Topic: A Sip of Knowledge with Josh Wortman, Whiskey Portfolio Director at Distill Ventures North America

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, Josh Wortman, Whiskey Portfolio Director at Distill Ventures North America, joins the group.

About Josh Wortman:

Josh leads the Distill Ventures whiskey portfolio acceleration and category leadership, supporting a diverse group of New World Whiskies, including Stauning, one of Europe’s standout new whiskies from Denmark; Starward, a distinctive Australian whisky exclusively matured in red wine barrels; and Westward an American Single Malt Whiskey from the Pacific Northwest. Additionally, Josh supports DV’s North American search strategy, looking for the most exciting founder-led whiskey brands to join the portfolio.

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.