Podcast appearances and mentions of colin spoelman

Colin Spoelman is the co-founder and distiller at Kings County Distillery in Brooklyn, New York. He's also a board member of the ACSA and an author, whose latest book is “The Bourbon Drinker's Companion.” In this episode, Spoelman discusses the new law allowing New York distilleries to ship directly to consumers and what it means for the future of craft spirits. He also shares his thoughts on Empire Rye, upcoming releases, his path to distilling, and his latest book.

New York City isn't just a concrete jungle—it's a whiskey frontier. In this episode of Whiskey Rocks, Joel and Chris sit down with Colin Spoelman, co-founder of King's County Distillery, to talk about what it takes to make serious bourbon in the heart of Brooklyn.From humble beginnings as an apartment moonshiner to running NYC's first legal whiskey distillery since Prohibition, Colin shares how King's County carved out a place in the craft whiskey world. They discuss the pros and cons of distilling in a city that never sleeps, how their bold approach to bourbon defies industry norms, and why New York attitude belongs in a bottle.Along the way, Joel, Chris and Colin mix whiskey with music, debating what makes a great rock ‘n' roll bourbon, how New York's gritty past influences its spirits, and why craft distilling is just as rebellious as punk rock. Grab a glass, turn up the volume, and join the whiskey revolution—Brooklyn style.Featured Whiskey Pairing: King's County Straight Bourbon & The Rolling Stones' “Gimme Shelter.”

"In this business, you are out to make either perfect whiskey or a quick buck, and those end goals generally lead to wildly different places" Colin Spoelman is a former rooftop moonshiner from Kentucky who founded Kings County Distillery with David Haskell in 2010. He is co-author of 'The Guide to Urban Moonshining,' 'Dead Distillers' and the most recent 'The Bourbon Drinkers' Companion.' Colin argues American whiskey has deviated from its traditional production as more brands have entered the space. And as a result, marketing has become deceptive and the market has homogenised. In this episode, Colin gives a frank perspective on the world of American whiskey and shares his thinking behind creating the distinctive brand and packaging of their premium craft whiskey brand at Kings County, based in New York.

In this episode of the Vint podcast Brady serves up a solo-interview with the founder of Brooklyn's Kings County Distillery, Colin Spoelman. Kings County Distillery is New York City's oldest premier whiskey distillery. With a background rooted in both creative and technical expertise, Colin has played a pivotal role in the resurgence of craft distilling in America. His commitment to producing high-quality, artisanal spirits has earned Kings County Distillery numerous accolades and a dedicated following among whiskey enthusiasts.In addition to his distilling accomplishments, Colin is an accomplished author. His most recent book, "The Bourbon Drinker's Companion: A Guide to American Distilleries, with Travel Advice, Folklore, and Tasting Notes," is out now and serves as a comprehensive guide for bourbon enthusiasts. The book offers readers a deep dive into the world of American distilleries, complete with practical travel advice, intriguing folklore, and detailed tasting notes. Colin's work not only highlights his deep knowledge of the industry but also his ability to bring rich, cultural narratives to life, making the heritage of American distilling accessible and engaging for modern readers. Check out his work wherever you buy books and be sure to make your way to NYC for a tasting, and, even better, order bottles for your friends and family to share with you through their online store.Chapters:01:53 Introducing Today's Guest: Colin Spolman02:17 Discussion on Peated Rye and Bourbon03:11 Colin Spolman's New Book04:03 Coravin Giveaway Announcement06:10 Interview with Colin Spolman Begins07:11 Colin's Journey from Kentucky to New York10:39 Founding Kings County Distillery13:52 Craft Distilling in Brooklyn15:06 Moonshine and Flavored Spirits21:14 Aging Whiskey at Kings County22:32 The Role of Water and Grain in Distilling23:42 The Role of Water in Distilling25:18 Reviving Rye Whiskey in New York27:35 Exploring the Distillery's Lineup31:57 The Unique Appeal of Peated Bourbon38:21 Innovative Peated Rye Whiskey41:13 High Proof Whiskeys and Their Appeal42:20 The Bourbon Drinker's Companion BookThe Vint Podcast is presented by Coravin, the world's leader in wine preservation systems. Listeners of the Vint Podcast can take 15% off their purchase on Coravin.com by using promo code VINT15 at checkout*. Members of the trade can access exclusive discounts at trade.Coravin.com.The Vint Podcast is a production of the Vint Marketplace, your source for the highest quality stock of fine wines and rare whiskies. Visit www.vintmarketplace.com. To learn more about Vint and the Vint Marketplace, visit us at https://vint.co or Vintmarketplace.com or email Brady Weller at brady@vint.co, or Billy Galanko at Billy@vintmarketplace.com.*Terms and Conditions Apply. Offer valid only on Coravin.com while supplies last. Pricing and discount are subject to change at any time. Coravin reserves the right to limit order quantities. No adjustments to prior purchases. Not valid for cash. Cheers!Past Guests Include: William Kelley, Peter Liem, Eric Asimov, Bobby Stuckey, Rajat "Raj" Parr, Erik Segelbaum, André Hueston Mack, Emily Saladino, Konstantin Baum, Landon Patterson, Heather Wibbels, Carlton "CJ" Fowler, Boris Guillome, Christopher Walkey, Danny Jassy, Kristy Wenz, Dan Petroski, Buster Scher, Andrew Nelson, Jane Anson, Tim Irwin, Matt Murphy, Allen Meadows, Altan Insights, Tim Gaiser, Vince Anter, Joel Peterson, Megan O'Connor, Adam Lapierre, Jason Haas, Ken Freeman, Lisa Perrotti-Brown,...

