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2 episodes with spirits competition
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2 episodes with spirits competition
This episode, Dude and JD welcome Reece Sims a judge from the International Wine and Spirits Competition to talk about her journey into whiskey and some of the ins and outs of Spirits Competitions… So, sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy on this episode of… The Bourbon Hunters. 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 bourbon life bourbon lifestyle bourbon enthusiast
Send us a textWe've got an extra special episode this week as we welcome new friends Bridget Albert and Dawn Davies to the show and explore their insight and expertise behind the International Wine & Spirits Competition. The IWSC is one of the most lauded and respected competitions in the industry and it's an honor to both represent and discuss their role in celebrating spirits. Plus, we've got a classic pairing from the Whiskey Mutant on this jam-packed episode! Enjoy.Become a patron of the show at http://www.patreon.com/mybourbonpodcastLeave us a 5 star rating and review on your podcast app of choice!Send us an email with questions or comments to thisismybourbonshop@gmail.comSend us mail to PO Box 22609, Lexington, KY 40522Check out all of our merch and apparel: http://bourbonshop.threadless.com/Leave us a message for Barrel Rings at 859.428.8253Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mybourbonpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mybourbonpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mybourbonpod/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisismybourbonpodcastPayPal, if you feel so inclined: PayPal.me/pritter1492Link to our Barrell Rye Armagnac Finished Pick: https://shop.whiskeyinmyweddingring.com/products/barrell-private-release-rye-1a03Support the show
Ally Ayres and her husband, Nick, launched Karu Distillery in 2018 in the Devil's Wilderness, NSW. In a short time, they have stepped onto the global stage, winning awards at the International Wine and Spirits Competition and multiple others, and now, well, there is no stopping them. https://karudistillery.com.au/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 Follow Over a Glass https://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod Host Shanteh Wale https://www.instagram.com/shantehwale/?hl=en Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Executive Producer Anthony Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Over a Glass is a wine & drinks podcast with Shanteh Wale exploring the personalities, stories and landscape of the wine and drinks business. An Australian Wine and Drinks Podcast from the Deep in the Weeds Network.
In this episode of Voices of Distilling, powered by the American Distilling Institute (ADI), host Ronnell Richards sits down with Mark from 1879 Distilling in St. Louis. Mark shares how he and his partners revitalized a historic 1872 restaurant and barn, transforming them into a vibrant distillery, speakeasy, and event space—all while preserving local history and forging new traditions. From the St. Louis distilling heritage to winning medals at ADI's Spirits Competition, Mark's journey offers insight into blending community, creativity, and craft. St. Louis's Rich Distilling Heritage How 1879 Distilling resurrects the area's lesser-known spirits tradition, dating back to 19th-century brandy-making. The importance of local history and how it informs their distillery's identity. The 1872 Building Revival Why Mark chose to renovate a 19th-century bar and barn instead of constructing a “brand-new” distilling facility. Challenges and rewards of combining a restaurant, event space, and distillery under one historical roof. Crafting Spirits & Winning Awards A look at 1879 Distilling's portfolio: bourbon, rum, vodka, and flavored vodkas (black cherry, cucumber, and grape). How entering the ADI Spirits Competition provided valuable feedback and recognition. Key Business Insights Mark's background at Anheuser-Busch and how it shaped his understanding of distribution and marketing in a three-tier system. The power of patience, partnering with experts, and learning from peers to chart a unique path in craft distilling. Growing an All-Star Team Why company culture and trust in employees are vital to 1879 Distilling's success. Tips on finding the right people, training them effectively, and sharing a clear vision. Desert Island Drink Mark's go-to libation on a desert island: a good old-fashioned rum and Coke—featuring 1879 Distilling's very own rum, of course! Location: West St. Louis County, Missouri (near old Route 66) Historic Roots: Operating in a building from 1872 that previously served as a post office, general store, and later, The Village Bar. Offerings: Bourbon, rum, vodkas (including flavored varieties), plus a restaurant, speakeasy, and event space. Mission: Marry rich local history with modern craft distilling innovation. Website:1879Distilling.com Social Media: Follow 1879 Distilling on social platforms for product updates, event info, and behind-the-scenes looks. On-Site: Visit the 1879 Distilling speakeasy and restaurant for tours and tastings (mention “Voices of Distilling” for an extra warm welcome!). American Distilling Institute (ADI):distilling.com ADI Spirits Competition: Keep an eye on deadlines and categories to submit your spirits for awards and feedback. Plan a Visit: If you're near St. Louis, drop by 1879 Distilling for a taste of history and craft spirits. Try Their Award-Winning Vodkas: Sample their black cherry, cucumber, or grape vodka—medalists at the ADI Spirits Competition. Join ADI: Discover how membership can bolster your craft distilling journey—Click here to learn more. Powered By: The American Distilling Institute Host: Ronnell Richards Guest: Mark (1879 Distilling) Production: Recorded on-site at the ADI ConferenceWe're grateful for your support. If you enjoyed this episode: Subscribe & Review: Let us know what you think on your favorite podcast platform. Share: Spread the word with friends and colleagues in the spirits community. Join ADI: Become part of a passionate network shaping the future of craft distilling.Cheers to reviving local history, crafting innovative spirits, and celebrating the heart of distilling!Episode OverviewIn This Episode, You'll Learn:Key QuotesAbout Our Guest: Mark (1879 Distilling)Connect with 1879 DistillingResources & LinksAction ItemsEpisode Sponsors & CreditsThank You for Listening!
Ever wanted to find out how a spirits competition works? This week, we'll take you inside the recent American Craft Spirits Association's annual judging of craft spirits to show you how the judging process works. It only takes a couple of minutes for trained judges to assess a whisky's aroma, flavor and finish and determine a score. In the news, American electoral politics could affect the price you pay for whiskies in the future, no matter where you live in the world.
Guest: Stuart Gregor, co-founder of Four Pillars Original publication date: 11 December 2020 Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to Stuart Gregor, co-founder of Four Pillars Gin, after the distillery was named International Gin Producer of the Year at the International Wine and Spirits Competition. In a very entertaining conversation, they discuss how the company was founded, why there's been such a boom in gin, and what's next for Four Pillars.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Here is direct access to NOLA's results:https://www.nolaspiritscomp.com/spirits-of-the-year-24 Check us out on Instagram @curiosity_publichttps://www.instagram.com/curiosity_public/ Watch us on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcplnOSfcnOh5paIL2LdaAw We have t-shirts! Grab them here:https://curiosity-public.myspreadshop.com/allhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/CuriosityPublic/shop Join our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/CuriosityPublic Stay curious! All claims made here about alcohol, whether in this podcast, in this description, or on our Youtube channel, are solely our opinions and intended only for those of legal drinking age. All links provided here should only be accessed by those of legal drinking age.
Taste, it turns out, is not a matter of opinion. Scientists have discovered that your perception of taste is informed by your genetics. When we eat or drink something, we may be having an entirely different experience to the person we're sharing a meal with, or the chef who has prepared it, or the critic who has recommended it. In this programme Ruth Alexander explores her likes and dislikes and how they might be informed by biology. Ruth meets Laura Kent of the Yorkshire Wine School in the UK who helps her learn about her sensitivity to acidic and bitter flavours. Ruth speaks to Anne Fadiman, writer and Professor of creative writing at Yale University in the US, who dislikes wine, despite her wine critic father loving it. Danielle Reed, Chief Science Officer at the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia, US, explains the science. Tim Hanni, Master of Wine, and author of ‘Why You Like The Wine You Like' argues that the wine industry is not paying enough attention to individual tastes. Where does this new science leave wine competitions? David Kermode, judge at the IWSC, International Wine and Spirits Competition, makes the case for the experts.If you'd like to contact the programme, please contact thefoodchain@bbc.co.uk.Presented by Ruth Alexander. Produced by Beatrice Pickup.(Image: three people tasting wine. Credit: Getty Images/BBC)
Welcome back to another episode, this one is a great time. let me know if you like the new intros Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Patreon.com/the_whiskeyshaman Whiskeyshamanpodcast@gmail.com When you hear “Texas” and “whiskey” together, what comes to mind? Do the words conjure an image of John Wayne sauntering into a West Texas frontier saloon? Or maybe you think of one of the many country songs about whiskey recorded by Texans, like Kris Kristofferson's “Whiskey, Whiskey” or Willie Nelson's “Whiskey River.” Given how closely tied whiskey and Texas are in the public imagination, it might surprise you to know that twenty years ago, there were no whiskey distilleries at all in the Lone Star State. The history of whiskey in Texas is one of long gaps, pervasive struggles, and underground bootleggers. During the 19th century, there were a number of distilleries in Texas, some legal and others . . . less so. But that all changed with Prohibition, when the state's distilling traditions were almost stamped out for good. Distilling became legal in Texas again in 1935, but the state's whiskey distilleries quite simply never recovered from the Volstead Act. Not until recently, that is. It's remarkable how things can change in a couple of decades. When Texas decides to do something, there are no half-measures—and whiskey distilling is no exception. Since the founding of Texas's first two distilleries in Central Texas in the late aughts, Texas bourbons, ryes and single malts have exploded onto the world stage. As a matter of fact, it took only a handful of years after those first distilleries were founded before Texas distilleries began to win major awards alongside stalwarts from Kentucky and Scotland and Ireland—and these days the Lone Star State is now being spoken of as a major world center for top-shelf craft whiskey. In 2012, a Balcones Single Malt won first prize at London's prestigious “Best in Glass” competition, beating out rivals from storied Scottish houses like The Macallan and Glenmorangie. In the years since that historic upset, Texas distilleries have continued their string of upsets. In 2020, Ironroot Republic's Harbinger Bourbon Whiskey was named the “World's Best Bourbon,” and in 2022, Acre Distilling's Longhair Jim Bourbon took home gold at the US Open Whiskey and Spirits Competition. Am I just grumpy, or is it something else? The stereotype of the grumpy old man could have its roots in a condition known as irritable male syndrome. It's clinically referred to as andropause, or male menopause. Like female menopause, andropause includes physical and emotional changes that also seem dependent on changes in hormone levels. Irritable male syndrome can have a big impact on your relationships. To know whether you're experiencing irritable male syndrome, and how you might treat it and improve your relationships, it's important to recognize some of the more obvious symptoms.
In case you want to actually read the articles:https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/17/business/flavored-irish-whiskey-trends/index.htmlhttps://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/03/19/961k-in-liquor-went-missing-from-michigan-liquor-control-panels-inventory-audit-finds/73029373007/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/777356-50-cent-sire-spirits-embezzlement-lawsuit-beam-suntory Check us out on Instagram @curiosity_publichttps://www.instagram.com/curiosity_public/ Watch us on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcplnOSfcnOh5paIL2LdaAw We have t-shirts! Grab them here:https://curiosity-public.myspreadshop.com/allhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/CuriosityPublic/shop Join our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/CuriosityPublic Stay curious! All claims made here about alcohol, whether in this podcast, in this description, or on our Youtube channel, are solely our opinions and intended only for those of legal drinking age. All links provided here should only be accessed by those of legal drinking age.
Here are the results we reviewed:https://lainvitational.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/2024-Los-Angeles-Invitational-Challenge-Results_Spirits.pdf Check us out on Instagram @curiosity_publichttps://www.instagram.com/curiosity_public/ Watch us on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcplnOSfcnOh5paIL2LdaAw We have t-shirts! Grab them here:https://curiosity-public.myspreadshop.com/allhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/CuriosityPublic/shop Join our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/CuriosityPublic Stay curious! All claims made here about alcohol, whether in this podcast, in this description, or on our Youtube channel, are solely our opinions and intended only for those of legal drinking age. All links provided here should only be accessed by those of legal drinking age.
