Women & Whiskey: Stop Mansplaining Me

Women & Whiskey: Stop Mansplaining Me

I’m a Whiskey Woman and so are many of my friends. We like to drink whiskey, learn about whiskey and hunt for rare and unique bottles of whiskey. What we don’t like is that, somewhere in time, the world of whiskey became a boys club. In this podcast, Women & Whiskey: Stop Mansplaining Me, we’ll talk with trail blazing women who are shattering the glass ceiling of the whiskey industry. We’ll hear from master distillers, master blenders, brand ambassadors… all the women from field to glass who are shaping the whiskey world today. Join me for a taste and a chat with some fascinating whiskey women.

Episodes

Archer Eland

November 21, 2025 • 62 mins
In this episode the tables turn as co-host Wendy Peveich steps into the hot seat to share the story behind her own line of rye whiskey, Archer Eland. Created in honor of her mother and crafted with the team at Middle West Spirits, Archer Eland is a rye unlike any other. Follow along as Wendy, Amy, and Melanie take us from the spark of an idea to the first pour, sharing the passion, creativity, and challenges behind these truly di...
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Melissa Rift — Master Taster at Old Forester

October 1, 2025 • 52 mins
Lanessa and Leigh Ann kick off a rare morning edition of Women and Whiskey: Stop Mansplaining Me with a truly special guest — Melissa Rift, Master Taster at Old Forester. Melissa takes us through her inspiring journey from social work to spirits, detailing how she rose from tour guide to one of the most influential tasting experts in bourbon. We also dig into the beauty of Old Forester’s lineup. Did you know they use a single reci...
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Red Hazel

September 19, 2025 • 42 mins
In this episode of Women & Whiskey: Stop Mansplaining Me, Leigh Ann, Amy and Wendy chat with TK Burtin-Johnson, Co-Founder of Red Hazel Whiskey, joining in from Atlanta, GA. TK opens up about her inspiring journey of co-founding a flavored whiskey brand with her brother—crafted with real ingredients and pure passion. Hear how she tackles the challenges of entrepreneurship, juggles a full-time job, and faces obstacles head-on with...
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New Dawn Distilling Founder Dawn O'Neal PhD

August 27, 2025 • 45 mins
In this episode of Women and Whiskey: Stop Mansplaining Me, we welcome the trailblazing Dawn O'Neal, PhD in Ecology and founder of New Dawn Distilling, launched proudly on Juneteenth last year. Dawn's story is a unique blend of scientific expertise, passion for the environment, and a deep love for whiskey. Dawn shares her inspiring journey from the scientific field to the world of distilling, weaving together her passion for ecolo...
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Service! 2.0 with Executive Director, Sangeeta Lakhani

May 13, 2025 • 38 mins
In this episode, Sangeeta Lakhani, Executive Director of Service!, A Relief Organization for Hospitality Workers returns to tell us about the upcoming expansion of Service!
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Christy Pruitt-Haynes, Certified Cigar Sommelier Tobacconist, Executive Bourbon Steward

April 26, 2025 • 28 mins
Some things just go great together like champagne and caviar, pretzels and beer and whiskey and cigars. In this episode, Amy, Lanessa and Leigh Ann chat via Zoom with Christy Pruitt-Haynes, Founder and Operator of The Sip and Smoke Experience. Christy is a Certified Cigar Sommelier Tobacconist, Executive Bourbon Steward and Certified Bourbon Professional who hosts both private events and public seminars evangelizing the joys of pa...
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Ohio Distillery Tour

March 24, 2025 • 8 mins
Grant Gorham joins me to talk about the newly launched Ohio Distillery Tour. Check it out at ohiodistillerytour.com or at womenandwhiskeypodcast.com/check-it-out
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After Hours - Old Elk Cigar Cut and Cash Finished Series

March 11, 2025 • 16 mins
Amy, Wendy and Leigh Ann taste through two bottles of Old Elk; one from their Cigar Cut series and the other from their Cask Finish series. These bottles were generously gifted to us by Melinda Maddox, Master Blender. The Cigar Series Punch Cut had us feelin' all the feels and the Cognac Cask Finished left us wanting more. (Full disclosure — we may have had a drink or two before we recorded this tasting.) If you have questions o...
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Stephanie Anderson, Regional Sales Manager, Rock Town Distillery

February 26, 2025 • 32 mins
In this episode, Amy, Wendy and Leigh Ann chat remotely with Stephanie Anderson, Regional Sales Manager with Rock Town Distillery in Little Rock, Arkansas. Stephanie generously sent a bottle of their Column Still Collection, Single Barrel Bourbon that was a collaboration with Bardstown Bourbon Company. Rich, Sweet and Floral this bottle did not disappoint. Learn about Rock Town and Stephanie's bold journey in the spirits industry.
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Nakia Bell, aka Sober Bourbon Girl

