Best Cotswolds Distillery Podcasts (2024)

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England's Best: Visiting the Distillery Voted the Best Visitor's Experience in the UK, The Cotswolds - Whisky Flight 20 34:42

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The Cotswolds Distillery (The Cotswolds, England) WF0020 Today, we head to the largest distillery in England by volume. A distillery you may or may not have heard of - but you soon will (especially since you're listening to this show). I sit down with the brand's Whisky Brand Ambassador Rob Patchett to talk about the evolution of the distillery, it…

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Powerscourt: Crafting Irish Whiskeys, Historic Food Pairings in Centuries Old Splender - Whisky Flight 21 34:56

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Powerscourt Distillery (Wicklow, Ireland) WF0021 It's time to jump across the Irish Sea to check out one of the most magnificent settings for a whiskey distillery. Join me as we head to the home of Fercullen Irish Whiskey at the Powerscourt Distillery on the edge of the Wicklow Mountains. We'll hear the origin story of the distillery, the history o…

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Ep. 151: From Intern to Minister of Time: Johnathan Page's Unique Path with Bhakta Spirits 1:23:19

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Journey Through Time: JP's Adventures in the Spirits Industry and the Art of Armagnac What happens when you drive a German Shepherd and a minivan from Florida to Vermont for an internship that changes your life? My guest, Johnathan Page, fondly known as JP and the Minister of Time at Bhakta Spirits, shares his serendipitous journey into the spirits…

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Bonus Episode: Whiskeyland and Fire, Water, & Grain with The Balas Brothers 1:34:20

1h ago1:34:20

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From Empire Rye to Whiskeyland: The Balas Brothers' Journey in Storytelling and Whiskey What is Whiskeyland? More importantly, what is your Whiskeyland? Is it visiting an up-and-coming blending house like Pursuit Spirits? Reviving a long-lost rye species (Rosen rye) with Mammoth? Representing the other Indiana distilleries with Hard Truth? Or just …

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Peat and Peaks: Experiencing Flavor Exploration and History at England's White Peak Distillery - Whisky Flight 19 36:17

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White Peak Distillery (Ambergate, England) WF0019 Today, I head to the southern region of the Peaks District of England to enjoy some beer and whisky made from the same brewer's yeast - thanks to a partnership between White Peak Distillery and a local brewing neighbor. White Peak has a fascinating story (and they make a lightly peated whisky, which…

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Ep. 150: Heather Greene, The Whiskey Authority 52:29

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Music, Mashing, and Medals - The Whiskey Authority in Texas Heather Greene is an undeniable superstar of the whiskey world. From her start with the Flatiron Room in New York City to working with William Grant & Sons to writing Whiskey Distilled, Heather has raced up the ranks of distillers and whiskey wunderkinds. Now the CEO of Milam & Greene Whis…

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A View From the Top: The UK's Highest in Elevation Distillery - The Forest - Whisky Flight 18 35:44

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The Forest Distillery (Cheshire, England) WF0018 Join me for a visit to a distillery rich with stories, a high elevation, and a fun story of distilling on the stove to finding markets around the world. I'll chat with co-founder Karl Bond about how he and his wife Lindsay got into the spirits making business, find out about their unique location on …

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Tweed and Drams: The Borders Distillery's Embrace of a Manufacturing Heritage - Whisky Flight 17 34:57

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The Borders Distillery (Hawick, Scotland) WF0017 Today's Whisky Flight adventure takes me back to the Borderland region of Scotland and England, where we meet John Fordyce, one of the founders of The Borders Distillery. Every distillery has a story and John relates how a town built on the textile industry became the perfect spot for making whisky i…

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Ep. 149: Whiskey House of Kentucky with David Mandell 1:22:49

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Revolutionary. Innovative. Technologically Unparalleled. Big. Join me for an insightful conversation with David Mandell as we discuss the exciting launch of Whiskey House of Kentucky. We explore the expansive 176-acre facility in Elizabethtown, designed for custom whiskey production with advanced technological setups. David shares the ambitious 10-…

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Tasmanian Inspiration: The Unique Birth of the Cooper King Distillery in North Yorkshire - Whisky Flight 16 32:43

