Podcasts about distilleries

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief sits down with Thomas and Nicholas Maas of Dancing Goat Distillery for a conversation about family, legacy and three generations of whiskey knowledge.   "Family isn't just the blood that runs through your veins. It's the people who stand beside you, share the hard miles, celebrate the good ones, and never let you ride alone."   Big Chief, The Whiskey Trip   In the first half, Big Chief pours Stillman's Sonder 10 Year Straight Bourbon and the Stillman's Sonder 10 Year American Single Malt.   And that first pour raises a big question:   Could this bourbon be a Whiskey of the Year contender for The Whiskey Trip?   In the second half, the proof climbs with Swiss Misters Release 013, an 11 year rye finished in chocolate bitters barrels, followed by the Wiscy City Solo Cask, a 5 year straight rye bottled at 133.4 proof.   Along the way, Thomas and Nicholas share the Maas family story, the lessons passed down through three generations and how Nicholas is carrying that legacy forward at Dancing Goat.   Plus, we're giving away a bottle of Swiss Misters to one lucky listener!   Pour yourself something good and Take the Ride.

Join the Millionaire University AI Mastermind at ⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/AI⁠⁠⁠ #1042 What does it actually take to start a distillery — and can it really be profitable in the first year? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Matt Estrin, founder of 477 Distilling, to unpack his unlikely journey from music pastor to distillery owner. Matt shares how he learned the craft at Moonshine University, navigated the complicated licensing process, and pieced together roughly $400,000 in funding after repeatedly striking out with banks. He also breaks down the eye-opening economics of the business — including 90% margins on bottles, 97% margins on cocktails, and reaching profitability within the first year — plus why, if he were starting over today, he might skip much of the expensive equipment and put more of his money into product and building the brand instead! What we discuss with Matt: + From pastor to distillery owner + Learning at Moonshine University + Financing a distillery + Navigating licenses and permits + Sourcing vs. distilling in-house + 90% margins on bottles + 97% margins on cocktails + Becoming profitable in year one + Choosing a high-traffic location + What Matt would do differently Thank you, Matt! Check out Part 2 of this episode. Check out Matt Estrin at MattEstrin.net. Check out 477 Distilling at 477Distilling.com. Follow Matt on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠video podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode! Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/Sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the Millionaire University AI Mastermind at ⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/AI⁠⁠⁠⁠ #1043 What if the secret to scaling a distillery isn't making better bourbon — but building a brand people actually want to be part of? In Part 2 of this two-part episode, host Brien Gearin continues his conversation with Matt Estrin, founder of 477 Distilling, to break down the branding, marketing, and distribution strategies behind the company's growth. Matt shares the story behind the 477 name, why he believes the alcohol industry is “80% branding and marketing,” and how becoming a familiar face in his local community helped turn customers into loyal supporters. He also explains why consistent email and text marketing has outperformed social media for his business, how the three-tier distribution system can turn a $50 bottle into just $20 in revenue for the producer, and why choosing the right distribution partners is critical as you expand. Plus, Matt reveals how 477 has grown to two tasting rooms and distribution across nine states, why his ultimate goal is to build the company into an acquisition target, and how starting a distillery unexpectedly sparked his love for entrepreneurship and led him into multiple other businesses! What we discuss with Matt: + Building a brand people buy into + The story behind 477 Distilling + Why local marketing matters + Email and SMS marketing + Growing beyond social media + The economics of distribution + Choosing the right distribution partners + Expanding into nine states + Building a business to sell + Turning one business into many Thank you, Matt! Check out Part 1 of this episode. Check out Matt Estrin at ⁠MattEstrin.net⁠. Check out 477 Distilling at ⁠477Distilling.com⁠. Follow Matt on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠LinkedIn⁠. Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠video podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode! Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/Sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Japan has a reputation for being incredibly safe, but what does “safe” actually mean? The Krewe is joined by Jordan Green, aka AfroInJapan from YouTube & Instagram, to explore safety in Japan beyond just crime, including natural disasters, wildlife, xenophobia, & the considerations travelers & foreign residents should keep in mind. Does Japan live up to it's rep? You be the judge! ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy! ------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------ Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode! Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season! Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  ------ Links for Jordan Green/AfroInJapan ------ AfroInJapan on YouTube AfroInJapan on Instagram AfroInJapan's "The Myth of Crime in Japan" ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!

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This week, as school gets back in session, we're looking at extracurriculars!Music class is with Louis Michot, longtime fiddle player and lead singer of the Grammy award-winning Lost Bayou Ramblers. He tells us how their band balances Louisiana French tradition with musical innovation. Drama class is with Chelsea Anderson, the new Executive and Artistic Director at Fort Wayne Civic Theatre—who made her way back to the Midwest for the role. And after school... that's at Oakley Brothers' Distillery in Anderson. We meet the brothers (Jerrad and Jason) and get an exclusive tour of their historic building.

Steve talks about the three chambers still Neeley Family Distillery has and why it's so important. The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).   Important Links: ABV Network Shop: https://shop.abvnetwork.com/ YouTube: https://bit.ly/3kAJZQz Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

