n this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, host Kerry Moynahan chats with Julia Ritz Toffoli, founder of Women Who Whiskey, and LA chapter President Kim Ohanneson. They dive into the origins of this global whiskey club for women, their mission to make whiskey more inclusive, and the surprising story behind their limited-edition Fukano bottle honoring a pioneer of Japanese whiskey.
🎧 From rye & ginger cocktails in Canada to 2,000+ members in LA, this is a story about passion, community, and changing the narrative—one dram at a time.
👇 Timestamps & Links Below!
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
02:00 – Julia’s unexpected whiskey journey
06:30 – The origins of Women Who Whiskey
12:00 – Kim launches the LA chapter
18:00 – “Whiskey without mansplaining”
25:00 – Fukano whiskey collab
33:00 – How to join or start a chapter