dispensary Staff - Expert dispensary staff with sommelier-level knowledge are becoming more common in the growing cannabis industry.
3. Specialized Knowledge Jobs - Jobs requiring specialized knowledge, such as cannabis sommeliers, are becoming more prevalent in industries impacted by legalization.
Industry Implications
1. Cannabis Industry - The cannabis industry is seeing a proliferation of expert staff with sommelier-level knowledge who can help customers find the right products.
2. Hospitality Industry - The hospitality industry could benefit from specialized staff, such as beverage or food sommeliers, to enhance customer experience.
3. Wellness Industry - The wellness industry could benefit from specialized staff, such as cannabis sommeliers, who can offer expert advice on alternative therapies and treatments.
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