Interview with Rhonda Kallman – Founder and CEO of Boston Harbor Distillery and Creator of Demon Seed Whiskey.

"We're entrepreneurs, we're fighters, and we persevere and get through it."

In this episode Rhona Kallman, Founder and CEO of Boston Harbor Distillery and creator of Demon Seed Whiskey talks about being one of the pioneer women in the alcohol industry. 

Rhonda has spent most of her adult life in an industry still  dominated by men. She started her journey co-founding the Boston Beer Company, makers of Sam Adams, and then went on to start Boston Harbor Distillery. She talks about her love for whiskey, her entrepreneurial challenges, and the innovative spirit that drives her forward.  Rhonda’s passion for whiskey inspired her to create Demon Seed Whiskey, a unique and distinguished brand. 

Rhonda also lets us in on the challenges around  choosing  to pivot to whiskey after spending 25 years of her life learning about beer, and the difficulties of raising capital as a woman in a male dominated industry. (Did I forget to mention she was the first woman in the industry!?) 

Rhonda’s story is a testament to innovation, resilience, and passion. This episode is a must listen for anyone interested in the craft spirits industry.

You’ll also hear:

• How Rhonda renovated  a pre-Civil War building to house the distillery and uses it as an opportunity to get real-time customer feedback

• Insights into the challenges of getting products to market 

• The importance of creativity and determination in the spirits industry