Podcasts about empire rye

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.

An OG New York Distiller - But You May Know Them From Elsewhere Finger Lakes Distilling is one of the oldest distilleries in New York, having started in 2007. They're part of the Empire Rye collaborative, and are producing whiskies, brandies, vodka, and a soju spirit.  But you probably know them for a serendipitous partnership: Pursuit Spirits, from Kenny and Ryan at Bourbon Pursuit, who used Finger Lakes Distilling bourbon and rye in their single barrels and, later, their blends. Finger Lakes - also going by FLX - is a component in Barrell blends, too, but that's not for the parties to say (no NDA for me!).  I'm joined by Brian McKenzie, founder and the original distiller. When they started, there were no manuals, few people they could talk to to figure out how to distill, but they did it - and now, they pass that knowledge on to new distillers. There's no greater legacy than that.  Thank you to Brian 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 There are four (4) spots available at the $25/month bottle share club level. These are the last spots that will ever be opened without a current member retiring - if you've been waiting, now's the time!  If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter on the website.  Finger Lakes Distillery Finger Lakes Distillery Website Finger Lakes Distillery on Instagram Finger Lakes Distillery on Facebook  

From Empire Rye to Whiskeyland: The Balas Brothers' Journey in Storytelling and Whiskey What is Whiskeyland? More importantly, what is your Whiskeyland? Is it visiting an up-and-coming blending house like Pursuit Spirits? Reviving a long-lost rye species (Rosen rye) with Mammoth? Representing the other Indiana distilleries with Hard Truth? Or just sipping with friends and family, whether your collection is 5 bottles or 500.  Ryan and Alec Balas - who also made an incredible film on Empire Rye called Fire, Water, & Grain - join me to discuss the making of this new series. Whiskeyland Batch 1 is now out in its entirety, available on YouTube and featuring many distilleries, producers, and chefs whose stories are whiskey and whose whiskies are stories.  Drawing inspiration from Anthony Bourdain to look at life through the lens of food and drink, Whiskeyland is a new look at the stories of people in the whiskey and how the strands of family and friends intertwine when a passion is discovered. Reviewing their journey from acting and editing to independent filmmaking (and, yes, content, though Ryan hates that word), we go through what drives the Balas Brothers to create and tell stories, the process of choosing which stories to feature and in which order, and why positive counter-programming can be an antidote to the ills and negativity we see every day.  Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, New York - anywhere can be your Whiskeyland.  Thanks everyone for listening, and thank you to Ryan and Alec 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 Thanks to our Lead Sponsor, Black Button Distillery  Black Button Distilling Website Black Button Distilling on Facebook Black Button Distilling on Instagram _________________________________________________________ If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingring There are 2-3 more spots 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, Facebook and LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter on the website.  The Balas Brothers The Balas Brothers Website The Balas Brothers Instagram Whiskeyland TV

Back to whiskey! Driving down to Brooklyn, we're visiting New York Distilling Co. (NYDC) with founder Allen Katz.  NYDC was one of the first distilleries back in NY after the craft movement started. It devoted itself to only one type of whiskey: rye. Gins, too, but only rye on the whiskey side. And that rye is Empire Rye - a minimum of 75% rye grown in New York.  NYDC is a fascinating study in focus and length. A decade-plus in its history and multiple rye variations later, it stays true to that mission: rye is, and always will be, the driver behind NYDC's growth.  After a move from its longtime home in Williamsburg to a new, larger site in Bushwick, NYDC is ready to keep growing. With its founder still at the helm, this is a NY distillery to discover, revisit, and enjoy.  ______________________________________________________ Before we jump into the interview just a few quick notes: Ad-free listening is now available to $5/month patrons and above! Sign up or raise your pledge at the link below.  The first WRP barrel pick is coming! I'm back from Tennessee after picking two barrels - that's right, two! - of Jack Daniel's Barrel Proof Rye. Our Spirits of French Lick barrel pick is done! I won't spoil the surprise, only saying it is one of only 9 or 10 barrels ever made of this whiskey (and ours will be the first to come out!) Our Barrell Rye pick done with Perry and Eric of This Is My Bourbon Podcast is just about ready, too, so keep an eye out on social media and on the mailing list for updates.  $25 members get the chance to join me on picks: one of your fellow Patreon members joined me in Lynchburg, one was on the Spirits of French Lick team, and I'll be picking one or more for the KO pick once samples come in! Join the Patreon now for early access to the barrels! If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so! Only 1 Spot Remains in the Barrel Club. The $5 tier has access to the Patreon-only segment called “Under the Influencer”, where some of your favorite YouTubers/Instagrammers/Podcasters and more join me to talk whiskey, life, and influencing. This tier will also have priority access to upcoming barrel picks and shortly will have access to ad-free episodes.  The $25 tier - for people who really want to propel the pod and website forward - will have the same benefits as the $5 tier plus right of first refusal to join me on future barrel picks, access to bottles I'm sent to taste and review, and more. Only 1 spot remains!  You can still support for as little as $1 a month if you'd like to stay up to date with these changes and news about what we've got coming up.  Finally, please do like and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you're listening - it really helps the Whiskey Ring Podcast move up the rankings.  If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to the newsletter on the website.  New York Distilling Co.  New York Distilling Co. Website New York Distilling Co. Facebook New York Distilling Co. Instagram New York Distilling Co. Twitter Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, ImpEx Beverages https://impexbev.com ImpEx on Instagram ImpEx on Facebook ImpEx on Twitter

