Meet the Makers

Meet The Makers: Frey Ranch Distillery Founder Ashley Frey

What’s it like running a modern farm-distillery?

When it comes to making cocktails, Breckenridge Distillery Bar Manager Billie Keithley says if you can eat it, she can make a cocktail out of it.

Nic Christiansen started her career behind the bar, where she honed her love of trying whiskey straight from the barrel.

Tracie Franklin’s path included encouragement from Dave Pickerell.

When Jimmy Russell’s Granddaughter, Joann Street, visited The Buddha of Bourbon at a trade show, she knew she wanted to join the family business.

When Stephanie Batty first joined the team at New Riff it was to do event planning. She quickly realized she wanted to make whiskey.

Old Dominick Master Distiller Alex Castle grew up with dreams of working in distilling, even before she’d experienced beverage alcohol herself.