Lee Medoff and Patrick Bernards, Owners |
Country of Origin: USA
Location: Portland
People: Lee Medoff & Patrick Bernards, Owners | Lee Medoff, Distiller
Bull Run Distilling Company (BRD) was founded by acclaimed Portland distiller, Lee Medoff, and business partner Patrick Bernards in the spring of 2010. What began as a "what if" conversation over cocktails a few years ago evolved into a full-on crusade in late 2009. Hundreds of hours, a few business plans and a couple of emptied bank accounts later Bull Run Distilling Company became a reality.
Lee Medoff is the mastermind behind Bull Run Distilling Company. It was his 13 years of distilling experience, his knowledge of what is a very complex industry and his passion for dark, craft spirits that enabled the idea of BRD to become reality. From the beginning, Lee spoke of creating a distillery that excelled in every aspect of the business. As Lee is a tireless perfectionist and pioneer you can be sure that our company and its products will meet and exceed your greatest expectations.
Patrick Bernards is the sales and marketing piece of the equation, or as he likes to call himself, the Chief Enthusiast. For Patrick, Bull Run Distilling Company represented the opportunity to finally take his more than 20 years of "corporate America" business experience and put it to work doing something he is truly passionate about; building a business that will produce some of the finest craft spirits in the world. Prior to launching Bull Run Distilling Company with Lee, Patrick had worked for Fortune 500 companies as well as virtually unknown start ups. He's an entrepreneur at heart so he's right at home blazing new trails on the craft spirits frontier.
While BRD may not be a deep organization, what they lack in time and ability they make up for in effort and desire. Actually, Lee and Patrick are fortunate to have the help and support of a highly experienced Board of Advisors and a handful of fiercely dedicated business partners, all of whom have BRD's and its customers best interest in mind.
Bull Run Distillery is located in a beautiful 7000 sq. ft. barrel-roofed building built in 1955. In what was then a low-cost warehouse district NW Portland, the building was home to a paper products company (think Dunder Mifflin) for decades. From its perfect location along Portland's popular NW 23rd Ave shopping and dining district, to the exposed hardwood rafters and ideal layout, the building had everything Lee and Patrick needed to create amazing craft spirits...and an amazing experience for our visitors.
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Drink Spirits: Meydoyeff Vodka Review
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Medoyeff Vodka (80 proof) |
12-750 |
$280 |
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