Send us Fan MailWe sit down with the founders of KO Distilling to trace how a Ravens game conversation turned into a Virginia craft distillery with serious bourbon and cask strength rye. We get candid about equipment upgrades, control-state distribution, barrel strategy, and why barrel picks with a cigar club can become a real community engine. • the origin story from Merchant Marine Academy to a third career in distilling • learning licensing, regulation, and taxes while building a distillery from scratch • hiring a head distiller with chemical engineering and distilling science training • how military and engineering habits show up in process, safety, and consistency • the shift from pot still whiskey to a continuous column still and what it changed • building a tasting room experience inside an industrial warehouse space • naming the brand, winning trademarks, and why Bare Knuckle fits KO • developing rye from early young releases to older cask strength expressions • blending for consistency, setting aside unicorn barrels for single barrels • barrel sourcing with Kelvin Cooperage and navigating shortages • cracking Virginia ABC distribution and pitching for shelf space • online sales via retailers and why hazmat bourbon sells fast • cigar club barrel picks, pairing notes, and the hands-on bottling and labeling day www.scotchyburbonboys.com for all things, Scotchy Bourbon Boys. Check out our t-shirts, our Glen Karens, and then also follow us on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and X along with Apple iHeart and Spotify. Leave good feedback, become a member A craft distillery doesn't get built on vibes, it gets built on hard lessons, tight process, and a lot of unglamorous decisions. We're joined by the team behind KO Distilling in Manassas, Virginia, the makers of the Bare Knuckle line, to unpack how two longtime friends and Merchant Marine Academy grads turned a “what if we started a distillery?” moment into real whiskey on real shelves.We talk about the early reality most people never see: licensing, control-state rules, taxes, and the constant need to learn fast without cutting corners. They explain why their engineering and military backgrounds actually matter in a distilling operation, from pumps and valves to boilers, safety, and repeatability. Then we get nerdy about the production side, including the jump from pot still distilling to a Vendome continuous column still, and how they kept their bourbon and rye profile consistent while scaling.From there, we dig into what whiskey fans are chasing right now: cask strength rye, single barrels, and the “unicorn barrel” you just can't blend away. We also cover barrel sourcing with Kelvin Cooperage, the economics of distribution through Virginia ABC, online ordering across multiple states, and a limited hazmat bourbon release that disappeared fast. Finally, we bring in a cigar club that does KO barrel picks to share what bottling day is like when fans help label, proof, and take the bottles home.If you enjoy craft bourbon, Virginia rye whiskey, and behind-the-scenes distillery stories, subscribe, share this with a whiskey friend, and leave us a review. What bottle would you want to pick from a barrel? If You Have Gohsts voice over Whiskey ThiefSupport the showhttps://www.scotchybourbonboys.comThe Scotchy bourbon Boys are #3 in Feedspots Top 60 whiskey podcasts in the world    https://podcast.feedspot.com/whiskey_podcasts/

Brandon McCraney at Olde Raleigh Distillery doesn't run a typical family distillery. He's partnered with Lionsgate on a John Wick-themed bourbon release, collaborated on a Scream 7 bottle, and keeps six taps of craft beer in his tasting room because he wants to have something for everyone.In this conversation, Brandon breaks down how he thinks about storytelling, experience, and community in a way that translates directly to the taproom world. He runs bottle club classes built around getting to know his customers, books events, and has figured out how to make every interaction feel personal at scale.We get into the parallels between brewing and distilling, what it actually looks like to run a family operation, and how chasing the right partnerships can open doors you didn't know existed.Join us for a conversation on what we can learn from our peers in the spirits world.Join us in person for CBP Connects TampaDecember 7-9, 2026Come get inspired, leave with actionable strategies: https://cbpconnects.com/

Evie and Jim are in talk about La Reforma Distillery (close to Balloon Fiesta Park) on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Whiskey Trip heads deep into the Texas Hill Country this week for a stop in Hye, Texas, and a conversation with Samantha Olvera of Garrison Brothers Distillery.   Samantha takes Chief through her incredible 12-year journey with Garrison Brothers, from the earlier days of the distillery to watching it grow into one of the most recognized names in Texas whiskey. Along the way, they talk about the people behind the bottles, the hard work that happens when nobody is watching, and Samantha's genuine love and respect for the production crew she has worked beside for more than a decade.   Twelve years in one place says something. In a world where people often move on to the next opportunity, Samantha's story is a reminder that there's something special about growing alongside the people and the dream you believed in from the beginning.   "Loyalty isn't about standing still. It's about standing with the people who believed in you until the dream becomes a legacy."  Big Chief, The Whiskey Trip   Of course, you can't visit Garrison Brothers without pouring some Texas bourbon. Chief starts the ride with the smooth and sweet HoneyDew before finishing the first half with Garrison Brothers Bottled in Bond.   The second half takes things up another notch as Chief pours the PX Sherry Cask Ranch Reserve, followed by the Oloroso Sherry Cask Ranch Reserve to close out the show. Two big, bold finishes worthy of a Texas-sized Whiskey Trip.   This episode is about more than whiskey. It's about people, loyalty, hard work, and what happens when you stick around long enough to watch a dream become a legacy.   Pour yourself something good and join us in Hye, Texas.   Keep Taking the Ride

This week on Whiskey Rocks, we're heading to Little Rock, Arkansas, to sit down with Phil Brandon, founder of Rock Town Distillery.Phil takes us behind the scenes of building Arkansas' first legal distillery since Prohibition, what it took to put Arkansas whiskey on the map, the importance of grain-to-glass distilling, and the risks and experiments that helped shape Rock Town into what it is today.We also taste our way through four Rock Town releases: the Straight Bourbon finished in Oloroso Sherry casks, the four-year Arkansas Single Malt finished in Sauternes wine casks, the Arkansas Golden Promise Straight Bourbon, and the five-year “Let's Have Another Bourbon, Y'all.”And because this is Whiskey Rocks, we don't just talk tasting notes. We figure out what bands and albums these whiskeys sound like.Make sure you're following along @thewhiskeyrockspodcast on TikTok and Instagram for more fun, more bottles and plenty of good music.Whiskey Rocks. Sip Hard.

Solo travel or group travel: is one really better for seeing Japan? The Krewe welcomes Ryotaro Sakurai back to the podcast to break down the pros and cons of both, from flexibility and independence to planning, convenience, and shared experiences. Plus, Ryotaro gives us a look at Umami Travel, the group tour company he's building and why he thinks there's room for a different kind of Japan travel experience. ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy! ------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------ Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode! Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season! Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  ------ Links for Ryotaro & Umami Travel ------ Ryotaro's Japan YouTube Channel Ryotaro on IG Umami Travel Website Kessennuma Knitting INEtoAGAVE (Craft Sake) ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!

