Show SummaryThis episode features a lively and fun conversation with the team behind Frederick’s Puerto Rico Distillery, Angel Rivera and Crystal Rivera. They shared their love of Puerto Rican moonshine and what makes it so special--and Sandy even enjoyed sampling some during the interview. Sandy spoke with this father-daughter team and they shared their journey of bringing this beloved beverage to the USA, opening a business during the Pandemic, and falling in love with Frederick. Show NotesWhy Angel and Crystal decided to start their business and only serve the Puerto Rican rum, PitorroFrederick’s “siren call” that led them to open their distillery hereHow they’ve been supported by the Frederick community with open armsThe distances people will drive to try their authentic Pitorro, which can only be found in Puerto RicoTheir experiences being an underrepresented business in Frederick, and how they share their native culture with the beauty, integrity, and pride it deservesThe many ways this father-daughter team is committed to giving back through distillery offeringsHow they had to creatively “pivot” on their opening plans due to opening at the beginning of COVID in March 2020Angel and Crystal share their Frederick Factor Guest Bio Puerto Rico Distillery is located in Frederick, Maryland, and is led by father-daughter team Angel Rivera and Crystal Rivera. They are part of a career Navy family, and are award-winning ambassadors of their culture in the state of Maryland. Puerto Rico Distillery specializes in high-quality artisanal Puerto Rican diaspora rum. Affectionately known on the island as Pitorro, it’s been close to impossible to find it anywhere outside of Puerto Rico. Pitorro is a rum distilled from sugar cane molasses that for centuries has been enjoyed by Puerto Rican families and friends. Puerto Rico Distillery aims to share the unofficial national spirit of Puerto Rico and its rich traditions. Show Links:Learn More About the Puerto Rican Distillery: www.puertoricodistillery.comVisit their distillery in Frederick, Maryland: 1341 Hughes Ford RoadUnit 113AFrederick, MD 21701Pitorro Workshop Series - Youtube VideosOnline StorePuerto Rican Distillery on Instagram  Attend a tasting (Reservations are encouraged but not required)About the Frederick Factor: The Frederick Factor Podcast highlights the stories of underrepresented business owners, professionals, and community leaders making an impact in Frederick, Maryland. You can visit our website at https://frederickfactor.com/. Or, follow the Frederick Factor on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederickfactor_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFrederickFactor

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