Welcome to a special one-off interview episode of Chill Filtered! This week, Cole and Bryan are joined by Colin Spoelman, the co-founder and distiller of King's County Distillery, for an exclusive tasting and conversation. Together, they explore the rich profiles of King's County Distillery's bourbons, including their blended bourbon, straight bourbon, and peated bourbon. In this in-depth interview, Colin shares his insights into the craft of distilling, the journey of establishing King's County Distillery, and the unique qualities that make their bourbons stand out. He also discusses his new book, The Bourbon Drinker's Companion, offering listeners a glimpse into the world of bourbon through the eyes of a master distiller. Tune in for an engaging and informative episode filled with whiskey wisdom, fascinating stories, and, of course, exceptional bourbon. Pour yourself a glass and join Cole and Bryan for this unforgettable conversation on Chill Filtered!

Colin Spoelman of Kings County Distillery tastes and chats with Bourbon expert Tom Fischer discussing new whiskey releases from Brooklyn, New York. Highlights include a 7-year-old Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon, a new Coffee Whiskey, and powerful Hazmat Whiskey at 158 proof. Subscribe to our podcast now for more Bourbon news, interviews and tastings. And visit Kings County Distillery in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, not far from Manhattan, NYC for a Bourbon tasting. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bourbonblog/support

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by VisitLEX, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Coin Spoelman, Co-Founder & Distiller, from Kings County Distillery in Brooklyn, NY The guys talk with Colin about his upbringing in Eastern Kentucky and how that heritage influenced his passion for the art of distillation, and specifically moonshine, as an adult; his creation of Kings County Distillery back in 2010 with his friend and Co-Founder, David Haskell, and what it's like to run a distillery in such a densely populated urban environment; and what the future looks like for him and Kings County. They also taste and review three of Kings County's Flagship whiskies including their Blended Bourbon, Straight Bourbon, and Peated Bourbon. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is also sponsored by Liquor Barn, Penelope Bourbon, The Stave Restaurant, Three Chord Bourbon, and District 7 Social. Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at:  www.visitlex.com www.penelopebourbon.com   www.liquorbarn.com     www.thestavekentucky.com  www.threechordbourbon.com

