Her Pour is a female-founded whisk(e)y podcast amplifying the voices of women shaping the spirits industry. Hosted by Savannah Crawford, the show explores whisky through culture, craftsmanship, leadership, and legacy—featuring founders, blenders, brand builders, and creatives redefining what belongs in the glass. Thoughtful conversations, industry insight, and stories you won’t hear anywhere else.
Beyond the Blend: Alex Thomas on Bushmills, The Sexton & Shaping the Future of Irish Whiskey
In this episode of Her Pour Podcast, Savannah Crawford sits down with Alex Thomas, Master Blender for Bushmills Irish Whiskey, to explore the craft, history, and innovation shaping the next chapter of Irish whiskey.
From the legacy of Bushmills—the world’s oldest licensed whiskey distillery—to the distinctive character and creation of The Sexton Single Malt, Alex shares her journey through the spirits industry and what it means to help steward iconic Irish whiskey brands while continuing to push the category forward.
Together, Savannah and Alex dive into the art of blending, maturation and cask influence, maintaining consistency while embracing innovation, and the responsibility that comes with shaping whiskey for the next generation.
It’s a conversation about more than what goes into the bottle. It’s about craftsmanship, leadership, legacy, and the women helping define the future of Irish whiskey.
🥃 Beyond the Blend: Alex Thomas on Bushmills, The Sexton & Shaping the Future of Irish Whiskey
Listen now to Her Pour Podcast and discover the people, stories, and perspectives moving the spirits industry forward.
30 Sept 2026
Wild at Heart: Kristen Chavez-Hatch on Founding Wild AZ, Southwest Spirits & Distilling Her Own Path
In this episode of Her Pour, host Savannah Crawford sits down with Kristen Chavez-Hatch, founder and master distiller of Wild AZ Distilling, to explore what it means to build a spirits brand with a distinctly Southwestern identity—and to do it on your own terms.
Kristen shares the journey behind Wild AZ, from entrepreneurship and distilling to developing spirits inspired by the flavors, character, and landscape of the Southwest. Together, Savannah and Kristen dive into the realities of building a brand from the ground up, finding your voice in the spirits industry, navigating challenges as a female founder, and turning creativity into something you can pour into a glass.
It’s a conversation about independence, innovation, resilience, and having the courage to carve out a path that looks entirely your own.
🥃 In this episode: • The story behind Wild AZ Distilling • Building a spirits brand rooted in the Southwest • Kristen’s journey as a founder and distiller • Creating flavor and identity with intention • Entrepreneurship and navigating the spirits industry • Women creating their own opportunities in distilling • What “Her Pour” means to Kristen
Her Pour shares the stories, expertise, and perspectives shaping the future of the spirits industry—because when women speak, the industry evolves.
23 Sept 2026
Beyond the Pour: Heather Wibbels on Making Whiskey Education Click
Whiskey education doesn’t have to feel intimidating—it just has to click.
In this episode of Her Pour, Savannah Crawford sits down with whiskey educator, author, and cocktail expert Heather Wibbels for a conversation about making whiskey knowledge more approachable, engaging, and memorable.
From breaking down complex concepts and understanding flavor to finding better ways to connect people with what’s actually in their glass, Heather shares how education can turn curiosity into confidence. Together, they explore the importance of meeting people where they are, creating welcoming spaces for learning, and why there’s always something new to discover in whiskey.
Beyond the Pour: Heather Wibbels on Making Whiskey Education Click is a conversation about curiosity, connection, and making whiskey education something everyone can feel invited into.
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When women speak, the industry evolves.
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