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Shaylyn Gammon’s Nose Led Her to a Career in Whiskey
Shaylyn Gammon’s supertaster skills and her equally left and right brain have helped propel her into success in the whiskey distilling industry. But she’s had to navigate challenges along the way.
Women Distilling Gin Around the Globe
We’re exploring distilleries owned or run by women around the world and producing fine gin. Come with us on this international distillery journey.
8 Woman-Run Liqueur, Aperitif and Digestif Distilleries in the West
We found 8 incredible woman-run distilleries west of the Mississippi crafting amaro, limoncello and other liquors, aperitifs and digestifs.
Christi Lower’s Whiskey Fascination Inspired Highline Spirits
After studying the distillation process and learning everything she could about whiskey, Christi Lower took her enthusiasm to the next level and became the CEO of her own spirits brand.
6 Woman-Run Agave Spirits Distilleries West of the Mississi
These woman-run distilleries craft agave spirits from authentically sourced agave. Discover all of these places west of the Mississippi.
Susan Caron and Alane Wilansky Are Longtime Friends, Coworkers and ARK Distillery CoFounders
ARK Distillery came about thanks to two coworkers, friends and entrepreneurs who wanted to continue building a brand together.
Kerianne Krause Goes Beyond The Typical DEI in Distilling
A board-certified behavior analyst started a distillery in order to provide sustainable employment to adults with disabilities. Read more about Kerianne Krause and Beyond Distilling in Charleston, South Carolina.
Sisters Alisa Lawrence & Nilaja Young Blend Family and Craft Distilling
When the New York sisters moved to New Hampshire to take over their cousins distillery, they reunited with family and brought their own families with them.
How Mel Heim Bounced Into Whiskey
A job jumping on a trampoline wasn’t going to pay the bills so Mel Heim discovered that she could earn a living in the craft spirits industry, building a whiskey brand.
6 Woman-Run Whiskey Distilleries in Texas
We're celebrating the hard working women of Texas who own and run whiskey distilleries and produce delicious craft spirits across the state. Map out these six distilleries and support Women in Distilling throughout Texas.
9 Woman-Owned Rum Distilleries Along the East Coast
If you’re traveling from Florida along the east coast to Maryland, you can visit these eight woman-run and woman-owned rum distilleries and taste some of these unique craft spirits.
Sarah Lee’s Curiosity Nabbed Her a Head Distiller Role
Black Frost Distilling’s Head Distiller Sarah Lee followed a passion and a curiosity from the brewing industry to craft spirits production and she continues to ask all the right questions to innovate and advance the products she crafts.
7 Woman-Run Whiskey Distilleries in Colorado
The altitude in Colorado must be a secret ingredient for whiskey makers. We mapped out seven women-owned whiskey distilleries throughout the state. Next time you’re visiting, make sure you drop into each of these tasting rooms for a sip of delicious craft spirits.
Eboni Major Rocks The Whiskey Industry
It was never her intention to rock the white, male world of whiskey but Eboni Major took an internship to be close to home and soon proved to be a talented blender. Eventually, she became the first Black blender at a major distillery before she bet on herself and launched her career as a consultant.
Brandy Pieper Is A Cool Craft Distiller in Oregon
The Oregon-based distiller and production manager originally sought a job in beer but discovered how cool making whiskey really was first.
9 Women-Led Gin Distilleries in Oregon
Explore these 9 woman-owned, operated and led gin distilleries throughout the state of Oregon.
Theresa Dark Aims for a Slam Dunk with Dark Mark Distillery
Math teacher and basketball coach, Theresa Dark joined forces with a fellow coach to launch a craft distillery they named Dark Mark Distilling. Read her whole story in our latest feature.
7 Woman-Owned Bourbon Distilleries in the Northeast
We’ve scoped out seven craft distilleries operating in the northeast that are not only owned and run by women but produce unique and delicious bourbon whiskey. Use our guide to visit them all.
Wendy Tilton of Wild Hare Distillery Solves People’s Problems
While trying to help a friend solve a problem, Wendy Tilton started distilling whiskey and she never quit. Today she runs a distillery, crafting agave spirits with her husband in Tempe, Arizona.