Topic: A Sip of Knowledge with Jake Holshue of Rogue Ales & 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, Jake Holshue of Rogue Ales & Spirits join the group.

About Jake Holshue

Jake Holshue is the Level 11 Spirits Wizard of Rogue Ales and Spirits in Newport, Oregon. Jake has been in the distilling industry since 2012, distilling and consulting for distilleries both nationally and internationally. Jake is serving his second term on the Board of Directors for the American Craft Spirits Association, he also chairs the Mentorship Committee, the Consumer Facing Committee, and co-chairs the Education Committee.

About the Hosts: 

• 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.