American Whiskey Magazine

GETTING TO KNOW YOU

Bryson Yarbrough is the COO of Brough Brothers Bourbon in Louisville, Kentucky, the first Black-owned bourbon distillery in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. He founded this business with his brothers (Christian, CMO and Victor, CEO), and because of his background in biological and mechanical processes, he was a shoo-in for the distilling role in the company. We recently caught up with him to learn more.

Maggie Kimberl (MK): When you started this business with your brothers, how did you all arrive at the decision that you would be the distiller?

Based on everybody’s strengths, attributes, and skill sets. Throughout my career I have the

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