To download the transcript CLICK HERE On today's episode join us as we sit down with Beatrice Bessi, an accomplished CMS advanced sommelier and head sommelier at London's prestigious Chiltern Firehouse. With two decades of hospitality expertise and accolades including the International Wine and Spirits Competition's Emerging Talent in Wine Hospitality Award, Beatrice shares her journey from Grands Jours de Bourgogne to the exclusive 67 Pall Mall private members club for wine lovers. Today we journey into the delights of Sicilian wine, exploring native grapes like Nerello Mascalese and Nero d'avola, the volcanic soils of Mount Etna, and the allure of Passito di Pantelleria. Discover why Cerasuolo di Vittoria is poised to be this summer's standout sipper. This episode is sponsored by Wickham Wines, A small business themselves focusing on top quality wines. Do yourself a favour, and go check out their online store for their amazing collection! Use the code EATSLEEP10 for 10% off your first order. If you want to skip ahead: 02.39: Beatrice's trip to Burgundy 06.31: The Romanee Conti Vineyard 08.15: The Grands Jour de Bourgogne wine event 10.16: Working at 67 Pall Mall 13.14: Learning from the Master Sommeliers - Ronan Sayburn & Terry Kandylis 17.28: Head sommelier at Chiltern Firehouse 20.40: Guest preferences and building rapport 26.53: Grillo, Catarratto - white wines of Sicily 29.58: The volcanic soil of Mount Etna 33.07: The Carricante grape variety 38.03: The Nerello Mascalese grape variety 41.58: Nero d'Avola 44.45: Cerasuolo di Vittoria - the 2024 Summer Sipper 46.26: The single grape variety Frappato 47.58: Sicily - a leader in natural wines 52.29: Passito di Pantelleria Any thoughts or questions, do email me: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat If you fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Until next time, Cheers to you! ------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST
On this episode the Brothers talk about current whiskey news. There is a new top whiskey voted at New York World Wine and Spirits Competition. WhistlePig launches limited release whiskey collaborating with Formula 1. A.J. sips on Digits (Scottie Pippen's Bourbon) - 46% ABV Eric sips on Clyde Mays Alabama style whiskey - 42.5% ABV
Ever wondered what those "gold medals" you see on wine and spirits bottles are for? Bob and Brad were recently invited to serve as judges for the prestigious New York World Wine and Spirits Competition, and they're here to break down the whole process. They've included interviews from Tasting Alliance President Amanda Blue, VP Maddee McDowell, as well as a panel of judges from across the spectrum of the spirits industry, to answer the most-asked questions about spirits judging. Then, they share a special announcement before sampling Forty-Nine Mile Bourbon from San Francisco Distilling Company. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Tuesday. Theme music: "New Shoes" by Blue Wednesday Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Email us! Join our Discord server! For more episodes and engaging content, visit Film & Whiskey's website at www.filmwhiskey.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmwhiskey/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmwhiskey/support
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Welcome to another episode of Film & Whiskey! This time, Bob and Brad dive into the world of Gold and Double Gold Medal Whiskeys from the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition. The duo puts their palates to the test, tasting and reviewing seven award-winning whiskeys. From the rich and robust Cedar Ridge QuintEssential to the uniquely profiled Tumblin' Dice Rye, they bring their whiskey enthusiast charm and keen senses to explore these top-rated whiskeys. Tune in to hear their detailed whiskey tasting notes, personal verdicts, and whiskey recommendations. Whiskeys reviewed: Cedar Ridge QuintEssential Bullock Bourbon Hunting Creek Rye World Whiskey Society Port-Finished Bourbon Proof and Wood The Cabinet Tumblin' Dice Bourbon Tumblin' Dice Rye Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Tuesday. Theme music: "New Shoes" by Blue Wednesday Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Email us! Join our Discord server! For more episodes and engaging content, visit Film & Whiskey's website at www.filmwhiskey.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmwhiskey/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmwhiskey/support
In Episode 10 of Snow Country Stories Japan, I speak with Sam Yoneda, lead distiller at the newly opened but already well-awarded Nozawa Onsen Distillery. Founded with a vision to produce gin and whisky that reflect the character of Nozawa Onsen, the distillery opened its doors to the public in December 2022 and since that time has won multiple awards both in Japan and abroad – awards including four gold medals at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, four medals – including platinum, double gold and gold – at The Sip Awards, and most recently named the 2023 New Distillery of the Year at the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition. Sam was good enough to sit with me for a chat on a humid and wild day in Nozawa Onsen, as an early summer storm passed over the village. As he explains, the distillery currently produces four gins including its signatures Nozawa Gin, Classic Dry Gin, Iwai Gin and Shiso Gin – all of which reflect the local history and character and all of which have already been awarded. We discuss the distilling and barreling of their whisky that will be on the market in a couple of years' time.Nozawa Onsen is located around 50km / 70 minutes drive to the northeast of Nagano City. One of the snow country's most historic and famous hot spring towns, in recent years it better known as one of the best ski resorts in Japan. Following on from my chat with Sam, I go into a little detail about the ski resort and why I consider it the best all-round ski resort in Nagano. So make sure to listen all the way to the end of the episode when I discuss that before rounding-out the show by asking Sam to confirm a theory I have about the heat of Nozawa hot springs. Chapter markers are available at:4:12 Start of Interview / Introduction to Nozawa Onsen Distillery 8:30 Founding Vision, Local Botanicals & Gin Line-up14:38 Gin Distilling Process16:36 Awards the Distillery Has Won18:30 Whisky Distilling Process26:30 Where to Get It30:18 Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort Review34:57 My Theory Why the Nozawa Onsen Hot Springs are So HotMake sure to checkout the Nozawa Onsen Distillery website and follow them on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. For those headed to Nozawa Onsen, the distillery is only a couple of minutes walk from the centre of the village and is open to the public everyday other than Tuesdays, from 12:00 to 19:00. For more information about the podcast and your host, visit our website - www.snowcountrystories.com. Make sure to subscribe, rate and review the podcast and follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Snow Country Stories Japan is a bi-weekly podcast about life and travel in Japan's legendary 'yukiguni'. For more information about the show and your host, visit our website - www.snowcountrystories.com - and make sure to subscribe, rate and review the podcast and follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Welcome to Episode 1354 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse's Ambassadors Corner – In this episode Andrea Eby Interviews Diletta Tonello. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and replayed here on the Italian Wine Podcast! Listen in on this series as Italian Wine Ambassadors all over the world chat with Stevie and their chosen wine producer. Which producer would you interview if you had your pick? More about the Co-Moderator - Andrea Eby Italian Programs Director at the Wine Scholar Guild Andrea is the Director of Italian Wine Education at the Wine Scholars Guild and holds the title of Italian Wine Ambassador through Vinitaly International Academy. Andrea is a Sommelier Instructor with the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (CAPS/ACSP) and a member of the CAPS National Education Committee. Andrea has also served as a member of the expert judging panels at the Decanter World Wine Awards, International Wine & Spirits Competition, International Wine Challenge, and Vinitaly 5StarWines & Wine Without Walls. Manitoba. If you want to learn more you can by visiting: Instagram @sommymommy Twitter @andreaeby LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/andreaeby About today's guest producer: Diletta Tonello Diletta graduated as an agricultural expert at the 'Trentin' Agricultural Institute in Lonigo; then university, which led her to become a Doctor of Viticultural and Oenological Sciences and Technologies at the University of Padua. After a series of experiences, in Italy and abroad, she officially joined the company, Vini Tonello in 2014. In 2022, she held the role of President of the Consorzio Tutela Vini Lessini Durello, her mission is to communicate to the world the importance of the region's vine and territory, as well as to promote all the efforts of Lessini Durello's companies and cellars. To learn more visit: Facebook Cantina Tonello Instagram @TonelloWines More about the moderator Stevie Kim: Stevie hosts Clubhouse sessions each week (visit Italian Wine Club & Wine Business on Clubhouse), these recorded sessions are then released on the podcast to immortalize them! She often also joins Professor Scienza in his shows to lend a hand keeping our Professor in check! You can also find her taking a hit for the team when she goes “On the Road”, all over the Italian countryside, visiting wineries and interviewing producers, enjoying their best food and wine – all in the name of bringing us great Pods! To find out more about Stevie Kim visit: Facebook: @steviekim222 Instagram: @steviekim222 Website: vinitalyinternational.com/wordpress/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodcast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/
Welcome to Episode 1335, in which Cynthia Chaplin interviews Andrea Eby in this installment of Voices, on the Italian Wine Podcast. About today's guest: Andrea E. Eby graduated from the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Education, with a Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Special Education. After working in the public school system, Andrea found herself drawn to the world of wine. Andrea earned the Diploma in Wine and Spirits (with Distinction) from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET)® in 2017 and was awarded the Prowein Scholarship in recognition of her academic achievements. Andrea is an instructor with the Wine Scholars Guild, specializing in the wines of Italy and holds the title of Italian Wine Ambassador through Vinitaly International Academy. Andrea is also an instructor for WSET® and is an assessor for their Educator Training Programme. She is a Sommelier Instructor with the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (CAPS/ACSP) and a member of the CAPS National Education Committee. Andrea has also served as a member of the expert judging panels at the International Wine & Spirits Competition, International Wine Challenge and Vinitaly 5 Star Wines. Andrea is a Stage 2 Masters of Wine student that has worked for more than a decade in the wine world; as a wine buyer, in retail sales, and as a drinks educator at one of Canada's top wine stores. In 2020 she founded Vinsanity Consulting and Vinsanity School of Wine in Winnipeg, Manitoba. If you want to learn more you can by visiting: https://www.instagram.com/sommymommy/ https://www.vinsanity.ca/about https://www.facebook.com/andrea.eby.5 About today's Host: Cynthia Chaplin is a VIA certified Italian Wine Ambassador, a professional sommelier with FIS and the WSA, a member of Le Donne del Vino, and a Professor of Italian wine and culture. Born in the USA, she's lived in Europe since 1990. Italian wine, in particular rosé, is her passion. She works with embassies, corporations and private clients, creating and presenting tastings, events, seminars and in-depth courses. Cynthia is a wine writer, a judge at international wine and sake competitions, she consults with restaurants and enotecas developing comprehensive wine lists and food pairings, and she advises clients who want to curate an Italian wine collection. She currently works for Vinitaly International in Verona as a Project Manager, Educator, and the host of VOICES Series on The Italian Wine Podcast, focusing on diversity and inclusion in the global wine industry. To learn more visit: Facebook: Italian Wines in English Instagram: kiss_my_glassx Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-chaplin-190647179/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodcast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!