February 12, 2025 • 18 mins
On this Valentine's Day, I bring you a podcast episode about a love project that turned into a small business. Nakia Bell, aka Sober Bourbon Girl, started her bourbon journey as an anniversary gift for her husband. That gift evolved into a huge social media following on YouTube, @soberbourbongirl, along with a website, soberbourbongirl.com, with merch coming soon.
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Choosing Weller Full Proof Barrels for OHLQ

December 19, 2024 • 38 mins
Barrel pickin' is no easy task especially when you're given 24 amazing choices but the crew at Women & Whiskey podcast are up to the challenge. In this episode, follow along as we choose 8 barrels of Weller Full Proof for the OHLQ Exclusive Liquor Program.
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Holiday Gift & Cocktail Ideas

December 6, 2024 • 31 mins
Need holiday gift ideas? We've got you covered! From holiday cocktails to great gift ideas, we've got a gift idea for everyone. Visit our website www.womenandwhiskeypodcast.com for merch, etc
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Melinda Maddox, Master Blender at Old Elk Distillery

November 19, 2024 • 39 mins
In this episode, Amy and I chat with Melinda Maddox, Master Blender at Old Elk Distillery. From Bartender to Blender, Mel shares her journey in the spirits industry, stepping out from behind the stick to become Old Elk's award-winning Blender. Support female musicians too… click here to learn more about the band Snarls: takethistoheartrecords.limitedrun.com/produc…-burst
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Diana Hancharenko, Founder of Belle of the Barrel Whiskey Tasting Experiences

November 8, 2024 • 17 mins
In this episode I chat via Zoom with Diana Hancharenko, founder and operator of Belle of the Barrel Whiskey Tasting Experiences. Diana creates curated whiskey tastings for beginners, experts and everyone in between. Book a holiday party, corporate retreat or just a fun night with family and friends at belleofthebarrel.com
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Nicole Volk, PhD student — Thesis Work on The Whiskey Industry

September 26, 2024 • 54 mins
In this episode, we chat with Nicole Volk, M.S., a PhD Candidate at The Ohio State University about her thesis work that focuses on the whiskey industry. She spent time at various distilleries in Kentucky to research how the whiskey industry could be an integral part of educating adults about agricultural. Distilleries just might be the key to reconnecting consumers to where their food, and whiskey, comes from. Stick around after ...
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Buzzard's Roost Co-Founder Judith Hollis Jones

August 11, 2024 • 39 mins
In this episode, we chat via Zoom with Judy Hollis Jones, Co-Founder of Buzzard's Roost whiskey. Born out of a barrel pick for clients and friends, Judy and her partner Jason Brauner decided to create their own whiskey brand. Setting their whiskey apart by focusing on wood science, they have successfully created an impressive line-up of whiskeys to please any palate.
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Danielle Goldtooth

July 27, 2024 • 36 mins
This episode was recorded for our sister podcast "If This Bar Could Talk" but It's so special, I decided to share it with W&W listeners. I hope you enjoy. Danielle Goldtooth, a Native American mixologist, Zooms in from New Mexico to share her mission to reconnect Americans to their food and honor the farmers, ranchers and agriculturists who provide it. Danielle, along with her husband Allen (who is a chef), and their business pa...
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Devin Walden, Master Distiller at Big Machine Distillery

July 8, 2024 • 39 mins
In this episode, I travel to Lynnville Tennessee to visit Big Machine Distillery. Devin Walden has been on a fast track to success in the spirits industry since she was 22 years old. Now 30, her hard work and tenacity has paid off becoming the Master Distiller at Big Machine. From tattoo artist to Master Distiller, her journey is the perfect blueprint for anyone looking to advance in the Spirits Industry.
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Potter Jane Distillery's Co-Founder, Jane Bowie

June 17, 2024 • 58 mins
In this episode, Amy and Wendy interview Jane Bowie, co-founder of Potter Jane Distillery. Jane, along with neighbor and former co-worker Denny Potter left their jobs at Maker's Mark to pursue their dream of opening their own distillery. Listen as Jane describes their plan to make a whiskey their way.
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Monongahela Rye Experience with Beth Burrows

May 24, 2024 • 85 mins
In this episode, recorded in the private dining room at Vaso in Dublin, Ohio, Beth Burrows, Senior American Whiskey Ambassador at James B Beam, walks us through a tasting of A. Overholt Rye Whiskey a stunning rye made in the old style "Monongahela Mash". It's not an exaggeration to say that we were all blown away by the flavors in this whiskey. This is a long one but hang in there to learn about 22 second hugs, 6 second kisses, the...
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