The Whiskey Ring Podcast

Tormore, Portintruan, and the Long Game of WhiskyShow Notes: www.whiskeyinmyweddingring.com/reviews/ep-237-sukhinder-singh-tormore-portintruan-elixir-spirits-show-notesThanks to Sukhinder for joining me, and thanks to Kurt Maitland and the Manhattan Whiskey Club for the introduction!If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingringAs of December 2025, the $25/month bottle share club level is sold out!Join at the $5/month level for first shot at an open spot when a member retires and to keep receiving ad-free episodes via Patreon. If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook.Elixir Distillers Website: https://elixirdistillers.com/Tormore Distillery Website: https://www.tormoredistillery.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tormoredistillery/Portintruan Distillery Website: https://www.portintruan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portintruan/Single Malts of Scotland Website: https://singlemalts.com/Port Askaig Website: https://portaskaig.com/Elements of Islay Website: https://www.elementsofislay.com/Black Tot Rum Website: https://blacktot.com/Elixir Trails Website: https://elixirtrails.com/The Whisky Exchange Website: https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/

Willowbank, Dunedin, and the Long Way BackShow Notes: www.whiskeyinmyweddingring.com/reviews/ep-236-the-new-zealand-whisky-collection-with-greg-ramsay-show-notesThank you to Greg for entering the Whiskey Ring!As of December 2025, the $25/month bottle share club level is sold out!Join at the $5/month level for first shot at an open spot when a member retires and to keep receiving ad-free episodes via Patreon. If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook.The New Zealand Whisky Collection / Dunedin Distillery at Speight'sWebsite: https://www.thenzwhisky.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenzwhisky/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenewzealandwhiskycollect9795LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thenzwhisky/Speight's BreweryWebsite: https://www.speights.co.nz/

Double-Blind Whiskey, Craft Discovery, and the Joy of Being WrongShow Notes: www.whiskeyinmyweddingring.com/reviews/ep-235-blind-barrels-with-bobby-demars-show-notesThank you to Bobby for entering the Whiskey Ring!If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingringAs of December 2025, the $25/month bottle share club level is sold out!Join at the $5/month level for first shot at an open spot when a member retires and to keep receiving ad-free episodes via Patreon. If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook.Blind BarrelsWebsite: https://blindbarrels.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blindbarrels/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blindbarrels/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/blindbarrelsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blind-barrels/

Augusta Distillery: A Return, a River Town, and a Long-Term Bet on BourbonShow Notes: www.whiskeyinmyweddingring.com/reviews/ep-234-augusta-distillery-with-alex-castle-show-notesThank you to Alex for re-entering the Whiskey Ring!If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingringAs of December 2025, the $25/month bottle share club level is sold out!Join at the $5/month level for first shot at an open spot when a member retires and to keep receiving ad-free episodes via Patreon. If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook.Augusta DistilleryWebsite: https://augustakydistillery.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/augustakydistillery/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/augustakydistillery/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/augusta-distillery/

Rosen Rye, Colonial Whiskey, and the Joy of Not Knowing EverythingShow Notes: www.whiskeyinmyweddingring.com/reviews/ep-233-stoll-wolfe-revisited-with-erik-wolfe-show-notesReviews: www.whiskeyinmyweddingring.com/reviews/stoll-wolfe-pennsylvania-rye-whiskies-and-american-whiskeyThank you to Erik for re-entering the Whiskey Ring!If you haven't joined the yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingringAs of December 2025, the $25/month bottle share club level is sold out!Join at the $5/month level for first shot at an open spot when a member retires and to keep receiving ad-free episodes via Patreon.If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Facebook and Instagram and like and rate wherever you get your podcasts!Stoll & Wolfe DistilleryWebsite: https://stollandwolfe.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stollandwolfe/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stollandwolfe/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stoll-&-wolfe-distillery/

Brandy, Bourbon Country, and a Distillery Reinventing ItselfShow Notes: www.whiskeyinmyweddingring.com/reviews/copper-kings-revisited-with-rob-bourdon-show-notesThank you to Rob for entering the Whiskey Ring!If you haven't joined the yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingringAs of December 2025, the $25/month bottle share club level is sold out!Join at the $5/month level for first shot at an open spot when a member retires and to keep receiving ad-free episodes via Patreon.If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Facebook and Instagram and like and rate wherever you get your podcasts!Copper & KingsWebsite: https://www.copperandkings.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/copperandkings/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/copperandkings/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/copper-&-kings-american-brandy-company/