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Cooper King Distillery (North Yorkshire, England) WF0016 Join me today as I chat with Chris Jaume of Cooper King Distillery. Of all of the different ways you can get interested in building a distillery, Chris and his wife Abbie found one of the most unusual paths. They were inspired to make English whisky, not by traveling north to Scotland, but in…

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From Kings to Casks: Spirits and History Mix During Our Visit to Ad Gefrin Distillery and Museum - Whisky Flight 15 36:22

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Ad Gefrin Distillery and Museum (Wooler, England) WF0015 If you know me, you know I love history. And when I can find some history I know little about, I want to immerse myself in it. Well, on my virtual trip to England, I'm about to take you to a place that is very easy to get lost in. It's a distillery that is combined with a museum and an archeo…

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Ep. 148: Nc'nean Distillery with Founder Annabel Thomas 1:19:06

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Sustainability in Scotch with Annabel Thomas Join us as we explore the fascinating world of sustainable Scotch whisky with Annabel Thomas, the founder of Nc'nean Distillery. In this episode, Annabel takes us on her journey from the corporate world to the remote west coast of Scotland, where her family's farm became the birthplace of a visionary, su…

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Science to Cocktails: Tenth Ward Spirits' "Boss Lady" Takes Us Into a Journey of Flavor - Whisky Flight 14 32:01

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Tenth Ward Spirits (Frederick, MD) WF0014 To say Maryland and Frederick in particular have been an eye-opener is an understatement. There is quite a vibrant distilling scene in the state and it's more than just a revival of the state's historic rye whiskey heritage. Today, I walk a few steps over from our last distillery experience to visit Monica …

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Ep. 147: The Lakes Distillery with Kirsty Taylor 1:39:19

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Whisky Secrets from Cumbria: A Journey with Kirsty Taylor What makes English whisky stand out in a crowded global market? Kirsty Taylor, the commercial director at the Lakes Distillery, shares the secrets behind their award-winning single malts and the innovative spirit driving England's whisky renaissance. We delve into the fascinating journey of …

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Exploring Frederick: McClintock Distilling's Passion for Organic Locally Sourced Rye and Reviving History - Whisky Flight 13 33:23

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McClintock Distilling (Frederick, MD) WF0013 Back during the early days of Maryland's distilling revival, Braeden Bumpers, co-founder of McClintock Distilling in Frederick, Maryland, and his business partner Tyler decided it was time to move out of the world of brewing and pursue their passion for whiskey. During my visit, Braeden will give us a se…

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Reviving Legend: Exploring Maryland's Rye Heritage Through the Stills of Sagamore Spirit - Whisky Flight 12 33:19

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Sagamore Spirit Distillery (Baltimore, MD) WF0012 It's time to head north (just short of the Mason Dixon Line) to Baltimore, Maryland, where we're about to explore a distillery that shows is pride in Maryland Rye by only producing that one spirit. Join me as we talk with Ryan Norwood, the Director of Operations at Sagamore Spirit Distillery and lea…

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Ep. 146: Cadenhead's, AD Rattray, and Clydeside Distillery with Gary Pickard 1:19:45

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The Oldest Independent Bottlers and a Brand New Scottish Distillery Are you fascinated by the rich history of whisky and the art of independent bottling? Join me as I welcome esteemed friend Gary Pickard, Northeast Regional Manager of Pacific Edge Wine and Spirits. Gary takes us on a captivating journey through the histories of two iconic independe…

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Lowcountry Legends: Exploring the Unique Spirits and Community Mission of Burnt Church Distillery - Whisky Flight 11 32:29

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Burnt Church Distillery (Bluffton, SC) WF0011 Time to head to the land of golf and beaches, right on the edge of Hilton Head Island. Let's explore the unique spirits being made at Burnt Church Distillery, learn about their mission to give back to their community, and get a feel for this beautiful facility and all it has to offer visitors. Plus I'll…

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Meet a Curiosity: Charleston's Woman Owned and Family Run Striped Pig Distillery - Whisky Flight 10 34:01

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The Striped Pig Distillery (Charleston, SC) WF0010 Time to visit my second distillery in Charleston on this trip - The Striped Pig. Winning honors as South Carolina Distillery of the Year, this woman-owned, family run distillery shows the power of having the employees being invested in the company's future. From distilling to the tour experience, t…

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Ep. 145: Hudson House Distillery with Founder Charles Ferri 1:28:54