What does it take to pivot from selling the hottest consumer tech of the early 2000s into leading, not one but two, distilleries? Today's guest is Luis Gonzalez. We've known Luis on our first trip out to Old Elk and he forever made an impression on us. If you've ever heard Ryan say "sanity over vanity" this the guy that shared that wisdom. Luis has an interesting journey of starting in mall kiosks selling BlackBerry before making his way to executive status at OtterBox and got the call to help build Old Elk from the ground up. His next big move is now stepping into the Chief Commercial Officer role at Middle West Spirits in Columbus, Ohio after the acquisition of Old Elk. For nearly two years, Middle West has been quietly operating in custom contract distilling, aging, and bottling behind the scenes. We talk about how Luis manages massive inventory networks, maintain transparency with customers, and how to avoid the race-to-the-bottom price wars. Plus, we get into how Middle West is already distilling Old Elk's custom mash bills and what the future holds for all their brands. Show Notes: How a career-ending baseball injury led Luis from Baton Rouge to consumer tech sales at BlackBerry and OtterBox Building Old Elk from the ground up and mastering the long-term lead times required in whiskey forecasting Transitioning to Middle West Spirits as Chief Commercial Officer and managing commercial operations across multiple facilities The hidden power of contract distilling and how Middle West has quietly served the industry for nearly two years How Middle West manages inventory, warehouse operations, and custom mash bills while avoiding price wars What the transition of Old Elk mash bills to Ohio means for transparency, blending, and future releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forget the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Tennessee has its own Whiskey Trail, and Nashville's got a booming distillery scene right in our own backyard. Nashville Scene food and drink writer Chris Chamberlain joins creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson to share the best distillery tours, tasting rooms, and hidden gems within driving distance of Nashville. Learn more about the sponsors of this Aug. 6th episode: Brooklyn Bowl VOTE FOR US in the Nashville Scene's Best of Nashville 2026 Awards! Election Day is Thursday, Aug. 6! Here's everything you need to know to go vote. Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Paso Robles may be famous for wine, but the region's distilling scene is pouring just as much personality, creativity, and craft into the glass.On this episode of The Pour with Adam Montiel, Patrick Brooks, co-owner and distiller at Tin City Distillery, and Eric Olson, owner and distiller at Central Coast Distillery, join Adam ahead of Paso Robles Distillery Trail Weekend, happening August 7 through 9, 2026. The conversation starts with cracked Long Drinks and three accidentally coordinated black T-shirts, then moves quickly into bourbon, agave, gin, brandy, cocktails, food, hospitality, and the realities of building small-batch spirits in a world increasingly crowded by major brands.Patrick previews the Distillery Trail Weekend experience at Tin City Distillery, with live music, local food, special summer cocktails, and the kind of playful experimentation that has made the tasting room a destination. He also breaks down The Garden, a bright gin cocktail made with fresh lime and a cilantro, ginger, and serrano syrup, while Eric counters with Bourbon and Peaches, a glass of ripe fruit, maple, bitters, and bourbon that tastes like summer decided to stay out late.At Central Coast Distillery, Eric is taking guests deeper into the process with bourbon and agave classes that explore mash bills, barrels, tasting glassware, roasting, fermentation, and the choices that determine what eventually lands in the glass. His distillery, founded with Anna Olson, is also home to the Forager spirits portfolio, produced in ultra-small batches with a strong culinary point of view.Then the bottles open.Eric tastes Patrick's Chocolate Love and offers the kind of praise no marketing department could manufacture: he is genuinely irritated that he did not make it himself. What follows becomes the heart of the episode. These distillers may have different brands, different styles, and different approaches, but they understand that the larger Paso Robles spirits story only gets stronger when the makers support one another.Adam, Patrick, and Eric also get into why California distilling benefits from fewer inherited rules, why tradition can be respected without becoming a creative cage, why agave may have a real agricultural future on the Central Coast, and why hospitality is ultimately what turns a tasting into an experience people want to repeat.Distillery Trail Weekend is the invitation to pick your stops, meet the makers, taste something new, enjoy food and music, and experience the personality of each participating distillery. No ticket is required. The optional 2026 Copper Card adds one complimentary tasting at each participating distillery, access to select private tours, demonstrations, and events during the weekend, plus discounts at select locations. The card does not expire, so there is no need to race through the entire trail in one weekend.The bottles are open. The Long Drinks are cracked. Let's pour.Explore the episode• Paso Robles Distillery Trail• Distillery Trail Weekend, August 7-9, 2026• Tin City Distillery• Tin City Distillery on Instagram• Central Coast Distillery• Central Coast Distillery on Instagram• Paso Robles Distillery Trail on InstagramJoin Adam on the DanubeAdam is also heading to Europe in November 2027 for a Danube River cruise with Cork & Cruise, Epoch Estate Wines, and LXV Wine.For cruise details, visit:https://www.adammontiel.comClick the Cruise tab for the complete itinerary and reservation information.Sponsored by:Tin City Distillery: Join the Private Barrel Club and craft your own custom whiskey. The Pour has its own barrel - you can too! Check it out here: tincitydistillery.com/club/private-barrel-club.Follow Adam:Instagram: @adamontheairWebsite: adammontiel.com – Find episodes, giveaways, and more.Podcasts: Up & Adam, Where Wine Takes You, and The Pour with Adam Montiel—stream wherever you get your podcasts.Pop the cork and join the conversation—this is one pour you don't want to miss!********For info on Tin City Distillery's Private Barrel Club Click Here***********The Pour is recorded, edited, produced, and hosted by Adam Montiel. Follow Adam on Instagram @AdamOnTheAir and check out his daily podcast Up + Adam as well as Where Wine Takes You. To connect with Adam, learn more, or for Spotify or other pod links, visit AdamMontiel.comAbout ‘The Pour with Adam Montiel':In 2010, Radio Host Adam Montiel combined his longtime love for broadcasting with his, then, new love for wine. He created and produced, ‘The Cork Dorks'. The show was hosted with Adam and his good friend Jeremy West. It was the first of its kind. It began focusing on central coast wineries but as the show grew, so did their ability to travel and meet other winemakers they found everywhere from Napa to Bordeaux that adopted that same Central Coast quality of people willing to share their wines, and their stories. As the area's producer's grew, soon Adam's interview's covered everything from spirits, craft beer, cider, cuisine, hospitality, and more. Fast forward to today, the spirit and enthusiasm cultivated with the award winning show, is reborn as The Pour with Adam Montiel, this time independently, and unfettered by corporate authority leaving it even more free to share the journey of making wine more approachable and fun for everyone.  Here, We Taste It. We Spill It. We Leave it All On the Table. This is ‘The Pour' with Adam Montiel.__________Sincere Thanks to those who support The Pour. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. 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This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief sits down with Heather and Derek Latzel of Porchlight Distillery in Mason, Texas, one of the newest members of the Texas Whiskey Trail.   This episode isn't about finding a finished product. It's about remembering that everyone starts somewhere.   As the group shares pours of Porchlight's 95-proof Wheated Bourbon, they talk honestly about the challenges of building a craft distillery from the ground up. The whiskey is still young, but it already shows promising qualities and offers a glimpse of what's to come as the distillery continues to mature its craft.   For Big Chief, the visit comes full circle. As a teenager growing up in Central Texas, he made regular trips to Mason to sell Angora goat mohair before stopping at the old feed store to buy livestock feed for the ranch. Decades later, that same historic building has been transformed into Porchlight Distillery—a reminder that while buildings can change, the stories they hold never fade.   Heather and Derek share their journey of restoring a piece of Mason's history while pursuing their dream of creating Texas whiskey. It's a story of faith, hard work, and investing in a community they now proudly call home.   Every legendary distillery was once the new kid on the block. This conversation is about supporting those willing to take that first step and celebrating the beginning of what could become another great Texas whiskey story.   On this week's ride you'll hear:       ●    Heather and Derek's journey to opening Porchlight Distillery.     ●    Why they chose Mason, Texas, to chase their dream.     ●    The story behind the historic feed store that now houses the distillery.     ●    Big Chief's memories of hauling Angora goat mohair to Mason and buying feed in that very building.     ●    A discussion of Porchlight's young 95-proof Wheated Bourbon and the promise it holds for the future.     ●    What it means to be one of the newest members of the Texas Whiskey Trail.     ●    Why supporting new craft distilleries helps strengthen the entire Texas whiskey community.   Every great whiskey story has a beginning. This week, you'll hear one that's just getting started.   Take the Ride. Cheers!  

