Joshua Devitt - Willett Distillery
We are so excited to have Joshua Devitt - creek tuber, outdoor lover, Led Zeppelin fanatic and wearer-of-many-hats at Willett Distillery on for a fantastic conversation about his journey from Wisconsin to Bardstown, KY.
We hit on:
Josh’s epiphany with Jim Beam and Led Zeppelin
His start in bourbon as a career
His acceleration into learning as much as he could about bourbon
What he learned in his early years as a tour guide that shaped his growth in the industry
How he sees life’s moments and the people around him on a daily basis coincide
What is your purpose?
A day in the life
What does the barrel selection look like for you?
Are you able to notice changes as barrels go from year to year?
Finding commonalities when describing or tasting and establishing your own language
How does Josh taste through bourbon?
What’s his go-to pour?
How did he learn HOW to taste whiskey?
What surprises him about what other people look for when picking a barrel?
What do you wish people knew about the industry that you think they overlook?
What fulfills you?
Barrels we tasted through:
Willett Family Estate #203 7 year 127.6
Willett Family Estate #2096 7 year 126.2
Willett Family Estate #3042 6 year 130.2
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