Women & Whiskey: Stop Mansplaining Me

Ladies,! Grab your pussy willow branch and a shot of Krupnik......it's Dingus Day! Dingus Day is a Polish-American holiday featuring parades, dancing, pierogi and, of course, a signature liquor called Krupnik. The first in a series that will be featured on our sister podcast "If This Bar Could Talk" exploring made-up holidays created as an excuse to drink.

In this episode, Wendy, Amy, and I hit the road for a trip to Michigan to visit Highline Distillery & Tap Room, where we sit down with CEO, Founder, and Master Blender Christi Lower. Christi shares her inspiring journey from working in the medical field to building her own award-winning spirits brand — all while raising four kids. We dive into the challenges, risks, and rewards of starting from sc...

In this episode the tables turn as co-host Wendy Peveich steps into the hot seat to share the story behind her own line of rye whiskey, Archer Eland. Created in honor of her mother and crafted with the team at Middle West Spirits, Archer Eland is a rye unlike any other. Follow along as Wendy, Amy, and Melanie take us from the spark of an idea to the first pour, sharing the passion, creativity, and...

Lanessa and Leigh Ann kick off a rare morning edition of Women and Whiskey: Stop Mansplaining Me with a truly special guest — Melissa Rift, Master Taster at Old Forester. Melissa takes us through her inspiring journey from social work to spirits, detailing how she rose from tour guide to one of the most influential tasting experts in bourbon. We also dig into the beauty of Old Forester’s lineup. D...

In this episode of Women & Whiskey: Stop Mansplaining Me, Leigh Ann, Amy and Wendy chat with TK Burtin-Johnson, Co-Founder of Red Hazel Whiskey, joining in from Atlanta, GA. TK opens up about her inspiring journey of co-founding a flavored whiskey brand with her brother—crafted with real ingredients and pure passion. Hear how she tackles the challenges of entrepreneurship, juggles a full-time job,...

In this episode of Women and Whiskey: Stop Mansplaining Me, we welcome the trailblazing Dawn O'Neal, PhD in Ecology and founder of New Dawn Distilling, launched proudly on Juneteenth last year. Dawn's story is a unique blend of scientific expertise, passion for the environment, and a deep love for whiskey. Dawn shares her inspiring journey from the scientific field to the world of distilling, weav...

In this episode, Sangeeta Lakhani, Executive Director of Service!, A Relief Organization for Hospitality Workers returns to tell us about the upcoming expansion of Service!

Some things just go great together like champagne and caviar, pretzels and beer and whiskey and cigars. In this episode, Amy, Lanessa and Leigh Ann chat via Zoom with Christy Pruitt-Haynes, Founder and Operator of The Sip and Smoke Experience. Christy is a Certified Cigar Sommelier Tobacconist, Executive Bourbon Steward and Certified Bourbon Professional who hosts both private events and public se...

Grant Gorham joins me to talk about the newly launched Ohio Distillery Tour. Check it out at ohiodistillerytour.com or at womenandwhiskeypodcast.com/check-it-out

Amy, Wendy and Leigh Ann taste through two bottles of Old Elk; one from their Cigar Cut series and the other from their Cask Finish series. These bottles were generously gifted to us by Melinda Maddox, Master Blender. The Cigar Series Punch Cut had us feelin' all the feels and the Cognac Cask Finished left us wanting more. (Full disclosure — we may have had a drink or two before we recorded this t...

In this episode, Amy, Wendy and Leigh Ann chat remotely with Stephanie Anderson, Regional Sales Manager with Rock Town Distillery in Little Rock, Arkansas. Stephanie generously sent a bottle of their Column Still Collection, Single Barrel Bourbon that was a collaboration with Bardstown Bourbon Company. Rich, Sweet and Floral this bottle did not disappoint. Learn about Rock Town and Stephanie's bol...

On this Valentine's Day, I bring you a podcast episode about a love project that turned into a small business. Nakia Bell, aka Sober Bourbon Girl, started her bourbon journey as an anniversary gift for her husband. That gift evolved into a huge social media following on YouTube, @soberbourbongirl, along with a website, soberbourbongirl.com, with merch coming soon.

