Glenna Joyce-Welsko

Glenna Joyce-Welsko

portrait of Glenna Joyce wearing a black button up outdoors

Glenna Joyce-Welsko

Head Distiller

James B. Beam Institute for KY Spirits 1320 Nicholasville Road Lexington, KY 40546

Last Revised: Aug 26th, 2024

Professional Biography

Glenna Joyce is the distilling educational coordinator for the Beam Institute. Joyce collaborated with Craft distiller manager Michael Voils and 8th generation master distiller Freddie Noe to develop and coordinate the Beam Whiskey Apprenticeship Program. This program was designed especially for the Fred B. Noe Craft Distillery operators to develop and expand their knowledge of the whiskey industry. Joyce earned her Master’s in Food Science from the University of Kentucky. Joyce was initially drawn to UK for not only the strong food science program, but the Distilling, Wine, and Beer Studies certificate courses. Prior to graduate school, Joyce worked as a distiller at Upstate Distilling in Saratoga Springs, NY making bourbon, rye whiskey, vodka, and apple brandy. Joyce loves combining her love of distilling and education to help students find their passion for the beverage industry.

Education

B.A. Biochemistry and Exercise Science, Skidmore College
M.S. Food Science, University of Kentucky

Contact Information

Seth DeBolt, Ph.D.
Director

309 Plant Science Building Lexington, KY 40546-0312

beaminstitute@uky.edu