097 – Chemist Spirits owner Debbie Word
Debbie Word’s passion for moonshining has grown Chemist Spirits into one of Asheville’s coolest spots and America’s most exciting new alcohol brands.
June 1, 2021
Debbie Word’s passion for moonshining has grown Chemist Spirits into one of Asheville’s coolest spots and America’s most exciting new alcohol brands.
June 1, 2021
In this episode, we interview Debbie Word, the owner of Chemist Spirits in Asheville, NC.
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Debbie has a history of jumping in with both feet. Before she began moonshining with a small home still, she had a career in landscape architecture. Since founding Chemisit Spirits in 2016, she has been a full-time problem solver. In this conversation, we talk about the history and future of Chemist Spirits.
Founded by Debbie Word, Chemist Gin was born from a small family still and many hours of moonshining with her daughter Danielle, an actual Chemist. Their unique appreciation for classic distilling and modern science led to the creation of their first spirit – a beautiful gin made with American botanicals and distilled wheat spirit. This female-led distillery strikes a perfect balance between the traditional craft and the modern American spirits movement.
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Music by Commonwealth Choir