The founder of Kansas City distillery, Mean Mule Distilling Company, was killed in a motorcycle crash on Sunday morning, police and the distillery confirmed.
On social media, the company released a statement remembering its founder, Jeff Evans, 37, for his “spirit, humor, and craftsmanship” that helped shape the company, located in the Crossroads at 1733 Locust Street.
“It’s with shattered hearts that we share the loss of our founder and friend, Jeff Evans, who passed away in a motorcycle accident this weekend,” the statement read. “Alongside his wife and our cofounder, Meg, Jeff built more than a distillery — he built a community.”…