Tim Knittel is a professional Bourbon educator and writer based in Lexington, Kentucky. With over a decade of experience working both inside and outside of distilleries, he possesses a deep understanding of the Bourbon industry. Knittel currently holds the prestigious titles of Executive Bourbon Steward-in-Residence at The Kentucky Castle and Adjunct Professor of Tourism, Event Management, and Bourbon Studies at Midway University. He is also the founder of Distilled Living, established in 2016, which offers Bourbon education and consulting services with a focus on palate training and experience design.