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From Wall Street to Whiskey: The Revival of Hudson House Distillery Get ready for an inspiring tale of resilience, determination, and the unyielding spirit of entrepreneurship! In our latest episode, I sit down with Charles Ferri, the co-founder and CEO of Hudson House Distillery. Charles shares his incredible journey from the high-flying world of …

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Revolutionary Grains: Exploring Jimmy Red Corn and Charleston's High Wire Distillery - Whisky Flight 9 31:46

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High Wire Distillery (Charleston, SC) WF0009 This week, I'm back in my home state and taking a drive through Revolutionary War country on my way to one of my favorite U.S. cities, Charleston, SC. Not only is there a ton of history, but you'll also fine amazing food, music, and of course beaches. My host is High Wire Distilling's co-founder Scott Bl…

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Swan Neck Pot Stills and Old Cabins: Experiencing the Heritage and Craft of Leiper's Fork Distillery - Whisky Flight 8 31:58

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Leiper's Fork Distillery (Leiper's Fork, TN) WF0008 Today, let's dig into some history, as we travel to Leiper's Fork Distillery, just south of Nashville, and meet with founder Lee Kennedy. Lee is a fellow lover of history and he's done all he can to help bring some of Tennessee's heritage to his distillery - from the beautiful swan neck pot still …

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Ep. 144: The Cotswolds Distillery, Part 2 with Founder Dan Szor 1:01:15

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Barley, Fortnum & Mason, and a 10th Anniversary Celebration What if the land itself could tell the story of your whiskey? This part-two episode brings you the conclusion of our in-depth conversation with Dan Szor, founder and former CEO of Cotswolds Distilling, as he reveals how the unique terroir of the Cotswolds shapes their exceptional spirits. …

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Whiskey, History, and Hills: Visiting a Tennessee Retreat Called Short Mountain Distillery - Whisky Flight 7 31:07

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Short Mountain Distillery (Cannon County, TN) WF0007 Imagine heading into the hills and taking in a 400-acre distillery property filled with relaxing activities, a restaurant, and of course a fun and informative distillery tour. That is the experience I had when I visited Short Mountain Distillery just over an hour east of Nashville. Let me introdu…

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Cocktails and Single Malt Headlines Our Visit to PostModern Distillery in Knoxville 32:50

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PostModern Spirits (Knoxville, TN) WF0006 Welcome to the reason I'm doing these whisky flights. Yes, I love history, but I also love seeing what craft distillers are doing around the globe. And one of the distilleries that made a big impression on me when I traveled through Tennessee was PostModern, thanks to a nice 3 hour chat with one of its foun…

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Ep. 143: The Cotswolds Distillery with Founder Dan Szor, Part 1 1:05:14

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An Expat, Jim Swan, and Outstanding Natural Beauty Dan Szor is an expat, a native of New York City who has found a permanent home in the Cotswolds of England, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with rolling hills, flowers, and fruits. With a background in finance, Dan found whisky as a side passion, one he converted into a full-time role in the …

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Visiting the Historic Castle-like Bourbon Distillery in the Heart of the Bluegrass Region 35:13

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Castle & Key Distillery (Woodford County, Kentucky) WF0005 This week our Whisky Flight takes us back across the Atlantic and down to Kentucky, the home of bluegrass, horses, Bourbon, and a unique castle shaped distillery that was the vision of a legendary Bourbon marketer and whiskey producer. Join me as I chat with Brett Connors of Castle & Key ab…

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Witnessing the Revival of a Scotch Whisky Legend During a Pre-Opening Tour of Rosebank 34:31

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Rosebank Distillery (Scotland, UK) WF0004 Way back in 2019, when I was traveling Scotland for the first time, I kept hearing the name Rosebank. For some reason, it didn't up my curiosity. But as 2021 turned to 2022, I found myself hearing the name more and more. So, when it came time to choose a distillery to focus on as I virtually take us around …

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Ep. 142: Dingle Distillery with Elliot Hughes 1:43:21

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The Wren Boy in the West Sitting on the farthest spit of peninsula in Europe, Dingle Distillery is the first craft distillery in Ireland post-consolidation. From its place on the Wild Atlantic Way, Dingle set forth the path for the dozens of Irish distilleries that followed in the last decade-plus. Managing Director and son of the founder Elliot Hu…

