What’s it like working in your family’s 140 year old whisky business?

About this episode

Sam Bygrave interviews Kirsten Grant Miekle about her experiences in the whisky industry and the significance of family legacy.

Sam Bygrave talks to Kirsten Grant Miekle, about her journey within the whisky industry, the importance of family legacy, innovation, and the art of blending. They discuss the creation of the House of Hazelwood, a passion project that reflects their family's history and commitment to quality. The conversation also touches on the balance between tradition and modernity in whisky production, the responsibility of being a custodian of a legacy, and the essence of great hospitality in bars.

People in this episode

Host: Sam Bygrave

Guest: Kirsten Grant Miekle

Topics covered

• whisky production
• family legacy
• innovation
• blending
• tradition vs modernity
• hospitality

Keywords

• whisky
• family business
• House of Hazelwood
• blending
• tradition
• innovation
• hospitality

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: House of Hazelwood, whisky industry

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