Mena Pratt (also referred to as Mena Killough Pratt) is a Master Distiller known for her background in herbal medicine and her appearance on the Discovery Channel show "Moonshiners' Master Distiller," which she won.
Here are some key details about her:
- Background: She started her career as a massage therapist before getting a degree from the Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine in 2013. Her knowledge of herbalism led her into the hospitality industry as a server/bartender, where she began utilizing her knowledge to create custom bitters and incorporate botanicals into cocktails.
- Distilling Career: Her path became clearer when she researched amari (herbal liqueurs) and realized their historical connection to herbalists. She has worked as a Master Distiller at Unknown Wood and Grain (formerly part of Unknown Brewing Company) in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Specialty: Her expertise blends the worlds of herbalism and distilling, resulting in unique creations like Blue Lotus cocktail bitters and a Reishi Mushroom Syrup.
- Media Appearance: She gained wider recognition after winning an episode of Moonshiners' Master Distiller, where she even crafted an absinthe despite not having made one before the show.