This episode features Miika Lipiäinen of Kyrö Distillery Company. 5 Friends in a sauna were passing around a bottle of U.S. Rye Whiskey. They started to ask themselves... "Why isn't anybody making whiskey out of Rye in Finland?" The idea stuck and they began reaching out to those in the distilling industry to help and to determine if this was a viable concept. Two and a half years later found them opening Kyrö Distillery Company. Today they see themselves as pioneers in the rye whisky space. Since opening they have won the best gin for a gin & tonic at the International Wine and Spirits Competition in London. They're winning hearts, minds and spirit enjoying palates of those that are giving Kyrö a try. Don't miss the chance to enjoy some of their wonderful gin or whiskys. As the say in Finland... Kippis! www.KyroDistiullery.com - Facebook Highlights from our discussion: International Wine and Spirits Competition Koval Distillery Northeast Barrel Company Mid-August Distillery Festival Bar Convent Brooklyn
This being my birthday, I decided to give you a bit of me as a gift from me to you. So I invited the incredible Tash McGill to take over the episode and put me in the hot seat, taking it wherever she wanted to take it. And she does just that. Tash is a broadcaster, podcaster, creative, storyteller, writer, and strategist. She works in business transformation, especially within the food, beverage and hospitality industries. She is chairperson of the New Zealand Whisky association and has recently been named a finalist in the Spirits Communicator category of the prestigious International Wine and Spirits Competition. On top of all of that, she hosts a podcast called The Transformationist, talking to people who are transforming the spaces they occupy - so definitely check that out. We talk about creating yourself rather than finding yourself, about changing our minds on theology and life, baggy jeans and oversized football jerseys, being a white male in a world of white male privilege and we explore how and why my new book came about. Check out Tash's mahi at tashmcgill.com and a further range of sites and links at linktr.ee/tashmcgill Connect with her online on Instagram at @tashmcGill and @thespiritswriter Hear Suzy Cato read "Three Things to Know: and E Tū Tāngata Story" or buy a copy for yourself at etutangata.nz ___ Connect with me at downtoearthconversations.com or at Facebook: facebook.com/downtoearth.conversations Instagram: @downtoearth.conversations Email: downtoearth.conversations@gmail.com Music by Strahan: Spotify: Strahan Facebook: facebook.com/StrahanMusic or facebook.com/commonerscommunion Instagram: @strahanmusic or @commoners_communion
#reuse #reusiverse #recycling #shiraz #australia #steelydan #steelycan #threesheets #cannedwine #winelover #winner #vinus #shiraz Brought to you by Green Mountain Payments - helping local business owners save thousands of dollars by providing complimentary credit card processing equipment and zero cost credit card processing. Visit greenmountainpayments.com or posandzero.com today! Vermont Crushing Goals! Also - yours truly got quoted in an article about Vermont's Reusiverse Goals. Vermont is now recycling about10,000 a month and is on target for 100,000 by the year's end. Read more about how Vermonters are reusing the carriers at https://ecofriendlybeer.com/vermonts-reusiverse-rescues-10000-can-carriers-every-month-on-pace-for-100000-by-years-end/ A Down Underdog Wins Big as Taylor's Estate Shiraz has won the award as the best wine in the world for 2022 at the annual VINUS International Wine & Spirits Competition in Argentina. https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/food-wine/grape-choice-a-22-bottle-of-australian-shiraz-is-crowned-the-best-wine-in-the-world-at-prestigious-show-c-8140037 Canned Drunk Jokes. A band called Three Sheets is a huge fan of Steely Dan and joked about making a canned wine and calling it ‘Steely Can'. Well, the joke's on them because they actually saw it through. Check out the full story at https://richmondbizsense.com/2022/09/06/sheet-canned-rock-band-three-sheets-to-the-wind-launches-wine-business/ Remember to like, comment & subscribe. Stay safe, drive sober and support the booze that supports your local community. Find me online - social media profiles & links at https://BoozebuddyUpdate.com Learn more about your host and voice over talent The Real Voice - Mel Allen at https://TheRealVoice.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/boozebuddy/support
Episode 103 features Ron Flor de Caña 12. Boxed and bottled, it's 750ml at 35% ABV, or 70 proof and was intended for the domestic Nicaraguan market. In the United States, this is sold at 40% ABV, or 80 proof and it retails for about $40. Enjoy this episode with a neat pour of Flor de Caña 12! The official website for Ron Flor de Caña 12: https://flordecana.com/ (https://flordecana.com/) Brief Historical Timeline: 1875 - Alfredo Francisco Pellas Canessa immigrants to Nicaragua from Genoa, Italy 1890 - Alfredo sets up a sugar plantation and the workers celebrate the harvest with some rum made on site 1937 - Flor de Caña is established as a brand 1959 - Flor de Caña begins export sales in Central America 1980s - The brand stockpiles aging rum, amassing the largest reserves of aged rum in the world 1999 - Flor de Caña is sold to 40 countries and 5 continents worldwide 2012 - Distillery tours begin, following investment 2013 - The branding was updated including the bottles 2017 - International Wine and Spirits Competition awarded the brand the Best Rum in the World Key Cocktails: This is a sipping rum for sure, just great on it's own. However, you may also want to try it in a rum Old Fashioned. References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flor_de_Ca%C3%B1a (Wikipedia Article on Flor de Caña) https://youtu.be/QwjniQb5DDE (Brand History YouTube Video) https://youtu.be/dlLiOH76aWk (An Older Brand History YouTube Video) https://youtu.be/LylcKmIwZZ4 (Brand Ad on YouTube) https://youtu.be/myBujgo8FWw (Distillery Tour YouTube Video) https://youtu.be/RvYIlBuB8gE (Production Video on YouTube) https://youtu.be/q1B_i8D9Szo?t=252 (Spanish Language YouTube Video Purporting 80% is 12 Years Old Rum) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicaragua (Wikipedia Article on Nicaragua) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicaraguan_Revolution (Wikipedia Article on Nicaraguan Revolution) https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2013/08/new-look-for-flor-de-cana-bottles/ (The Spirits Business Article on Packaging Update) https://www.bevnet.com/spirits/2022/flor-de-cana-rum-launches-global-campaign-to-plant-70000-trees-in-2022/ (Press Release on Tree Planting Campaign) Contact Information: Official show website is: https://www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com/ (www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com) Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf (http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur (https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/ (https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/) Twitter: @LLConnoisseur
Check it out on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/33Z4VsE Check it out on Apple: https://apple.co/3AHc2DT Respected throughout the industry, Christopher is a judge of the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition as well as Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. In addition to being a contributor to the newly released “Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails,” his extensive understanding of shochu inspired him to write the first non-Japanese book about shochu and awamori, “The Shochu Handbook.” He also co-hosts two podcasts focused on the education of Japanese spirits: Japan Distilled and Sake on Air. Fluent in English and Japanese, Christopher's contribution to increasing global knowledge of Japanese spirits continues to shape opinion on the burgeoning category. Dreams: Have these drinks be in every bar and liquor store around the world. Really help underserved people in another way on an educational level, women's rights level, or another relevant cause. Have the financial means to take care of his family and the next generation. How you can Help: Introduce him to: Somebody with Really Really Good Digital Marketing Acumen Somebody who can show him how to best be spending his time - Business Coach Contact them at: Email = christopher@honkaku.co Twitter = @chrispellegrini Instagram = @christopherpellegrini Facebook = @pellegrinichristopher
Check it out on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/33Z4VsE Check it out on Apple: https://apple.co/3AHc2DT Respected throughout the industry, Christopher is a judge of the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition as well as Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. In addition to being a contributor to the newly released “Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails,” his extensive understanding of shochu inspired him to write the first non-Japanese book about shochu and awamori, “The Shochu Handbook.” He also co-hosts two podcasts focused on the education of Japanese spirits: Japan Distilled and Sake on Air. Fluent in English and Japanese, Christopher's contribution to increasing global knowledge of Japanese spirits continues to shape opinion on the burgeoning category. Dreams: Have these drinks be in every bar and liquor store around the world. Really help underserved people in another way on an educational level, women's rights level, or another relevant cause. Have the financial means to take care of his family and the next generation. How you can Help: Introduce him to: Somebody with Really Really Good Digital Marketing Acumen Somebody who can show him how to best be spending his time - Business Coach Contact them at: Email = christopher@honkaku.co Twitter = @chrispellegrini Instagram = @christopherpellegrini Facebook = @pellegrinichristopher
Our guest this episode is Philip Moore, who in February 2022 became the first Australian inducted into the Gin Magazine's Hall of Fame.Now you might well ask, who is Philip Moore? He's certainly not one of our highest profile gin distillers.But he was actually the first Australian gin distiller to win a gold at the International Wine and Spirits Competition, and his distilling career stretches back to the very early days of contemporary Australian gin.Prior to that, Philip studied and trained as a horticulturist and medical herbalist.In the mid 1980s he started a specialist culinary herb nursery, Renaissance Herbs, which grew from a single greenhouse into the largest wholesale herb nursery in Australia, cultivating close to a million plants a year.Meanwhile, Philip had developed a passion for wine and subsequently, distilled spirits including gin.He exited the herbs business in 2005 and purchased a nursery site on the NSW Central Coast, where he subsequently founded Distillery Botanica and the Moore's Dry Gin brand.And together with Tom Baker, he co-founded the hugely successful Mr Black Coffee Liqueur, which we explored with Tom back in Season 8.This is a wide-ranging interview with Philip about his career and the evolution of Australian gin.He certainly doesn't hold back with his opinions on the use of Australian natives by distillers.He shares some tips on how to taste spirits more effectively, and you'll also hear about Philip's new venture, Terrigal Rum Company.That's all coming up in this interview with Distillery Botanica founder Philip Moore.Tags: gin, distilling, distillery, distiller, liquor, craft spirits, distilled spirits, cocktail, cocktails, drink, drinks, wine, winemaking, winemaker, viticulture, beer, craft beer, brewing, agave, tequila, mezcal, bartender, bartenders, sommelier, sommeliers, cicerone, whisky, whiskey, cognac, bourbon, vodka, vineyard, mixology, bars, pubs, restaurants, hospitality
Bob and Brad discuss the recent winners of the San Francisco World Spirits competition, perhaps the most important awards in the whiskey world. They sit down with Zach Johnston of Uproxx to discuss what it's like to be a judge at the prestigious event. After that, they sample five different whiskies from Gold or Double Gold medal-winning distilleries, Two James and Warfield. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Email us! Join our Discord channel! Theme music: "New Shoes" by Blue Wednesday --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/filmwhiskey/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/filmwhiskey/support
I talk with Christopher Pelligrini, owner of Honkaku Spirits. This is one of my favorite interviews so far, and had to end just because of time restraints. I'll drop a big bio of him here for you: Christopher Pellegrini is a shochu and awamori expert, author, host, and die-hard Tokyo Swallows fan, incorporating his infectious enthusiasm and knowledge of Japanese spirits in all his professional endeavors. He launched Honkaku Spirits in March of 2020 with the mission of bringing intensely artisanal Japanese spirits to discerning American consumers, especially koji-based spirits including shochu, awamori, and koji whiskey. Hailing from Bristol, Vermont, Christopher received his B.A. in Spanish from Wittenberg University and his M.A. in language education from University College London. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Bioresource Economics from Kagoshima National University. After honing his skills as a brewer at Otter Creek Brewing Company in Middlebury, Vermont, Christopher became a full-time professor at Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan. Following the launch of Honkaku Spirits, he now teaches at the university on a part-time basis. Respected throughout the industry, Christopher is a judge of the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition as well as Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. In addition to being a contributor to the award-winning “Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails,” his extensive understanding of shochu inspired him to write the first non-Japanese book about shochu and awamori, “The Shochu Handbook.” He also co-hosts two podcasts focused on the education of Japanese spirits: Japan Distilled and Sake on Air. Fluent in English and Japanese, Christopher's contribution to increasing global knowledge of Japanese spirits continues to shape opinion on the burgeoning category. Christopher was the first person to be certified by the Sake Service Institute as a Shochu Kikisakeshi (specialist) in Japan and as a Shochu Advisor by the Sake School of America; he is one of a select few that hold both accreditations. Christopher also speaks conversational Spanish and Korean. Passionate about giving back, Christopher proudly supports the Minga Foundation, the Providence Saint Joseph Foundation, and the Ray Pellegrini ‘Reach for the Stars' Scholarship. To find out more about Honkaku Spirits, go to https://honkakuspirits.com/ and experience something authentic.