GUEST: Jeremy Buchanan (Owner & Distiller, Hartfield & Co.) What does it mean to make Bourbon in Bourbon County? For Jeremy Buchanan, it means more than putting whiskey in a bottle, it means reconnecting with a forgotten distilling tradition that helped give Bourbon its name. In this episode, Drew Hannush sits down with the owner of Hartfield & Co. Distillery to explore the county's lost whiskey legacy, the philosophy behind Hartfield's pre-Prohibition approach to distilling, and why local grain may be just as important as the limestone beneath it. In This Episode Bringing bourbon back to Bourbon County Why the county forgot its own whiskey history The story behind Hartfield's "pre-Prohibition" bourbon Does grain matter more than the barrel? Sourcing every grain close to home Why six-gallon barrels became an advantage Rethinking modern distilling techniques Gravity-fed whiskey making in a historic building How small distilleries preserve big ideas Reclaiming Bourbon County's forgotten legacy JOIN THE SPEAKEASY: patreon.com/whiskeylore

When you think of American whiskey, Kentucky and Tennessee usually dominate the conversation. But back in 2006, a biochemist named David Perkins and his wife Jane decided to build a dream in the Mountains. Today, we're heading out West to Park City, Utah—a state not exactly known for its booming spirits scene—to look at a distillery that completely redefined modern craft blending: We will be covering the High West distillery on this… Bourbon Brief. While you're listening, head over to www.bourbonhunters.com where you can purchase my new book, Bourbon Hunters glassware, and sign up for our Patreon, which puts you on our list for single barrel announcements from our Private Barrel Club. –Tags– #punkrockandcocktails #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #breakingbourbon #bourbondrinkers #bourbonporn #kentuckystraightbourbon #kentuckybourbon #thebourbonalliance #bourbon #bourbonlife #bourbonlifestyle #bourbonenthusiast #bourbonwhiskey  #bourboncountry #deckpour #bourbongram #instabourbon #yourbourbonyourway #yourbourbonroad #blantons #pappyvanwinkle #vodkasucks #bourbonpodcast #columbuspodcast #bourbonneat #smokewagonbourbon #woodinvillewhiskey — Tags — the bourbon enthusiast  bourbon hunters  bourbon lover  breaking bourbon  bourbon drinkers  bourbon porn  kentucky straight bourbon  kentucky bourbon  the bourbon alliance  bourbon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What goes into kicking off, planning out, & sustaining a podcast? The Krewe presented their lived experiences in podcasting, along with recommendations & tips for aspiring content creators in the US-Japan space, during a workshop on July 30, 2026 at the NAJAS (National Association of Japan-America Societies) National Conference. This episode is that workshop! ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy! ------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------ Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode! Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season! Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  ------ Links for NAJAS ------ NAJAS Website NAJAS Conference Website ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!