Bringing Pennsylvania Back, One Mashbill at a TimeShow Notes: www.whiskeyinmyweddingring.com/reviews/dads-hat-rye-with-herman-mihalich-show-notesThank you to Herman for entering the Whiskey Ring!If you haven't joined the yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingringAs of December 2025, the $25/month bottle share club level is sold out!Join at the $5/month level for first shot at an open spot when a member retires and to keep receiving ad-free episodes via Patreon.If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Facebook and Instagram and like and rate wherever you get your podcasts!Dad's Hat Rye/Mountain Laurel SpiritsWebsite: https://dadshatrye.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadshatrye/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dadshatrye/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mountain-laurel-spirits/

Beer Roots, West Coast Whiskey, and Building Flavor First in San DiegoShow Notes: www.whiskeyinmyweddingring.com/reviews/117-west-spirits-with-justin-mccabe-show-notesThank you to Justin for entering the Whiskey Ring!If you haven't joined the yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingringAs of December 2025, the $25/month bottle share club level is sold out!Join at the $5/month level for first shot at an open spot when a member retires and to keep receiving ad-free episodes via Patreon.If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Facebook and Instagram and like and rate wherever you get your podcasts!117 West SpiritsWebsite: https://www.117westspirits.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/117westspirits/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/117westspirits/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/117-west-spirits/

From Barley to Bottle, Loire Valley Whisky with a Sense of HomeShow Notes: www.whiskeyinmyweddingring.com/reviews/la-piautre-with-ins-poppe-show-notesThank you to Inès for entering the Whiskey Ring!If you haven't joined the yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingringAs of December 2025, the $25/month bottle share club level is sold out!Join at the $5/month level for first shot at an open spot when a member retires and to keep receiving ad-free episodes via Patreon.If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Facebook and Instagram and like and rate wherever you get your podcasts!La PiautreWebsite: https://lapiautre.fr/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lapiautre/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lapiautre/?locale=sw_KELinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/la-piautre/

Reinvention, Rye, and Writing a London Whisky Story in Real TimeShow Notes: www.whiskeyinmyweddingring.com/reviews/east-london-liquor-company-with-alex-wolpert-and-sam-garbutt-show-notesThank you to Alex and Sam for entering the Whiskey Ring!If you haven't joined the yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingringAs of December 2025, the $25/month bottle share club level is sold out!Join at the $5/month level for first shot at an open spot when a member retires and to keep receiving ad-free episodes via Patreon.If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Facebook and Instagram and like and rate wherever you get your podcasts!East London Liquor CompanyWebsite: https://eastlondonliquorcompany.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastlondonliquorcompany/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EastLondonLiquorCompany/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/east-london-liquor-company/posts/?feedView=all

Delaware Whiskey, Movie-Theater Origins, and a State's Distilling RevivalShow Notes: www.whiskeyinmyweddingring.com/reviews/painted-stave-distillery-with-make-rasmussen-show-notesThank you to Mike for entering the Whiskey Ring!If you haven't joined the yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingringAs of December 2025, the $25/month bottle share club level is sold out!Join at the $5/month level for first shot at an open spot when a member retires and to keep receiving ad-free episodes via Patreon.If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Facebook and Instagram and like and rate wherever you get your podcasts!Painted Stave DistilleryWebsite: https://www.paintedstave.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintedstavedistilling/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Painted%20Stave%20Distilling/1214465172043688/#LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/painted-stave-distilling/

The Rye Guy, Northern Grain, and Whiskey at the Edge of the MapShow Notes: www.whiskeyinmyweddingring.com/reviews/far-north-spirits-with-mike-swanson-show-notesThank you to Mike for entering the Whiskey Ring!If you haven't joined the yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingringAs of December 2025, the $25/month bottle share club level is sold out! Join at the $5/month level for first shot at an open spot when a member retires and to keep receiving ad-free episodes via Patreon.If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Facebook and Instagram and like and rate wherever you get your podcasts!Far North SpiritsWebsite: https://farnorthspirits.com/Instagram: http://instagram.com/farnorthspiritsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/farnorthspirits

Revolutionary Rye, Brooklyn Grit, and the Long GameShow NotesThank you to Alex and Amy for entering the Whiskey Ring!If you haven't joined the yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingringAs of December 2025, the $25/month bottle share club level is sold out! There is one member looking to retire - let me know if you'd like the spot!Join at the $5/month level for first shot at an open spot when a member retires and to keep receiving ad-free episodes via Patreon.If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Facebook and Instagram and like and rate wherever you get your podcasts!Fort Hamilton DistilleryWebsite: https://www.forthamilton.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fort.hamilton.distillery/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fort.hamilton.distilleryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fort-hamilton-distillery/

Unfinished Business at Angel's EnvyShow NotesThank you to Owen for entering the Whiskey Ring!If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingringAs of December 2025, the $25/month bottle share club level is sold out! There is one member looking to retire - let me know if you'd like the spot!Join at the $5/month level for first shot at an open spot when a member retires and to keep receiving ad-free episodes via Patreon.If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter on the website.Angel's Envy Website: https://www.angelsenvy.com/us/en/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelsenvy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelsEnvyBourbon/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/angel%27s-envy/?viewAsMember=trueYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy9AL2A8OzcXAfnmANuuK9A

