Women & Whiskey: Stop Mansplaining Me

In this episode, Amy, Anne, Lanessa, Megan and I review High West Distillery products Bourye, Double Rye and A Midwinter Nights Dram.

In this episode we explore Lost Lantern Whiskey with a live studio audience and co-founder Nora Ganley-Roper Zooming in from Vermont. Learn about their journey and how they're bringing the Scotch whisky business model to the U.S.

In this episode, Amy leads us in a tasting of Middle West Spirits Sherry Cask Finished Whiskey.

For this episode, we traveled to Memphis, TN to visit Old Dominick Distillery's Master Distiller and SVP Alex Castle. Alex has known since she was a teen that she wanted to be a distiller and when the great-great grandsons of Domenico Canale were looking to resurrect his brand, they found Alex. A native of Kentucky, Alex now calls Memphis home and is the first female head distiller in Tennessee. S...

In this episode, we expand our palates and taste the only Armagnac available in the state of Ohio — Castarède, which is also the oldest Armagnac house. https://equiptwomen.com Support female musicians too… click here to learn more about the band Snarls: takethistoheartrecords.limitedrun.com/produc…-burst

In this episode, we Zoomed-in Mel Heim, Co-founder, Partner, Head Distiller and Blender at Big Nose Brands. With a group of whiskey loving women in the studio audience, we chatted with Mel about how she started her career in the Spirits Industry and how she developed Big Nose Kate whiskey and the iconic women who inspired it. Her whiskey was loved by all in attendance for its unique style and flav...

Anne, Megan, Lanessa, Amy and I review Whistlepig Support female musicians too… click here to learn more about the band Snarls: takethistoheartrecords.limitedrun.com/produc…-burst

In this episode, I talk with Jennifer Henshaw known on Instagram as bourbontrailtraveler about her favorite whiskey, distilleries, what she's reading and drinking. Follow her on Insta for whiskey recommendations, distilleries that should be on your list to visit and books about whiskey. Support female musicians too… click here to learn more about the band Snarls: takethistoheartrecords.limitedrun....

Give a gal a bottle of whiskey and a microphone and she'll give you a review. A first for W&W, I've assembled a group of whiskey-loving women to taste and opine a very special bottle. Alice Brown Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a limited release from Donum Dei "Brewstillery" in New Albany, Indiana. Continue listening after the credits for an impromptu review of George Dickel… because one bottle of whi...

In this episode, I chat with friend and fellow bourbon club member, Sandra Matarrese-Keeling about being the Treasurer of our club and establishing it as a 501(c)7 non-profit as well as the fun tastings we've done. Support female musicians too… click here to learn more about the band Snarls: takethistoheartrecords.limitedrun.com/produc…-burst

In this episode I talk via Zoom with the co-host and founder of It's Bourbon Night YouTube channel and Whiskey Ambitions, a lifestyle company. Check out Sara and Chad's YouTube channel for the best gift guide of the season and head over to their website, whiskeyambitions.com for glassware, t-shirts and other merch. You can also subscribe to their patreon @ patreon.com/itsbourbonnight. Follow "It's...

In this episode, I chat with Peggy Noe Stevens via Zoom. Trailblazer and bourbon icon, Peggy is an author, business owner, founder of Bourbon Women and the world's first master bourbon taster. Buy her newest book, "Which Fork Do I Use With My Bourbon?", it's perfect as a gift or a guide to your holiday entertaining. Support female musicians too… click here to learn more about the band Snarls: take...

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the maturation process with Master of Maturation, Executive Vice President-General Manager at Michter's Distillery, Andrea Wilson. Support female musicians too… click here to learn more about the band Snarls: takethistoheartrecords.limitedrun.com/produc…-burst

You may not spend a lot of time thinking about the grain that is the main ingredient in the whiskey that you're drinking but lucky for us, Erica Fields puts a lot of thought into the grain that she supplies to distilleries. In this episode, I have a fascinating conversation with Erica Fields, Owner and President of Brooks Grain.

Meet Whitney Jones. She and her husband created Positively Whiskey. They review whiskey in their home and publish their reviews for your reading pleasure and edification. Check them out on positivelywhiskey.org Support female musicians too… click here to learn more about the band Snarls: takethistoheartrecords.limitedrun.com/produc…-burst

In this episode, I traveled to Louisville and braved the mind-numbing cicada noise to interview Jennifer Brian, Executive Bourbon Steward and Co-Owner of Make & Muddle. Jennifer is a self described cocktail evangelist spreading the good news about booze.

In this episode I chat via Zoom with Carrie Van Winkle Greener, great granddaughter of Julian "Pappy" Van Winkle. Carrie and her sisters founded Pappy & Co to carry on their family legacy in the bourbon industry. Their store, located in Louisville sells all things Pappy including premium cigars, maple syrup and clothing. Check them out at pappyco.com Support female musicians too… click here to lea...

In this episode, we sit down with Lanessa Jones, GM at Buckeye Bourbon House in Columbus, OH. Support female musicians too… click here to learn more about the band Snarls: takethistoheartrecords.limitedrun.com/produc…-burst

In this live podcast and tasting, we chat with Becky Harris, Chief Distiller and Co-Founder of the most awarded whisky in Virginia, Catoctin Creek. Staying true to the Virginia whiskey history and terroir, Catoctin Creek's whiskey is made with 100% rye that is locally grown. Learn about how they began, how they make their award winning whisky and how Becky and her husband Scott give back during th...

In this episode, I talk via Zoom with Carla Carlton. Carla is the Editor-in-Chief of Bourbon+ Magazine and is the author of two books — "Barrel Strength Bourbon" and "Still Life". Check out her website at thebourbonbabe.com Support female musicians too… click here to learn more about the band Snarls: takethistoheartrecords.limitedrun.com/produc…-burst

A first for W&W, we interview mother-daughter distillery team, Joyce Nethery and Autumn Nethery. Joyce is the CEO and Master Distiller and Autumn is the co-owner and Marketing Manager. We chat about their family farm, their use of bloody butcher corn and their "ground to glass" business model. Support female musicians too… click here to learn more about the band Snarls: takethistoheartrecords.limi...

In this episode, I talk with Amy Mesh, Partnership Manager at Middle West Spirits in Columbus, Ohio. Learn about the day-to-day operations of a distillery and the history of this Columbus Gem. Support female musicians too… click here to learn more about the band Snarls: takethistoheartrecords.limitedrun.com/produc…-burst

In this live podcast and tasting, we enjoy Widow Jane 10 year, American Oak Rye and Lucky 13. Lisa Wicker, President and Master Distiller/Blender regaled us with her history and the future plans at Widow Jane. Support female musicians too… click here to learn more about the band Snarls: takethistoheartrecords.limitedrun.com/produc…-burst

In this episode, I meet Liz Rhoades, Founder and Principal of Spirit Safe Consulting located in New York City. Liz specializes in technical process/quality improvement and liquid innovation for the distilled beverage industry. Did I mention she's a whiskey scientist? Doesn't get much cooler than that! Support female musicians too… click here to learn more about the band who performs our theme song...

In this episode, Lindsey shares how she got started in the whiskey biz, mansplain stories and the "family" culture at Angel's Envy Support female musicians too… click here to learn more about the band Snarls: takethistoheartrecords.limitedrun.com/produc…-burst