Dan Vance: From Tragedy to Storytelling, and a Life Spent Understanding PeopleIn this episode of the Get Deep Podcast, we sit down with Dan Vance, former editor of Connect Business Magazine, ghostwriter, syndicated columnist, and mental health therapist, for a remarkable conversation about the experiences that shaped a life dedicated to understanding people and telling their stories.Dan begins with the tragedy that forever changed his childhood. At just seven years old, he survived the car accident that claimed the lives of both of his parents, forcing him to begin a new life with his aunt and uncle. That story sets the stage for a conversation filled with resilience, perspective, and unexpected turns.From there, Dan shares how he left a successful sales career to pursue writing after the encouragement of his wife, who worked for the National Security Agency. What followed were lean years, a breakthrough piece published in USA Today, and the opportunities that ultimately led him to Connect Business Magazine, where he spent nearly 19 years documenting the people and businesses that shaped Southern Minnesota.We also explore his ghostwriting career, fascinating stories about life alongside someone working in the NSA, and the path that eventually led him to become a mental health therapist serving individuals living with serious mental illness.This is a conversation about resilience, journalism, purpose, and the remarkable places that a simple curiosity about people can lead.

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief heads to Iron Wolf Ranch & Distillery in Spicewood, Texas, to sit down with CEO and President Jordan Watters. Jordan shares the story behind one of Texas' fastest-growing craft distilleries, the vision that built Iron Wolf, and why Texas whiskey continues to make its mark across the country.   The first half of the episode features Iron Wolf's High Rye Bourbon, where Big Chief and Jordan discuss the bold spice and balanced sweetness that define the pour. They then move to Iron Wolf's Rye Whiskey, comparing the two expressions while talking about mash bills, flavor development, and the craft behind great whiskey.   In the second half, the conversation shifts to Iron Wolf's popular HotScotch, featuring rich butterscotch flavors that have made it a fan favorite. They finish with Iron Hot, a bold and spicy spirit that perfectly showcases Iron Wolf's adventurous approach to crafting unique products.   Whether you're a longtime whiskey enthusiast or just discovering Texas spirits, this episode is full of great stories, exceptional pours, and plenty of laughs. Pour yourself a glass, settle in, and Take the Ride.  

At a Fleischmanns street fair, a bottle with a bright red label and bold white type — Station Navy Strength Gin — stops Brett at the Skillers booth. Owner James Rooney pours a taste and explains why British sailors once needed their gin strong enough that gunpowder would still ignite if it got splashed with the stuff. That bottle leads to a drive up to Lexington, NY, to see where it's made.Skillers Mountaintop Distillery occupies a small pre-fab barn in what started as Rooney's ski house property near Hunter. Kaatscast walks us through some of the New York state laws that made a small operation like his possible — the Micro Distillery Act of 2003, which cut licensing fees enough to let small producers in; the Farm Distillery Act of 2007, which let distillers open tasting rooms and sell direct, the way wineries already could; and the Craft New York Act of 2014, which simplified licensing further and let farm distilleries sell in satellite locations. In exchange, farm distilleries have to source at least 75% of their ingredients from New York — Skillers uses 100% New York corn as the base for all three of its spirits, filling in the small remainder with botanicals like coriander that can't be grown locally.The three bottles get a full tasting. Greywacke vodka takes its name from the bluestone bedrock under the Catskills, and Rooney credits its stony, mineral edge to Schoharie Creek water that's filtered through that rock. The navy strength gin, bottled at 57% ABV, is built specifically to survive being mixed into a Negroni without landing flat. And horilka — a honey and chili spirit named for the Ukrainian word for flower (kvitka) — nods to the area's Ukrainian community, using local honey and an ultrasonic extraction process to pull flavor from Thai chilies.Gin-smith Jeff Graham describes running the still, watching a batch drip for hours to yield about 20 gallons at a time. Marketing director Todd Spire talks about the tasting room's weekend acoustic music series. And we learn that Skillers spirits are now on shelves at Elevated Wines in Hunter and behind the bar at Small Talk in Woodstock and Peekamoose in Big Indian. Next up: a Skillers Negroni made entirely in-house, which means Rooney is now considering his own line of vermouth.FeaturingJames Rooney, founder and owner, Skillers Mountaintop DistilleryJeff Graham, gin smithTodd Spire, director of marketingRic Rawlins, tasting guestMusic: "Growing Up Catskills" by Josh Roy Brown, from the documentary of the same name.

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In the late 1970s and early 80s, the American bourbon industry was in absolute freefall. Drinkers were turning away from whiskey in droves, opting for clear spirits like vodka and rum. Distilleries across Kentucky were shutting their doors, and the future looked incredibly bleak.  But in 1984, one man made a radical gamble that didn't just save his distillery—it entirely reinvented the way the world drinks whiskey.  Today we will be discussing Elmer T. Lee… on this Bourbon Brief. Have you thought about supporting our podcast?  Head on over to our website at https://www.bourbonhunters.com  where you can, by purchasing Bourbon Hunters products, and sign up for our Patreon, which includes exclusive access to single barrel announcements from our Private Single Barrel Club. –Tags– #punkrockandcocktails #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #breakingbourbon #bourbondrinkers #bourbonporn #kentuckystraightbourbon #kentuckybourbon #thebourbonalliance #bourbon #bourbonlife #bourbonlifestyle #bourbonenthusiast #bourbonwhiskey  #bourboncountry #deckpour #bourbongram #instabourbon #yourbourbonyourway #yourbourbonroad #blantons #pappyvanwinkle #vodkasucks #bourbonpodcast #columbuspodcast #bourbonneat #smokewagonbourbon #woodinvillewhiskey — Tags — the bourbon enthusiast  bourbon hunters  bourbon lover  breaking bourbon  bourbon drinkers  bourbon porn  kentucky straight bourbon  kentucky bourbon  the bourbon alliance  bourbon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve, McNew, Kathy, Linda & Jim talk about Gallo's brand Horse Soldier opening a brand new distillery. TBD music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).   Important Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Our Events Page: bourbonpalooza.com Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. The ABV Barrel Shop: abvbarrelshop.com   Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

Former LSU standout, NBA veteran, and professional basketball player Johnny O'Bryant III joins the Krewe to discuss his unique connections to Japan, from playing for the Ibaraki Robots in Japan's B.League to founding Noir Caesar, his own manga publishing company. We explore his experiences living and competing in Japan, how a lifelong passion for manga grew into a business, and what it takes to balance life as a professional athlete and entrepreneur. It's a conversation about basketball, Japanese culture, creativity, and chasing passions both on and off the court. ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy! ------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------ Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode! Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season! Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  ------ Links for Johnny & Noir Caesar ------ Noir Caesar Website Johnny on IG B.League Website ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!

