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Anna Mains
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i. Biography
Anna Mains has served as U.S. Brand Ambassador for Monkey Shoulder, a role that sits between service floor experience and the wider language of whisky culture.
The Climb
Behind the bar is where pace, room-reading, and guest flow become working habits, and Anna Mains started there in a restaurant in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. From that base, ownership at In the Raw Sushi in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (from 2012) shifted the work from service into the mechanics of running a room day to day. She later became owner at Knucks Wheelhouse in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and owner at Rockford Cocktail Den in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, building a career in spaces where drinks, food, and atmosphere have to hold together. The move into spirits brought that service background into a brand-facing setting, when Anna Mains worked for Maker's Mark Whisky at Maker's Mark Whisky (2018–2020). The progression from bartender to owner to ambassador reflects a career shaped through operations, guest-facing work, and the practical vocabulary of beverages. Since 2020, Anna has been U.S. Brand Ambassador of Monkey Shoulder, carrying that experience into a national role.
Today
She serves as U.S. Brand Ambassador for Monkey Shoulder. In that position, Anna Mains draws on the habits of a working bartender, the perspective of an owner, and the public-facing discipline required of a contemporary brand ambassador.
Signature
Anna's signature dishes include Ube & Tonic. The name points to a drink built for contrast and color, with enough distinction to register quickly in a crowded field.
Recognition
Her career moves from Oklahoma City bartending into a national ambassador role for Monkey Shoulder. Each stage stays grounded in hands-on hospitality, with the recognition coming from accumulated time in service, ownership, and spirits work.
Profile updated August 2026
FAQ
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What is Anna Mains's current role?
As of 2026, Anna Mains is U.S. Brand Ambassador.
Where did Anna Mains work before?
Anna Mains's earlier career included In the Raw Sushi and Knucks Wheelhouse.