Norwegian Whisky at the Edge of the MapShow NotesThank you to Martin for entering the Whiskey Ring!If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingringAs of December 2025, the $25/month bottle share club level is sold out! There is one member looking to retire - let me know if you'd like the spot!Join at the $5/month level for first shot at an open spot when a member retires and to keep receiving ad-free episodes via Patreon.If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter on the website.Feddie Ocean DistilleryWebsite: https://www.feddiedistillery.no/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiskeythiefdistillingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Feddie-Ocean-Distillery-100063627848383/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/feddie-distillery/?originalSubdomain=no

Barrels, Botanicals, and Belonging at Whiskey ThiefShow NotesThank you to Lisa, Benjamin, and Kelley for entering the Whiskey Ring!If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingringAs of December 2025, the $25/month bottle share club level is sold out! There is one member looking to retire - let me know if you'd like the spot!Join at the $5/month level for first shot at an open spot when a member retires and to keep receiving ad-free episodes via Patreon.If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter on the website.Whiskey Thief Distilling CompanyWebsite: https://whiskeythief.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiskeythiefdistilling/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/whiskeythiefdistilling/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/whiskeythief/

Bulls*** Meters, Bourbon, and a 33-Acre Back-To-School DreamShow NotesThank you to Kim and Thom for entering the Whiskey Ring!If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingringAs of December 2025, the $25/month bottle share club level is sold out! There is one member looking to retire - let me know if you'd like the spot!Join at the $5/month level for first shot at an open spot when a member retires and to keep receiving ad-free episodes via Patreon. If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter on the website. The Bard DistilleryWebsite: https://thebarddistillery.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebarddistillery/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TBD2018/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebarddistillery/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialbarddistillery

Art, Agriculture, and Abruzzi Rye: How DOMA Is Redefining Georgia WhiskeyShow NotesThank you to Matt for entering the Whiskey Ring!If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingringAs of December 2025, the $25/month bottle share club level is sold out! There is one member looking to retire - let me know if you'd like the spot!Join at the $5/month level for first shot at an open spot when a member retires and to keep receiving ad-free episodes via Patreon. If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter on the website. Distillery of Modern ArtWebsite: https://distilleryofmodernart.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/distilleryofmodernart/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/distilleryofmodernart/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/distillery-of-modern-art/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCv1WycErriGOF-q_tQHDzA

The History of Whiskey in 100 Bottles, Barrels, and MoreShow NotesThank you to Robin for entering the Whiskey Ring!If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingringAs of December 2025, the $25/month bottle share club level is sold out! Join at the $5/month level for first shot at an open spot when a member retires and to keep receiving ad-free episodes via Patreon. If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter on the website. Robin RobinsonPurchase The History of Whiskey: https://a.co/d/0ekCpScWebsite: https://www.robinrobinsonllc.com/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/robinrobinsonllcFacebook: http://facebook.com/robin.robinson1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/robinrobinsonllcYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/RobinRobinsonLLC

Louisiana Rice, Farmer Logic, and the Long Game of Whiskey Show Notes Thank you to Mike for entering the Whiskey Ring! If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingring As of December 2025, the $25/month bottle share club level is sold out! Join at the $5/month level for first shot at an open spot when a member retires and to keep receiving ad-free episodes via Patreon.  If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter on the website.  J.T. Meleck Distillery J.T. Meleck Distillery Website J.T. Meleck Distillery on Instagram J.T. Meleck Distillery on Facebook J.T. Meleck Distillery on YouTube

The Best Hop Flavored Whiskey Out There Show Notes Thank you to Marko for entering the Whiskey Ring! If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingring There is 1 more spot available at the $25/month bottle share club level.  If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter on the website.  Charbay Distillery Charbay Distillery Website Charbay Distillery on Instagram Charbay Distillery on Facebook Charbay Distillery on YouTube

The Gin of Texas Hill Country Show Notes Thank you to Justin for entering the Whiskey Ring! If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingring There is 1 more spot available at the $25/month bottle share club level.  If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter on the website.  Waterloo Gin Waterloo Gin Website Waterloo Gin on Instagram Waterloo Gin on Facebook Waterloo Gin on LinkedIn Waterloo Gin on YouTube

The Whiskey of Owensboro, Revived Show Notes Thank you to Caryn for entering the Whiskey Ring! If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingring There is 1 more spot available at the $25/month bottle share club level.  If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter on the website.  Green River Distillery Green River Distillery Website Green River Distillery on Instagram Green River Distillery on Facebook Green River Distillery on LinkedIn

