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Episode: Inside the future of American Whiskey | Lofted Spirits President Pete Marino
Description: In this episode, Pete Marino, President of Lofted Spirits, shares an inside look at his unconventional career path—from PR and consulting to Molson Coors and ultimately leading one of the most influential operations in American whiskey. Pete talks candidly about what surprised him most when he entered the whiskey world, how he balances building brands like Bardstown Bourbon Company and Green River while supporting custom distillation partners behind the scenes, and where the category must protect tradition while still evolving. The conversation explores how Lofted has continued to grow in a shifting market, the evolution of ta...