Podcasts about Wigle Whiskey

Episode OverviewIn this episode of Voices of Distilling, hosted by Ronnell Richards and powered by the American Distilling Institute (ADI), we sit down with Alex Moser (COO) and Alex “Trask” (Production Manager) from Wigle Whiskey. Broadcasting from ADI's 21st Conference in Baltimore, the two “Alexes” share Wiggle's story as the first distillery in Pittsburgh since Prohibition, discuss how they balance innovation with cash flow, and shed light on running multiple venues—including a tasting room, a restaurant, and event spaces. Tune in to learn how Wiggle Whiskey is putting Pittsburgh back on the distilling map!In This Episode, You'll Learn:History & HeritageHow Wiggle Whiskey became Pittsburgh's first operating distillery since Prohibition.The role of local rye and agriculture in restoring Western Pennsylvania's whiskey legacy.Building a Successful OperationThe dynamics of having a restaurant, tasting room, event space, and multiple retail locations, including a bar at Pittsburgh's PNC Park.Tips on scaling a distillery business without sacrificing brand identity.Team Structure & CollaborationWhy two different roles—COO and Production Manager—must collaborate to balance creativity with financial viability.How Wigle fosters curiosity and encourages team members to keep learning in a fast-evolving industry.Distribution & ExpansionWigle's current distribution footprint (PA, MD, plans for OH, WV, FL, and online shipping).Strategies to reach a broader audience through direct-to-consumer sales and e-commerce.Industry InsightsThe importance of staying humble, seeking advice, and building community among fellow distillers.Why “picking a lane” and focusing on a signature spirit can be critical for long-term success.Key QuotesOn the Growth of Craft Distilling“When Bill Owens started ADI 21 years ago, there were about 250 distillers. Now there are over 2,500.” – Ronnell RichardsOn Distillery Collaboration“Don't be afraid to ask somebody bigger than you for advice—everyone's here to help.” – Alex “Trask”On Balancing Creativity & Cash Flow“He's thinking about the juice in four, six, eight years, and I'm thinking effort to cash flow, effort to cash flow.” – Alex MoserOn the Importance of Experience“When people come for a wedding or event, they want to leave with a tangible memory—like a bottle. That's the beauty of hosting on-site.” – Alex MoserOn Humility & Curiosity“It's about staying humble, listening to peers, and never stopping that search for new knowledge.” – Alex “Trask”About Our Guests: The Two Alexes of Wiggle WhiskeyAlex Moser, COORole: Oversees day-to-day operations, including multiple bar/restaurant concepts, a cider brand, and distribution plans.Background: Previously worked in sports (MLB) and ski resort management, bringing a unique marketing and operational lens to the distillery.Focus: Strikes the balance between creative spirit innovation and bottom-line profitability.Alex “Trask,” Production ManagerRole: Leads a small but dedicated team of distillers.Specialty: Ensures quality, consistency, and innovation across Wigle's growing portfolio, with a special passion for rye and experimenting with new expressions.Philosophy: Always stay curious—continual learning is essential to making great whiskey.Connect with Wiggle WhiskeyWebsite & Online Shop: WigleWhiskey.comShip to ~40 states (via Big Thirst)Browse core products and seasonal releases.Visit in Person:Main Distillery & Restaurant: The Strip District, Pittsburgh, PAPNC Park Bar: For a game-day sip in partnership with the Pittsburgh PiratesThreadbare Cider: Sister brand offering cider tastings and eventsResources & LinksAmerican Distilling Institute (ADI): Distilling.comAccess educational resources, membership benefits, and conference details.ADI Spirits Competition: Keep an eye out for deadlines to enter your spirits for feedback and recognition.