Today on KIOS at the Movies, Joshua LaBure, is joined by filmmaker Ryan Balas to discuss their new documentary “Fire, Water & Grain: The Story of Empire Rye”

It's This Week in Bourbon for June 16th 2023. The U.S. Supreme Court sides with Jack Daniel's in the dog toy dispute, a new whiskey documentary is now available called "Fire, Water & Grain: The Story of Empire Rye", and Buffalo Trace launches Daniel Weller, an experimental line exploring different strains of wheat.Show Notes: Ken Lewis of New Riff has announced his upcoming retirement The U.S. Supreme Court sides with Jack Daniel's in the dog toy dispute Virginia law to keep traditional soft drinks separate from crossover beverages on store shelves A new whiskey documentary is now available called "Fire, Water & Grain: The Story of Empire Rye" Research from Yale University suggests that drinking in moderation might be a life-saver Rabbit Hole presents Dareringer Founder's Collection Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in PX Sherry Casks Heaven Hill announced the launch of Square 6 Wheated Bourbon Buffalo Trace launches Daniel Weller, an experimental line exploring different strains of wheat Fireball Dragon Reserve, limited-edition bourbon barrel-aged whisky from Fireball @newriff @jackdaniels_us @empirerye @thebalasbrothers @rabbithole @heavenhilldistillery @bufalotracedistillery @fireballwhisky Support this podcast on Patreon

In this episode, host Alec Balas tastes and reviews three whiskies from Ben Holladay: Bottled-in-Bond, Rickhouse Proof, and Soft Red Wheat. PRE-ORDER Fire, Water & Grain: The Story of Empire Rye on APPLE TV To Drink Is To Live! Youtube TikTok Apple: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...⁠⁠  Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2ly5lqq...⁠⁠  Facebook: @thebourbonlibrary IG: @thebourbonlibrarypod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bourbon-library/support

In this episode, Alec and Ryan drink the latest Empire Rye release from Kings County and chat about stage fright. To drink is to live! TikTok MERCH: the-bourbon-library.creator-spring.com Follow Us on Facebook: @TheBourbonLibrary IG: @thebourbonlibrarypod Twitter: @LibraryBourbon Reach out: thebourbonlibrarypod@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-bourbon-library/support

On this episode Ian help us with the taste notes of Kings County. This single barrel  Rye expression has nice and complex notes that has you coming back to it.  To know more about KINGS COUNTY and other products visit https://www.kingscountydistillery.com .  Be sure to follow Ian on all social media as FB, IG and TIKTOK @barrelproofnerd #whiskey #ryewhiskey #barrelproof #singlebarrel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodsom/support

Innovation in the whiskey marketplace in the United States in my mind is going to increasingly come from likeminded craft distillers setting a path for a standard like this. Think American Single Malt, Indiana Rye and more importantly today's conversation….Empire Rye. When I reached out to Black Button (@blackbuttondistilling) with interest in talking about this particular initiative Alex (alexblackbuttondistilling) responded quickly.

Join me as I jump into a discussion with New York Distilling's co-founder Allen Katz. Starting out in Baltimore, it's no surprise that Allen would find rye whiskey as his passion, but the surprise was - he went to New York City to start a distillery. But before then, he spent life as a bartender in the revitalized cocktail culture of New York. So today we'll talk rye whiskey, cocktails and even find out why the British used to have a different proofing system that we do in the US. Items we'll discuss: How a heist helped choose Allen's destiny Bringing Maryland to New York City Working with farmers and specific rye varietals Does a cocktail need a complex rye? The early days of the New York cocktail culture The staple rye whiskies for any bartender Differences in character between warehouses Tasting Ragtime Rye The winter hot toddy The Empire Rye designation The idea of an urban distillery in New York City Getting help from others Gin and New York's other Matthew Perry Navy Strength gin's history and gunpowder The basis for the old British proofing system Tasting Ragtime Rye Bottled-in-Bond The origins of Rock and Rye Tasting the Single Barrel

