Allan Bishop is a professional distiller, YouTuber, podcaster and historian. In this episode, he shares the secrets of French Absinthe from the 1800's (Belle Epoque absinthe) as well as dispelling some Absinthe myths. Old Homestead Distilling: https://www.oldhomesteaddc.com Alan's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/hipgnosis2/videos Dist…

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Alan Bishop is a distiller, podcaster, YouTuber, and historian. In this podcast, we get into the nitty gritty of whiskey and absinth history and production. Spirits Of French Lick: https://www.spiritsoffrenchlick.com Alan's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/hipgnosis2/videos Distillers Talk Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Wa4Z2K…

Use my special link zen.ai/chasethecraft and use chasethecraft to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professional. #madeonzencastr After moving from Canada to New Zealand Tom found a passion for home distilling. Eventually vowing to go pro or leave the hobby behind. He now operates a small distillery named after a legend that ties New…

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I have been using bad motivator barrels for a while now, while none of mine have been filled for that long I have very high hopes for them. Today I got to talk to the man behind the barrel! Texas Distillery Take Over Tickets Here: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/387824241747 Get your own Badmo Barrel Here: https://badmotivatorbarrels.com/?aff=2 Get …

Tobias and Johan from ETOH in Denmark explain the technical process of using their Whiskey Reactor to accelerate the ageing process of whisky and rum. They also share the ehtos, convictions and creative flair behind the technique. Find ETOH here: https://etoh.dk Get your own kick ass shirt from into the am: https://www.intotheam.com/chase…

Eric runs a farm distillery in upstate New York. He is also fascinated with very old still designs. Could they be viable in the modern world of distilling? Mohawk Spirits: https://mohawkspirits.com Nano Distilling: http://nanodistilling.com/ A short history of the art of distillation (the book mentioned): https://amzn.to/3AiCaoQ…

Matt Pietrek helps unpack the interesting history of Royal Navy Rum. From its beginnings in the 1600's through to a point in time, where the British navy had nuclear weapons and dolled out rum regularly to its sailors! Check out Cocktail Wonk and Matt's Book Here: https://cocktailwonk.com/By Jesse Willson

This week we have Marine and Deon from hang 10 distilling who are using unsold bread to make gin!By Jesse Willson

Brewbird has been making "behind the scenes" youtube videos from commercial distilleries since she went pro around 2 years ago. In that time she has worked at 4 distilleries making a range of different products. Make sure you check out Brewbirds content: https://www.youtube.com/c/MissBrewbird Chase The Craft Store: https://chasethecraft.com Adventu…

Froth technologies are supplying vibrant liquid yeast cultures to New Zealand's craft beer industry. Ryan and Simon hang out to talk about yeast, cross over between beer and spirits and the industry in general. Froth's Website: https://www.frothtech.co.nz/By Jesse Willson

Spencer Whelan is the CEO of the Texas Whiskey Trail and the Executive Director of the Texas Whiskey Association. It's an exciting time for Texas Whiskey, we are witnessing the birth of a new whiskey region that punches well above its weight. Spencer talks about how having a "team of rivals" is advantageous to distillers, distilleries, consumers an…

Lindsay is a sensory scientist and a founding partner of Sample Ox and Draught Lab. We talk about the software and about the art/science and geekery of sensory evaluation in general.By Jesse Willson

Its no secret that Ironroot is one of my favourite distilleries. I love their product and the way they go about things. So I invited Robbert back to talk again. This time we cover growing heirloom corn, blending and their barrel program. Ironroot Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ironrootrepublic Ironroot FB: https://www.facebook.com/ironrootwhiskey…

What on earth is Botanical Rum? Before this episode, I had no idea what to expect. Turns out Lunatic And Lovers expression is amazing! Tune it to hear what it is and how its made with Matt from Lunatic And Lover! Lunatic And Lover: https://lunaticandlover.com CTC Support: https://chasethecraft.com/support…

Rex Williams is the Media Mastermind behind Whiskey Vault and Whiskey Tribe. Rex has been in the media production for over 20 years and has built up a wealth of skill and experience when it comes to using video production to promote a business. This podcast focuses on how to use video and media production to promote a business, specifically a disti…

