U.S. of N/A: Non-Alcoholic and THC Drinks
The U.S. of N/A podcast series is about the people and places putting non-alcoholic drinks and related alcohol-alternatives on the map, one crafted sip at a time. In each episode we'll sit down with founders who are helping raise the quality, profile, and accessibility of non-alcoholic beer, wine, spirits, and THC infused drinks. Brought to you by N/ATION Collaborative, LLC.
U.S. of N/A: Non-Alcoholic and THC Drinks
From Kentucky Bourbon Country To Your Home Bar: The Spiritless Story
The origin story of Spiritless begins deep in Kentucky Bourbon country, where the trio of co-founders initially bought large quantities of Old Forester at their local Total Wine, while enlisting the services of a sump pump to help power their early experiments. Alongside her two other co-founders, Lauren Chitwood's brand journey dates back to before the pandemic, and in those early days they sought to craft a brand and liquid that would come to resonate with those seeking moderation.
In this episode we talk with Lauren on a variety of topics, including:
- The company's role in the evolving landscape of drinking habits, and how they’ve always focused on appealing to those moderating, not just abstaining.
- The "full circle" moment of seeing the product on Total Wine shelves after the initial Old Forester experiments purchased from the same store.
- How Lauren and her co-founders are grappling with whether to enter the THC-infused beverage space, which brings with it many regulatory and distribution considerations.
- The experience of being a female-founded brand in a male-dominated spirits industry, and why they would much rather talk about being data-driven entrepreneurs.
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