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Revisiting the Spiritual Home of Scotch Whisky and Seeing It's Growth from Aqua Vitae to Whisky 28:41

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Lindores Abbey Distillery (Scotland, UK) WF0003 Join me as I fly into Edinburgh and make my way north to the Spiritual Home of Scotch Whisky - Lindores Abbey. It's been a few years since I visited the distillery and back then, their spirits were still new to the world and had not aged the required 3 years to be considered whisky. But we took time t…

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Ep. 141: MB Roland Distillery with Founder Paul Tomaszewski 1:34:18

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White Corn + Amish Dairy Farm = Kentucky Craft On my first trip to Kentucky in 2022, I needed one more distillery to visit before heading down to Nashville for the Tennessee portion of my trip. I could've gone to a heritage distillery - still haven't been to Jim Beam or Buffalo Trace - but instead, I took a chance on a small distillery in Christian…

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Visiting Lebanon's Riachi Winery and Distillery to Learn What an 8th Generation Distiller Prizes 32:43

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Riachi Winery & Distillery (Mount Lebanon, Lebanon) WF0002 Wow, two completely different countries here on the first day of Whisky Flights - neither known for whisky - but both with craft distilleries that are working to define the flavors of their countries. As we began taking nominations for our Craft Distillery Bracketology on Whiskey Lore's Ins…

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Discovering South African Whisky on Our Very First Whisky Flight as We Visit Helden Distillery 31:39

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Helden Distillery (Parys, South Africa) WF0001 Happy World Whisky Day 2024! Today is the perfect day to release a brand new Whiskey Lore series called "Whiskey Lore's Whisky Flights." As usual, I, Drew Hannush, am expanding the boundaries of what a whisky podcast can be. For years I have traveled to distilleries in Scotland, Ireland, and the United…

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Ep. 140: Casey Jones Distillery with Cody Turner 1:17:32

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Square Stills, Moonshine, and Two Total Eclipses Ever seen a square pot still? No? Me neither. Apparently, for moonshiners in the Land Between the Rivers (now Land Between the Lakes) region, square stills were all the rage - they could be loaded into the back of a pickup truck, easily disassembled, and still put out high quality moonshine. And nobo…

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Ep. 139: Old Line Spirits Update with Mark McLaughlin 45:53

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A Navy Strength Rebrand...And a Rye??? Old Line Spirits returns with some new looks! Since Mark and Old Line Spirits were last on the podcast back in Episode 54, they've made several changes to their brand. An updated label, a bumped-up proof (86 to 95) for the core single malt, and hints of a rye coming sometime in 2024... Mark and Arch are two Na…

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Ep. 138: New Riff Distillery with Master Distiller Brian Sprance 1:32:47

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A Master Distiller Who's Earned His Stripes Brian Sprance is New Riff's new master distiller! Aside from some good-natured ribbing from his colleagues, though, you would never know it. New Riff named Brian Master Distiller after getting the blessing from Ebersold and co-founders Ken Lewis and Jay Erisman. Ten years after he started, he is now at th…

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Bonus Episode: Old Dominick Distilling with Master Distiller Alex Castle 1:23:56

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A Rooster, A Family, and Memphis Barbecue Old Dominick isn't the oldest distillery in Tennessee, but it's no spring chicken either. The brand itself - including a stint as a whiskey blending house - goes back to 1866, the same year a Mr. Jasper "Jack" Daniel was setting up his own stillhouse a few hours east. 158 years later, D. Canale & Co. no lon…

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Ep. 137: Whiskey Jypsi Explorer with Ari Sussman 1:00:36

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Exploring French and American Oak Whiskey Jypsi's newest release - Explorer - seeks to show how the core identities of French and American oak species affect flavor in whiskey. They take the consumer on a world tour, stopping both in Eric Church's backyard (North Carolinian American white oak near to where Church grew up) and French oak from the Tr…

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Ep. 136: Amrut Indian Whisky with Raj Sabharwal aka @whiskyraj 1:30:22

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Pioneering Indian Single Malt Raj's return brings news about Amrut, the king of Indian Single Malt. It is no longer the only Indian Single Malt on the market like it was in 2004, but neither has Amrut been sitting on its laurels. With Ashok Chokalingham at the helm as head distiller - a post he gained after many years in sales and production - Amru…

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Irish Whiskey Pt. 17: The Poitín Republic and a Visit to Baoilleach in Donegal 38:25