Welcome to Episode 918 Cynthia Chaplin interviews Spreti Valente, in this new installment of Voices, on the Italian Wine Podcast. More about today's guest: Spreti Valente is a certified sommelier, professional wine judge, and consultant. Spreti's experience as a professional wine judge includes work with prestigious wine competitions both in the U.S. and Europe (San Francisco Chronicle, LA International, Sunset Magazine Wine & Spirits Competition, International Women's Wine Competition, Sonoma Harvest, Press Democrat Wine Competition, and New Orleans Wine Awards -- In Europe: Feminalise Wine Competition (Paris, France) and International Wine Challenge - London). In 2017, Spreti was named the chief judge for the Pacific Rim Wine Competition. Most recently Spreti was appointed the first Chairwoman at the Los Angeles International Wine Competition, the oldest wine competition in the United States. This will be the first woman and Latina to be appointed to lead this prestigious competition, which is in its 87th year. As a consultant, Spreti assists clients to develop their wine marketing programs and produce widely attended wine events. Spreti also works as an educator, teaching wine classes to both public events and university audiences. Spreti's consulting work has been published in both Spanish and English in the US and Abroad. If you want to learn more about today's guests, you can by visiting: Website: www.spretivalenteselections.com Instagram: @spretivalente Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spretivalente/ About today's Host: Cynthia Chaplin is a Vinitaly International Academy certified Italian Wine Ambassador, a professional sommelier with Fondazione Italiana Sommelier, a member of Le Donne del Vino, and a Professor of Italian wine and culture. Born in the USA, Cynthia moved to Europe in 1990 where she has lived in Spain, Belgium, England and Italy. She chose to center her career in Rome and immerse herself in the Italian wine sector, which is her passion. She has taught university students and expats, works with embassies, corporations and private clients, creating and presenting tastings, events, seminars and in-depth courses. Cynthia is a wine writer, translator, and a judge at international wine and sake competitions. She consults with restaurants and enotecas assisting in the development of comprehensive wine lists and excellent food pairings, as well as advising private clients who want to develop a comprehensive Italian wine collection. She lives with her British photographer husband on the shore of Lake Bracciano, north of Rome, where they share their beautiful garden with one massive grapevine, two border collies and an arrogant diva cat. If you want to learn more about today's host, you can by visiting: Facebook: Italian Wines in English Instagram: kiss_my_glassx Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-chaplin-190647179/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodcast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!
Brought to you by Green Mountain Payments - helping local business owners save thousands of dollars by providing complimentary credit card processing equipment and zero cost credit card processing. Visit greenmountainpayments.com or posandzero.com today! The Beer Industry seems to be slowing down and maturing after an explosive decade of growth, it was bound to happen. We can expect more niches to be filled as more breweries cater to some specific clients' tastes. To learn more about the shifts, head to https://www.startribune.com/after-an-explosive-decade-craft-beer-growth-slows-as-industry-matures/600170184/ In the recent International Wine and Spirits Competition only Tomatin Highland Whiskey had two separate entries that hit the 99 mark (in a score out of 100). Get the details at https://www.forbes.com/sites/bradjaphe/2022/04/17/the-worlds-best-scotch-whisky-according-to-the-2022-international-wine-and-spirits-competition/ And people from Vermont and New England often don't think of Heady Topper as being underrated. Get the scoop and get to enjoying those hazy bois at https://uproxx.com/life/underrated-hazy-ipa-beers-according-to-experts/ Remember - don't drink and drive, stay safe, drive sober and support the booze that supports your local community. Find me online - social media profiles & links at https://BoozebuddyUpdate.com Learn more about your host and voice over talent The Real Voice - Mel Allen at https://TheRealVoice.com Find me online - social media profiles & links at https://BoozebuddyUpdate.com Learn more about your host and voice over talent The Real Voice - Mel Allen at https://TheRealVoice.com Listen, leave a message or support the channel https://anchor.fm/boozebuddy --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/boozebuddy/support
Today is the weekly News Roundup episode for Friday, April 29, 2022. It's coming to you a day earlier than usual as I am experimenting with different release dates, although I think it might make more sense for episodes to come out on M/W/F, so I think I'll do that moving forward. There's a lot that happened and a lot planned for the upcoming weekend and next week, including things happening today, so you won't want to miss this episode! Be sure to visit www.discoverdaytonpodcast.com for show notes and transcripts of this episode. Organizations mentioned in this episode include: Dayton Police Department Dayton Human Relations Council Setters US Senate Candidate Morgan Harper The University of Dayton The Greater West Dayton Incubator The Entrepreneurs Center PNC Bandila Studios The Dayton Society of Artists Pizza Bandit Yellow Cab Tavern JD Ice Cream Dayton Metro Library Ohio Statehouse The Contemporary Dayton Playhouse The Junior League of Dayton Zen Lounge Sushi Bar Barrel Work Distillery Toxic Brewery SICSA The Square is Where American Legion Post 668 Front Street Studios Ladies Rock Dayton Carillon Historical Park 2nd Street Market The Orphanage Derby Day Weiner Dog Race Mother of Eden Paul Laurence Dunbar House Dayton Art Institute Montgomery County Board of Elections Hello and welcome to the Discover Dayton podcast, the show that's all about the Gem City's past, present, and future. I'm Arch Grieve and I'm your host, and today is the weekly News Roundup for Friday, April 29, 2022, where I read the news so you don't have to. You may have noticed that this is coming out on a Friday instead of a Saturday as it usually does, which I'm experimenting with, so let me know if you prefer one day over another. There's a lot of news to cover still, however, and lots of stuff happening in Dayton next week and beyond, so stay tuned. All right here's your news for this past week: Dayton police are warning about the dangers of drag racing in the wake of the crash seen round the world recently after a Springfield man wrecked his 2002 Dodge Viper on Patterson Boulevard earlier this month. The Springfield man was charged with drag racing and failing to maintain control, both misdemeanors. The police are warning that drag racing can cause damage to people and property and reminding drivers that it is not likely to be covered by their insurance if they wreck while drag racing. If you haven't yet seen the video, you can find it on my Facebook page at facebook.com/discoverdaytonpodcast. In other Dayton police-related news, citizens who are unhappy with how they were treated by Dayton police may now appeal to a Community Appeals Board, which the city hopes will help keep police conduct cases out of court while allowing people to appeal findings from police investigations. Three appeals hearings have already been scheduled and more are likely to come in the near future. The commissioners did make one change to the proposed legislation before approving it, however, which says that a Community Appeals Board hearing will be paused if someone initiates a lawsuit in court at the same time. You can submit an appeal at daytonhrc.org/community-appeals-board. Bond has been set at $1 million for a Dayton man who is accused of killing a security guard at Setters, a Dayton volleyball bar. The 36-year-old Anthony Fountain allegedly punched a 60-year-old security guard, who fell and struck his head on the concrete and later died at Miami Valley Hospital. Fountain's next hearing takes place on May 6. US Senate Candidate Morgan Harper came to Dayton yesterday to speak to voters about her platform of healthcare for all, a federal minimum wage, abortion rights protections, and more. Candidate Harper was also a guest on this show earlier this week, so check out Wednesday's episode to learn more about her campaign. The University of Dayton has announced the winners of its Flyer Pitch competition where entrepreneurs compete to earn a portion of over $150,000 in prizes to get their ideas off the ground. The contest is run by a number of local organizations, including UD's L William Crotty Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, the Greater West Dayton Incubator, PNC, The Entrepreneurs Center, and Bandila Studios. There were four companies that won, which included Lannie, a nursing bra company, AIMM, a gravity-powered water filter, Fail Me Not Tutoring, a tutoring company, and Unemotional, a social-emotional learning service geared towards middle to high school students. If you're an artist you'll want to hear this. The Dayton Society of Artists is looking for submissions for its upcoming June show, which will be a celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month. Submissions are due this Saturday, April 30, however, so you have to act quickly. Any Dayton-area artist 18 or over can submit to the show, although they are only looking for 2D artwork. You may enter by sending up to three photos to director@daytondsa.org. Visit daytondsa.org for more information about submission requirements. If you're looking for a downtown ice cream location may now go to the Pizza Bandit, which is located at the Yellow Cab Tavern. They're partnering with Fairborn's JD Ice Cream and will start serving three flavors, including two JD Ice Cream favorites and one rotating flavor. The two regular flavors are “But Better,” which is vanilla with fudge brownie chunks, double-chocolate chip cookie dough, and peanut butter, and their “Banana Pudding” flavor. Well, you may remember that the Dayton Metro Library passed a $187 million bond approximately a decade ago that provided funding for it to update its locations, which it has been in the process of doing for some time now. Well, this week the library opened up its newest building at its Burkhardt Branch, which had its soft opening this past Monday. It now has just two branches left to renovate, which include the Northmont and Huber Heights Branches. The branches are expected to open in November of this year and the spring of 2023, respectively. Republican members of the Ohio Redistricting Commission are, not surprisingly, running out the clock on coming up with new Constitutional maps as they appear to be opting to wait until May 28, when a Federal Court is expected to impose the third set of maps they came up with and which the Ohio Supreme Court ruled as being unconstitutional. This comes despite calls from several of the redistricting commission's Democratic members publicly calling for the commission to reconvene. So it appears that thanks to Federal court intervention into state elections led by Trump-appointed judges, Ohio will now have unconstitutionally gerrymandered legislative districts. And finally, in local real estate news, a homeowner who recently put their house on the market has caused a stir on social media thanks to their choice of decor, as their interior has been designed based entirely on the sitcom “Friends.” The house, which is on Barney Avenue in Dayton, is listed at $135,000 and features purple walls, a bricked-wall kitchen, and a clawfoot tub. It's still currently operating as an Airbnb, so you may want to check it out soon if you'd like to visit. And now for things to do this weekend and next week: The Contemporary, AKA The Co has its annual art auction tonight, Friday, April 29 from 6:00-10:00pm at its location at the Dayton Arcade, where over 100 original works by local artists will be up for sale. There will be hor's doeuvres and a cash bar and ticket prices for non-members purchased beforehand are $90 or $100 at the door. The live auction begins at 8:00pm. The Dayton Playhouse is showing “Hello Dolly” tonight at 8:00pm at their Seibenthaler Avenue location. Ticket prices range from $18-20. The Junior League of Dayton is having a one-day Vintage in the Valley rummage sale at the Taj Ma Garaj at 300 S. Perry St. tomorrow, Saturday, from 9:00am to 3:00pm, although those who wish to participate in the early-bird sale can pay $5 and arrive as early as 7:00am. Stuff for sale will include clothing, books, kitchen items, toys, movies, and more. The money raised will go towards the group's programming, which focuses on childhood wellness and literacy development. Also tomorrow, the Zen Lounge sushi bar is hosting a “Taste of Things to Come” event going from 11:00am to 9:00pm that will feature special pricing on beer and cocktails and new drink specials. The event will also host the Tito's models at 8:00pm and if people wish to stay later they can attend their special Leather and Lace: Fetish Night. The Zen Lounge is located at 121 N. Ludlow St. If you're into spirits then you can attend the Spring Spirit Showcase at the Dayton Barrel Work distillery on Saturday, April 30, where you can try the three spirits that earned gold at the 2022 US Open Whiskey and Spirits Competition this year. Ticket prices range from $50-75, which get you over 50 samples of spirits, a commemorative rocks glass, and live music. A link to their Eventbrite can be found on their Facebook page. On Sunday, May 1 Toxic Brewery is partnering up with SICSA Pet Adoption & Wellness Center to launch their new beer SICSA: Lexi, which is a specialty Belgian Golden Ale and is named in memory of one of the Toxic Brewery family member's dog. People are encouraged to bring their leashed pets with them and can even purchase a non-alcoholic dog beer and other treats from Pet Wants Dayton. The event is free and goes from 1:00-5:00pm. If you work downtown you'll be excited to know that The Square is Where is returning next week starting on Monday, May 2, which is where the Courthouse Square downtown plays host to food vendors, games, live performing artists, and more from 11:30am-1:00pm every weekday. The program goes all summer up until September 30, so you have plenty of time to get down there at some point. Also Monday, May 2, you can visit the Cruise-In that takes place every Monday now through September at the American Legion Post 668 from 4:00-8:00pm. Food and drinks are available for purchase, and any hot rod custom, classic, or rare car, truck, or motorcycle is invited to display their vehicle. Next Friday, May 6 you can attend Art Hops at the Front Street studios, where you'll find plenty of artists, live music, live demos, workshops, artist talks, and, of course, food trucks. The event goes from 5:00-9:00pm and is free and open to the public. Also next Friday, May 6 at 6:30pm there is a Ladies Rock Dayton 4-Mile Run/Walk event. The race takes place at Carillon Historical Park and ticket prices range from $50 to $75. Visit ladiesrockdayton.itsyourrace.com/register to get your tickets. Next Saturday, May 7 marks the return of outdoor vendors to the 2nd Street Market, which is open every Saturday from 9:00am to 3:00pm. The band Cafe Con Leche will be performing that weekend as well, so be sure to check out the market that day. After you visit the market next Saturday you can head over to the Dayton Society of Artists to take part in an in-person printmaking workshop led by artist Micah Zavacky. The cost to register is $15 and participants will learn how to do trace monotypes. Registration costs include your materials, which will be provided, and the workshop begins at 10:00am and lasts for two hours. And if that's not enough art for you that day, you can also head over to the Front Street galleries for their 3rd Annual Folk Art Street Fair, which takes place from 10:00am to 4:00pm. The event is co-hosted by the Orphanage and Front Street and features artists from all over the midwest. The event is free and open to the public and you will be able to purchase food there and bring your pets. Also on Saturday, May 7 from 2:00-7:00pm you can attend the 4th Annual Derby Day Weiner Dog Race, which takes place in the Oregon District at 5th and Brown Streets. The Running of the Weiners is a kid-friendly event that features lots of activities and sidewalk vendors. It is also free to attend. Next Sunday, May 8 at the Dayton Convention Center from 7:00-11:00pm is the Inaugural Vegan Foodie Choice Awards, which is being launched by black & female-owned business, Mother of Eden. The event will feature dishes that have earned “Best Of” awards in their own towns and is geared towards boosting the recognition of vegan restaurants and food trucks and other culinary endeavors. You can visit veganfoodiechoiceawards.com to get your tickets to attend. Ticket prices start at $75 or you can purchase two tickets for just $130. Also happening next Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00pm is the Paul Laurence Dunbar Literary Circle, which takes place ever second Sunday of the month at the Paul Laurence Dunbar House. For next Sunday's event, the Dunbar House welcomes Omope Carter Daboiku, Wordsmith & International Storyteller. The event is free to attend and open to the public. The Dayton Art Institute recently announced that it will be bringing back its annual Art Gala for the first time since the pandemic. The gala will take place on June 11 starting at 7:00pm. Every year the institute selects a painting from its collection to be the night's theme, and this year the associate board has chosen Ray Parker's 1957 painting, “Summer Afternoon.” Ticket prices start out at $350 each. You can visit daytonartinstitute.org/artball to learn more and you can email Mike Griest at mgriest@daytonart.org to request an invitation. Be sure to check out the Grand Draw Raffle as well to learn how you can win prizes like jewelry, spa visits, travel prizes, and more. And finally, don't forget that next Tuesday, May 3, is Ohio's primary. Despite local legislative maps being in limbo, there are many races on the ballot, so don't forget to vote if you haven't done so already. That's it for this week's News Roundup episode, and if you enjoyed this episode please be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend. As a reminder, there is now merch on the podcast's website, and I recently started offering a new service for local organizations where I will come and do Dayton-themed trivia for your employees or members, so if you're interested reach out at discoverdaytonpodcast@gmail.com. As a reminder, you can now find transcripts of my news episodes on my website. Thanks for listening, and stay funky, Dayton.