There's More To Western Pennsylvania Than The Whiskey Rebellion! If you're a whiskey nerd of any level, of course you know this, but it's worth saying again. Previous guests such as Wigle Whiskey and Liberty Pole Spirits have done excellent work exploring the Whiskey Rebellion's place in history and its importance to the area - so if you're a new distillery looking to find your niche, you better bring something new or different to the table.  When Matt Strickland had the opportunity to return stateside from his time at Distillerie Cotes de Saints, the call came from Pittsburgh, but he had a question: what does success look like? And what will set us apart?  Before a drop was distilled or a brick laid, the answer became clear: revive a style of rye (or multiple styles, more accurately) using heritage grains, a pot still, and a three-chamber still, only the second active one in the US and third in the world. Working with only Pennsylvania farmers (including previous guest Bob McDonald) and thought leaders like Laura Fields, Matt built out the distillery with the blessings of his bosses to make it authentic and make it right, efficiency be damned.  Bringing in historically accurate features like 38-43 gallon barrels and brick, steam-heated warehouses similar to what they would have used in the 19th and early 20th centuries, The Iron City Team is creating a new, old, new again style of whiskey. We have a bit more time before the whiskies are ready for the public, but I'm as excited as anyone to try them.  Matt will also be back to talk more about his writing and education after delving a bit into his work in this episode, so more to come!  Thank you to Matt for entering the Whiskey Ring! Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, BAXUS Baxus is the world's leading collectible spirits marketplace, with user-friendly options for buyers, sellers, and collectors looking to vault their collections. Use my link below to visit the BAXUS.CO website and sign up!  BAXUS Website BAXUS on Instagram BAXUS on Facebook BAXUS on Twitter/X BAXUS on LinkedIn _________________________________________________________ If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingring There are six (6) spots available at the $25/month bottle share club level. These are the last 6 spots that will ever be opened without a current member retiring - if you've been waiting, now's the time!  If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter on the website.  Iron City Distilling Iron City Distilling Website Iron City Distilling on Instagram Iron City Distilling on Facebook

The kids are back after a week off! Enjoy this long one, we are going to rant and go on tangents a lot, but we will cover a lot of the big free agency moves so far, chat about the MLB, life, all that good stuff. Enjoy!14:01Attending a Pete Davidson Show25:53Memorable Moments and Chillum Story27:29Menthol Cigarettes and Gordon Ramsay38:40Foosball and NFL News52:13Highest Field Goal Percentages in NFL History57:40Saquon Barkley's Move to the Philadelphia Eagles01:09:13Chemistry and Connection in Soccer01:14:19Kirk Cousins' Impact on the Atlanta Falcons01:26:20Yankees and Phillies Optimism01:46:12Baseball Updates01:51:01NBA and NHL Updates02:04:48Hockey and Golf Discussions02:10:38Champions League Madness02:13:02Tight Premier League Table02:25:17Pamela's Diner and Wigle Whiskey

Welcome, thirsty listener. This is episode 6 of the Business of Drinks podcast. Today's show is called “Brand Accelerators” and in this episode, we sit down with Scott Rosenbaum, the Search Manager for Distill Ventures, North America.  Scott likens his role to a talent scout for booze, where he goes searching for brands with the potential to break out. In this conversation Scott defines what a drinks accelerator does, outlining the difference between how an accelerator can help your brand grow vs. what an investment giant like Diageo is looking to achieve. He also explains what a brand accelerator will look for when considering new clients, and discusses the trends happening in today's drinks business market.   Show concept: This season, we're following a canned cocktail line called Hamlet Hound, from launch to growth. We've found that people (and brands) don't like to talk about how they become profitable, so we're pulling the band-aid off and delving into actual dollars and cents. You'll get an inside look at what works, and what doesn't. Want to know how to build a successful alcohol brand? Tune in as we investigate!   About Scott Rosenbaum, guest: Scott Rosenbaum is the Search Manager for Distill Ventures, North America. Distill Ventures provides investment and support for spirits startups and entrepreneurs who want to create the global drinks brands of the future.   