Send us Fan MailWe dig into why bourbon demand cooled after years of explosive growth and why that shift could be a gift to craft distilleries that focus on quality and real relationships. We swap stories from the trail, debate what “craft” even means, and share how pricing, distribution, and the fading secondary market are changing what bottles people actually buy. • bourbon boom context and what changed after 2023 • why craft distilleries struggled early with young stock and pricing • how direct shipping, local shelves, and tasting rooms reshape the playing field • Iron Fish and the Mad Angler approach to storytelling and limited releases • Whiskey Thief and the bottle-your-own barrel experience as a draw • flippers, the secondary market peak, and why higher MSRPs squeezed resale margins • what separates craft from big producers, including scale, access, and experimentation • panel shout-outs to surprising producers and standout distillery tours Make sure that you do the things like become a member or become a member on YouTube, leave super chats, everything that's there Bourbon didn't “die” overnight. It got normal again, and that's a bigger deal than most people realise. We look at what happened after the 2015 to 2023 bourbon boom, why whiskey sales cooled, and how that pressure is forcing everyone from legacy brands to tiny craft distilleries to prove their worth with flavour, value, and trust instead of pure hype.We talk through what makes craft distilleries uniquely resilient right now: smaller production targets, tight local followings, direct-to-consumer shipping, and an experience-first business model built around tasting rooms, clubs, single barrels, and limited releases. We dig into Iron Fish as a case study in how branding and storytelling can actually deepen a whiskey's identity, including the Mad Angler concept and why community events and raffles keep fans coming back. Then we compare that to distillery destinations like Whiskey Thief, where the “fill your own bottle” barrel-thieving approach turns a purchase into a memory you'll talk about all year.We also get practical about the money. Distribution is expensive, shelf space is brutal, and when classic bottles sit at $35 to $60, a $90 craft bottle has to earn it. We break down how flippers and the secondary market peaked, why rising MSRPs changed the math, and what “quality over hype” looks like for today's more intentional whiskey buyer. If you care about craft bourbon, bourbon tourism, the bourbon trail, and where American whiskey is headed next, you'll leave with a clearer map.Subscribe wherever you listen, share this with a bourbon friend who's tired of chasing unicorns, and leave a review with the craft distillery you think deserves more attention. If You Have Gohsts voice over Whiskey ThiefSupport the showhttps://www.scotchybourbonboys.comThe Scotchy bourbon Boys are #3 in Feedspots Top 60 whiskey podcasts in the world    https://podcast.feedspot.com/whiskey_podcasts/

Why This Episode MattersThe Guys taste ʻŌkolehao, a nearly lost Hawaiian spirit made from kī root, and explore its unusual history and revival.Why Michelin retired its Green Star—and why judging sustainability is far more complicated than judging what arrives at the table.The economic problem facing bars devoted exclusively to non-alcoholic cocktails.A simple way to uncover better bottles and better values when restaurant wine-list prices are climbing.The BanterMark Pascal and Francis Schott welcome two of their favorite guests: each other.Longtime listener Kelvin sends the Guys bottle number 125 of 150 from an early release of Ola ʻŌkolehao. They taste the Hawaiian spirit, find notes reminiscent of Scotch and Irish whiskey and dig into its history from its roots in Native Hawaiian culture to its disappearance and modern revival.Naturally, a discussion of spirits aged while being agitated at sea gives Mark an opening Francis never sees coming.The ConversationThe Guys begin with Michelin's decision to retire the Green Star. Recognizing restaurants for responsible sourcing and sustainable practices may be admirable, but Francis and Mark question whether such broad claims can be verified with the same confidence as food, service and the guest experience. That leads to a larger debate about Michelin's expanding reach, changing standards and whether professional restaurant critics still matter in the age of online reviews.Next, they consider the wave of mocktail-only bars and why so many have struggled to stay open. Both believe serious non-alcoholic drinks belong on every good cocktail list, but Mark questions whether a venue serving only zero-proof cocktails can compete economically with restaurants, traditional bars and coffee shops already serving the same audience.Finally, Francis shares a useful restaurant wine hack discovered in Aspen. When the bottle list starts at an uncomfortable price, look at the wines offered by the glass. Ask how many glasses the restaurant pours from a bottle and whether you can order a full bottle of one of those selections. You may find a more interesting wine at a substantially better price.Mark then reveals he has been using essentially the same strategy with pizza since the 1980s.Timestamps00:00 Tasting the revived Hawaiian spirit ʻŌkolehao05:35 The history, disappearance and return of ʻŌkolehao12:15 Why Michelin retired the Green Star16:25 Is Michelin diluting its restaurant standards?19:00 Can mocktail-only bars survive?26:20 Rising restaurant wine prices and the by-the-glass bottle hack31:20 Mark's remarkably similar pizza hackInfoOla ʻŌkolehao Distillery https://thespiritofhawaii.com/Restaurant Guys' Regulars https://restaurantguysregulars.buzzsprout.com/If you want a chance to get two tickets to our Bourbon, Beer & Beefsteak and live recording with Sother Teague and Jack McGarry in New Orleans on July 21, 2026,sign up to be a Restaurant Guys Regular (our paid subscribers) here  https://restaurantguysregulars.buzzsprout.com/ Then email TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.com. Put "beefsteak" in the subject line. We'll pick the winner and let you Subscribe: Restaurant Guys' Regularhttps://restaurantguysregulars.buzzsprout.com/Magyar Bankhttps://www.magbank.com/Stage Left Wine Shophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/Our PlacesStage Left Steakhttps://www.stageleft.com/Catherine Lombardi Restauranthttps://www.catherinelombardi.com/Stage Left Wineshophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/Reach Out to The Guys!TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.com

