Topic: A Sip of Knowledge with Dave Schmier, Founder of Redemption Rye

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, Dave Schmier joins the group. Dave is the founder of Redemption Rye whiskey, and owner of Deadwood Bourbon, Tumblin’ Dice Rye, and the DC Line of Whiskey.

Liz Rhoades, 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.