We put a call-out to the women in Australian distilling to give us an insight into who they are, and why they chose this industry, here’s some of their responses!
Annette Reid
Director at Five Eleven Distilling, SA
HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU BEEN IN THE INDUSTRY?
1-3 years.
WHAT SPARKED YOUR INTEREST IN THE INDUSTRY?
Working with our son and daughter-in-law in their brewery, sparked the conversation to move into Distilling. Having more than 30 gins in our home bar, and having a love of baking with spices and flavours, it seemed the logical next step.
YOUR MOST PROUD MOMENTS IN THE INDUSTRY?
Moving from talking to starting! I love that my husband and I in our mid fifties took the plunge to start something new and extremely exciting.
WHAT HAVE YOU FOUND TO BE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES IN THE INDUSTRY?
Everything:-)
There is so much to learn and do, but I have to say that the distilling community is just so damn awesome, that we could ask questions of many of our peers to help us through the challenges.
WHAT WOULD YOU TELL SOMEONE THAT KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT AUSSIE CRAFT SPIRITS?
Just take some time and try them, the flavours and the stories weaving through each bottle is just fascinating, and I think incredibly unique in the world. Aussies certainly dare to do things differently and always have a yarn about why.
WHAT IS SOMETHING THAT YOU WOULD WANT TO TELL YOUR YOUNGER SELF?
Oh man, this one is something I fight with every day. Believe in yourself, you got this <3
WHAT IS YOUR SPECIAL TALENT/PARTY TRICK?
Mmmm it would have to be talking haha, I love a great story and love meeting new people.
ANYTHING ELSE THAT YOU WANT US TO KNOW?
Changing my world from farming to software engineer and now to distillery owner, it has been a wild ride, but hands down this is the most exciting time of my life and also a little scary.
WHO HAS INSPIRED YOU THE MOST IN YOUR CAREER SO FAR?
In my distilling career it would have to be my son and daughter-in-law, they are such go getters and so brave running their business, gives me the oomph I need to keep chasing the dream.
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