Today's episode of the Discover Dayton podcast is the weekly news roundup for April 23, 2022. There's a lot that happened last week, including the lifting of more mask mandates, an update on Ohio's redistricting process, and the proposed re-opening of the World of Wonder school to serve English Language Learners. There are also a lot of events coming up next week and beyond, including things happening today, so you'll definitely want to listen soon. Organizations that are mentioned in this episode include the following: Greater Dayton RTA Dayton International Airport The City of Dayton Home OwnerShip Center Dayton Public Schools Ohio Supreme Court Ohio Statehouse The Entrepreneurs Center Montgomery County Board of Elections The Yellow Cab Tavern The Greater Dayton LGBT Center The Liederkranz-Turner German Club Paris Flea Market Front Street Artist Colony Smales Pretzel Bakery The Schuster Center The Co Unity Banquet Center Stop The Violence Block Party Dayton Barrel Work Distillery Dayton Live Episode Transcript: Hello and welcome to the Discover Dayton podcast, the show that's all about the Gem City's past, present, and future. I'm Arch Grieve and I'm your host, and today is this week's News Roundup, where I read the news so you don't have to. Today there's a lot going on, including a lifting of more mask mandates for travel, an update to Ohio's redistricting process, and many local events, including some happening today, so be sure to listen through to the end. Your news roundup is coming up in just a moment, so stay tuned. And now here's last week's news: If you have hated wearing a mask during the pandemic, there's good news for you as two of the last two places to require them in Dayton are getting rid of the requirement, and those places are the Dayton International Airport and the Greater Dayton RTA. The RTA got rid of the ban starting this past Monday, approximately two years after it went into effect. The Dayton International Airport, on the other hand, lifted its ban in response to the TSA no longer requiring masks on flights. The move came in the wake of a federal judge's ruling in Florida saying that the mask requirement was unlawful. Despite the CDC asking the Justice Department to appeal the ruling, most major airlines quickly got rid of their mask mandates. Individuals using the RTA or the Dayton International Airport may still wear masks if they choose to do so. In other transportation-related news, the City of Dayton is going to be resurfacing more roads this year than it did last year and will be resurfacing 93 residential lane-miles in 2022 for a total of about $9.6 million. Much of the money will come from 2016's Issue 9, which was a .25% earnings tax that was passed on the promise by Dayton city officials that they would use the funds to improve the city's streets. Other Issue 9 funds will go towards the mowing of vacant lots and improvements to city parks. For Montgomery County residents who are behind on their property taxes, there's a new Mortgage Assistance Program that's available through the Home OwnerShip Center designed to help people who have suffered financial hardship during the pandemic. There are around $700,000 dollars available through the program to help people with things like mortgage payments, property taxes, and even utilities. The funding comes from the federal government through the CARES Act, which was passed as a Covid relief bill. Currently, only 37 individuals have received funding, and the deadline to apply is May 15. Applications are being accepted until then at homeownershipdayton.org. Unfortunately, the program is not for those who are renters, so you must be a homeowner to receive funding. You can learn more by calling 937-853-1600. The City of Dayton is trying to become greener and recently has taken action on a number of issues designed to do just that. According to a 2019 analysis funded by Power a Clean Ohio Future, which analyzed data from the Environmental Protection Agency, 14% of all greenhouse emissions in Dayton come from the City of Dayton's local government operations, and of that amount, half comes from its wastewater treatment facility. The study's good news was that Dayton's per capita emissions are not as high as the national average. To combat this, however, the city is taking a number of measures to make the city's operations more environmentally friendly, including exploring the sale of biogas that is a byproduct of the city's wastewater treatment process, making capital improvements in city buildings on things like HVAC systems, re-instituting its electric aggregation program, which I covered more in last week's news roundup, and turning the city's fleet of vehicles into mostly electric ones by 2035. The city is also doing energy audits on 18 of its buildings in order to identify potential cost savings. After a four-hour executive session, the Dayton school board voted recently to non-renew the contracts of three associate athletic directors. According to Justin Hunter, one of the three directors who was non-renewed, it was recommended by the DPS Executive Director of Athletics, Victoria Jones. He says that he was not given a reason for the non-renewal, and Superintendent Elizabeth Lolli did not provide a reason to reporters either. None of the votes to non-renew were unanimous, and two DPS coaches who attended the meeting spoke in favor of keeping the associate directors. In other Dayton Public School news, DPS recently announced a plan to re-open the World of Wonder school in order to utilize the building to teach students who are learning English as a second language. There will be three community forums for citizens to voice their opinions on the plan this week. The plan would be for between 300-400 students to attend the school, which was closed not long after a stabbing took place at the school in 2016. The Dayton Daily News has recently reported on the City of Dayton's spending of American Rescue Act monies it has received from the federal government and broken the cost down by category. Of the money, which was provided to local communities due to the financial costs associated with the pandemic, the Dayton region received more than $1 billion dollars, although the city of Dayton received $138 million of that funding. The majority of it, around $55 million, is going to go to neighborhood improvements, including housing demolition. The second-largest chunk, or $36 million, is going to maintaining city services. The third-largest, or $21.5 million, goes to services like police and fire, including the build-out of a new joint police-fire station. After that $10.8 million goes to economic recovery, then a little over $7 million each will go to supporting black and brown businesses and small business aid. The grant, which Mayor Mims has called “transformative,” is the single largest grant the city has ever received and is expected to be a greater amount than the city will get from tax revenues this year. Ohio's seemingly endless redistricting process may be coming to a disappointing close soon as federal judges Wednesday ruled that they would take action to end the back-and-forth between Ohio's Redistricting Commission and Ohio's Supreme Court, in which the latter has rejected the former's maps now four times in a row. Out of the three-judge panel, two Trump appointees said in their decision that the maps they select will be the third set of maps drawn by the Republican-dominated commission, which essentially eliminates their incentive to come up with ones that Ohio Supreme Court would deem constitutional. The third Judge, Algenon Marbley, who was appointed by President Clinton, called those maps “irredeemably flawed” and stated a desire to use the maps that were drawn by the independent map makers instead. Judge Marbley expressed his concerns over the likely outcome, writing that "the Republican Commissioners will benefit directly from a crisis they created, and which the Ohio Supreme Court has attributed squarely to them,” and former US Attorney General Eric Holder, who heads an organization that helped challenge the maps in court, stated that "These kinds of actions put the legitimacy of the federal judicial system into question.” The judges did agree on one thing, which was that the best date for a primary would be August 2nd. In other state government news, the Ohio Statehouse recently passed and Governor Dewine signed Senate Bill 47, which supporters call a modernization effort and detractors label as an assault on workers. The new law goes into effect on July 6 of this year and includes provisions stating that employers no longer have to pay overtime for travel to and from your workplace, activities that take place before or after what they call your “principal” work activities, or activities that take place outside of work that take, “insubstantial or insignificant amounts of time,” like checking emails or voicemail. The Entrepreneurs Center has a new resource for local entrepreneurs, which is called EC Angels. It's an investment network of local investors who plan to meet online or in person at least six times a year and hear pitches from local entrepreneurs about their business ideas. EC Angels have already identified investors to participate in the network, although others who are interested in joining may do so for an annual membership fee of $250 dollars. With the primaries being less than two weeks away on May 3rd, the Montgomery County Board of Elections is looking for about 100 more poll workers, and is particularly in need of more Republican poll workers. If you do choose to sign up, you can visit www.mongtomery.boe.ohio.gov/election-day-workers, and you should expect to complete training and then be at the polls for the entire election day starting at 5:45am. Also in election news, I'm excited to preview that I am talking with one person running to become a Montgomery County Common Pleas Court Judge in next Monday's episode, then someone else running for US Senate for Ohio on Wednesday's episode, so be sure to check both of those out. Now here's what's happening in local entertainment next week and beyond: There's a Canal St Tavern Family Reunion and Hootenanny taking place at the Yellow Cab Tavern tonight, Saturday the 23rd, starting at 7:00pm. If you're interested in playing, you can sign in at the door and the first 16 musicians to sign up are guaranteed to receive a spot. Performance time for artists will be between 5-10 minutes. Organizers are asking for a $5 donation to help with event costs, but the cost to attend is free. The Greater Dayton LGBT Center is hosting its annual Spring Community Dinner tonight, April 23rd, at 5:00pm at their downtown Jefferson St. location. Attendees may bring a dish to share in the potluck dinner, and the cost is free to attend. Also tonight at the Liederkranz-Turner German Club is their bi-weekly Biergarten, which goes from 5:00-10:00pm and features food and over 70 different German beers, as well as German wine. There are also games for kids and the club welcomes people of all ages. Sunday, tomorrow morning, the Paris Flea Market is taking place, as it does every week at its location at the Dixie Twin Drive-In Theater. The market opens early at 6:00am and ends at noon. Vendors can set up without contracts for $8 and customers pay just $1 per vehicle to enter. They also sell breakfast at the market. On Sunday, April 24, Front Street is kicking off its Art Hop season from 11:00am to 4:00pm with over 200 local artists and 30 vendors. Art Hops are free, pet-friendly, and there is free parking as well. Food trucks the Rolling Oasis and Cloudy Days Cotton Candy will be there, as will live music, and there will also be free activities for kids. Of course, if you listened to Episode 11 of this podcast, which was my interview with Emma Smales of Smales Pretzel Bakery, you'll know that next Tuesday, April 26, is National Pretzel Day, and Smales celebrates by giving every person who comes to their bakery a free pretzel, which they'll do from 7:00am to 1:00pm. And of course, if you listened to that episode you'll also know that there will be a limited release of this year's National Pretzel Day t-shirts available as well on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to arrive early with me! Grammy-award-winning musical artist Alan Parsons is playing this upcoming Tuesday at the Schuster Center. Ticket prices range from $40 to $120. Parsons has eight Billboard Top 40 Hit Songs, including “Damned If I Do,” and “Time.” The show starts at 7:30pm. The Co, formerly The Contemporary, has its annual art auction on Friday, April 29 from 6:00-10:00pm at its location at the Dayton Arcade, where over 100 original works by local artists will be up for sale. There will be hor's doeuvres and a cash bar and ticket prices for non-members purchased beforehand are $90. The live auction begins at 8:00pm. Comedian Kerwin Claiborne will also be performing his hit show “These White Folks Crazy,” on Friday April 29 at the Unity Banquet Center downtown from 7:00-10:00pm. Ticket prices range from $30-45. I couldn't find an easy site to send you to for tickets, so you can find the link to the EventBrite page to purchase show tickets linked in my show notes on the Discover Dayton podcast website, discoverdaytonpodcast.com, for this episode. [You can find tickets on EventBrite here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kerwin-claibornes-these-w-folks-crazy-comedy-tour-dayton-ohio-tickets-309075943467] There will be a Stop the Violence Block Party next Saturday April 30 at Mcintosh Park on West Riverview Ave. from 1:00-8:00pm, which will have a kids bouncy house, face painting, food trucks, and music. Kids can also get free hot dogs and burgers. There will be drill teams, motivational speakers, poets, and more, and the cost is free to attend. Also next weekend, you can attend the Spring Spirit Showcase at the Dayton Barrel Work distillery on Saturday, April 30, where you can try the three spirits that earned gold at the 2022 US Open Whiskey and Spirits Competition this year. Ticket prices range from $50-75, which get you over 50 samples of spirits, a commemorative rocks glass, and live music. A link to their EventBrite can be found on their Facebook page. There are a lot of shows coming to Dayton this year as part of Dayton Live's 2022-2023 Broadway in Dayton series. This includes Disney's “Frozen,” “Les Mis,” and “Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of the Temptations,” which is a Tony-winning musical. Other musicals that will be featured include “Pretty Woman: The Musical,” “Legally Blonde -The Musical,” and “Anastasia.” Lewis Black and Brian Regan will also be performing at the Victoria Theater later this year. Visit daytonlive.org/broadway for more information about upcoming performances. That's it for this week's news roundup episode, and if you enjoyed this episode please be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend. As a reminder, there is now merch on the podcast's website, and I recently started offering a new service for local organizations where I will come and do Dayton-themed trivia for your employees or members, so if you're interested reach out at discoverdaytonpodcast@gmail.com. And finally, I am going to start putting transcripts of my news episodes on the weekly News Roundup show notes, so check out my website for those. Thanks for listening, and stay funky, Dayton.