Bearded and bored has his runs a youtube channel but used to work as a Chef in a range of different establishments. We sat down to have a talk about how food can fit into a distillery to create a full experience for your customers. Bearded's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeV6Yuzb5M-ak6dPzTE3grg CTC Support: https://chasethecraft.com/sup…

Jeff Bradford is the host and creator of Beer, Wine and Spirits A channel dedicated to travelling the world and learning about the world of beer wine and spirits. Jeff has a long history with the military. When he retired Jeff found a passion for craft beverages and how they are made. So he sold all his stuff and set out to learn everything he coul…

1919 is a craft gin distillery based in Auckland New Zealand. In this episode, Soren (owner/founder) explains the interesting way he started the distillery and shares information about how some of their products were developed including the (world famous in New Zealand) Pineapple Bits Gin. 1919 Distilling: https://1919distilling.com CTC Support Pag…

Cedar Ridge won ADI's 2017 distillery of the year and are well known for their approachable yet complex bourbon. As the director of operations, Murphy has an abundance of knowledge to share. Growing a mostly self-funded family business in a rural area (which operates both a distillery and a winery) presents a unique set of opportunities and risks. …

Sam is the head distilling and head of distilling operations at Starward Distilling in Melbourne Australia. Starward is making waves internationally with their approachable yet interesting whiskey. They are doing so by making the most of what they have locally. Great malt, amazing ex wine barrels and the crazy Melbourne climate. Their whiskey is av…

Neven started distilling Rakia at 8 or 9 years old with his father on his family farm. Now he is opening a commercial distillery, Kapela Distilling Company. Not one to take these things lightly Neven has learned from and/or apprenticed with distilleries in England, Scotland and the USA. In this episode, Neven helps us understand the process of maki…

Daniel Whittington co-hosts The Whiskey Tribe/Vault with Rex on YouTube. These channels were so successful they were able to crowdsource their distillery (the crowded barrel) through Patreon. In this episode, we talk about opening a craft distillery. Sourcing whiskey, making white spirits and get a look behind the scenes at The Crowded Barrel. Visi…

Things have been turned upside down lately. A lot of us suddenly a lot of extra time on our hands. Do you also have a dream job/career/business that you have been thinking of getting into? Not sure if you should take that next step? Now maybe the time to take the leap and start taking action! If you do, chances are you are going to need an understa…

There is always a little mysticism and romance when it comes to discussing wild yeast. Jason is here to help us fall more deeply in love with it & teach us how to catch it. Don't be fooled. Wild yeast is unpredictable! It could help you make the best beverage you ever, it could be destined for the drain. Jason is a professional, production brewer a…

Marketing Spirits & Better Individual Health Through Community Roy From Aqvavitae is the perfect person to talk about community as it pertains to the world of spirits, specifically Whisky. In this episode, we talk about how whisky changes peoples lives and brings them together. Then how this community of people can improve an individual's life. We …

Ilias owns and operates Mastrogiannis Distillery out of Lakewood WA that focuses on traditional Greek spirits. Understandably this means a whole lot of grapes for brandy and grappa. Ilias also publishes a podcast called Distillery Nation which focuses on all things distilling through the eyes of a craft distiller. Today we talk about grapes, the jo…

Matt Drew has an interesting a varied history in music, advertising, marketing and coffee. Now he brings all of that to bear in the world of American whiskey as a maltster and the host of a kick-ass new podcast called Single Malt Matters. In this episode, we talk about the process of malting and how to get stuck in your self at home with minimal eq…

Hanging out with Bearded and George in person was a huge highlight of my trip to the USA. These guys helped me get Still It and Chase The Craft off the ground. Being able to swap ideas, passions and a drink in person was amazing. Sign up to get updates on the legalization effort here: www.chasethecraft.com/legalize…

Ironroot republic is making insanely good Bourbon and American Whiskey in Denison Texas. In fact its actually a little hard to keep up with the awards and accolades that the Likarish family are stacking up. In this episode, Jonathan & Robert walk us through the major processes and decisions that are needed to make to create a world-class Whiskey. I…

Ty is a co-owner of Andalusia Whisky co in Blanco Texas. Andalusia is quickly forging a name for its self as a small distillery that punches way above its weight. While Ty focuses on being a local family business Andalusia also tips its hat to the Irish and Scottish ingredients and processes. Known especially for smoking their grain onsight with Ir…