In this week's episode, we sip on the entire lineup of Empire Rye style whiskeys from the original six Empire Rye Association founders + Van Brunt Whiskey, with our Dad as the special guest. Grab a glass and join us! LINEUP: Empire Rye Whiskey - Black Button Ragtime Rye - NY Distilling Do The Rye Thing - Hudson Whiskey Empire Rye - Van Brunt Still House Empire Rye - Kings County Single Barrel - McKenzie - Finger Lakes Distilling Single Barrel - Coppersea Distilling Follow Us on Facebook: @TheBourbonLibrary Visit Us: www.thebalasbrothers.com IG: @thebourbonlibrarypod Twitter: @LibraryBourbon Reach out: thebourbonlibrarypod@gmail.com Ryan: ryan@thebalasbrothers.com Alec: alec@thebalasbrothers.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-bourbon-library/support

In this week's After Hours, we sip on an empire rye whiskey from Coppersea Distillery. Join us! Follow Us on Facebook: @TheBourbonLibrary Visit Us: www.thebalasbrothers.com IG: @thebourbonlibrarypod Twitter: @LibraryBourbon Reach out: thebourbonlibrarypod@gmail.com Ryan: ryan@thebalasbrothers.com Alec: alec@thebalasbrothers.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-bourbon-library/support

In this week's After Hours, we sip on an empire rye whiskey from Kings County Distillery. Join us! Follow Us on Facebook: @TheBourbonLibrary Visit Us: www.thebalasbrothers.com IG: @thebourbonlibrarypod Twitter: @LibraryBourbon Reach out: thebourbonlibrarypod@gmail.com Ryan: ryan@thebalasbrothers.com Alec: alec@thebalasbrothers.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-bourbon-library/support

Welcome Whiskey Ringers! Today we venture to the great north - Rochester, NY. Black Button Distilling is doing grain-to-glass right, using New York grain in their Four-Grain Straight Bourbon, Empire Rye, Cask Strength Bourbon, and more.  You'll taste the grains, you'll taste the bourbon - and you'll love it. Don't skip the cream, by the way.  There are only 5 tickets left for the Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey Event! Sign up for your samples here: Jack Daniel's Tasting Events and grab them before May 12th! If you haven't joined the Patreon community, now is the time: you can now support the site and podcast for as little as $1 a month. There are also $5 and $25 tiers available, and you'll want to get in on the ground floor today for big events coming up this year. Just go to patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingring to sign up. If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to the newsletter on the website.  Finally, please subscribe to the Whiskey Ring Podcast on your favorite podcast platform today! Please leave a 5-star rating and review and share with your friends and fellow whiskey lovers. Thank you for listening and for supporting, and please enjoy this episode with Alex Hunnell of Black Button Distilling. Black Button Distilling Black Button Distilling Website Black Button Distilling on Facebook Black Button Distilling on Instagram Thanks to our Sponsor, ImpEx Beverages https://impexbev.com ImpEx on Instagram ImpEx on Facebook ImpEx on Twitter

We are continuing our distillers series with a home grown historian and liquor pioneer John Curtin one of the owners of Albany Distilling Company. Keep your hats on and your glasses full because John is a going to blow your mind. Facebook- The Above The Bar Podcast   Instagram- The Above The Bar Podcast   Twitch- The Above The Bar Podcast   Twitter- The Above The Bar Podcast     LinkedIn-The Above The Bar Podcast  

