My Exclusive Interview a Tennessee Whiskey and Rum Maverick: Phil Prichard of Prichard's Distillery

Whiskey Lore: The Interviews

First there was Jack, then there was George, and in 1997 - long before the craft distilling revolution - there was Phil.

Phil Prichard has family distilling roots going back into the 18th century, but it was his emergence in the 20th century that made history.

He's always done things his own way, starting with Tennessee rum, before whiskey. He's a fascinating guy who many distillers talk about, but whose story hasn't been fully told - until now!