Bourbon Pursuit Podcast #47: Andrea Wilson, Michter’s

The Bourbon Pursuit podcast team catches up with Andrea Wilson of Michter's to learn more about the whiskey brand's history and future.

by Bourbon Pursuit
May 13, 2016

Kenny Coleman & Ryan Cecil host the Bourbon Pursuit podcast from Louisville, KY.

Andrea Wilson, Vice President and General Manager of Michter’s Distillery, gives us the history of Michter’s, her rich history influencing the bourbon industry behind the scenes, and hints at a new 20 year bourbon release and potential Celebration.

Talk about your first encounter with whiskey or bourbon
How did that influence you to make a career from it?
What kind of path did you take because you canât tell a distillery, âHey iâve got experience because iâve been moonshiningâ
Youâve got a historic past. First woman to serve as chair for the KDA. What does that mean to you?
Talk about your current position at Michterâs and what that means
Give some people a quick history lesson of Michters
There is a new place being built on Whiskey Row, talk about that.
There are 4 core products, talk about each one of those and choose a favorite child
Then we have a few that are super extreme premium bourbons. Now choose a favorite child.
You also have reminiscent feelings when drinking bourbon, talk about your tasting experience.
What sort of legacy or impression do you want to leave on the industry?

Bourbon Pursuit

Kenny Coleman and Ryan Cecil, based in Louisville, KY, are the hosts of the Bourbon Pursuit podcast. They share a passion for exploring the stories behind the bourbon industry's success, focusing on its history, the personalities involved, and, naturally, exceptional bourbon. Their guests include a wide range of individuals, from master distillers and bloggers to historians and representatives from local events.

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