Okay, we were venting a bit on this episode but I promise, we really do enjoy following along with all of the spirits competitions. I guess there are just a few things we would change! We also discuss one of our favorite island distilleries in Scotland, Tobermory, the producers of the unpeated Tobermory malt and the peated Ledaig. Charles blind tastes Holly and let's just say a certain style of cask maturation tripped her up! Please leave us a review wherever you are listening as well. We appreciate you! Cheers! New Bottles to the shop: Old Pepper Single Barrel - First Fill Spirits Store Pick Cardinal Single Barrel Bourbon - First Fill Spirits Store Pick Westland Garryana 6th Edition Pinhook 6 yr Rye "Tiz Rye Time" Dram Hunters 14YR Ledaig, Rum Finish 57.2% ABV Single Cask Dram Hunters 34YR Invergordon 50% ABV Single Cask Kilkerran 12 and 16 Year Old Nikka Miyagikyo NAS Rhumb Runner Foursquare Barbados 15YR Rum 62.4% ABV Single Cask Rhumb Runner Venezuelan Corporation Alcooles del Caribe (CADC) 16YR Rum French Oak Cask Finish 59% ABV Our Podcast Name: It's Whiskey #FFS (For F****'s Sake!) #FirstFillSpirits @firstfillspirits www.firstfillspirits.com Podcast Music: Isaac Joel, Goldenseal
Christopher Pellegriniis a shochu and awamori expert, author, host, and die-hard Tokyo Swallows fan, incorporating his infectious enthusiasm and knowledge of Japanese spirits in all his professional endeavors. He launched Honkaku Spirits in March of 2020 with the mission of bringing intensely artisanal Japanese spirits to discerning American consumers, especially koji-based spirits including shochu, awamori, and koji whiskey. Hailing from Bristol, Vermont, Christopher received his B.A. in Spanish from Wittenberg University and his M.A. in language education from University College London. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Bioresource Economics from Kagoshima National University. After honing his skills as a brewer at Otter Creek Brewing Company in Middlebury, Vermont, Christopher became a full-time professor at Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan. Following the launch of Honkaku Spirits, he now teaches at the university on a part-time basis. Respected throughout the industry, Christopher is a judge of the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition as well as Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. In addition to being a contributor to the award-winning “Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails,” his extensive understanding of shochu inspired him to write the first non-Japanese book about shochu and awamori, “The Shochu Handbook.” He also co-hosts two podcasts focused on the education of Japanese spirits: Japan Distilled and Sake on Air. Fluent in English and Japanese, Christopher's contribution to increasing global knowledge of Japanese spirits continues to shape opinion on the burgeoning category.https://honkakuspirits.com/ This is my import company's website which is designed to be a gateway to greater understanding of Japanese spirits in general and koji-based spirits in particular.Twitter chrispellegrini Instagramchristopher pellegrini
Episode 744 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse's Ambassadors Corner – In this episode Andrea Eby Interviews Patrick Uccelli. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and replayed here on the Italian Wine Podcast! Listen in on this series as Italian Wine Ambassadors all over the world chat with Stevie and their chosen wine producer. Which producer would you interview if you had your pick? About today's guest host: Andrea E. Eby graduated from the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Education, with a Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Special Education. After working in the public school system, Andrea found herself drawn to the world of wine. Andrea earned the Diploma in Wine and Spirits (with Distinction) from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET)® in 2017 and was awarded the Prowein Scholarship in recognition of her academic achievements. Andrea is an instructor with the Wine Scholars Guild, specializing in the wines of Italy and holds the title of Italian Wine Ambassador through Vinitaly International Academy. Andrea is also an instructor for WSET® and is an assessor for their Educator Training Programme. She is a Sommelier Instructor with the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (CAPS/ACSP) and a member of the CAPS National Education Committee. Andrea has also served as a member of the expert judging panels at the International Wine & Spirits Competition, International Wine Challenge and Vinitaly 5 Star Wines. Andrea is a Stage 2 Masters of Wine student that has worked for more than a decade in the wine world; as a wine buyer, in retail sales, and as a drinks educator at one of Canada's top wine stores. In 2020 she founded Vinsanity Consulting and Vinsanity School of Wine in Winnipeg, Manitoba. If you want to learn more about today's guest host, you can by visiting: https://www.winescholarguild.org/news/latest-news/andrea-eby-joins-the-wine-scholar-guild-as-italian-wine-programs-coordinator About today's guest producer: Patrick Uccelli was born in Bolzano in 1974. He grew up in the city and left her in 1995. Never finished studying medicine and then philosophy in Austria. Discovered his love for wine around 2000 and devoted himself to studying oenology and viticulture. Achieve two degrees (one in Italy and one in Geiseheim (Germany) and start the journey in the world of wine. Trentino, Germany, Alto Adige, Sicily, Tunisia, Apulia and then back to the small family business in Salorno (Alto Adige). Since 2008 he has been producing wines in the company which he, together with his family, has been developing from year to year according to the guidelines of biodynamic farming. If you want to learn more about today's guest producer, you can by visiting: https://www.ansitzdornach.it/en/ More about the moderator Stevie Kim: Stevie hosts Clubhouse sessions each week (visit Italian Wine Club & Wine Business on Clubhouse), these recorded sessions are then released on the podcast to immortalize them! She often also joins Professor Scienza in his shows to lend a hand keeping our Professor in check! You can also find her taking a hit for the team when she goes “On the Road”, all over the Italian countryside, visiting wineries and interviewing producers, enjoying their best food and wine – all in the name of bringing us great Pods! To find out more about Stevie Kim visit: Facebook: @steviekim222 Instagram: @steviekim222 Website: vinitalyinternational.com/wordpress/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!
Emily Darchuk is the Founder and CEO of Wheyward Spirit, a farm-to-flask, award-winning company that creates specialty spirits made from upcycled ingredients. Emily forged her career as a food scientist in the natural food and dairy industry before disrupting the liquor sector through ingenuity and a commitment to sustainable spirits. After many trial runs, Emily perfected the distillation process of turning whey into alcohol. Since its launch, her company has gone on to win a Double Gold Medal from the 2021 NY World Wine and Spirits Competition and a 2021 Good Food Award. Emily dedicated her undergraduate studies to food science and nutrition at the University of Illinois. She has a master's degree in food science from Oregon State University, and a master's in innovation and entrepreneurship from the University of Oregon. Emily has held product development and innovation positions at Coca-Cola, Whitewave Foods, Kellog's, and NASA. In this episode… Emily Darchuk saw a gap in the food system and decided to do something about it. After working in the natural food and dairy industry, she realized that products were going to waste. Instead of waiting around for a solution, Emily created her own through an agricultural-based spirit: Wheyward. Wheyward is not a tequila, vodka, or gin — it's something that is innovative and can't be categorized in the traditional sense. However, this one-of-a-kind spirit can be incorporated into your favorite drink or sipped on its own, all while offering a sustainable solution. So, how did Emily get this revolutionary product off the ground? It started with being bold and unapologetic. On this episode of the Alexi Cashen Podcast, hear from Emily Darchuk as she shares her story of creating a specialty base spirit. Alexi and Emily discuss the “why” behind Wheyward Spirit, how the business is making a difference in the spirits industry, and Emily's advice to other entrepreneurs going after their lofty goals. Stay tuned!