We're discussing New York Rye Whiskey this week with Alex Clark, Founder of Fort Hamilton Distillery in Brooklyn. We taste through 4 offerings from Fort Hamilton, including Single Barrel Rye, Double Barrel Rye, Double Barrel Bourbon, and a private selection of Rye.  We enjoyed chatting with Alex about his background in the cocktail world and what drove him to start a rye whiskey distillery in New York.  If you are looking for a new rye whiskey, grab a bottle of Fort Hamilton. Download 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 continued to support us. We must give a huge shoutout 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 TheBourbonLens@Gmail.com. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens About Fort Hamilton Distillery: Based in Brooklyn and surrounded by landmarks of the Revolutionary Way, Fort Hamilton Distillery started barreling whiskey in 2016. On a mission to recapture America's finest spirits, we celebrate America's original whiskey style, New York Rye. This style was the most popular libation in America pre-prohibition and serves as the base for the most discerning classic American cocktails. We honor the authentic tradition of New York Rye by using zero corn in our mash bills and by avoiding colorings, flavorings, or adulterating our whiskeys in any way. HEARTS OF OAK In August 1775, Alexander Hamilton's Hearts of Oak Militia orchestrated a daring raid on lower Manhattan. Under fire from HMS Asia, they seized and repurposed the battery of British cannons, thereafter forming America's first artillery company.  THE PROCESS Our whiskeys are barreled at a low proof for a smoother profile that emphasizes the rye grain over the barrel, promoting a softer, fruit-driven style of rye. It is non-chill filtered & aged in heavily charred new American white oak barrels on the Brooklyn waterfront for years. As is tradition for New York ryes, the barrel house is heated in winter to augment the aging process, thus creating an incredibly nuanced and historic whiskey. THE WHISKEY Fort Hamilton Rye Whiskey is distilled purely from rye grain, malted barley, yeast & water in a traditional New York-style with zero corn in the mash bill. It is barreled at a low proof & always non-chill filtered to achieve a beautifully balanced, bold, rich & round rye whiskey expression.  Distilled from honest ingredients without the addition of flavoring or coloring,  Fort Hamilton is equally at home neat or on the rocks as it is in a deeply authentic Old Fashioned or Manhattan. DOUBLE BARREL BOURBON STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY BLEND PRICING Age: At least 3 years Cooperage: 53 gallon Char #3 American White Oak Mash bills: 70% NY Corn / 25% NY Rye / 5% NY Malted Barley. 60% Corn / 36% Rye / 4% Malted Barley (IN) Barreled at: 120 proof Bottled at: 92 proof / 46% ABV Non-Chill Filtered Our High Rye Bourbon barrels are individually tasted & blended in small batches to achieve an amazingly smooth and rich bourbon with gorgeous notes of Vanilla, Caramel & Cocoa. SINGLE BARREL RYE WHISKEY STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY Age: At least 3 1⁄2 years Cooperage: 30 gallon Char #3 American White Oak Mash bill: 90% New York State Rye Grain & 10% Malted Barley Barreled at: 120 proof Bottled at: 90 proof / 45% ABV Non-Chill Filtered Only our most unique barrels are hand selected for our flagship offering. With zero corn in the mash, our perfectly balanced, soft, rich & round style appeals to all American whiskey lovers. Fort Hamilton proudly produces traditional New York style whiskeys originating from the revolutionary war era. Distilled from the purest ingredients, with no additional coloring, flavoring or excessive filtration. Join us in The Spirit of Revolution. DOUBLE BARREL RYE WHISKEY STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY BLEND Age: At least 3 years Cooperage: 30 & 53 gallon Char #3 American White Oak Mash bills: 90% Rye / 10% Malted Barley (NY). 95% Rye / 5% Malted Barley (IN) Barreled at: 120 proof Bottled at: 92 proof / 46% ABV Non-Chill Filtered We painstakingly blend our 2 barrel types and sizes together to achieve small batch perfection. This Classic Rye provides the perfect backbone for cocktails whilst offering luscious honeyed notes and a long finish for sipping. PRIVATE BARREL / CASK STRENGTH RYE WHISKEY Age: At least 3 1⁄2 years Cooperage: 30 gallon Char #3 American White Oak Mash bill: 90% New York State Rye Grain & 10% Malted Barley Barreled at: 120 Proof Bottled at: 117 proof / 58.5% ABV Non-Chill Filtered Purely Uncut, Unfiltered, Distilled, Aged & Bottled in New York, this is the true Spirit of Revolution. Show Links: Fort Hamilton Distillery A Maple Syrup With a Hint of Brooklyn Bourbon - The New York Times Fort Hamilton Distillery Announces New Rye Revolution Tour – Craft Spirits Magazine  Fort Hamilton Army Base Guide Empire Rye What is Empire Rye? A Guide to New York's New Whiskey Association | The Manual Fort Hamilton Whiskey is the Spirit of Revolution | Brooklyn to the Catskills | Recipes, Real Estate & Entrepreneurs 

Each Week On After Hours, Ryan and I sit down to explore further into the wide world of whiskey by tasting and reviewing whiskies without the limits of our featured bottle being bourbon. I hope you join us in this journey to challenge and expand our whiskey knowledge. This week we try Empire Rye Whiskey From Van Brunt Stillhouse in Brooklyn, NY. Follow Us on Facebook: @TheBourbonLibrary Visit Us: www.thebalasbrothers.com IG: @thebourbonlibrarypod Twitter: @LibraryBourbon Reach out: thebourbonlibrarypod@gmail.com Ryan: ryan@thebalasbrothers.com Alec: alec@thebalasbrothers.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-bourbon-library/support

