Zach Taylor

Zach Taylor is the Co-Founder and CEO of Found North Whisky, a company that specializes in blending and bottling Canadian whisky with a unique approach.13 Here are some key details about Zach Taylor:

Professional Background

Zach has been working in the spirits industry for nearly a decade.2 Before founding Found North Whisky, he and his brother Nick:

• Represented other whisky brands, starting with Scotch whiskies in 20172
• Explored opportunities in the Armagnac market2
• Spent several years figuring out their niche in the industry before launching Found North2

Found North Whisky

Zach and his brother Nick founded Found North Whisky with the goal of creating a distinctive Canadian whisky brand:

• They source and blend Canadian whiskies, focusing on creating rich, complex flavors3
• Their approach is inspired by American bourbon-making techniques, aiming to produce high-proof, non-chill filtered whiskies without additives13
• The company was born out of a desire to do something different in the whisky industry, rather than starting a craft distillery or sourcing from established American producers2

Philosophy and Approach

Zach and Nick's approach to whisky-making is characterized by:

• A focus on blending as the key to creating unique Canadian whiskies3
• An emphasis on producing bold, flavorful whiskies rather than smooth, mass-market products3
• A commitment to transparency and quality in their production methods3

Location and Education

• Zach is based in Boston, Massachusetts45
• He attended Buckingham Browne & Nichols School4

Zach Taylor, along with his brother Nick, represents a new generation of whisky makers who are reimagining Canadian whisky for a discerning audience of whisky enthusiasts.