Matt Strickland

Distiller Matthew Strickland brings a wealth of knowledge to the table with his extensive experience in brewing, distilling, and winemaking. Starting his journey at Corsair Distillery, where he spearheaded the research and development program, he later joined District Distilling Co. in mid-2016. In late 2018, Matt embarked on a new venture, opening a farm distillery in Canada. A respected figure in the industry, Matt is a faculty member of the Distilled Spirits Epicenter, sharing his expertise in whiskey design since 2014. He also serves as a regular judge on panels for the American Craft Spirits Association and holds the distinction of being the sole American distiller on the Board of Examiners for the Institute of Brewing and Distilling in the UK. In addition to his other endeavors, Matt runs his own distilling consultancy, D.R.A.M. Services and Consulting.