A special bonus episode celebrating the release of Found North Snow Day 10 Year Old Canadian Whisky! Review: https://www.whiskeyinmyweddingring.com/reviews/found-north-snow-day-first-flurry-10-year-old-canadian-whisky If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingring There is 1 more spot available at the $25/month bottle share club level.  If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter on the website.  Found North Whisky Found North Whisky Website Found North Whisky on Instagram Found North Whisky on Facebook Found North Whisky on LinkedIn

Underground Secrets and Sherry Dreams—Inside a True Whiskey Maverick's Cellar Show Notes Thank you to Jean-Arnaud for entering the Whiskey Ring!  If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingring. If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook. Michel Couvreur Whisky Michel Couvreur Whisky Website

Built on Brandy with a Side of Bourbon and Rye Show Notes coming soon Thank you to Tom for entering the Whiskey Ring!  If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingring. If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook. Wollersheim Winery & Distillery Wollersheim Winery & Distillery Website Wollersheim Winery & Distillery Facebook Wollersheim Winery & Distillery Instagram

Building New Zealand's Whisky Scene with Manuka Smoke and South Island Peat Show Notes Thank you to Mat for entering the Whiskey Ring!  If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingring. If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook. Thomson Whisky Thomson Whisky Website Thomson Whisky Facebook Thomson Whisky Instagram

The English Whisky Dragon Rises Show Notes Thank you to Richard for entering the Whiskey Ring!  If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingring. If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook. Exploring English Whisky Exploring English Whisky Website Exploring English Whisky Facebook Exploring English Whisky Instagram Exploring English Whisky LinkedIn

Walking In Just North of Memphis Show Notes and Reviews Thank you to Logan for entering the whiskey ring!  If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingring. If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook. Blue Note Blue Note Website Blue Note Facebook Blue Note Instagram Blue Note LinkedIn Blue Note YouTube

T8ke A Trip to Virginia (via Kentucky, For Now) Show Notes Thank you to Jay for entering the Whiskey Ring!  If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingring. If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook. 1787 Provenance Provenance Website Provenance Bourbon Instagram Jay West's Instagram

An Unusual Journey for a National Brand Ambassador Show Notes Forthcoming! Jaz'min Weaver Instagram Danny Bardstown Instagram Bardstown Bourbon Co. Instagram Bardstown Bourbon Co. Facebook Bardstown Bourbon Co. LinkedIn

A Break From Your Usual Programming Confused about tariffs? Want to know what tariffs are? Want to know why your favorite whiskey's price is (potentially) going up or becoming less available?  I'm thrilled to welcome back multi-time former guest Raj Sabharwal to talk me through how tariffs affect consumers, producers, and everything in between.  No formal shownotes on this one, just be sure to follow Raj at @whiskyraj on all socials and take a look at Glass Revolution Imports to see the amazing brands he's bringing to the states from around the world. 

Join Me In The North Atlantic at the Faroe Islands Show Notes Thank you to Dánial for entering the whiskey ring!  If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingring. If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook. Faer Isles Distillery Faer Isles Distillery Website Faer Isles Distillery Facebook Faer Isles Distillery Instagram Faer Isles Distillery LinkedIn Faer Isles Distillery YouTube

New Zealand peat? Sign me up.  Show Notes Thank you to Mark for entering the whiskey ring!  If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingring. If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook. Waiheke Island Distillery Waiheke Whisky Website Waiheke Whisky Facebook Waiheke Whisky Instagram Waiheke Whisky LinkedIn

Three States, Blue Corn, and an ASCOT Show Notes Thank you to Blake for entering the whiskey ring!  If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingring If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook. Smokeye Hill Whiskey Smokeye Hill Website Smokeye Hill Whiskey Facebook Smokeye Hill Whiskey Instagram Smokeye Hill Twitter/X

This might be my rye of the year.  Show notes Thank you to Kalle for entering the whiskey ring!  _________________________________________________________ If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingring The Bottle Share Club - the $25/month Patreon level - is SOLD OUT! You can still support the podcast for as little as $1/month, and $5/month patrons will have first dibs if a $25/month member retires.  If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook. Kyrö Distillery Kyrö Distillery Website Kyrö Distillery Facebook Kyrö Distillery Instagram Kyrö Distillery YouTube Kyrö Distillery LinkedIn

Corn is always interesting! AKA An episode two years in the making. Show Notes Thank you to Nick for entering the whiskey ring!  _________________________________________________________ If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingring The Bottle Share Club - the $25/month Patreon level - is SOLD OUT! You can still support the podcast for as little as $1/month, and $5/month patrons will have first dibs if a $25/month member retires.  If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook. Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. Website Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. Facebook Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. Instagram Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. LinkedIn  

