James Bent

Sales Director - East. Virginia Distillery Co.

James Bent is the driving force behind the East Division at Virginia Distillery Co., the most-awarded American single malt distillery in the nation
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. With a BBA in Marketing from Notre Dame, James brings over a decade of beverage industry experience—from major distributors like Johnson Brothers and Crush to his current mission championing Virginia’s own—packaging provenance and craft into every drop
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June 16, 2025

Barrel-Aged Dreams: Inside Access Live’s Spirit Makers (S4 E6)

Host KerryMoynahan takes Barrel Room Chronicles to the floor of WSWA Access Live in Denver for an exclusive Whiskey Whereabouts special. From global cask aging with Lost Irish to the bold innovation of Tennessee Legend, this episode features dynamic interviews with the people behind today’s most exciting spirits. Discover award-winning American single malts from Balcones and Virginia Distillery Co., a bourbon tribute to a 12-year-old innovator with Edmond’s Honor, and updatesfrom returning favorites like Natterjack. Plus, learn about the legacy of Tom Bullock Spirits and the mission behind Pronghorn Collective. Pour yourself a dram and join the journey.🎧 Listen now on BarrelRoomChronicles.com or whereveryou get your podcasts.#WhiskeyWhereabouts #BarrelRoomChronicles#WSWA2025

Guests: Aidan Mehigan, Jared Himstedt, James Bent, Tracie Franklin

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