Welcome to Open Form, a new weekly film podcast hosted by award-winning writer Mychal Denzel Smith. Each week, a different author chooses a movie: a movie they love, a movie they hate, a movie they hate to love. Something nostalgic from their childhood. A brand-new obsession. Something they've been dying to talk about for ages and their friends are constantly annoyed by them bringing it up. In this episode, Mychal talks to Alexandra Kleeman about the 2012 film Like Someone in Love, directed by Abbas Kiarostami. This episode's sponsor: Kings Distillery. Kings County Distillery is New York City's premier craft distillery and among the most acclaimed small distilleries in the United States. Focused exclusively on whiskeys, Kings County has made a name for its Bourbon, Peated Bourbon, Empire Rye and other creative whiskeys. Kings County can be found across the US. Go to KingsCountyDistillery.com to find out where.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Open Form, a new weekly film podcast hosted by award-winning writer Mychal Denzel Smith. Each week, a different author chooses a movie: a movie they love, a movie they hate, a movie they hate to love. Something nostalgic from their childhood. A brand-new obsession. Something they've been dying to talk about for ages and their friends are constantly annoyed by them bringing it up. In this episode, Mychal talks to Celeste Ng about the 1979 film The Muppet Movie, directed by James Frawley. This episode's sponsor: Kings Distillery. Kings County Distillery is New York City's premier craft distillery and among the most acclaimed small distilleries in the United States. Focused exclusively on whiskeys, Kings County has made a name for its Bourbon, Peated Bourbon, Empire Rye and other creative whiskeys. Kings County can be found across the US. Go to KingsCountyDistillery.com to find out where.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi Whiskey Ringers, it is episode 7! Thank you so much for listening and please share with your friends, family, and fellow whiskey lovers.  On this episode, I've got Paul Coughlin, founder of Taconic Distillery in New York's Hudson Valley. New York whiskey - bourbon, rye, single malts - is fascinating and deeply personal to me. I love talking to friends and distillers throughout New York about different styles, the history of distilling in New York, and what makes New York unique in the distilling landscape. Of course, the first thing that comes to mind is Empire Rye, a non-legal set of standards for New York rye, but that'll be talked about on a future episode.  Taconic is probably my favorite New York-based distillery. There might be a product here and there from another place that I like more, but I don't think another New York distillery has the consistency of product that Taconic has. There's also no other distillery in New York from which I enjoy nearly every product they make. Are you a New York distillery listening to this and thinking “hey, we've got some great stuff, have you tried us?” I'll be honest, the answer is probably no. And that's on me, but hey, we're only on episode 7! If you do want me to try your products, just shoot me an email: David@whiskeyinmyweddingring.com, or reach out to me on Facebook, instagram, or through the website.  Lastly, this will be a slightly shorter episode - I promise, I'll be visiting Taconic in person to talk to the full team and get more info out of Brandon and Paul hopefully over the summer. 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 whiskeyinmyweddingring.com.  If you like what you hear, please consider supporting the site and the podcast. You can help out for as little as $2.50 a month at www.patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingring. Thank you also to our sponsors, Mash and Grape and Cairn Craft.  You can find Taconic online and on Instagram and Facebook.  Subscribe to the Whiskey Ring Podcast on your favorite podcast platform today! We're on Podbean, Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and most other major podcast platforms. Every subscription and listen helps us get sponsors, secure guests, and ultimately get more content to you. Thank you for listening and for supporting, and please enjoy this episode with Paul Coughlin of Taconic Distillery.  Cheers! David

Before Prohibition, New York was known for its Rye whiskies distilled from locally-grown grain. Decades later, a new generation of New York State craft distillers came up with the Empire Rye concept as a way to promote both their individual rye whiskies and help encourage farmers to grow more rye in their fields. The first Empire Rye-labeled whiskies came out four years ago, and the six pioneering distilleries now number nearly 30 either bottling their own Empire Ryes or maturing them for future releases. Jason Barrett of Rochester's Black Button Distilling was one of Empire Rye's founders, and he'll join us on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, we'll have details on some of the week's new whiskies from around the world. We'll also have an update on free trade talks between Great Britain and India that could ease the tariff burden on Scotch Whisky exports to India ...and the story of a very good dog helping to sniff out faults in whiskies.

