Topic: A Sip of Knowledge with Paul Hletko (FEW Spirits)

Hosts: Liz Rhoades, Lew Bryson & Martin Duffy

What You'll Learn:  Join a trio of drink industry veterans in weekly conversation on whiskey, spirits, distilling, marketing and the current state of the drink industry. This week, Paul Hletko (founder and master distiller at FEW Spirits) joins the group.

In 2011, Paul opened the FEW Distillery and since then has produced award wining spirits that are original, distinctive and playful. His love for the nuances & flavor of whiskey and his flexibility to innovate with gin have made them FEW’s backbone products, but he continues to play around and innovate daily with limited expressions and new collaborations. Recently, Paul was name the 2018 World Distiller of the Year in Gin Magazine’s annual "Icons of Gin" feature.

Liz Rhoades, founder of Spirit Safe Consulting, former research scientist for DIAGEO, distilling consultant, spirits writer for The Whiskey Wash & presenter.

Lew Bryson, former managing editor for Whisky Advocate Magazine for 20 years, whiskey author, beer/whiskey writer and presenter.

Martin Duffy, former DIAGEO Master of Whisky for the Midwest, DIAGEO Reserve Brand Ambassador for The Republic of Ireland, North American Brand Representative for Glencairn Crystal.