Learn the story behind Heath Riles' Old Dominick Single Barrel Bourbon as Heath and Candace sit down with Clark Shifani (VP of Sales) and David Valentine (Head Distiller) to discuss the barrel selection process, what makes this bourbon unique, and the history of one of Tennessee's most respected distilleries. They also dive into Old Dominick's remarkable revival, award-winning whiskey, and what guests can expect at the upcoming bottle release event in downtown Memphis.Shop Heath Riles BBQ: https://www.heathrilesbbq.comFollow Heath Riles BBQ:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeathRilesBBQInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathrilesbbq/X: https://twitter.com/heathrilesbbqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heathrilesbbqPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/heathrilesbbq6901/Heath Riles, pitmaster• 82x BBQ Grand Champion• '22, '24, '25, and '26 Memphis in May World Rib Champion • 2025 & 2026 Memphis in May Grand Champion• Award-Winning Rubs, Seasonings, Sauces, Glazes and Marinades/Injections

Whiskey makers across the South count on the region's white oak lumber to make stave for the barrels used in production. Discover where some great spirit makers are located, and what exactly a stave is. The Y'all Show is a production of Yall.com, and hosted by Jon Rawl.

If you stroll through the quiet neighborhood of Shively, just south of Louisville, Kentucky, you might catch the faint scent of sweet vanilla and deep oak lingering in the air. You're standing near a legend.  Today we will be covering the Cathedral of Bourbon, the birthplace of the most coveted, mythologized, and expensive whiskey on the planet on this… Bourbon Brief. Have you thought about supporting our podcast?  Head on over to our website at https://www.bourbonhunters.com  where you can, by purchasing Bourbon Hunters products, and sign up for our Patreon, which includes exclusive access to single barrel announcements from our Private Single Barrel Club. –Tags– #punkrockandcocktails #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #breakingbourbon #bourbondrinkers #bourbonporn #kentuckystraightbourbon #kentuckybourbon #thebourbonalliance #bourbon #bourbonlife #bourbonlifestyle #bourbonenthusiast #bourbonwhiskey  #bourboncountry #deckpour #bourbongram #instabourbon #yourbourbonyourway #yourbourbonroad #blantons #pappyvanwinkle #vodkasucks #bourbonpodcast #columbuspodcast #bourbonneat #smokewagonbourbon #woodinvillewhiskey — Tags — the bourbon enthusiast  bourbon hunters  bourbon lover  breaking bourbon  bourbon drinkers  bourbon porn  kentucky straight bourbon  kentucky bourbon  the bourbon alliance  bourbon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What role do Japan Societies and Japan-America Societies play in strengthening the relationship between the United States and Japan? In this episode, the Krewe sits down with Dr. Joshua Walker, former President and CEO of the Japan Society in New York, to discuss U.S.-Japan relations, the unique impact organizations of all sizes can have at every level of cultural exchange, and why local interactions remain essential to the partnership between both nations. We also explore what the future may hold for U.S.-Japan relations and how individuals and communities can help shape it. ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy! ------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------ Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode! Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season! Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  ------ Links for Joshua & Japan Society ------ Joshua's LinkedIn Joshua's Book -- Japan: Beyond the Genkan (Amazon) Japan Society (NYC) ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!

GUEST: Jason Fruits (Old 55 Distillery CEO & Co-Founder) Some distillers inherit tradition. Others build their own path from the ground up. In this episode, Drew Hannush sits down with Old 55 Distillery co-founder and distiller Jason Fruits to explore how a family grain business became one of America's most distinctive estate distilleries. From growing the grain to questioning nearly every accepted practice in whiskey making, Jason shares why he believes there are better ways to craft exceptional bourbon—and why being in the middle of Indiana corn country may be his greatest advantage. In This Episode Why "farm-to-glass" changes everything The business behind an estate distillery Choosing a hybrid still over convention Distilling on grain instead of beer Why Jason takes such a narrow hearts cut Can cool aging outperform Kentucky heat? The surprising role of enzymes Building a 100% sweet corn bourbon Why he calls his whiskey "Ferraris, not Fords" How family legacy shaped Old 55 SHOW NOTES: whiskeylore.org/interviews JOIN THE SPEAKEASY: patreon.com/whiskeylore

Every guest on this podcast talks about looking after yourself and your sleep when starting a business so I was keen to speak to someone who has first hand experience in losing it, how to get it back & making a business from it too. Hayley Dawes spent years designing beautiful, calming homes for other people. She couldn't find a moment of that calm for herself.  A mother of four and a long-time entrepreneur, Hayley battled chronic insomnia that began to affect every part of her life. The thing that finally shifted it was broad-spectrum CBD and plant actives, used properly and consistently. That personal discovery became Dreem Distillery, a science-led luxury sleep brand now known for its award-winning Night Drops Sleep Oil and, this year, a new magnesium body butter, Dreem Melt.This is a story about building a business out of a problem you genuinely couldn't solve any other way, and what happens when your professional skill and your personal life are pulling in completely opposite directions. Hayley's advice:Protect your sleep as fiercely as you protect your businessWorking harder works... until suddenly it doesn'tSmall daily habits ("micro moments") can have a huge impact on your nervous systemDon't underestimate the power of a daily walk, movement and natural daylight to regulate your nervous systemBuild a business around solving a genuine problemWork with experts when you're entering an unfamiliar industryNever compromise on quality – from your product to your branding and packagingBuilding a business teaches resiliencePrioritising yourself allows you to perform better in every area of your lifeFF&M enables you to own your own PR & produces podcasts.Recorded, edited & published by Juliet Fallowfield, MD & Founder of PR & Communications consultancy for startups Fallow, Field & Mason.Email us at hello@fallowfieldmason.com or DM us on Instagram @fallowfieldmason.MUSIC CREDIT: Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod.Text us your questions for future founders. Plus we'd love to get your feedback, text in via Fan MailSupport the show