In this episode, General Manager & Distiller of George Dickel Tennessee Whiskey Nicole Austin talks with us about the traditions in Tennessee Whiskey, the idea of imbibing a place, and why she doesn't use the title “Master Distiller.”A wonderful primer into the nuances of whiskey-making in general, Nicole offers insights into the art of distilling, and how to make choices based on both tradition and the drive to succeed as a business. In the meantime, she dispels some myths about the whiskeys of Tennessee and talks about its relation to bourbon.This is Part Two of our two-part conversation. We hope you enjoy it—you can find part one or check out our other Spirit School entries on our website (https://thecottonmouthclubpresents.com), or browse conversations with some of the world's best bar professionals in our Masterclass Series.Nicole Austin came up in Kings County Distillery in the early days of the Craft Spirits movement, breaking into the business with a degree in Chemical Engineering and a desire to work in spirits.From her interview with The Tennessean: “I didn't have the right last name to work in Kentucky or the right degree for Scotland, so I was like, ‘What am I going to do?' ” Austin said. “In 2010, Kings County got the license to distill … and I basically knocked on their door and was like, 'I'm going to work for you now. I'm done asking, I'm telling.' ”After working for the consulting company of the legendary late distiller Dave Pickerell, she took a job with Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey before being tapped for the top-job at Cascase Hollow Distillery, maker of George Dickel Tennessee Whiskey.An advocate for the craft spirits movement, Ms. Austin helped found the American Craft Spirits Association, New York Distillers Guild, and helped create the idea of Empire Rye.Weirdo-Paced Banjo Music: “Lady Gray”Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/michaelneff)

In this episode, General Manager & Distiller of George Dickel Tennessee Whiskey Nicole Austin talks with us about the traditions in Tennessee Whiskey, the idea of imbibing a place, and why she doesn't use the title “Master Distiller.”A wonderful primer into the nuances of whiskey-making in general, Nicole offers insights into the art of distilling, and how to make choices based on both tradition and the drive to succeed as a business. In the meantime, she dispels some myths about the whiskeys of Tennessee and talks about its relation to bourbon.This is Part One of a two-part conversation. We hope you enjoy it—stay tuned for the second part coming up. In the meantime, check out our other Spirit School entries on our website (https://thecottonmouthclubpresents.com), or browse conversations with some of the world's best bar professionals in our Masterclass Series.Nicole Austin came up in Kings County Distillery in the early days of the Craft Spirits movement, breaking into the business with a degree in Chemical Engineering and a desire to work in spirits.From her interview with The Tennessean: “I didn't have the right last name to work in Kentucky or the right degree for Scotland, so I was like, ‘What am I going to do?' ” Austin said. “In 2010, Kings County got the license to distill … and I basically knocked on their door and was like, 'I'm going to work for you now. I'm done asking, I'm telling.' ”After working for the consulting company of the legendary late distiller Dave Pickerell, she took a job with Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey before being tapped for the top-job at Cascase Hollow Distillery, maker of George Dickel Tennessee Whiskey.An advocate for the craft spirits movement, Ms. Austin helped found the American Craft Spirits Association, New York Distillers Guild, and helped create the idea of Empire Rye.Weirdo-Paced Banjo Music: “Lady Gray”Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/michaelneff)

Martelle and Randy catch up on some things with the show. The guys also taste some Jefferson's Reserve Trader Joe's Barrel Pick and Empire Rye from Black Button Distilling given to us by listener Mikael Mclaren and we answer a listeners question about supercars vs a super car   Show Mentions Jefferson Reserve  Trader Joes Black Button Distilling   Support the show via Venmo: @brandon-martelle Show music provided by: This Fires Embrace - Warrior Poets Podbean / Apple Podcast / Google Podcasthttps://podfollow.com/BuckhornPodcast-Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2uhj7Vzq8u3SPvB01VqAh7-Sticher:https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=380829&refid=stpr-Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBoOmGCw9cZ8jCHPU3yVkxQ   #whiskey #whisky #bourbon #scotch #singlemalt #cocktails #whiskeygram #bar #whiskygram #vodkasucks #drinks #whiskyporn #bourbonwhiskey #whiskylover #whiskeylover #scotchwhisky #whiskeyporn #alcohol #bourbongram #instawhisky #rye #cocktail #bourbonporn #cheers #liquor #podcast #comedyshow #internetradio #dram #whiskeylife #bourbonhunters #breakingbourbon #bourbondrinkers #kentuckystraightbourbon #kentuckybourbon #thebourbonalliance #bourbonlife #bourbonlifestyle #bourbonenthusiast #bourboncountry #deckpour #bourbongram #instabourbon #yourbourbonyourway #yourbourbonroad

Derek and Mike just keep going like the energizer bunnies. We continue to provide content and reviews like we are essential and this is what we are paid to do. We discuss the Plandemic Video, and do this while drinking an interesting Empire Rye from Honeoye Distillery. As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, it really helps us grow as a podcast which in turn helps the businesses we promote! Leave a like comment, and subscribe. New videos every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!

