Women & Whiskey: Stop Mansplaining Me

In this episode, I talk with Anna Axster and Wendelin von Schroder, founders of Lodestar Whiskey. Anna and Wendelin developed a passion for whiskey while traveling the country for their film and music careers. Feeling underrepresented in the whiskey space as millennial women, they set out to create a new whiskey with a unique flavor profile. Lodestar is a blend of Straight High Rye Bourbon and Ame...

To start off the new year, we welcome the newest member of our podcast crew, Wendy Peveich! In her first episode as a co-host, we discuss the first survey of it's kind conducted by OurWhisky Foundation called "Do You Even Like Whisky"? The barriers holding back women in the industry. It's an important conversation about how women navigate the male-dominated spirits Industry.

In this episode, we traveled to Dublin, Ohio to visit with Alicia Mehl and Lauren Pierce at Vaso. The original rooftop bar in the Columbus area, Vaso is situated atop the AC Hotel with panoramic views of the river and city. Vaso is a frequent customer of the Maker's Mark Private Barrel Select program selecting different stave combos to curate seasonal flavor profiles. Learn about the Maker's Mark...

In this episode, Melissa Esposito Zoomed in from New Jersey. Melissa is the Director of Operations for Blackened American Whiskey which was created by the late Dave Pickerill and heavy metal rock band Metallica. Melissa shares her journey in the industry as well as proprietary techniques used to create Blackened and what it's like working for one of the most popular bands in the world. Support fem...

In this episode, we talk with Amy Schirtzinger owner of McClellan's Pub in Dublin, Ohio. Amy generously shared a bottle of her most recent barrel pick and we taste her pick for the Best New Whiskey in Ohio (Middle West Spirits Ported Pumpernickel Rye) which came in second place, a mere 1 point behind the winner (Echo Spirits Single Barrel Rye). Amy shares the challenges and rewards of being a bar...

The story of Penelope Whiskey is beautifully told by brand ambassador Wendy Peveich. Her passion for the brand is unmatched by anyone in her industry. Wendy is a self-taught expert with the voice of an angel and quite frankly one of the coolest ladies to ever grace our podcast studio. In this episode, Wendy takes us on a global journey with a single whiskey brand that was born out of friendship, r...

In this episode, we chat with Jill Kuehler, owner and founder of Freeland Spirits in Portland, Oregon. When Amy visited this distillery earlier this year, she came back with a fabulous bottle of gin and enthusiasm for this female founded, owned and operated distillery. Inspired by her grandmother, Jill set out to create a line of spirits using the freshest ingredients she could find. She teamed up...

In this episode, we taste 4 new whiskey expressions from Echo Spirits Distillery. Joe and Nikhil, owners and proprietors of Echo, talk about their journey in the distilling industry

In this episode, I speak via Zoom with author Karen E. Locke. Her book, "Bourbon Belles & Whiskey Women, A Culinary and Cocktail Journey with the Women of Whiskey" has it all. Karen highlights some of the most influential women in the whiskey industry, shares some great cocktail and food recipes and peppers in some fun facts about the history of spirits. Visit www.bourbonbellesandwhiskeywomen.com...

In this episode, Nicole Emanuel stops by for a taste and a chat with her 21 Seeds Tequila. Her Blanco Tequilas are infused with Valencia Orange, Grapefruit/Hibiscus and Jalapeno/Cucumber. All three expressions are infused with natural ingredients. From beginnings in her sister's kitchen to partnering with spirits giant Diageo, listen along as she shares her journey of bringing a unique and delicio...

In this episode, Ariel Jahn stops by to talk all things Woodinville. The girls and I tasted their bourbon, rye and finished whiskey and we were not disappointed. Learn about the history of Woodinville and what their plans are for the future. Support female musicians too… click here to learn more about the band Snarls: takethistoheartrecords.limitedrun.com/produc…-burst

This episode was recorded during the Maker's Mark Event "Women Who Whisky Make History" highlighting female business owners and honoring the legacy of Margie Samuels. Follow along as we hear from local business owners, Maker's Mark Ambassador, Lanessa Jones and, our special guest, Leigha Kingsley. It was a fabulous event held at Ohio Brewing Company where we enjoyed delicious cocktails and snacks,...