Scott was previously the Vice President of T. Edward Wines & Spirits, a New York-based importer and distributor. While there, he created their craft spirits portfolio which represented over two dozen brands including La Gritona Tequila, Wigle Whiskey, Lágrimas de Dolores Mezcal, Far North Spirits, and Arette Tequila.   Learn more about Scott Rosenbaum: https://internationalwinecenter.com/instructor/scott-rosenbaum/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-m-rosenbaum/ ahsoinsights.com  https://www.distillventures.com/ https://twitter.com/distillventures   About Erica Duecy, host: Erica Duecy is co-founder of Business of Drinks, a podcast and content consultancy, and one of the drinks industry's most accomplished digital and content strategists. She has built publishing and marketing programs for Drizly, VinePair, SevenFifty, and other hospitality and drinks tech companies. She also has led digital editorial teams at Architectural Digest and Saveur magazines. Her content, podcast, and video programs have won more than 40 digital and editorial awards. She is a WSET Advanced-certified wine and spirits communicator, and author of the cocktail book Storied Sips (Random House), about the real-life stories behind the world's most famous cocktails.    To learn more about Erica Duecy: https://www.instagram.com/ericaduecy/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-duecy-4a35844/ https://twitter.com/ericaduecy   About Felicity Carter, host: Felicity Carter is a well-known journalist and editor based in Europe. She is co-founder of Business of Drinks, the Editorial Director of ARENI Global in London, International Editor of Star Wine List in Sweden, and a contributing editor to The New Wine Review. Formerly, she was founding Executive Editor for The Drop, and Editor-in-Chief of Meininger's Wine Business International, a trade magazine she built into a global must-read, with subscribers in 38 countries. She has consulted to the Dutch government and to Liv-ex, and been the keynote speaker at the wine industry's biggest conferences and events, from New York and Sydney to Hong Kong.    To learn more about Felicity Carter: https://twitter.com/felicitycarter https://www.linkedin.com/in/felicity-carter-a5754380/ https://www.instagram.com/carter.felicity/ https://www.facebook.com/felicity.carter.104/ Cheers!

What's new to eat and drink in the Burgh? Novo Asian Food Hall is finally opening in the Strip District Terminal; Girl Scout Cookies are inspiring drink pairings; Page's will soon kick off ice cream season; and Pittsburgh is getting festivals for kosher eats, desserts, and vegan fare. Plus, why did Necromancer Brewing close in Ross Township? Get a taste of it all in today's roundup. We always cite our sources: The owner of Necromancer Brewing spoke about why the brewery shut down. His quote was updated, and you can find the original quote through the Wayback Machine. A brewer from Hitchhiker Brewing shared his thoughts on dealing with the PLCB. East End Brewing drops its YOU ARE HERE Highland Park beer March 1 Want to drink beer and win prizes? Listen to our episode with Pittsburgh Brewers Guild. It's Girl Scout Cookie season! Check out Wigle Whiskey's pairings. Novo Asian Food Hall opens in the Strip District Terminal March 1 The DorStop in Dormont reopened under new ownership Sweet Alchemy's Sweet Horror is at VooDoo Brewing in New Kensington on March 24 Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle's Big Nosh festival is April 7-9 The national Dessert Wars stops at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center April 27 VegFest's new VegFair takes place May 4 in Point Breeze's Rockwell Park For more weekend events, visit our website and be sure to subscribe to the Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon and Zach are back! Better than ever? Eh, not really. Considering Zach recorded this one while fighting a cold! The boys take a dram of two different kinds of smoked bourbon today; one from Southern Tier Distilling, and the other from Wigle Whiskey. Find out their reactions on this week's episode, and don't forget to try one for yourself. Cheers!Southern Tier DistillingSmoked Bourbon Whiskey | Southern Tier DistillingWigle WhiskeySmoked Bourbon - 375 mL | Wigle Whiskey Drive-Thru and Bottle ShopThe Standard Ranch WaterThe Standard Ranch WaterIf you would like to purchase a hat click herehttps://forms.gle/edL9H3c9F9hYvJwX9Check out our YouTube Channel!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKGFGpl7f-TZLFdosAdTdvQIf you would like to become a patron of the show, please check out our Patreon site. https://www.patreon.com/thosedramyinzersBe sure to rate and review us on iTunesFind all other info on our site!Thosedramyinzers.com