This week Jimmy talks all things Rye with journalist Liza Weisstuch, Tom Potter of The New York Distilling Company, Daric Schlesselman of Van Brunt Stillhouse, Christopher Briar Williams of Coppersea Distillery, and Raphael Lyon of Enlightenment Wines Meadery.  Hear them discuss the role of rye in New York State history, drinking tap water in different regions, and how terroir affects rye.Beer List:Half Acre's OktoberfestJoin Heritage Radio Network on Monday, November 11th, for a raucous feast to toast a decade of food radio. Our tenth anniversary bacchanal is a rare gathering of your favorite chefs, mixologists, storytellers, thought leaders, and culinary masterminds. We’ll salute the inductees of the newly minted HRN Hall of Fame, who embody our mission to further equity, sustainability, and deliciousness. Explore the beautiful Palm House and Yellow Magnolia Café, taste and imbibe to your heart’s content, and bid on once-in-a-lifetime experiences and tasty gifts for any budget at our silent auction. Tickets available now at heritageradionetwork.org/gala.Beer Sessions Radio is powered by Simplecast.

Tennessee Whiskey, Empire Rye, and now Alabama Whiskey? We check out what makes this style of whiskey different.

Allen Katz is one of the world's leading experts on distilled spirits and cocktails. He founded the Brooklyn-based New York Distilling Company in 2011 with Tom Potter, and has been at the forefront of the resurgence of rye whiskey in the United States. He's even helped to create a new category of the stuff - 'Empire Rye' - which requires 75% of the mash bill to be rye grain grown in New York. We were dying to ask Allen: why is he so enamoured with whiskeys? Are they increasing in popularity? Does he have any advice for the plethora of young craft distillers entering the market today? How is the Shanty Bar, which is attached to the NY Distillery, experimenting with the company's famous spirits? Allen is absolutely brimming with valuable knowledge and expertise. Then, our Free Pour Five segment features young gun Ollie Margan, a 26-year-old multi-venue owner from Adelaide who's already making waves in the industry. Resources mentioned New York Distilling Company & their entire range of spirits Jerry Thomas’ Bartenders Guide: How To Mix Drinks: A Bon Vivant’s Companion Rittenhouse Rye, now by Heaven Hill Overholt Rye, now by Beam Suntory Milk & Honey bar, now Attaboy New York Distillers Guild Gaz Regan’s The Joy of Mixology: The Consummate Guide to the Bartender’s Craft David Wondrich’s Imbibe Key points 04:00 What is about whiskey that captures Allen so deeply? 06:00 Is the number of rye whiskey drinkers increasing? 12:00 Where did the idea behind the Empire Rye category grow from? 14:45 What advice would Allen give young craft distillers planning to break into the industry? 17:00 Why there’s a bar, the Shanty, attached to the New York Distillery. 19:15 Where does Allen see cocktail culture going? 24:20 What does Allen look for in a Manhattan, his favourite cocktail? 27:20 The advice that Gaz Regan gave Allen when he first started bartending. 29:40 Why Dave Wondrich described him as ‘The Mysterious’ Allen Katz. 37:15 The Free Pour Five with Ollie Margan. Next Monday: We'll be having a short break over the Christmas/New Year period, and we'll be back on January 7 with Tales of the Cocktail's Philip Duff.

 Empire Rye was founded by a group of distillers out of New York to create something so unique that it requires grains and a footprint in the Empire State. We're joined by Brian McKenzie of Finger Lakes Distilling, Christopher Williams of Coppersea Distilling, and Allen Katz of New York Distilling Co to discuss the culture of rye in New York and the regulations set forth by the Empire Rye act. This show was made possible by listeners like you supported through Patreon Show Notes: Shout out to Brad Bonds of Cork N Bottle for hosting us after our New Riff barrel selection Patreon Barrel Picks -> http://bourbo.nz/BarrelPicks This week's Above the Char with Fred Minnick talks about Trump, Trade, and NAFTA Chris thanks for coming on today because you about lost your voice this weekend too The oak is new and interesting. Are you sourcing from Independent Stave or somewhere local? Are you looking at different stave widths to adjust for micro-climates? Why culture of rye of NY? Can you talk about the history of it? Who came up with the idea of Empire Rye? And what is the sole idea behind it? During the drafting process, what are those elements that make something an "Empire Rye"? What are the stipulations about grains or can someone in a different state distill an Empire Rye? A rye whiskey is able to develop more flavor and mature faster than a bourbon at a 2 year state. Agree? What about the grains of NY make it interesting or fit that definition? What other grains are you experimenting with that other 25% that's allowable in the mash bill? Were you trying to find commonalities between bottled-in-bond act as well? Is there anyone actually enforcing the standard? When it comes down to the bottling proof, is there an expected standard or is it up to you all? Is there going to be a collaboration or plan on selling barrels with the standard of "Blended Empire Rye Whiskey"? What's the next phase to bring more NY distilleries on board? What's your distribution plan right now? Purchase Finger Lakes Empire Rye at Seelbach's - https://seelbachs.com/search?q=McKenzie