Colin Spoelman is our guest this week and he is the Co-Founder of NYC's Kings County Distillery.  We discuss how Colin grew a tiny distillery into New York City's oldest and most respected craft whiskey distillery.  Colin has a unique approach to his whiskey craft and isn't afraid to ruffle a few feathers to make great whiskey and gain respect amongst the world's largest, and even smallest, distilleries.  Find out what makes Kings County whiskey stand out in the crowd by downloading this week's episode. Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you're there.  We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout goes to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at Info@BourbonLens.com. Check out our BourbonLens.com to read our blog posts, whiskey news, podcast archive, and details on our upcoming single barrel picks. Cheers,Scott and JakeBourbon Lens   About Colin Spoelman: Colin is Co-Founder and Head Distiller at Kings County, New York City's premier craft whiskey distillery and has written The Guide to Urban Moonshining and Dead Distillers about American whiskey. He grew up in the moonshine (not the bourbon) part of Kentucky and graduated from Yale University. About Kings County Distillery: KINGS COUNTY DISTILLERY is New York City's oldest, largest, and premier whiskey distillery. Founded in 2010, Kings County makes handmade bourbon, rye, and other whiskeys out of the 123-year-old Paymaster Building in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. We use New York grain and traditional distilling equipment to make whiskeys that have been praised by the New York Times, Wine & Spirits Magazine, and Whisky Advocate and is recognized as one of the preeminent craft distilleries in the United States, having been named Distillery of the Year in 2016 from the American Distilling Institute.  Recent Press Release from Sept. 13, 2022: BROOKLYN, N.Y.- Kings County Distillery, New York City's premier craft distillery, is releasing a new flagship whiskey in wide-release, a blended bourbon made from house-distilled straight whiskeys. The resulting whiskey is bright, complex and approachable—a multi-occasion whiskey for neat sipping or mixing. With a suggested price of $54.99, Kings County's Blended Bourbon will be its most accessible aged spirit and arrives in a striking new blue label, one which clearly differentiates this spirit from Kings County's established bourbon, rye, and single malt whiskeys. "As we have done with moonshine and bottled-in-bond, making a blended bourbon is a way of asking whiskey drinkers to reconsider an overlooked category of spirit," said Co-Founder and Distiller Colin Spoelman. "Blended whiskey is most often associated with crowd-pleasing scotch or Canadian whiskies. We used the all-but-forgotten category of blended bourbon to create the American analog to these reliable and endlessly versatile spirits. Composed entirely of in-house, pot-distilled straight bourbon, straight corn whiskey, straight rye whiskey, and malt whiskey, our Blended Bourbon makes for a sippable, lower proof bourbon, suitable for nearly any application calling for an approachable American whiskey. In the interest of providing the drinker with the highest level of transparency and elevating a category historically associated with intentionally vague labeling practices, we list the exact blend composition on every bottle." By law, blended bourbon must use 51% straight bourbon, but the open-ended definition allows the Kings County's blending team to use the full breadth of our mature inventory to craft a complex and purposeful flavor profile within the lineup. With this added flexibility, Blended Bourbon can become a volume leader in Kings County's portfolio, joining an existing line of superlative aged whiskeys. Kings County's spirits have been widely accepted and appreciated, but with supply of aged whiskey growing short across the spectrum of American whiskey, Kings County aims to lead the market with a superior all-purpose two-year-old spirit. With notes of honey, caramel, and rye pepper, this is a flexible whiskey, and one that shows what can be achieved through the use of quality organic ingredients, careful distilling, and creative blending. It also presents a spirit suitable for mixing, creating a new audience for the brand. Kings County Blended Bourbon will be available throughout New York State starting on September 14th with national rollout to follow, visit www.kingscountydistillery.com for more information. With the new entry-level aged whiskey will come a reduction in pricing on Kings County's unaged spirits. "While many distillers are raising prices, we are making our whiskeys more affordable and accessible," said Spoelman. "We want to be the distiller that meets the moment for our customers and fans." Kings County Distillery Online and in the Media: Kings County Distillery  Kings County Distillery (@KingsCoWhiskey) / Twitter Kings County Distillery Guide to Urban Moonshining  Dead Distillers: A History of the Upstarts and Outlaws Who Made American Spirits  ‘Hazmat' Whiskey Is Gaining Popularity, but What's the Pleasure in Drinking Something So Strong?  Why the Irish Whiskey Association Is Beefing With a Brooklyn Distillery Kings County Distillery: the oldest in New York, founded in 2010  US distiller calls IWA claim 'ridiculous' - The Spirits Business Tasting Six Whiskeys From NYC's Kings County Distillery - Paste  Kings County Distillery New York - Sip in Brooklyn Navy Yard In American Whiskey, Is Heritage Everything? | VinePair

Join Nick and Jason as they chat with Colin Spoelman & Ryan Ciuchta from King's County Distillery.  We hope you enjoy the show!

Interested in learning more about NYC's fastest growing whiskey distillery?  Tune in now to hear Colin and Ryan talk about Kings County and what they're building in the heart of Brooklyn!  Fun conversation with two gentlemen pursuing their passions!

Join me for part one of my discussion with Kings County Distillery's master distiller and co-founder Colin Spoelman. A few years back Colin wrote an intriguing book about American whiskey history called Dead Distillers and we will take the time in this episode to chat a bit about his background as a New York City distiller.

