Raising the Bar (2013 TV series)

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Raising the Bar
Created by Thom Beers
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producers Thom Beers, Jeff Conroy, Phil Segal
Producer Ben Staley
Running time12 minutes
Production company Original Productions
Release
Original networkHulu
Original releaseFebruary 25 (2013-02-25) 
April 1, 2013 (2013-04-01)

Raising the Bar is an American reality web series which premiered March 4, 2013. [1] The series revolves around a six teams of three people each who must create the best handmade bar which serves at least one shot of George Dickel whiskey, while at the American Royal World Series of BBQ. [2]

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References

  1. Perilli, Raubi (9 Mar 2013). "Don't Miss the Gasparilla Music Festival Side Show: George Dickel "Raising the Bar"". diveintotampabay.com. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
  2. Korkidis, Justin (8 Oct 2012). "Handmade Bars From George Dickel Tennessee Whisky's "Raising The Bar" Competition In Kansas City". diveintotampabay.com. Retrieved 20 March 2013.