Wanda Lee
Co-Owner/Distiller - Gate 11 Micro Brewery
Professional Bio
My story is going to be slightly different from the other women. I came into this industry as a second career after teaching. My husband Bill who has been distilling for 30 plus years decided to start a distillery with a bar. In the early days, I was going to only run the bar and retail. I had developed our gin recipe but we had hired an additional distiller to help Bill. Unfortunately, it was not a fit. So at the age of 67 I became a distiller.
I still bartend and am responsible for managing the staff. As in any endeavor, I feel the input from all people makes a better outcome. Women have been important in their commitment to the quality of our mixers and recipes.
I still bartend and am responsible for managing the staff. As in any endeavor, I feel the input from all people makes a better outcome. Women have been important in their commitment to the quality of our mixers and recipes.