  Managing a whisky warehouse is sort of like running a day care center...but a lot quieter. Corby's Donald Campbell is responsible for 1.3 million barrels of maturing whisky at the Hiram Walker Distillery's warehouse campus outside Windsor, Ontario. Just like the kids at a day care center, each of those whisky barrels is developing each day - and some tend to spring a leak every once in a while, too...just like the kids at a day care center. We'll visit the warehouses this week with Donald Campbell and Hiram Walker Master Blender Dr. Don Livermore on WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, Sazerac is expanding its global presence with a minority stake in India's John Distilleries, but is getting some pushback on its proposed plans for a second Tennessee distillery. New York distillers have joined forces to create the Empire Rye category, and we'll get the details from Christopher Williams of Coppersea Distilling. This year's Irish Whiskey Awards have been announced, and we'll have the results...along with this week's tasting notes and much more!

Rye Week It is officially New York Rye Week as declared by the Governor and State Legislature of New York. In honor of this, there are many events happening in NY, especially New York City including two special industry events from Allen Katz at the New York Distilling Company. (As you may recall, we interviewed Allen on Episode No.225.)   The Bartender Journey team was fortunate enough to attend The Renaissance of Rye, the trade day kickoff event on Thursday, October 19th. This event not only featured one-of-a-kind discussion and tasting with agriculture experts in the field of grain science who specialize in so-called, 'Small Grains'.   In addition to the Rye panel, a batch of their own Horton Rye seven years in the making from an initial planting of 10 seeds was fermented and distilled. Additionally, every guest that attended was given the opportunity to sign the barrel, post it on social media and then return to claim a bottle of the whiskey from the barrel in 4-5 years. Friday, October 20th will be the trade tasting event from 2-4 pm featuring 20 great rye whiskies from North America.   On Saturday, October 21st is the Wild Rye Rumpus event that will feature the world premiere of Empire Rye, a new category of rye whiskey, a project began a few years ago as an homage to New York State’s pre-Prohibition rye whiskey-making heritage. To be considered an Empire Rye, the whiskey requires New York state grain and a minimum age statement of two years as mentioned in this week's New York Times article. The nine New York founding distilleries that will be releasing expressions at the event are Black Button Distilling (Albany), Coppersea Distilling (New Paltz), Finger Lakes Distilling (Seneca Lake), Kings County Distilling (Brooklyn), New York Distilling (Brooklyn) , Tuthilltown Distilling (Gardiner), Van Brunt Stillhouse (Brooklyn) and Yankee Distillers (Saratoga County).     Author's Table Event featuring Jim Meehan in Brooklyn - Thursday, October 26th The Author's Table is a monthly literary series featuring authors with a passion for spirits and food that share through writing. Jim will be discussing his new book, Meehan's Bartender Manual. $5 fee includes admission, $7 all night cocktails and happy hour specials. It’ll be held at The Shanty 79 Richardson St, Brooklyn. Proceeds will benefit the Brooklyn Public Library.   Industry Kickball Tournament The Bartender Journey team is participating in the annual Industry Kickball Tourney sponsored by William Grant & Sons. Our host will be New York's own, Jen Marshall of Momentum, the brand agency for William Grant and former Beverage Director of Butter & Scotch. This all day field trip to MCU Park (Home of the Coney Island Cyclones) will include the bus ride, kickball, corn hole, cocktails and food. Monies raised goes towards disaster relief.  Bartender Journey wants YOU to come with us so we are hosting an Instagram cocktail contest to kick off the holidays. Rules are as follows:  Follow the Bartender Journey on Instagram. Create a holiday (e.g. Thanksgiving, Hanukah, Christmas, etc.) cocktail featuring a William Grant & Sons brand.   Take a beauty pic and post on YOUR Instagram account with #bartenderjourneycocktail by Monday, October 30th, midnight EST.  We will reach out to you directly by November 1st to let you know that you've won and get your details to send you your ticket. Your cocktail will be featured as the Cocktail of the Week.   Further details will be available on the Bartender Journey site!   A few days left to enter the USBG Bacardi Legacy Cocktail Competition!