Missy Duer, 6th generation distillery owner, walks me through the storied history of Indian Creek Distillery located on the Staley Farm where her family has been farming and distilling for 200 years. She and her husband, Joe, resurrected her families original whiskey recipe to create Legendary Ohio Frontier Whiskies. This is a fascinating story of family and perseverance. upport female musicians t...

In this episode, Megan hosted the gang, (Anne, Amy, Lanessa and Leigh Ann) at her home for a tasting of Bua Irish Whisky with founders/owners Martin Kennedy and Pat Byrne. While distilled, aged and bottled in Ireland, this Irish whisky is co-owned by Pat Byrne, owner and proprietor of Byrne's Pub in Grandview Heights, Ohio. Martin and Pat talk about their journey in creating and bringing a new Iri...

For this episode, we are back at Sunny 95 Studios. Amy, Lanessa and Leigh Ann review George Dickel Signature Recipe ($22), George Dickel 13 yr BIB ($49.99), George Dickel OHLQ Select that Leigh Ann picked for the State of Ohio ($64) and Amy brought an 18+yr unfiltered, straight from the barrel that Middle West Spirits had on their dock (priceless). If there is a bottle you'd like us to review, sen...

In this episode, Anne invited us into her home to taste some amazing spirits. While you may not be able to find the particular single barrels that we tasted, you can still find expressions of the ones we tasted. We recommend looking for OHLQ picks. Remember to shop locally and don't forget to shop at your local distillery. Consider a bottle of Grand Marnier or Magnolia, Penelope, NULU or Russell's...

In this episode, I speak with Leigha Kingsley about her documentary film "The Spirit of Women". This film highlights the amazing women in the whiskey industry like Marianne Eaves, Peggy Noe Stevens, the all-female team at Uncle Nearest and many more. At the Cannes Film Festival this year, her film was shortlisted as one of the "Top 20 Projects" in development through a female directing program. Le...

In this kindred spirits episode, Greg Stokes with Accent Wines walks us through choosing bubbles for the Holiday season. Whether you're looking for a special bottle for a loved one, a bottle to share at a party or a gift for your boss, there is a reasonably priced bottle for every occasion. Support female musicians too… click here to learn more about the band Snarls: takethistoheartrecords.limited...

In this episode, Leigh Ann, Amy, Anne and Megan review OHLQ barrel picks of Old Elk 7-year Straight Bourbon, 7-year Wheat Bourbon and 9-year Wheat Whiskey. Apologies for the sound quality but, hang in there, it gets better. Keep listening after the show for Amy's surprise bottle.

In this episode, we taste 2 special bottles of Watershed Bourbon finished in wine casks with a special guest in a very special location. Gretchen Bonasera, owner of 80 East in Powell, Ohio invited us into her amazing new "members only" bourbon and cocktail bar to review Watershed Distillery's newest creations that will drop on Saturday 10/29 at the distillery. You don't want to miss this one-day-o...

In this episode the ladies and I review the Ohio Distillers' Guild Whiskey Collab Batch 3 which will debut at the Central Ohio Craft Whiskey Festival next weekend (10/15/22).

In this episode, I chat with Rachelle Henderson, owner and head bartender of Nomadic Bartending and territory manager for Union Horse Distilling Co. in Lenexa, Kansas. https://nomadicbartending.com https://unionhorse.com Support female musicians too… click here to learn more about the band Snarls: takethistoheartrecords.limitedrun.com/produc…-burst

This episode was recorded live at the 3rd annual Columbus Cocktail Classic. Moderated by Ryan Stryker, get to know the ladies while we taste and learn about Maker's Mark Private Selections

In this episode we explore Jack Daniels Bonded, Single Barrel Select and Single Barrel Rye. Support female musicians too… click here to learn more about the band Snarls: takethistoheartrecords.limitedrun.com/produc…-burst

In this episode, I chat with Shelley Sackier, author and Director of Distillery Education at Reservoir Distillery in Richmond, Virginia. Her book, "Make It A Double — From Wretched to Wondrous: Tales of One Woman's Lifelong Discovery of Whisky" is a clever and funny memoir and a great way to learn about whisky. Support female musicians too… click here to learn more about the band Snarls: takethist...