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In a rugged corner of Northern Ireland, the hills of Inishowen whisper tales of rebellion and moonlit mischief. We'll meet Patrick, a humble tailor thrust into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse with excise officers. Then learn about the defiant distillers of Inishowen use any means at their disposal to preserve their livelihood. Join me on a jour…

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Irish Whiskey Pt. 16: The Rise of the Poitín Wars Plus a Visit to Bushmills 43:17

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It's hard to imagine what the whiskey industry would look like today, if a certain excise man had succumbed to the wounds he received in Donegal in 1810. The early 19th century was a critical time for Irish whiskey. The Acts of Union had united the country with an empire and new markets were open for spirits. But growing pains were the rule of the …

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Ep. 135: Filmland Spirits with Founders Troy Bolotnick and Charlie Flint 1:09:01

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The Story is the Story I have a general rule when given the opportunity to interview NDPs on the podcast - they must do something with the whiskey other than buying stock and slapping their own label on it. Otherwise, how many times can you talk about the same MGP bourbon or rye? (Yes, I know there are other sources now, but the point remains). Wit…

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Ep. 134: Copperworks Distilling with Founder Jason Parker 1:33:03

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From Great Brewing Comes Great Distilling Copperworks Distilling is making whiskey from grain. Simple, right? I mean, from a legal sense, that's quite literally what every other whiskey-maker is doing. That's where the similarities end. Jason Parker, co-founder and longtime brewer, is experimenting with barley in ways that are different not only fr…

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Ep. 133: Lost Lantern Returns! The Spring 2024 Midwest Collection with Adam and Nora 1:09:09

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The Best of the (Mid)West! The Spring 2024 Collection launches today, March 27! We first met Lost Lantern Spirits way back in Episode 53 - they are "shining a light on the independent spirit", bringing the tradition of independent bottling (and blending!) to American whiskey. In the two-ish years since, co-founders Nora Ganley-Roper and Adam Polons…

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Ep. 132: Starward Whisky with Founder Dave Vitale 1:25:48

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Red, Red Wine Casks There are certain things we take for granted with whisky - American whiskey will mostly be new charred oak, Scotch will be ex-bourbon or ex-sherry, and the rest of the world will likely use ex-bourbon casks as a default for maturation. This leads to a generalization of taste, an expectation that certain flavors will always be th…

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Ep. 131: Hampden Estate with Kate Perry of La Maison & Velier 1:27:21

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Uptown FUNK When you think Jamaican rum, you think funk. Funny thing is, most Jamaican rum by both volume and number of distillers is not funky. BTW - funky is the unscientific way of saying ester content. All those fruity, dark, tropical, funky notes are esters, the interactions and transformations of acids and alcohols and aldehydes into the fami…

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Whatever Happened to the Old Time Saloon? 26:46

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In a world where branding has become paramount in the promotion of people and products, certain brands have slipped from our vernacular, or have taken on new roles. Long ago, the saloon was much more than just the domain of cowboys and gunfighters in the Old West. But for some reason, the name disappeared. It's time to delve into the history of the…

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Ep. 130: Field & Sound Whiskey and Long Island Spirits with Founder Rich Stabile 1:23:38

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“Born of the Field – Raised by the Sound” Just in time for Bottled-in-Bond month! Long Island Spirits - Long Island's first craft distillery - is quietly leading the way in my own backyard. Situated about an hour and a half outside of NYC, LI Spirits is making field-to-glass whiskies, brandies, vodkas, and more using the local land for its grains, …

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Ep. 129: Arbikie Highland Distillery with John Stirling 1:33:38

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Makers of the only vodka I enjoy. And also the first rye from Scotland in 100+ years. Arbikie Highland Estate is in the forefront of the new Scotch whisky movement. Focused on sustainability, flavor, and locality, Arbikie is betting big on the future. They're making a single malt, but waiting 18 years to release it (some might be released early, bu…

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Ep. 128: Kentucky Peerless with Ellie Reed and John Wadell 1:04:11

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Peerless in the 1800s and Peerless today. Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co., founded by Henry Kraver in the late 19th century, is in a class by itself. The lone sweet mash distiller in Louisville with the most distinctive bottle in the state, Peerless built itself back up through rye and its story. Several years later, they're thriving. Single barre…

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