Topic: A Sip of Knowledge with Jamie Duffy of The Collective by Thoroughbred

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, Jamie Duffy (The Collective by Thoroughbred) joins the group.

About Jamie: Jamie has an extensive background in sales, brand management, and importing for various craft spirit brands. Jamie started out helping to open and run a craft distillery and has a deep understanding of the ins-and-outs of the business from product development to sales. Her experience enables her to build strong relationships by identifying needs and opportunities. 

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.