What happens when a distillery decides tradition is just a suggestion? Joel and Chris sit down with Whit from ASW Distillery in Atlanta to talk about building a whiskey brand outside of Kentucky, taking risks, embracing experimentation, and creating award-winning pours that challenge expectations. Along the way, they dive into Fiddler Wheated Bourbon, Toasted Rye, The Soloist, and the one everyone wants to hear about: the Big Green Egg Bourbon. Expect great stories, plenty of laughs, and a few questions that probably shouldn't have been asked.Follow us @thewhiskeyrockspodcast on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to keep the whiskey flowing and the fun going.Whiskey Rocks, Sip Hard!

The MAFFEO DRINKS Podcast is a leading drinks business podcast, listened to in 120 countries worldwide with 125+ episodes. Honest conversations about how the industry actually works, from the bar and what it means for the boardroom.This Episode is hosted by Chris Maffeo and brought to you by MAFFEO DRINKS.Daniel Szor is the founder of Cotswolds Distillery, one of the first four distilleries ever to make whisky in England. How do you build a brand in a category that does not exist yet? Why does owning a clear drinking occasion matter more than chasing prestige? And why did Daniel pledge 100 days in trade after hiring a CEO, instead of stepping back?Find all episodes featuring Daniel Szor at themaffeodrinkspodcast.com.Bottom up. Wanna know what the conversation above means for your team? It's in the paid section.For €100 a year you get access to Maffeo Confidential (Private Podcast) and get this analysis and access to the full archive of 125 episodes, each one translated from industry conversation into the commercial decisions underneath it. Find out more at maffeodrinks.com

It's This Week in Bourbon for July 10th 2026. Fawn Weaver and Keith Weaver have been terminated from Uncle Nearest, a new investigation into Canada's ongoing boycott of American alcohol, and Barton now has their 1792 Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey.Show Notes: Court-appointed receiver terminates Fawn and Keith Weaver from Uncle Nearest, Inc. amidst Humble Baron's collapse Jack Daniel Distillery partners with USO for national "United We Toast" campaign honoring the Armed Forces WhistlePig Whiskey sells Moriah Business Park auxiliary facility for over $17,000,000 to Zags 26 Wyoming Whiskey returns to local ownership as WW Partners, LLC acquires an 80% stake from Edrington Congresswoman Claudia Tenney introduces the "Canada Act" to investigate Canada's ongoing boycott of American alcohol Country Boy Brewing expands into spirits production with Country Boy Distilling launching this autumn Shady Knoll Orchards & Distillery fights Washington's direct-to-consumer shipping restrictions in federal appeals court Kentucky Bourbon Trail expands to 74 total stops by welcoming four new distilleries to the trail Buffalo Trace Distillery debuts "Camp Buffalo Trace" immersive overnight adult summer camp experience Knob Creek introduces limited-edition 9-Year-Old Independence Edition with a blue wax seal for America's 250th Redwood Empire Whiskey officially releases Colonel Armstrong Wheated Bourbon, a premium four-grain blend Woodinville Whiskey Company launches national rollout of premium Single Barrel Bourbon and 100% Rye program Sagamore Whiskey announces nationwide launch of its 108-proof High Rye Straight Bourbon Whiskey Brush Creek Distillery expands 2026 Heroes Edition Straight Bourbon Whiskey release to three barrels Buffalo Trace Distillery unveils the third limited-edition release of its historic medicinal Prohibition Collection B.H. James Distillers launches Spirit 76 line of flavored Kentucky Bourbons at 76 proof Jackson Purchase Distillery debuts its first house-branded Bottled in Bond and Select Bourbons Barton 1792 Distillery introduces permanent Straight Rye expression alongside ultra-aged 1792 XV Bourbon Garrison Brothers Distillery announces the return of Laguna Madre alongside a new Cask Strength companion bottle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Lloyd joins The Bourbon Life Podcast for an in-depth conversation about his journey through the world of whiskey and the path that ultimately led him to Preservation Distillery. This week, Mark sits down with Kyle to explore his background and education, his time working at Michter's, and the experiences that helped shape his approach to whiskey before joining the team at Preservation Distillery. The conversation then turns to the fascinating history of Preservation Distillery and its owner, Marci Palatella. Kyle shares the story behind the distillery, Marci's incredible background and long history in the bourbon industry, and the vision that has helped Preservation build a portfolio of distinctive and highly sought-after whiskey brands. Kyle also takes Mark inside his role as Master of Maturation, explaining what that title means, how maturation decisions can shape the character and quality of a whiskey, and the work that goes into managing exceptional barrels as they continue to age. They also look ahead at the future of Preservation Distillery, the opportunities that lie ahead, and what whiskey fans can expect from Kyle and the team in the years to come. And, of course, no episode of The Bourbon Life would be complete without an incredible lineup of pours. This week, they taste and review: • Preservation Distillery Pot Distilled Wheated Bourbon • Very Olde St. Nick Immaculata 2026 Release • Wattie Boone 16-Year American Whiskey From Kyle's journey through the bourbon industry and the remarkable story behind Preservation Distillery to the art and science of maturation and three unique whiskeys, this episode offers a fascinating look at the people, history, and craftsmanship behind one of Kentucky's most interesting distilleries. Whether you're interested in learning more about whiskey maturation, discovering the history behind Preservation Distillery and its brands, or simply enjoy hearing great stories while sharing a few exceptional pours, this is an episode you won't want to miss. This episode is sponsored by District 7 and The Kitchen Table at the James B. Beam Distilling Co.