Made by Edinburgh: Holyrood's Bold Take on Reviving Distilling in Auld Reekie Show Notes Thank you to Rob and Calum for entering the whiskey ring!  _________________________________________________________ If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingring The Bottle Share Club - the $25/month Patreon level - is SOLD OUT! You can still support the podcast for as little as $1/month, and $5/month patrons will have first dibs if a $25/month member retires.  If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook. Holyrood Distillery Holyrood Distillery Website Holyrood Distillery Facebook Holyrood Distillery Instagram Holyrood Distillery LinkedIn Holyrood Distillery Twitter/X

Germany's Ryes, with Napoleon's Help Show Notes Thank you to Bastian for entering the whiskey ring!  _________________________________________________________ If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingring The Bottle Share Club - the $25/month Patreon level - is SOLD OUT! You can still support the podcast for as little as $1/month, and $5/month patrons will have first dibs if a $25/month member retires.  If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook. Stork Club Distillery Stork Club Distillery Website Stork Club Distillery Facebook Stork Club Distillery Instagram Stork Club Distillery LinkedIn Stork Club Distillery YouTube

Whisky is just grown up beer! Show Notes Thank you to Max for entering the whiskey ring!  _________________________________________________________ If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingring The Bottle Share Club - the $25/month Patreon level - is SOLD OUT! You can still support the podcast for as little as $1/month, and $5/month patrons will have first dibs if a $25/month member retires.  If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook. White Peak Distillery White Peak Distillery Website White Peak Distillery Facebook White Peak Distillery Instagram White Peak Distillery Twitter/X

OG of Craft Meets OG FEW of Prohibition Show Notes Thank you to Paul for entering the whiskey ring!  _________________________________________________________ If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingring The Bottle Share Club - the $25/month Patreon level - is SOLD OUT! You can still support the podcast for as little as $1/month, and $5/month patrons will have first dibs if a $25/month member retires.  If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook. FEW Spirits FEW Spirits Website FEW Spirits Facebook FEW Spirits Instagram

Get In The Spirit! Show Notes If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingring The Bottle Share Club - the $25/month Patreon level - is SOLD OUT! You can still support the podcast for as little as $1/month, and $5/month patrons will have first dibs if a $25/month member retires.  If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook. John Angus & The Distilled Edit John Angus on LinkedIn The Distilled Edit

Spirits of San Francisco: Inside Hotaling & Co with Kevin Aslan Have you tried or heard of Old Potrero Rye? What about Junipero Gin? Surely you've heard of Hirsch American Whiskey, right? If not, Kevin Aslan, head distiller for Hotaling & Co. in San Francisco, is here to re-introduce these under-the-radar giants of American craft whiskey.  Old Potrero, when it first arrived in 1996 (distilled in 1993) was the first fully pot distilled whiskey in America since Prohibition. Add to that, it was 100% malted rye, no exogenous enzymes and no other grains. The brainchild of Fritz Maytag and Bruce Joseph, Old Potrero gave rise to a new generation of craft whiskey and continues to be a sensational product - if you can find it.  Hirsch likely needs no introduction, though I will say Hotaling has turned it on its head. Rather than trying to recreate "The Best Bourbon You'll Never Taste" as Chuck Cowdery has called it, Bruce and now Kevin are using Hirsch as their more experimental line, debuting bourbons, ryes, and American Single Malts. The release I tried - Departure - was 6 years 9 months and had all the ASM and funky barnyard you could want.  When a distillery that grew out of a brewery (Anchor) has 30+ years in craft whiskey, there's a lot to talk about. We cover the history, the products, the thoughts, and the transitions, with an eye to the future of this venerable brand.  Thank you to Kevin for entering the whiskey ring!  _________________________________________________________ If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingring The Bottle Share Club - the $25/month Patreon level - is SOLD OUT! You can still support the podcast for as little as $1/month, and $5/month patrons will have first dibs if a $25/month member retires.  If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook. Hotaling & Co. Hotaling & Co. Website Hotaling & Co. on Instagram Hotaling & Co. on Facebook Hotaling & Co. on Twitter/X Hotaling & Co. on LinkedIn

The First South Korean Single Malt, or, An Eagle, a Unicorn, and a Tiger Walk Into a Bar Ki One (formerly known as Three Societies) was founded in 2020 with a simple goal: be the first Korean single malt distillery and set a benchmark for what Korean single malt could be. Given the reaction to their releases, one can only say well done. They are the first Korean single malt on the market, with three core expressions (the Eagle, Unicorn, and Tiger) and special releases exploring different parts of their components or playing with finishes.  What could Korean single malt be? Nestled on the north face of the mountains 30 minutes from Seoul, this distillery gets no direct sunlight in the winter and can swing between -4C and 36C throughout the year. Bryan came from a brewing background, Andrew Shand from a distilling family. Together, they've set a Korean "profile" that hearkens back to their heritage while highlighting something synonymous with Korea: spice.  Make no mistake: whether at 6 months or 5 years, this is a spice-forward single malt, evoking kimchi and gochujang pepper alongside the classic single malt by which they were inspired.  As the first, they had to chart a path, and we get into an unusually detailed description of how taxation and regulation can lag behind industry growth and, if unchanged, hamper it. This was Bryan's first longform English interview for Ki One - I hope you enjoy! Thank you to Bryan for entering the whiskey ring!  _________________________________________________________ If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingring The Bottle Share Club - the $25/month Patreon level - is SOLD OUT! You can still support the podcast for as little as $1/month, and $5/month patrons will have first dibs if a $25/month member retires.  If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook. Ki One Distillery Ki One Distillery Website Ki One Distillery on Instagram Ki One Distillery on Facebook

