# Educational Cannabis Sommeliers The Mile High Dispensary in Denver Has an Expert 'Budtender' By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-11-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budtender References: [vocativ](http://www.vocativ.com/underworld/drugs/buttender/) & [mhmcdenver](http://mhmcdenver.com/about-us/) Denver's [Mile High Dispensary](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charleston-omelet) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-sampling) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safety-meeting), 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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cannabis Sommeliers:** Cannabis sommeliers are emerging as hyper-niche amenities in the expanding legalization movement. - **Expert Dispensary Staff:** Expert dispensary staff with sommelier-level knowledge are becoming more common in the growing cannabis industry. - **Specialized Knowledge Jobs:** Jobs requiring specialized knowledge, such as cannabis sommeliers, are becoming more prevalent in industries impacted by legalization. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Cannabis Industry:** The cannabis industry is seeing a proliferation of expert staff with sommelier-level knowledge who can help customers find the right products. - **Hospitality Industry:** The hospitality industry could benefit from specialized staff, such as beverage or food sommeliers, to enhance customer experience. - **Wellness Industry:** The wellness industry could benefit from specialized staff, such as cannabis sommeliers, who can offer expert advice on alternative therapies and treatments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Budtenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-bud-tender.md) - [Winery-Made Cannabis Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunstone-estate.md) - [Cannabis-Focused AI Chatbots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budtendergpt.md) - [Mocktail-Inspired Cannabis Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocktailinspired-cannabis-drinks.md) - [Cannabis-Infused Rosés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herbace.md) - [Cannabis Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-ez-reach-lighter-supper-club.md) - [Cocktail-Inspired Cannabis Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herb-bloom.md) - [Elevated THC Drinkables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariona.md) - [Cannabis-Friendly Gift Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-golden-state.md)