Interview with Edwin Foote, December 20, 2013

Interview Summary

Edwin Foote worked for the Seagram Company for many years before becoming the Master Distiller at the Stitzel-Weller Distillery. In this interview he discusses his educational background and how he came to work for Seagram. He talks about his job duties as a beer chemist and the process of ensuring the quality of the product during each step of the distilling process.

Foote discusses how he became the Master Distiller at Stitzel-Weller and describes his job duties. He talks about the unique atmosphere at the Stitzel-Weller Distillery. He discusses some of the major contributors to the bourbon industry, including Al Young, Ova Haney, Pappy Van Winkle, and Jim Rutledge.

Interview Keyword

Distillation. Distilleries--Kentucky Distillers. Seagram Company Stitzel-Weller Distillery whisky whiskey

Interview LC Subject

Bourbon whiskey Whiskey industry--Kentucky

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