Heritage, Grain, and Grit: Matt McKay Revives the London Distillery Company The London Distillery Company - TLDC - has, TLDR, had a rather rough two centuries. Two failed ventures, one in the early 1800s and one in the 2010s, the last ending in 2020 with a few dozen casks remaining, sitting in a warehouse for several years unloved.  Enter Matt McKay, a Whiskey Ring Podcast guest way back in Episode 70. Having recently departed Bimber and Dunphail Distilleries, Matt was looking for a project, something that would expand his already extensive whisky knowledge and give him a new challenge in the production space where he felt most at home. Those few dozen casks held some rye, a lot of single malt, and, more than anything, opportunities.  In his "distillery without walls," Matt is slowly and methodically rebuilding TLDC into a respectable company known for its own product (which remains quite limited but also nicely aged) and for blending. The Renascence was a release of their own stock, while the just-released Golden Union blends and celebrates English whisky from multiple distilleries into a harmonious expression.  Matt is unabashedly nerdy (seriously, listen to our previous episode, we got deep in the weeds), and he loves what he does. I can't wait to taste these releases and see what he does. Let's check back in a few years when they're farther down the runway.... Thank you to Matt for entering the whiskey ring!  _________________________________________________________ If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingring The Bottle Share Club - the $25/month Patreon level - is SOLD OUT! You can still support the podcast for as little as $1/month, and $5/month patrons will have first dibs if a $25/month member retires.  If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook. The London Distillery Company The London Distillery Company Website The London Distillery Company on Instagram The London Distillery Company on Facebook  

La Maison du Whisky, Version Française, and Everything About French Whisky I love "visiting" new countries through the podcast. Granted, France we had technically touched before through Brenne, but I'd heard that there was so much more to learn about the French culture of drinking and spirit production - so who better to talk to than Marion Attardi and Matthieu Acar, of La Maison & Velier and La Maison du Whisky, respectively.  Marion and Matthieu are subject matter giants in whiskies generally, but both bring a special expertise to French whisky. While long a top market for Scotch single malt (drinking more per capita than any other nation), France has only recently begun distilling its own whiskies and single malts (~1983 is a general starting point). Yet despite starting domestic production around the same time as the earliest American craft distillers, French producers have remained mostly small and independent. Only the oldest and largest - Armorik, for example) have made it to the US market, and many haven't made it outside of France or the EU at most.  So, why do an episode about French whisky if you can't taste much of it? Because soon enough you'll be able to - and I guarantee you're going to love it. Whether it's a distillery that grew out of a brewery, one doing their own take on peat, one using local wine casks from Bordeaux or calvados from Normandy, the variety is astounding and delicious.  Three Version Française expressions are available in the US, with more on the way. You can also shop through La Maison du Whisky, The Whisky Exchange, and many other international retailers to find gems from all over France.  This was just the opening conversation - there will be many more! Especially if Matthieu's compendium on the first 40 years of French whisky gets an English translation... Thank you to Marion and Matthieu for entering the Whiskey Ring! ________________________________________________ If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingring The Bottle Share Club - the $25/month Patreon level - is SOLD OUT! You can still support the podcast for as little as $1/month, and $5/month patrons will have first dibs if a $25/month member retires.  If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook. Version Française & La Maison du Whisky Version Française Website Version Française on Instagram La Maison du Whisky Website

