Guy Whitehead, Lucky Guys Distillery

Guy Whitehead grew up in a small town in North Dakota — his graduating class had 14 kids — and has an affinity for small-town living. He and his wife eventually settled with their kids in Stillwater, but he ultimately chose Hudson when he decided to open up Lucky Guys Distillery in 2022.

Guy credits his grandfather as the genesis for his passion of cocktails. Family runs deep for Guy in the business as well, as his wife Michelle is also involved — and the name of the distillery is actually a reference to their three sons, not to Guy himself.

On this week's episode of St. Croix Stories, we record from the upper level of Lucky Guys Distillery downtown Hudson (101 2nd St S) with views of the St. Croix River. During the conversation, Guy shares more about his passion for spirits and cocktails, discusses the challenges and lessons learned in opening a distillery, and dives into his affinity for Wisconsin and the small-town charm of Hudson.

If you haven't checked out Lucky Guys yet, be sure to stop in and explore their cocktail menu of over 200 drinks.

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