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From Bartender to Best Woman Distiller | Durham News
Kaylin Pulley, who started as a weekend bartender at Weldon Mills Distillery at just 22, has stunned the spirits world by winning the 2026 Best Woman Distiller award at the International Women’s Spirit Competition. What began as a temporary gig during the pandemic turned into a lifelong passion after she dove into production under mentors Mike Norman and Andrew Daniel—both of whom empowered her despite the industry’s male dominance. Now, Pulley is crafting her first bourbon recipe inspired by Golden Grahams cereal, aiming for a honey-forward profile, and taking on the role once held by the…
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