Join us for an engaging conversation with Caitlin Bartlemay, the newly appointed Master Distiller at Hood River Distillers. In this episode, we dive deep into Caitlin's journey from a farm in Eastern Oregon to becoming a master distiller, her experiences in the distilling industry, and the challenges and triumphs she has faced along the way.

Caitlin's initial reaction to becoming a Master Distiller

The evolution of her role from head distiller to master distiller

The impact of the pandemic on the distilling industry

The history and significance of Hood River Distillers

Caitlin's favorite and least favorite products to work on

The importance of separating personal taste from professional responsibilities

The role of sensory perception in distilling

00:00:03: Introduction and podcast details

00:01:06: Caitlin's reaction to her new title

00:04:10: Differences between head distiller and master distiller roles

00:15:03: The impact of the pandemic on distilling

00:20:06: History of Hood River Distillers

00:32:14: Caitlin's journey and career path

00:38:14: Balancing personal taste with professional duties

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A huge thank you to Caitlin Bartlemay for sharing her incredible journey and insights with us. Be sure to check out Hood River Distillers and their amazing range of products.

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