Not only that, but its herbaceous gin and smooth whiskey have also earned rave reviews and press, thanks in large part to Master Distiller Molly Troupe. Molly Troupe Image used with permission by copyright holderįreeland Spirits in Portland, Oregon has been making waves in the spirits world since launching in late 2017, as it’s one of the few wholly women-owned and operated distilleries in the world. In that line, she’s helped launch numerous guilds and organizations dedicated to helping support and elevate those in the spirits industry. Despite having originally dreamed of being an environmental lawyer, a casual introduction to whiskey while on a date sparked a passion that has led to her life’s work of creating, advocating, and promoting American whiskey and bourbon. She’s made a name for herself coming into established distilleries like Kings County to bring innovation and renewal in her first distillery job at Kings County, she produced a rye whiskey that crashed through the world of American whiskey, winning Double Gold at the 2015 World Spirits Competition in San Francisco. and a champion of Tennessee whiskey and bourbon.
With a resume that includes stints at Kings County Distillery, Cascade Hollow, and now m aster distiller of Tennessee’s George Dickel Whiskey, Nicole Austin is one of the top figures of distilling in the U.S. And blending whiskey is definitely in her blood, as, since joining the company in 2019, her batches have gone on to win awards and quickly build a solid reputation for excellence. And although she didn’t have any background in distilling, she’s taken to it with passion and ingenuity, producing high-quality Tennessee whiskey in both small batch and premium aged options. Serving as master blender (and the first Black female whiskey master blender) of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey in Nashville, Tennessee, Butler is committed to making sure people remember her ancestor, who was almost overlooked by history until Jack Daniels finally acknowledged Green’s invaluable contributions in 2016 and Uncle Nearest co-founder, CEO, and historian Fawn Weaver committed to widely sharing his story.
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The great-great-granddaughter of Nathan “Nearest” Green, the first-ever Black master distiller and the man who actually taught the Jack Daniels how to distill, Victoria Butler left a career in the Department of Justice to carry on the family legacy. Victoria Eady Butler Image used with permission by copyright holder These are the 6 classic tequila cocktail recipes you need to know The amazing 3-ingredient cocktails every home bartender should know
The chromium benefits you should know about (and the best food sources for you) And she’s also responsible for producing the world’s first climate-positive gin, made using peas.
Her signature work is with gin, such as her namesake Kirsty’s Gin, flavored by kelp, thistles, and bilberry. Harnessing her passion and interest in plants and their role in the distilling process, Black has quickly found success in producing award-winning spirits, using the farm’s crops and the region’s unique biodiversity to create terroir-driven spirits that capture the flavor of the Angus coast. Coming from a background as an engineer in the medical device field, Black switched over into distilling, studying at Heriot-Watt University before being asked to helm Arbikie’s (which originated as a multi-generational farm) distillery. Arbikie Highland Estate distillery on Scotland’s Angus coast has made a name for itself as one of the most experimental distilleries out there with its “farm to bottle” approach, and one of the driving forces behind that innovation is Master Distiller Kirsty Black.
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