distillHer

It feels a bit disingenuous to even try and speak with any degree of authority about women in whiskey from a male perspective. The need for groups like Female Whiskey Society and Women Bourbon Society to even exist speaks to the fact that men have largely owned the marketing and educational spaces of whiskey for eons. What has traditionally been “your father’s beverage of choice” has virtually built in a masculine language.

I’ve already talked to some degree about Marianne Eaves and her innovation in the whiskey marketplace. I’ve mentioned Fawn Weaver and her instrumental work in the telling of the Nearest Green Story. Anyone would be hard pressed to find any better ambassador to this spirit. But they aren’t alone. Today’s episode is going to be about several others in this space. I’ll talk about some historical figures, some ladies that are trying to create communities for women to gather in and further their understanding of whiskey and finally some women who are actively participating in the production of the spirit. We are celebrating their achievements in a hyper-masculine marketplace. And why shouldn’t we. Women scientifically are far better suited to lead this industry. They have better palates, better organizational skills and a stronger fortitude when it comes to adversity. So today’s episode is the queens of bourbon….or maybe distillHer.

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