On this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, host Kerry Moynahan sits down with Anna Axster and Wendelin von Schroder, co-founders of Lodestar Whiskey, at Melrose Umbrella Company in West Hollywood.
Recently named by Forbes as two of 10 Women Changing the Whiskey Industry, the cousins share how their careers in the music industry sparked a love for whiskey—and why ordering a whiskey as a woman inspired them to create a more inclusive brand.
They dive into how Lodestar Whiskey came to life during the pandemic, crafting their flagship blend of American Single Malt and High-Rye Bourbon, sourcing and blending barrels, and the challenges of bringing a new whiskey to market. The conversation also looks ahead to what’s next for Lodestar as the brand continues to grow.
If you enjoy conversations about whiskey, creativity, and the people behind the bottle, be sure to like, subscribe, and pour a dram while you listen.
To read the full show notes visit https://www.barrelroomchronicles.com/loadstar-whiskey-s4e15