This week we turn to another new concept - blended whiskey overseen by a team of whiskey writers. Lifelong friends Devin Ershow and Chase Langdon have run American Mash & Grain for several years, but last year they decided to put their whiskey knowledge into practice.  The result: Borrowed Page Volume One, a whiskey blending four distilleries:  - Watershed Distillery in Ohio (WRP Episode 39) - Wigle Whiskey in Pennsylvania (WRP Episode 18) - Spirits of French Lick in Indiana (WRP Episode 5 and Episode 44) - Whiskey Del Bac Distillery in Arizona (WRP Episode 63) So, not only was I talking with the guys doing the blending, I had also talked to and tasted all four distilleries in the blend. That, to me, was an out-of-body experience.  Devin and Chase are fascinating to listen to, and their process for choosing distilleries and partners was equally intriguing. There are close to a dozen distilleries mentioned in this episode, and I hope I've tagged them all - if I miss any, tag them in the comments on IG, FB, or Twitter!  Borrowed Page Volume 1 is out now and available for purchase! _________________ Before we jump into the interview just a few quick notes: If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so! The $5 tier has access to the Patreon-only segment called “Under the Influencer”, where some of your favorite YouTubers/Instagrammers/Podcasters and more join me to talk whiskey, life, and influencing. This tier will also have priority access to upcoming barrel picks, including one coming up in partnership with the This is my Bourbon Podcast.  The $25 tier - for people who really want to propel the pod and website forward - will have the same benefits as the $5 tier plus right of first refusal to join me on future barrel picks, access to bottles I'm sent to taste and review, and more. The first five boxes of samples have already been sent and only 5 spots remain!  You can still support for as little as $1 a month if you'd like to stay up to date with these changes and news about what we've got coming up.  Finally, please do like and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you're listening - it really helps the Whiskey Ring Podcast move up the rankings.  If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to the newsletter on the website.  Thanks for reading! Now here's Chase Langdon and Devin Ershow, writers of American Mash & Grain and blenders/producers of Borrowed Page American Whiskey Volume One.  American Mash & Grain American Mash & Grain Website American Mash & Grain on Facebook American Mash & Grain on Instagram American Mash & Grain on Twitter Reviews Borrowed Page Whiskey Volume 1 Review (Coming Today!) Thanks to our Sponsor, Scotch Malt Whisky Society SMWS Website SMWS of America Website (Use code WRP for 20% off your membership!) SMWS/A Facebook SMWS/A Instagram SMWS/A Twitter SMWS/A YouTube

We're joined by the founders of American Mash & Grain, CEO Devin Ershow & COO Chase Langdon. Devin and Chase have created a website documentary project to highlight the American Craft Whiskey movement, regularly giving full featured reviews and telling the stories of the best craft whiskey distilleries.  The next progression for their project is marrying some of their favorite featured distilleries into a unique blend of American Whiskey.  Their first volume features 4 varied whiskies that they meld together for “Borrowed Page Volume 1”.    Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you're there.   We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout goes to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at TheBourbonLens@Gmail.com. Check out our freshly redesigned website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, whiskey news, and details on our upcoming single barrel picks. Cheers,Scott and JakeBourbon Lens   About American Mash & Grain  American Mash & Grainbrings together four unique styles and producers to redefine American Whiskey. Borrowed Page Volume 1 is the first release in a limited release series. A partnership between American Mash & Grain and the craft whiskey distilleries we've featured on our site. Each volume will be different from the last, weaving the tale of a uniquely American collaboration, a blending of culture, craft, and passion that honors its makers and hopes to move the story of American Whiskey forward. “For so long American whiskey has been thought of as one thing. There are a growing number of craft producers in the U.S. that are working hard to challenge this convention and establish their own local identity of American Whiskey.” - Devin Ershow, CEO American Mash & Grain “American whiskey is as diverse in thought, expression and approach as America itself. We wanted to create a product that highlighted some of the many pioneers, leaders and innovators working hard to redefine American made whiskey.” - Chase Langdon, COO American Mash & Grain Volume 1 is a blend of bourbon, rye and single malt whiskey. 