Barrel pickin' is no easy task especially when you're given 24 amazing choices but the crew at Women & Whiskey podcast are up to the challenge. In this episode, follow along as we choose 8 barrels of Weller Full Proof for the OHLQ Exclusive Liquor Program.

Need holiday gift ideas? We've got you covered! From holiday cocktails to great gift ideas, we've got a gift idea for everyone. Visit our website www.womenandwhiskeypodcast.com for merch, etc

In this episode, Amy and I chat with Melinda Maddox, Master Blender at Old Elk Distillery. From Bartender to Blender, Mel shares her journey in the spirits industry, stepping out from behind the stick to become Old Elk's award-winning Blender. Support female musicians too… click here to learn more about the band Snarls: takethistoheartrecords.limitedrun.com/produc…-burst

In this episode I chat via Zoom with Diana Hancharenko, founder and operator of Belle of the Barrel Whiskey Tasting Experiences. Diana creates curated whiskey tastings for beginners, experts and everyone in between. Book a holiday party, corporate retreat or just a fun night with family and friends at belleofthebarrel.com

In this episode, we chat with Nicole Volk, M.S., a PhD Candidate at The Ohio State University about her thesis work that focuses on the whiskey industry. She spent time at various distilleries in Kentucky to research how the whiskey industry could be an integral part of educating adults about agricultural. Distilleries just might be the key to reconnecting consumers to where their food, and whiske...

In this episode, we chat via Zoom with Judy Hollis Jones, Co-Founder of Buzzard's Roost whiskey. Born out of a barrel pick for clients and friends, Judy and her partner Jason Brauner decided to create their own whiskey brand. Setting their whiskey apart by focusing on wood science, they have successfully created an impressive line-up of whiskeys to please any palate.

This episode was recorded for our sister podcast "If This Bar Could Talk" but It's so special, I decided to share it with W&W listeners. I hope you enjoy. Danielle Goldtooth, a Native American mixologist, Zooms in from New Mexico to share her mission to reconnect Americans to their food and honor the farmers, ranchers and agriculturists who provide it. Danielle, along with her husband Allen (who i...

In this episode, I travel to Lynnville Tennessee to visit Big Machine Distillery. Devin Walden has been on a fast track to success in the spirits industry since she was 22 years old. Now 30, her hard work and tenacity has paid off becoming the Master Distiller at Big Machine. From tattoo artist to Master Distiller, her journey is the perfect blueprint for anyone looking to advance in the Spirits I...

In this episode, Amy and Wendy interview Jane Bowie, co-founder of Potter Jane Distillery. Jane, along with neighbor and former co-worker Denny Potter left their jobs at Maker's Mark to pursue their dream of opening their own distillery. Listen as Jane describes their plan to make a whiskey their way.

In this episode, recorded in the private dining room at Vaso in Dublin, Ohio, Beth Burrows, Senior American Whiskey Ambassador at James B Beam, walks us through a tasting of A. Overholt Rye Whiskey a stunning rye made in the old style "Monongahela Mash". It's not an exaggeration to say that we were all blown away by the flavors in this whiskey. This is a long one but hang in there to learn about 2...

In this episode, Heather Wibbels aka Cocktail Contessa zooms in from Louisville, KY to talk about her amazing book "Bourbon Is My Comfort Food", The Bourbon Women's Guide to Fantastic Cocktails at Home. In honor of Derby Day, I mixed up the perfect mint julep to sip as Heather tells us about the storied history of the cocktail. Heather's amazing book is filled with beautiful photography, interesti...

Sang and Letha, two of the three founders of Service! stop in to talk about their first annual fundraising gala on Thursday May 16, 2024 at High Line Car House from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. This event is not just a fundraiser but also a way to show gratitude to the hard-working hospitality workers in our community. Buy a table, a single ticket or make a donation to support this amazing organization and th...

In this episode, we chat with Gia Lynch, Co-Owner & Chief Flavor Officer at Everwild Spirits Distillery located in Sandusky Ohio. Along with her husband Rick and brother Jude they have created an amazing line-up of whiskies as well as a gorgeous restaurant and bar. Visit for the whiskey and stay for the food and cocktails.