Steve and McNew share some behind-the-scenes insight and present their interviews of Colin Spoelman & OJ Lima on The Bourbon Talk Show. Watch these interviews as well as any others from this series right here: https://bit.ly/3i3keXB TBD music is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Important Links: ABV Network Shop: https://shop.abvnetwork.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Check us out at: abvnetwork.com.

Join me as I chat with Kings County Distillery co-founder Colin Spoelman, the author of a curious and entertaining whiskey history book called Dead Distillers. Here is your chance to enjoy a chat between two big whiskey history fans - one an author and the other a podcaster. We'll talk about the origins of New York distilling, how Colin started his journey by moonshining in Brooklyn, we'll discuss the "who was the first to make bourbon" question, and discover a history of New York distilling that goes back to the Dutch West India Company.

Once a year, Kings County Distillery releases their Empire State Rye Whiskey. This catetory of New York whiskey has its very own standards of identity with this New York, legal classication. Based in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, this is New York City's oldest distillery since Prohibition. Founder and distiller Colin Spoelman talks with Bourbon expert Tom Fischer in this podcast. Kings County Empire State Rye has won awards from San Francisco World Spirits Competition to ACSA and ADI Awards. If you have a guest you'd liek to see on our show, email tom@bourbonblog.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bourbonblog/support

Can an email satisfy an inspiration chaser’s desire for the sights, sounds and smells of eating and drinking IRL? In Episode 3 of #Millenniheirs, a baby boomer and Gen X-er from the food and beverage industry discuss their post-pandemic distribution models. Host Jessie McGuire interviews Tulin Tuzel, a baby boomer and food industry veteran who continues to innovate within health and wellness, as well as Colin Spoelman, a Gen Xer and co-founder of NYC-based craft distillery Kings County Distillery. To hear more, listen below and subscribe to ThoughtMatter on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or SoundCloud.

Christi Atkinson hosts as Alan Bishop of Spirits of French Lick and Royce Neeley of Neeley Family Distillery interview Colin Spoelman of Kings County Distillery. Links: ABV Network Shop: https://shop.abvnetwork.com/ Our Club: https://www.abvnetwork.com/club Challenge Coin Challenges: https://www.abvnetwork.com/coin Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

When you think of American whiskey, you automatically think of bourbon. And when you think of bourbon, you automatically think of States like Kentucky and Tennessee, but in this age of craft distilling not all the amazing bourbon that is being made in the US is restricted to those two states. A relative newcomer to the bourbon game, Kings County Distillery, based in Brooklyn are showing that the future of American whiskey may be found in the stills of small batch distillers. We talk to co-founder and head distiller, Colin Spellman about pot stills, flavor, and bottled in bond.

Ready for some New York Bourbon Whiskey? Kings County Distillery's Colin Spoelman talks with Bourbon expert Tom Fischer about the Brooklyn, New York distillery. Colin talks about their award-winning Kings County Bourbon Whiskeys, Kings County Peated Bourbon, and even their new limited edition bonded applejack. Email tom@bourbonblog.com if you have a guest you would like to see on our podcast and nightly show. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bourbonblog/support

For this week's episode I spoke with Colin Spoelman, the Co-Founder and Head Distiller of Kings County Distillery - New York City's oldest, largest, and premier whiskey distillery, and a leader in America's craft distilling movement. Founded in 2010, Kings County was New York City's first whiskey distillery since prohibition. They are just now celebrating their 10 year anniversary. This was a fun deep dive into the history of Kings County, and a look back on the seismic changes in craft distilling and American whiskey over the course of a decade.   Bit by a Fox Links: Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter Podcast Music

On this week’s #WhiskeyWednesday LIVE, we were joined by Colin Spoelman from King's County Distillery in Brooklyn. Our team sits down with Colin to enjoy a dram, discuss the distillery's origins and their efforts during the shutdown. #WhiskeyFamily #WereInThisTogether  To see the video version of this show, visit the Uncle Nearest facebook page.

The 3rd in my founders series, representing a continued evolution in our whiskey education.  In the early episodes of S1, Allison Parc introduced us to the concept of terroir, how a spirit is influenced by the natural environment wherein it’s produced and what that meant to her and Brenne. Later that season, Colin Spoelman of Kings County dug deep into the importance of regionalization to the future of American Whiskey.  In this episode, I’m talking with Matt Hoffman of Westland Distillery of Seattle who brings things full circle & explains how these two concepts are not only linked from a geological sense, but for Westland, to a cultural and spiritual sense - the Pacific Northwest.