Scottish Born, Colorodo Bred Show Notes and Reviews Colorado was long a bastion of the craft beer scene, and out of that grew a now-booming craft whiskey industry. Among the first of those whiskeymakers was Boulder Spirits (part of Vapor Distillery), who imported Alastair Brogan in 2012. His vision was clear: to create the best American single malt whiskey possible, while honoring traditional methods and embracing the distinctive Colorado environment. The Colorado microclimate plays a crucial role in Boulder Spirits' unique flavor profile. With significant temperature and humidity swings, whiskey ages differently here than in Scotland or Kentucky, experiencing higher evaporation rates that concentrate flavors more rapidly. While their American Single Malt garners the headlines, they also make a fantastic bourbon, one that despite its relatively low proof (88) was full-bodied and flavorful. It confirmed my suspicions (piqued after chatting with Chattanooga) that I love malted bourbons, where malt is the secondary grain rather than rye or wheat. It holds up at a lower proof so much better than the other two. Education remains the greatest barrier to growth - while we whiskey nerds love American Single Malts and different mashbills, the wider audience isn't always aware that ASM is even a thing, let alone a malted bourbon. That education is helped by collaborating with folks like Lost Lantern (that's how I first heard about Boulder) and putting out high-powered releases like hazmat single malt in armagnac casks.  I missed them by just a day while in Denver, but won't miss them the next time. Thank you to Alastair for entering the whiskey ring!  _________________________________________________________ If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingring The Bottle Share Club - the $25/month Patreon level - is SOLD OUT! You can still support the podcast for as little as $1/month, and $5/month patrons will have first dibs if a $25/month member retires.  If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook. Boulder Spirits Boulder Spirits Website Boulder Spirits on Instagram Boulder Spirits on Facebook Boulder Spirits on LinkedIn

Why Not, What If? Georgie Bell and husband Fabrizio Leoni co-founded The Heart Cut, an independent bottler, with an eye towards the world. The question is relatively simple: how can we connect whisky enthusiasts with some of the most exciting, innovative, and deserving-of-attention distilleries? More than half of which - in a telling coincidence - have been Whiskey Ring Podcast guests? Georgie and Fab are globe-trotting whiskey hunters, pulling 16 exceptional casks/releases from distilleries across eight countries in just their first 20-ish months. From Finnish rye to Israeli single malts, they're telling stories through spirits that most drinkers have never encountered. Their approach: direct partnerships, total transparency, and a commitment to showcasing the "why not, what if" spirit of craft distillers around the world. But this isn't just about selling bottles. The Heart Cut is building a whiskey community, breaking down barriers with accessible tasting notes, virtual tastings (starting with the last few releases), and a mission to educate. Bell and Leoni's vision inspires exploration, giving us nerds a healthy mix of whiskies that both represent the heart of what a distillery can do while also pushing its boundaries. If you're new to whisky, you'll be able to enjoy the pours. If you're deep in the fandom, every bit of information they can possibly provide is either on the label or the website. This is an IB built on the knowledge, passion, experience, and wisdom of two people who know their spirits. We spend a few minutes just on Georgie's resume simply to highlight how extensive her knowledge base is - it's that impressive.  Finally, I want to acknowledge the introductions Georgie made after the interview was over. The best IBs don't work as firewalls but as gateways. If a bottling makes me want to know more about a distillery, that's the best job an IB can do, and The Heart Cut does it in spades. Who knows - within a few months, I may have completed the collection, having all The Heart Cut partners on the podcast... Being smaller releases, these won't usually be available in the US, but they are through both Master of Malt and The Whisky Exchange. I'm picking up a bottle of the M&H (the pomegranate wine cask and Dead Sea Apex release are my two favorites, and The Heart Cut combined them!) and probably 2-5 others given the chance.  Thank you to Georgie for entering the Whiskey Ring, and for the multiple introductions she made after the interview! _________________________________________________________ If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingring The Bottle Share Club - the $25/month Patreon level - is SOLD OUT! You can still support the podcast for as little as $1/month, and $5/month patrons will have first dibs if a $25/month member retires.  If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook. The Heart Cut The Heart Cut Website The Heart Cut on Instagram The Heart Cut on Facebook The Heart Cut on LinkedIn

Leading the Revival of Maryland Rye This week on the Whiskey Ring Podcast, I got to cross off another long-awaited guest: Sagamore Spirit. Situated harborside in downtown Baltimore, Sagamore's campus is among the more beautiful I've visited. The 5-acre plot centers around Penny, their 40' copper column still, which has (almost) single-handedly managed their transition from MGP-sourced rye to 100% Maryland-distilled rye, which now fills the vast majority of their bottles.  Few brands have moved from sourcing to their own distillate as seamlessly or as transparently. Along the way, Sagamore Spirit (no "s" because they'll only ever make one) has played with numerous finishes, including award-winning port cask and unique mead and beer finishes from nearby partners. Not to mention their one-off Calvados-finished Rye, which I still rank as one of the best pours I've ever had.  Sagamore is no longer alone in their promotion of Maryland Rye, with previous guests like Baltimore Spirits Co. also flying the banner, but it's hard to argue that Sagamore isn't leading the way, whether by volume, shelf space, or distribution reach. Ryan Norwood has been with Sagamore for several years and joins me to talk hospitality, building a rye brand for Maryland starting with Indiana distillate, and how their ongoing connection to the Vanderbilt-owned Sagamore Farm informs their branding, bottles, and their surprising decision to leave horses off the label.  Thank you to Ryan for entering the Whiskey Ring! Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, BAXUS Baxus is the world's leading collectible spirits marketplace, with user-friendly options for buyers, sellers, and collectors looking to vault their collections. Use my link below to visit the BAXUS.CO website and sign up!  BAXUS Website BAXUS on Instagram BAXUS on Facebook BAXUS on Twitter/X BAXUS on LinkedIn _________________________________________________________ If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingring The Bottle Share Club - the $25/month Patreon level - is SOLD OUT! You can still support the podcast for as little as $1/month, and $5/month patrons will have first dibs if a $25/month member retires.  If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to the newsletter on the website.  Sagamore Spirit Sagamore Spirit Website Sagamore Spirit on Instagram Sagamore Spirit on Facebook Sagamore Spirit on LinkedIn Sagamore Spirit on YouTube Sagamore Spirit on X  