In a special Veterans Day episode, we are joined by retired, Special Forces Veteran Scott Neil who is the co-founder of Horse Soldier Bourbon. Horse Soldier, was co-founded by the horse-mounted Green Berets who lead America's counter-terrorism effort in Afghanistan almost immediately following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Scott Neil has an incredible story, a warrior's mindset, and a soldier's determination with everything he does, including his current mission: growing a bourbon brand. A huge thank you to Scott Neil, Horse Solider Bourbon, and all the United States' Veterans on this very special Veterans Day. We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. 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 Horse Soldier Bourbon Horse Soldier Bourbon is an all American, ultra-premium whiskey crafted by the legendary U.S. Army Green Berets who answered the country's call days after 9/11 with a daring insertion, on horseback, into northern Afghanistan. This brave and unconventional act earned them the moniker of “Horse Soldiers” and inspired them to create their awarding winning bourbon. The team has been featured in the Hollywood movie 12 Strong, the CNN documentary Legion of Brothers, and is memorialized by America's Response Monument located at Ground Zero in New York City. When the team first set out on their journey to make Horse Soldier Bourbon, they wanted to ensure they were fully immersing themselves in the art of making whiskey and learning all they could about the ingredients used, distillation, aging and design. They therefore traveled around the world visiting distilleries and brand houses to gain more information and understand everything that went into making a stellar bourbon. The result was the ability to successfully combine their new knowledge and whiskey making skills with the meticulous precision, process, and habits they gained in the military and translate both into distilling the world-class Horse Soldier Bourbon brand. Founded in 2015, Horse Soldier Bourbon encompasses three core elements that make it the legendary spirit it is today: Authentic, the team behind the brand are an integral part of the country's history; All-American, each ingredient used to make Horse Soldier Bourbon is from the U.S, including its glass bottle, which is molded by steel recovered from the World Trade Center to commemorate the lives lost but never forgotten; And Award-Winning, to date the brand has won more than 30 awards from many of the industry's most prestigious competitions, including three Double Gold Medals at the San Francisco International Spirits Competition. Today, the team's steadfast mission is to continue to create an award-winning, legendary line of bourbons, the embodiment of the American spirit and the Horse Soldier's legacy in a bottle. Comprised of rich and complex wheat-forward whiskies, the core Horse Soldier Portfolio includes the Straight Bourbon, Small Batch Bourbon, and Barrel Strength Bourbon in addition to limited edition expressions launched annually, such as the Commander's Select Limited Edition Release. Looking ahead, Horse Soldier Bourbon will be making its forever home in Somerset, Kentucky. Located on 225 acres of rolling countryside, they put together an award winning team of international and local architects, experiential designers, and engineers to create the Horse Soldier Distillery experience. The new distillery will become the most southern stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, joining the family of iconic distilleries that have made their home there and ensuring the Horse Soldier legacy lives on for decades to come. The Horse Soldier Bourbon Portfolio: Horse Soldier Straight Bourbon (SRP: $49.99 | 43.5% ABV): The brand's classic recipe of authentic bourbon is made with corn, rye, and malted barley and won a Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2019. It is a balanced and robust bourbon aged a minimum of 3 years to ensure its distinctive, mellow character. Horse Soldier Small Batch Bourbon (SRP: $69.99 | 47.5% ABV): Extraordinarily complex with notes of vanilla, ginger, and cherries, this “wheated” bourbon is made from small batches of meticulously blended mature whiskey, aged for a minimum of 6 years in new American white oak barrels. It received a Gold Medal (95 Points) at the New York International Spirits Competition and 92 Points at the International Wine & Spirits Competition. Horse Soldier Barrel Strength Bourbon (SRP: $84.99 | 54% ABV): A uniquely complex “wheated” uncut and non-chill filtered bourbon that has matured for a minimum of 6 years in new American white oak barrels. This all-natural, all-American product just won a Double Gold in the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and was included in the Top 100 Spirits of 2020. It also earned 93 points at the New York International Spirits Competition and 92 points at the International Wine and Spirits Competition, making it a truly prized bourbon. The soft red winter wheat in the recipe provides intriguing depth and complexity to this ultimate American spirit. Commander's Select Limited Edition Single Batch Release (SRP: $595 | 65.5% ABV): An outstanding and award-winning limited annual release, most recently winning Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2019, the Commanders Select barrels are meticulously chosen each year by both Commander and Chief Warrant Officer of Special Forces ODA Team 595. Sales from the Commander's Select are all donated to maintaining the America Response Monument located at Ground Zero in New York City. This year's 2021 release will be debuted in the fall, commemorating the 20th Anniversary of 9/11. For more information, visit https://horsesoldierbourbon.com, and follow them on social media at @HorseSoldierBourbon About Scott Neil: Scott Neil is a retired Special Forces Veteran with significant executive, operational and combat experience, having served as a Senior Advisor to several General Officers, Senior Civilian Policy Makers, National Members of Interagency Task Forces as well as several House and Senate Committee Members. Following the tragic events of 9/11, he conducted numerous successful special operation combat missions as part of the Commander's In-Extremis Forces, one of the first to lead the Direct Action and Counter-Terrorism charge into Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Horn of Africa. Scott's career highlights include serving as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Director of US Special Operation Command's Interagency Task Force (IATF) at MacDill AFB, FL. Provided subject matter expertise and leadership on counter-terrorism activities supporting unique intelligence, operations, inter-agency planning and collaboration of U.S. Government strategic, special operations, counter-terrorism missions. While serving at the 4 Star Headquarters, Scott provided leadership and mentoring for over 143 senior field grade special operations officers, service members, senior federal agency representatives, and contract personnel engaged in strategic planning and coordination in support of the Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO). Additionally, Scott served as the Special Operation Command's Crisis Action and Time Sensitive Planning Sergeant Major for the Commander during all emergency and emerging overseas contingency operation utilizing Special Operation Forces. Scott also served as a Board Member and Operational Advisor to a number of critical organizations such as his role as the Director of Special Operation Command's Science and Technology. Post retirement, Scott Neil has been part of Horse Soldier Bourbon since its inception in 2015. As Co-founder and COO, Scott is responsible for day-to-day operations, regional production of multiple facilities, and corporate responsibility functions. Scott actively collaborates with the George W. Bush Military Service Initiative and Team 43, a collaboration of former veterans and the former President and his staff that focuses on the power of outdoor recreational sports. He also works with several Veterans Affairs Committees and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship championing key issues facing veterans establishing their own businesses. In addition to Scott's speaking engagements mainly in Washington, DC and New York City, he is a regular contributor to major news and media outlets including Fox News, Newsmax, Global News, LA Times, and Bloomberg Business Week. 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Legacy Today the Still Magic podcast heads to the Australian state of Victoria to visit Four Pillars Gin, home of world class award-winning gins, internationally acclaimed collaborations and the International Wine and Spirits Competition's Best Global Gin business in 2019 and 2020. With a pedigree like that, it's great to see that Australia has a domestic and international craft spirits powerhouse without peer. And it is here that I speak with Four Pillars co-founder and distiller Cameron Mackenzie; father of 3 wonderful girls, loving husband, self-confessed kebab-loving larrikin and 1996 Atlanta Olympian. Cameron's story and that of Four Pillars, is another Hero's Journey Often referred to as ‘the one that makes the gin' Cameron's partnership with Stuart Gregor – ‘the one that makes the noise' – was forged in the wine industry by happenstance. Cameron loved the physical work that his wine-making career demanded. However, his leaders were concerned that without change, the physicality of the role would impact training for the Sydney 2000 Olympics. A few days a week in a marketing role with Stuart Gregor would be just the balance required. And the rest, as they say is history, and with it, an idea that would ultimately become history in the making. Cameron found himself on a successful career path in wine. But it took him away from the physical side of the industry, the part he loved. Then one day, it was time for a change; the pursuit for an Australian tonic was on. Or so they thought. After taking a good hard look at themselves, followed by a fateful 3am text message, tonic was off the table, but gin was most definitely on; one that reflected Australia, and its place in Asia. A research expedition to the US meant settling on a still from Carl GmbH, mentorship from Dr. Klaus Hagmann, a new found respect for lavender, and a clandestine ‘Breaking Bad' style venture, using a glass still named Walter A finer story would be hard to script. So grab yourself a gin and tonic, sit back and join Cameron Mackenzie and I on another craft spirits adventure. 00:33 Showreel – 03:25 Respect – 06:08 Making Gin, Noise and Sense – 10:58 Business success 101 – 11:49 Cash drivers – 12:38 Focus – 15:29 Fantastic distributor – 19:00 Craft with scale – 24:04 Breaking Bad and Sergeant Stu – 31:04 Rare Dry Gin – 34:09 Dr. Klaus Hagmann – 40:01 Bloody Shiraz – 49:09 Prolific high-quality NPD – 51:55 Olive Leaf Gin – 56:36 Expansion plans – 1:03:50 Community – 1:08:34 The '96 Olympian – 1:13:38 Life influences 1: Stuart Gregor – 1:15:23 Life influences 2: Cathy Freeman – 1:17:04 '96 Olympic pep talks – 1:21::01 Partnership with Lion – 1:29:18 Craft personified 1:32:38 10Sixty 1:35:32 5 tips for starters Be bold. Enjoy yourself. Let's create a new gin narrative. Still Magic paperback, digital and audio copies available from your favourite online stores Host: Marcel Thompson @stillmagicway contact@stillmagic.net Still Magic website Four Pillars Gin website Guest contributor: Cameron MacKenzie Voiceovers: Jules Brooke. Contact here Jules Brooke Editor: Dave Stokes. Contact here Author2Audio All Rights Reserved
Jeffrey Morgenthaler hopped on to talk to us about what he's currently up to as head judge for the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, as well as his take on what the industry's been through in the past year. If you're not familiar with who he is, Jeffrey has been writing about his experience with bartending and cocktails for several years at his website, jeffreymorgenthaler.com. He has been a regular columnist for Playboy Magazine, and contributes to a myriad of other publications, including Imbibe, Fine Cooking, and Punch. He is the best-selling author of the world's first book devoted entirely to cocktail technique, “The Bar Book: Elements of Cocktail Technique”. (Pulled from his site, jeffreymorgenthaler.com)Go grab his books, The Bar Book or Drinking Distilled at your local bookstore. Booze imbibed:Sponsored: Branch Point Trit Whiskey (Instagram: @branchpointwhiskey)Guests:Matt Dutton, Twist & Tailor Community Manager, for the tasting segmentMelissa Ostrow for the tasting segmentJeffrey Morgehttps://jeffreymorgenthaler.com/nthaler of Clyde Common in Portland, ORCo-Hosts:Andi Whiskey, instagram.com/andi.whiskeyNemo, instagram.com/nemowithatwistAnd don't forget to follow us on instagram, instagram.com/send.whiskey and shoot us a message about what you'd like to hear on future episodes.Also check out our agency, Twist & Tailor, instagram.com/twistandtailor. We help grow food and beverage brands. If you own a business, get in touch. We're here to help.
Highlands Road has been producing wine since 2007, after Michael White turned an ageing apple farm into a dynamic wine enterprise. The desirable Elgin terroir is very suited to producing good quality Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Shiraz, just to name a few. This is exactly where the focus is at Highlands Road where the wine production is steered to highlight the splendid characteristics of these varieties, while also allowing each vintage to showcase a little individuality that hints at it's birthdate. The Highlands Road range has been generously awarded by the South African Wine Industry competitions and by the International Wine and Spirits Competition. All farm activities and wine production is performed by Vanessa Mead and her small team, Jacob September and Freddy Gertse. Apart from producing the premium quality wines, respecting and caring for the environment, the people who work on the farm and the community are priorities on Highlands Road Estate.
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Bob and Brad discuss the recent winners of the San Francisco World Spirits competition, perhaps the most important awards in the whiskey world. They sit down with Adam Hines of High Bank Distillery to discuss the impact of winning Best in Class for their barrel-proof blended whisky. After that, they sample four different whiskies that won either Gold or Double Gold medals at this year's competition. Whiskeys featured: High Bank Whiskey War, Found North Batches 001 and 002, Blue Run Bourbon Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Call-in Line: (216) 800-5923 Email us! Join our Discord channel! Theme music: "New Shoes" by Blue Wednesday Transition music: Delphinus by NK Music --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/filmwhiskey/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/filmwhiskey/support
Steve, Miss Beka Sue, Jessica F, Jessica A, Colin and Jeff complete a bracket challenge to determine which of the San Francisco World Spirits Competition Whiskey Award Winners is the best of the bunch. TBD music is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Important Links: ABV Network Shop: https://shop.abvnetwork.com/ Our Club: https://www.abvnetwork.com/club Challenge Coin Challenges: https://www.abvnetwork.com/coin Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.
