President & Head Distiller at Widow Jane Distillery
Consulting Distiller at George Washington's Mount Vernon
Distiller/Product Specialist at Starlight Distillery
Former Whiskey production/Winemaker at Limestone Branch Distillery
Owner, Chemical Engineer and Chief Distiller at Catoctin Creek Distillery
Board Member of the
American Craft Spirits Association
Listed by Food and
Wine as one of the
“6 Women in Whiskey to Watch”
Master Distiller for Old Elk Distillery
Former Master Distiller at Seagrams (now known as MGP Products) Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Consultant with 38 years distilling experience
Founder and Master Distiller at Limestone Branch Distillery
President of Beam Brothers, Inc.
Representing the 3rd generation of Russells, Master Distillers at Wild Turkey Distillery
Grandson of Jimmy Russell, Son of Eddie Russell
Brand Ambassador since 2010, now working alongside Eddie Russell in the distillery
Founder of Copper Fox Distillery
Built the first traditional malt floor and kiln in a North American distillery since the repeal of Prohibition
Head Distiller at Far North Spirits
Creator of Far North Spirits' Seed Vault Series
Spearheading a study funded by the University of Minnesota to determine flavor contributions from 15 different varietals of rye grain
Director of Historic Trades at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Distillery and Gristmill
Head Distiller at Manatawny Still Works
Chemical Engineer, fermentation expertise developed at Sly Fox and Victory Brewing
Filson Historical Society Bourbon Historian
Author of Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey: An American Heritage
2006 Inductee into Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame
Author of The Complete Whiskey Course: A Comprehensive Tasting School In Ten Classes
Consultant for small spirits brands across the US
Whiskey Ambassador for Jefferson's Whiskeys
Detroit native and spirits expert
Beer and Spirits writer since 1995
Former managing editor for Whisky Advocate Magazine, currently senior drinks writer for the Daily Beast
Author of Whiskey Master Class(2020) and Tasting Whiskey(2014)