Waves, Whiskey, and Wild Tasmania: The Waubs Harbour Story Nestled on the rugged East Coast of Tasmania, Waubs Harbour Distillery emerges as a maritime whiskey revelation that challenges everything you thought you knew about Tasmanian spirits. Founded by Tim and Bec Polmear, with distiller (and Tim's brother) Rob bringing scientific precision and deep industry experience, this distillery is a testament to the power of provenance and passion. Situated in a former oyster hatchery literally meters from the wild Southern Ocean, Waubs Harbour crafts a single malt that captures the essence of its environment - salt-kissed, windswept, and unapologetically Tasmanian. The distillery's commitment to quality over quantity is evident in every aspect of their production. Using 100% Tasmanian barley, custom-cultivated yeasts, and an on-site cooperage, Waubs Harbour represents a new wave of craft distilleries that prioritize terroir and technique over mass production. Their unique maritime maturation process, where barrels breathe the pure oceanic air, creates a whiskey profile that is both subtle and complex - with subtle saline notes that hint at the wild environment of its birth. Their experimental approach, from locally sourced peat to custom-built smoking equipment, demonstrates a willingness to push boundaries while respecting traditional craft. Awards from the World Whiskey Awards and Spirits Masters have already begun to put Waubs Harbour on the global whiskey map, but for Tim and his team, it's never been about accolades. It's about capturing a moment, a place, a lifestyle - the maritime spirit of Tasmania distilled into every carefully crafted bottle. With a production model that focuses on quality, a commitment to local ingredients, and a deep love for their craft, Waubs Harbour is more than a distillery - it's a love letter to Tasmania, written in the language of whiskey. Thank you to Tim for entering the Whiskey Ring! Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, BAXUS Baxus is the world's leading collectible spirits marketplace, with user-friendly options for buyers, sellers, and collectors looking to vault their collections. Use my link below to visit the BAXUS.CO website and sign up!  BAXUS Website BAXUS on Instagram BAXUS on Facebook BAXUS on Twitter/X BAXUS on LinkedIn _________________________________________________________ If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingring The Bottle Share Club - the $25/month Patreon level - is SOLD OUT! You can still support the podcast for as little as $1/month, and $5/month patrons will have first dibs if a $25/month member retires.  If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to the newsletter on the website.  Waubs Harbor Distillery Waubs Harbor Distillery Website Waubs Harbor Distillery on Instagram Waubs Harbor Distillery on Facebook Waubs Harbor Distillery on YouTube Waubs Harbor Distillery on X Waubs Harbor Distillery on LinkedIn

Our First Venture To South Dakota Black Fork Farms' roots trace back to Gordon Omen's great-great-grandfather, Poppy J Omen, who immigrated from Germany and farmed in Southwest Minnesota. The distillery operates on the same land where Gordon grew up, now primarily dedicated to distilling operations. Gordon's inspiration came during a trip to Budapest, where he experienced a field-to-glass bourbon that sparked his vision for creating something similar using his family's agricultural expertise. While not a control state, South Dakota has its own share of challenges - distribution, limited visitor traffic, and some of the coldest weather in the lower 48. Tyler joins me to talk through these challenges and how BlackFork Farms is overcoming them.  It's a small operation, but boy that gift pack was beautiful, and they clearly care about the grain and cask - and that's all that matters.  Thank you to Tyler for entering the Whiskey Ring! Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, BAXUS Baxus is the world's leading collectible spirits marketplace, with user-friendly options for buyers, sellers, and collectors looking to vault their collections. Use my link below to visit the BAXUS.CO website and sign up!  BAXUS Website BAXUS on Instagram BAXUS on Facebook BAXUS on Twitter/X BAXUS on LinkedIn _________________________________________________________ If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingring The Bottle Share Club - the $25/month Patreon level - is SOLD OUT! You can still support the podcast for as little as $1/month, and $5/month patrons will have first dibs if a $25/month member retires.  If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to the newsletter on the website.  BlackFork Farms BlackFork Farms Website BlackFork Farms on Instagram BlackFork Farms on Facebook