498 – The Silent Wolf of Whiskey: Remembering Richard Wolf with Monica Wolf



Over the years I’ve been very fortunate to talk to some great minds in this industry. I remember years ago when Pursuit Spirits was very young making some phone calls looking for particular barrels. One of the calls I made was to Richard Wolf. As a general consumer, you have no idea who he is but Richard was at the forefront of the consulting and barrel broker game for decades. Years later, I got to meet his daughter Monica who is putting her own stamp on the whiskey world behind many NDP brands you see on the shelf today. Monica is one of those people that likes to stick behind the scenes and politely turned down my requests to come on the show. However, when I heard about the passing of her dad, I let the dust settle and came to her with the idea that she should come on the show and talk about her dad’s legacy and all the influence he had on the industry that not many people knew about. I’m glad she did because this is one of those rare times we get to reflect on days past.

Show Notes:

  • Legacy of Richard Wolfe
  • Monica’s Journey in the Whiskey Industry
  • The Birth of the Spirits Group
  • Navigating Challenges and Building a Business
  • The Impact of Family and Mentorship
  • The Importance of Connections in Bourbon
  • Navigating the Whiskey Business Landscape
  • Building a Portfolio of Brands
  • Establishing a Bottling and Blending Facility
  • The Journey of Growth and Legacy
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