E261 Paul Lachowich

This weeks guest is Paul Lachowich - Director of Operations & Head Distiller, Elora Distilling Company. As the first employee hired by Elora Distilling Company, Paul has been instrumental in shaping the company’s operations and product offerings. 

Paul’s career highlights include the following: 

Head Distiller:  Recipient of 2 Gold Medals and 2 Silver Medals at the Canadian Artisan Spirit Awards ; Designed and launched a diverse product line, including over 40 products such as gin, liqueurs, RTDs, rum, vodka, and whisky

Beer, Brewing, and RTD Blending: Brewed beer and blended ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages, combining technical expertise with creativity. Served as a beer judge for the Canadian and Ontario Brewing Awards, showcasing deep industry knowledge.

Hospitality: Developed and curated the tap list at Birreria Volo, a premier Toronto craft beer destination.

Paul’s extensive hospitality background provides a unique understanding of consumer  preferences and market trends, enabling him to craft products that resonate with customers while demonstrating a mastery of distillation. This combination makes him a key figure in Canada’s growing craft spirits landscape.

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Contact the host Kypp Saunders by email at [email protected] for products from Elora Distilling, Malivoire Winery and Terroir Wine Imports.

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