Join host Kerry Moynahan on a journey to the University of Kentucky where whiskey meets academia. In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, Kerry speaks with Dr. Janice Fernheimer about her work in the university’s distillation program, the Women in Bourbon Oral History Project, and her upcoming graphic novel America’s Chosen Spirit. Then, follow along as Kerry receives an exclusive tour of the James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits with Associate Director Ilka Balk — exploring heritage grains, full-scale distilling equipment, and a state-of-the-art campus rickhouse.
📍 Featuring:
• Dr. Janice Fernheimer
• Ilka Balk, James B. Beam Institute
• Hands-on student distilling, fermentation, and barrel aging
• Heritage grain research & sustainability
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