Colin Spoelman, founder Kings County Distillery, used to bring moonshine back from his home state of Kentucky to his friends in New York.  Eventually, he started making his own whiskey in his apartment in Brooklyn before expanding the operation. Colin and I discuss the history of the distillery, the craft whisky movement and market, what separates it from the major distilleries and conglomerates, and what regionalization means to the future of American Whiskey.

On Friday, June 22 we drank bourbon and moonshine from this episode’s whiskey donor, the legendary Kings County Distillery. We talked about the history of NY, politics, and the geography of lower Manhattan. Plus, an on-premises interview with Colin Spoelman, owner of Kings County Distillery. The movie is Gangs of New York, a part of … Continue reading "GANGS OF NEW YORK, Kings County Distillery, and an Altercation on the Streets"

Canada is putting tariffs on more than $12bn worth of American goods. They will come into effect on Sunday and will target not just US steel and aluminium but also consumer goods like orange juice, whisky and even toilet paper. We hear from our economics correspondent Andrew Walker and whisky producer Colin Spoelman from Kings County distillery in Brooklyn. President Trump has communicated much of his economic policy on Twitter; as part of the BBC's Money and Power series we hear from Dr Stephanie Hare who researches technological trends. We round up the week's biggest news stories with Katie Martin from the Financial Times and Richard Cockett from The Economist. And we're joined throughout the programme by Cathy Alexander, research fellow at the Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute. Picture description: Canadian dollars Picture credit: Getty Images

Steve, Kaitlyn and Evan talk to Colin Spoelman the owner of Kings County Distillery (kingscountydistillery.com). Be sure to listen to the very end because we have a new cocktail segment after the show featuring our very own ABV Network Staff Mixologist Sailor Retro mixing up a unique handcrafted cocktail. The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).

Colin Spoelman is master distiller at Kings County Distillery and an expert on the history of spirits - liquid and spectral.  This Halloween, Colin takes us to Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery to meet some permanent residents and explore the myths and legends of famous distillers buried just a few feet below our own. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on The Speakeasy, Damon Boelte and Sother Teague are joined in the studio by Colin Spoelman, co-founder of Kings County Distillery, the oldest and largest whiskey distillery in New York City. He is also the co-author of the new book Dead Distillers: A History of the Upstarts and Outlaws Who Made American Spirits.

This week we visit with Colin Spoelman, co-founder of The Kings County Distillery.  Kings County Distillery is producing high quality whiskey in a beautiful old building the Brooklyn Navy Yard.  They have also written a book:  The Kings County Distillery Guide to Urban Moonshining - How to Make and Drink Whiskey.Plus, time is getting short to enter the Shake The Vine Contest!  Enter to win a trip to Tales Of The Cocktail and a chance to win the $5000 grand prize!Industry news:  Heineken has patented an interesting new type of beer keg.

Colin Spoelman quite literally wrote the book on home whiskey distillation. Is a subject he knows a thing or two about, having transformed the output of a single internet-purchased pot still into a major microdistillery -- New York City's longest running, no less, at the ripe old age of four. It's a terrific book -- though it did firmly crush any fantasies I had of running my own apartment-based distillery. Thankfully, however, there are more terrific whiskies in the world than ever before, thanks to a recent explosion in craft distilleries. The list certainly include Spoelman's King's County, maker of some fine bourbon and the smoothest moonshine I've ever tasted.

On today’s episode of The Speakeasy, host Damon Boelte speaks with Colin Spoelman, distiller at Kings County Distillery, and author of the latest book, Kings County Distillery Guide to Urban Moonshining. Colin talks about starting his business, from distilling moonshine in his own apartment, to scaling and growing a business. Later, Colin talks about the history of distilling, with the first distillers in Staten Island, and immigrants who came from Ireland to make barrels of whiskey on Vinegar Hill. Find out more about the book, moonshine, and distilling today! This program has been sponsored by Brooklyn Slate. Thanks to The Raunch Hands for today’s music. “I didn’t set out to start a craft distillery, I just wanted to make moonshine, and this led into this hobby.” [7:10] — Colin Spoelman on The Speakeasy