Episode 5: The Spaces That Hold Us - Distilling with Ken Pierce

05/09/2025 15 min Episodio 5
Episode 5: The Spaces That Hold Us - Distilling with Ken Pierce

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In this episode of Beyond the Door, National Whiskey Ambassador Beth Burrows sits down at Heaven's Door Distillery with Master Distiller Ken Pierce to explore the craft and character of distillation. Ken shares stories from his 37 years in the whiskey industry, from choosing whiskey over crackers in his early career to building a new legacy at Heaven’s Door. Together, they dive into grain selection, hands-on distilling, and the artistry of new make whiskey, while reflecting on the unique terroir of Kentucky and the innovations shaping Heaven’s Door’s future. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at the people, processes, and place that make great whiskey possible.