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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Michter's is proud to announce that its Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson will

be inducted into The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame(R). In 2009, Andrea "broke

the glass ceiling" when she became the first woman to ever Chair the Kentucky

Distillers' Association. Established in 2001, The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of

Fame(R) recognizes individuals and organizations who have had a transformative

impact on the Bourbon industry.

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"Andrea is enormously talented, and she is a terrific leader. She has

contributed tremendously to both the growth of Michter's Distillery and to the

growth of the entire Kentucky Bourbon industry as well," stated Michter's

President Joseph J. Magliocco. "There is no one more deserving of this high

honor." Wilson added, "I am humbled to be recognized by The Kentucky

Distillers' Association for my impact on our industry. I am enormously grateful

to have been given the opportunity to play a role in fostering the growth of

Kentucky Bourbon and the American Whiskey Category. It is an honor to be

included among the six outstanding individuals who will be inducted next month."

Andrea Wilson was born in Louisville, Kentucky, and as a child she would listen

attentively to her grandfather recount stories about his moonshining days. Upon

graduating from the University of Louisville with a Bachelor of Science,

Chemical Engineering, Wilson went on to earn a Master of Engineering, Chemical

Engineering there as well. In 2018, the JB Speed School of Engineering honored

Andrea with its Professional Award in Chemical Engineering.

Prior to her tenure at Michter's, Andrea had a distinguished career at Diageo,

where she rose to the position of Director of Distillation and Maturation,

North America. Upon joining Michter's in 2014, Andrea embarked on a series of

roles at the company. Having done work essential to the growth at Michter's

Shively Distillery, Andrea took on key roles in establishing Michter's Fort

Nelson Distillery and the company's Farm and Operations in Springfield.

Currently Andrea does outstanding work as Michter's Master of Maturation and

Chief Operating Officer. Incidentally, we are unaware of any Master of

Maturation in Kentucky prior to Andrea being named one.

Since 2005, Andrea has served as either a board member or an alternate board

member of the Kentucky Distillers' Association. Different organizations have

called upon Andrea to help them, and she has been recognized for her service.

Andrea worked as a member of the Frazier Museum Task Force for the development

of the new Kentucky Bourbon Trail Welcome Center and the Spirit of Kentucky

Exhibition. In 2004 Andrea was nominated for The Business and Professional

Women Young Careerist Award. The KET documentary Kentucky Bourbon Tales:

Distilling the Family Business highlighted Andrea, and in 2018 the Bourbon

Women Association honored her with its Lois Mateus Networking Award.

Andrea resides in Fisherville, Kentucky with her wonderful husband Randy Wilson

and three cats.

Contact: Joseph J. Magliocco

502-774-2300 x580

jmagliocco@michters.com

SOURCE: Michter's Distillery