About this episode

Kyle Lloyd discusses his journey in the whiskey industry and his role at Preservation Distillery.

Kyle Lloyd joins The Bourbon Life Podcast for an in-depth conversation about his journey through the world of whiskey and the path that ultimately led him to Preservation Distillery. This week, Mark sits down with Kyle to explore his background and education, his time working at Michter's, and the experiences that helped shape his approach to whiskey before joining the team at Preservation Distillery. The conversation then turns to the fascinating history of Preservation Distillery and its owner, Marci Palatella. Kyle shares the story behind the distillery, Marci's incredible background and long history in the bourbon industry, and the vision that has helped Preservation build a portfolio of distinctive and highly sought-after whiskey brands. Kyle also takes Mark inside his role as Master of Maturation, explaining what that title means, how maturation decisions can shape the character and quality of a whiskey, and the work that goes into managing exceptional barrels as they continue to age. They also look ahead at the future of Preservation Distillery, the opportunities that lie ahead, and what whiskey fans can expect from Kyle and the team in the years to come. And, of course…

People in this episode

Host: Mark

Guest: Kyle Lloyd

Topics covered

• whiskey
• distillation
• maturation
• bourbon history
• Preservation Distillery
• whiskey tasting

Keywords

• whiskey
• bourbon
• maturation
• Preservation Distillery
• Kyle Lloyd
• Marci Palatella
• tasting
• distillation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Preservation Distillery

Products: Preservation Distillery Pot Distilled Wheated Bourbon, Very Olde St. Nick Immaculata 2026 Release, Wattie Boone 16-Year American Whiskey

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