Science Sunday: The Rotovap at Freeland Spirits

What is a rotovap? Listen and learn from Molly Troupe, Master Distiller. Freeland Spirits celebrates the women of the craft. From the gals who grow the grain, to those who run the still, we’re creating superior spirits that celebrate all the Northwest has to offer. Freeland Spirits is one of very few women owned and run distilleries in history. Molly Troupe, our Master Distiller, was born wearing a pair of chemist goggles and never took them off. With a background in biochemistry and a Masters Degree in Distillation from Heriot Watt in Scotland, Molly commands perfection with every spirit she orchestrates. Molly Troupe grew up not far from Portland in Troutdale, Oregon. She attended Southern Oregon University where she earned a Bachelor degree in Chemistry. After SOU, she continued her education by attending Heriot Watt University where she earned a Master degree in Brewing and Distilling. In 2018 she was featured on Forbes 30 Under 30 for Food and Beverage and is currently the youngest female Master Distiller in the United States. If not at Freeland Spirits, you can find her writing articles for Artisan Spirit Magazine or serving the Board of Directors for the American Craft Spirits Association or hanging out with her pup Logan.