In this episode, Matt talks to Bryan Nolt, Founder and CEO of Breckenridge Distillery. The Breckenridge Distillery is the “World's Highest Distillery”. Founded in 2008, the Breckenridge Distillery is most widely known for its blended bourbon whiskey, a high-rye mash American-style whiskey. Breckenridge Bourbon is one of the most highly awarded crafted bourbons; 4x winner of Best American Blended (2016, 17, 18, and 2019) from the World Whiskies Awards and Bourbon of the Year in 2011 at the Int'l Wine & Spirits Competition, and 2019 Colorado Distillery of the Year at the New York Int'l Spirits Competition. In 2018, Breckenridge Distillery won the coveted Icons of Whisky for Brand Innovator of the Year. Since coming online in 2008 and releasing its first vodka and bourbon three years later, Breckenridge Distillery has quickly become an award-winning producer of fine spirits, being designated one of the top three bourbons in the U.S. How it all came to be, however, stems from a mix of just the right ingredients, a hint of luck and a deep love for quality whiskey. If you want to try any of the spirits Matt discussed on the show you can ORDER ONLINE or from the BIG RED LIQUORS APP for Curbside Pickup Service. It's as easy as 1,2,3! Start Your Order - bigredliquors.com Simply select your store, browse and search for Breckenridge Distillery products, and start a CURBSIDE order. Your store will notify you when it is ready for pickup. Best of all, our NO TOUCH curbside will leave you with peace of mind and the great products you want ASAP.
Sean Aylmer speaks to Stuart Gregor, co-founder of Four Pillars Gin, after the distillery was named International Gin Producer of the Year at the International Wine and Spirits Competition. In a very entertaining conversation, they discuss how the company was founded, why there's been such a boom in gin, and what's next for Four Pillars.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Highlands Road has been producing wine since 2007, after Michael White turned an ageing apple farm into a dynamic wine enterprise. The desirable Elgin terroir is very suited to producing good quality Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Shiraz, just to name a few. This is exactly where the focus is at Highlands Road where the wine production is steered to highlight the splendid characteristics of these varieties, while also allowing each vintage to showcase a little individuality that hints at it's birthdate. The Highlands Road range has been generously awarded by the South African Wine Industry competitions and by the International Wine and Spirits Competition. All farm activities and wine production is performed by Vanessa Mead and her small team, Jacob September and Freddy Gertse. Apart from producing the premium quality wines, respecting and caring for the environment, the people who work on the farm and the community are priorities on Highlands Road Estate. Visitors are welcome 7 days a week, where they can taste the latest releases, stock up on fine wines and enjoy a delectable cheese and charcuterie platter in a most scenic environment.
Episode 1 Still Magic Season 1 describes how gin making is far more accessible than people would first consider. This episode references the Foreword and Introduction to the book Still Magic - A gin distiller's guide for beginners. This includes an 'early days' overview of the Four Pillars story as described by founder and distiller, Cameron Mackenzie. Four Pillars received the International Wines and Spirits Competition's highest honour, recognised as the world's best gin business in 2019, a mere 6 years after starting out. The original premise behind writing and publishing Still Magic, was recognising that ‘something was missing’ from the gin narrative. Although there is lots of information generously provided by gin enthusiasts, bloggers, cocktail aficionados, bar tenders, sales and marketing people, advertisers, historians, and entertainers, it was puzzling to see that a distiller hadn’t published a book for beginners. What had originally started out as a fanciful idea to write a book ‘some day’, became an exercise beyond authorship and one with a renewed sense of purpose. The goals of the Still Magic podcast seasons to come, are to consider some of the finest distilled products available, and to give their producers an enduring voice. Be bold. Enjoy yourselves. Let's create the next gin narrative. Still Magic paperback, digital and audio copies available from your favourite online stores https://www.amazon.com/Still-Magic-distillers-guide-beginners-ebook/dp/B07QZ4VFRV/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=still+magic&qid=1596545333&sr=8-1 Narrator: Dave Stokes https://author2audio.com Narrator: Marcel Thompson @stillmagicway Editor:@alexiepigot
This episode features Matt Check and Brian Crew of Stone & Key Cellars. Matt and Brian share their journeys on how they arrived at Stone and Key. They discuss the process for creating their amazing wines. 435 Doylestown Rd, Montgomeryville, PA 18936 215-855-4567 - www.stoneandkeycellars.com - On Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Spotted Lantern Fly Coronavirus Wine School of Philadelphia Keith Wallace Yakima Valley Washington Wine Country Lake County California Bad Mother Shuckers Keystone Homebrew Supply Finger Lakes International Wine and Spirits Competition
Curtis is back, and the sky is turning a weird yellowy-pink color, so that must be a good sign, right? The boys get into the news of the week, including Bardstown Bourbon Company's search for the world's top whiskey taster, Buffalo Trace being Buffalo Trace, and then they review a highly overlooked bourbon that needs some love. Enjoy. Please give us a 5-star rate and review! Become a patron of the show at http://www.patreon.com/mybourbonpodcast Thanks to our sponsor, Distilled Experiences https://www.distilledexperiences.com Send us an email with questions or comments to thisismybourbonshop@gmail.com Check out all of our merch and apparel: http://bourbonshop.threadless.com/ Leave us a message for Barrel Rings at (859)428-8253 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mybourbonpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mybourbonpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mybourbonpod/ PayPal, if you feel so inclined: PayPal.me/pritter1492 Single Cask Nation: https://singlecasknation.com/
Steve, Jeremy and Renee explore the impact of Henry McKenna’s big wins at the San Francisco’s Spirits Competition the last two years. Today’s show was sponsored by the ABV Network’s Patreon campaign (patreon.com/theabvnetwork) and the ABV Network Club (abvnetwork.com/club). The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the ABV Network Revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.
Today's episode is part audio diary, part interview and all things amazing from the spirits world. For three days, the top nosers and tasters come to a hotel in San Francisco to crown the best spirits in the world. From whiskey to cream liqueur, nothing is off the table! Enjoy this behind the scenes look through our conversations with some of the judges at the competition.--Who we spoke to:Anthony Dias BlueKim HasaarudZiggy EschlimanDavid GrapshiBrian BowdenJack RobertielloIvy MixTim McDonaldMatt MyersPam WitnitzerEnrique Sanchez--Follow us:spiritguidesocietypodcast.comfacebook.com/spiritguidesoctwitter.com/spiritguidesocinstagram.com/spiritguidesochttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoO-l4Ny3QJn2Mc7445qMrg--Music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This weekend, we were lucky enough to spend time at the "San Francisco World Spirits Competition" with some of the greatest minds and palates in the world. Today, we're bringing you two conversations with two incredibly different and equally talented judges from the competition.Nate Ganapathi is the founder of Single Malt Daily, a social media phenomenon that has taken the spirits world by storm! Find him at singlemaltdaily.com and @singlemaltdaily on Instagram!Dale DeGroff is affectionately known as the King of Cocktails. This man has seen it all! He's opened multiple bars, written the books that have become required reading for bartenders and helped build the foundation for modern hospitality training. Find him at kingcocktail.com and @kingcocktl on Instagram.--Follow us:spiritguidesocietypodcast.comfacebook.com/spiritguidesoctwitter.com/spiritguidesocinstagram.com/spiritguidesochttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoO-l4Ny3QJn2Mc7445qMrg--"Samba Isobel" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
What does a bourbon that receives double gold actually mean? Are the whiskies judged blind? We learn all this and more as the Executive Director of the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Anthony Dias Blue, joins the show to give us an inside glimpse to the bourbons that can be entered and dispels some myths if it's a "pay to play" atmosphere. State of Logic Podcast connect the dots on relevant topics with interesting people as their guests. They explore recent books, culture, movies, science, politics and other random thoughts about life. Show Notes: What sets your competition apart from the rest? How many different categories do you have at the event? Are all tastings done blind? Are they shelf bottles (from a standard distributor) or do distillers get to choose specific bottles they send in? Why not Jack Daniels and other major selling brands? How medals are awarded, and what those medals actually mean when we see them on a bottle? How many judges are there and how many need to rate a bourbon as Gold for it to receive a Gold Medal? Most of the time when I see a sticker on a bottle saying that this bourbon was rated as Gold or Double Gold, it doesn’t have a date on the sticker. If a bourbon is awarded a medal does it have that medal forever? Is it or can it be evaluated ever again? Does the producer have to do anything to maintain that medal? Is the "same" product is entered over multiple years and judged independently each year? How much weight should we consumers put on these awards when we see them on a brand we’ve never heard of or tried? Why have a competition at all? Is it "pay to play" and your entrance fee will automatically score you a medal? Do you see cases of "bait and switch"? Products/Sellers submit “honey” barrels to the competition to get a higher award, and then using that award to promote an inferior product.
For this special episode, Sam Benrubi sits down with Doug Flemer, Courtney Mailey, and Eric Asimov to talk about wine (and cider) from the great state of Virginia! Eric Asimov is a Chief Wine Critic for the New York Times and author of the book, How to Love Wine: A Memoir and Manifesto, and co-author of Wine With Food: Pairing Notes and Recipes from the New York Times. Before assuming his current role at The Times in 2004, Asimov authored the publication’s Tastings column, To Go column, Wine School, Wine of the Times, and The Pour, as well as the $25 and Under restaurant reviews, and freelanced for WQXR, Food and Wine, Details, and Martha Stewart Living. In his 33+ years of writing about food and wine for the Times, Asimov has become a renowned expert in the wine world. Courtney Mailey founded Blue Bee Cider in downtown Richmond, Virginia in 2012. After working in economic development for 12 years, she left the corporate grind in 2010. Courtney attended cider school at Cornell University, apprenticed with Albemarle CiderWorks for one year, then starting getting Blue Bee Cider off the ground in 2012. Opening in 1980, under the direction of Doug Flemer, Ingleside Vineyards is one of Virginia’s oldest and largest wineries and produces over 18 types of wine from its estate-grown grapes. For over thirty-five years, our hand-crafted wines have won numerous awards and top honors in state, national and international wine competitions, such as the London International Wine & Spirits Competition, the San Francisco International Wine Competition and the Virginia Governor’s Cup Competition. Heritage Radio Network On Tour is powered by Simplecast.
A competitive spirit drives Chris Morris in his pursuit for excellence as a master distiller. A Louisville native, Morris is only the seventh master distiller at the Brown-Forman Corporation since 1870, as well as its current spirits historian. He is responsible for maintaining the award-winning taste of the Woodford Reserve family of brands and serves as brand ambassador at trade and consumer functions. Morris is one of three generations in his family to work at Brown-Forman. He began as a trainee at Brown-Forman in the central lab under the master distiller in 1976. He left to work for Glenmore Distillers in 1988, and then United Distillers when it acquired Glenmore in 1991. He returned to Brown-Forman in 1997. It was at this time that he was chosen to train as a master distiller. Morris has served on the boards of the Kentucky Distillers Association and the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. He has also had the honor to judge at the International Wine and Spirits Competition and the International Spirits Challenge.
Just stop right there. I know what you’re thinking. ANOTHER episode about alcohol…that…is…AWESOME! And you’re right, it is awesome. Do you know how many treaties were signed over a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon? All of them. Do you know how many businesses were founded over a carafe of Zinfandel? All of them. Do you know how many statistics I’ve made up while drinking a glass of Sangiovese? None of them, because that would be totally irresponsible. Today’s guest, Madeline Puckette, is the ultimate Renaissance woman. She’s the graphic designer responsible for some of the greatest wine infographcs that have ever been made. She was voted Wine Blogger of the Year at the International Wine and Spirits Competition for her site, Wine Folly. And now, she’s responsible for the #1 selling wine book on Amazon of the same name…and as of my writing this it hasn’t even come out yet! So how, in just a few short years, do you completely take the wine world by storm?
The rumors of change at Glenmorangie are true, and we'll get the details on the new Extra Matured range from Glenmorangie whisky maker and blender Rachel Barrie. In the news, Heaven Hill announced the details for a new collection honoring master distiller Parker Beam, the International Wine and Spirits Competition honors whiskies from around the world, New York ends its ban on whisky auctions...and what exactly is a Flanscargle single malt?
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