On Thursday, Oct. 11, we put a spin on our usual, monthly Innovation Breakfast, and co-hosted Innovation “Bar-fest” with our friends at Fifty Gazelles. We had a fantastic panel discussion with Jenny Solberg Katzman who grew Rhine Hall Distillery from a single product to a well-composed line of small-batch spirits, Jordan Tepper of Apologue Spirited Liqueurs built a Benefit Corporation and broke all the rules of traditional liqueurs. Brent Engel of Letherbee Gin and Distillers, who started with moonshine and now boasts nationwide (and international) distribution. Check out our event highlights below!

Left to right: Jeremy Anderson (Fifty Gazelles), Jenny Solberg (Rhinehall Distillery), Jordan Tepper (Apologue Spirited Liqueurs) and Brent Engel (Leatherbee Gin and Distillers).    

Jordan Tepper and guests sampling Apologue Spirited Liqueurs    

Our guests taking a minute to get to know their neighbor before the discussion begins.

Master mixologist showing her appreciation for the panelists and their spirits

Beautiful arrangements and set up at The Mitz Chicago (venue)

Projection display of our panelists and co-host.

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