34% Watershed Distillery, Columbus, OH (Straight Bourbon) “The passion Devin and Chase put into this project shows through in their whiskey. Borrowed Page is an authentic collection of spirits and people that have come together to create something special. We are excited about this partnership and are certain these bottles will sell out quickly!” - Greg Lehman, Founder/CEO Watershed Distillery 32% Wigle Whiskey, Pittsburgh, PA (Pennsylvania Straight Rye) "We are so thrilled to partner up with American Mash & Grain. Our Blender, Taylor Bostock, picked one of our favorite Rye barrels from our barrelhouse for this blend to represent Pennsylvania Monongahela Rye. Devin and Chase have brought together some of the most innovative and dedicated craft spirit makers in the US to create a blend that captures the best flavors of this moment in craft distilling. We are so proud to be a part of the Borrowed Page project," - Alexander Grelli, Co-Founder and Owner Wigle Whiskey. 24% Spirits of French Lick, West Baden Springs, IN (Lee Sinclair Bourbon) “American Mash and Grain have been great supporters of Spirits of French lick and craft distilling in general. When we heard they wanted to focus on making a blended whiskey using craft spirits it went without saying that we wanted to be as much a part of that project as we possibly could be. The American craft whiskey movement has become in recent years a true talking point in regards to quality, unique flavors, and the expansion of the American whiskey experience. Using these unique profiles to produce a blended whiskey and present it to an expanded audience that may not be familiar with each independent contributor is a great way to create new customers interested in exploring what once was fringe but is now re-writing what American whiskey distilling can be. It was our distinct pleasure to include a unique 62 gallon, Number 2 char barrel, of our Lee W. Sinclair Bourbon to the project.” - Alan Bishop, Head Distillery Spirits of French Lick 10% Whiskey Del Bac, Tucson, AZ (Mesquite Smoked Single Malt) “We love what the team at American Mash & Grain is doing with the Borrowed Page project and are honored to be included. History is being made right now in American whiskey as we and other incredible distilleries across the country are crafting American single malts with our own stamps of place and terroir. It's an exciting time for both whiskey makers and drinkers.” -Stephen and Amanda Paul, Co-founders of Whiskey Del Bac. - Stephen Paul, Co-Founder/President Hamilton Distillers Group/Whiskey Del Bac Tasting Notes: Butterscotch, Maple Syrup, Tobacco, Cinnamon, Mesquite BBQ Smoke. More Notes: Borrowed Page American Whiskey exclusively sold on the American Mash & Grain website (mashngrain.myshopify.com) for $75 (exclusive of tax and shipping) American Mash & Grain launched on July 4th, 2020 with the purpose of elevating the profile of the American craft whiskey movement. The blend was created in collaboration with Anne Dimmick. Sourcing as a concept is not a new idea, but so much of it is hidden behind NDAs. We are opting for hyper transparency, featuring our distillery partners on the front of the label. “American Whiskey" is currently stigmatized as “cheap” or “poorly made.” We want todestigmatize American Whiskey. "American Whiskey“ is a catch all for any American whiskey that doesn't meet the guidelines for standardized whiskies like bourbon or rye. With "American Single Malt" on the precipice of becoming a standardized category, "American Whiskey" is the last bastion of unbridled innovation and experimentation. Links: American Mash & Grain Bourbon Lens Review of Mash and Grain Borrowed Page Volume 1 Purchase a Bottle Here

Summary: The jags gotta birthday in the house!! Tracy celebrates her 50th birthday at the Threadbare Cider House. The guests include master Wigle blender Talor Bostock, Pittsburgh Food Nerd Nelli Tokleh, The Incline mastermind Colin Williams and the renowned rapper Gallo Locknez. 2:34 Tracy Kosylo: Did 50 become the new 21?? Raise a glass of cider and let's go party! Everything that has to do with the podcast lineup begins with Tracy and without her... well the jags could figure it out, but they would become, well confused JAGOFFS. Anyway, happy birthday Tracy, and thanks for all that you do for the podcast! 6:24 Colin Williams: Have you ever wanted to know LITERALLY anything even remotely related to Pittsburgh? Well, Colin is keeping yinz in the know with the daily newsy newsletter starting on Tuesdays. The Inclinehighlights unique neighbors, niche topics, big events, and even a mega story about a certain school district. 20:25 Nelli Tokleh: Seems like Pittsburgh has upped its cocktail and food game for the Pittsburgh Food Nerd. Born in Cali and from Dallas to Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Food Nerd covers all fun things in the ‘Burgh with food... and now arts and culture! She spills the tea on becoming food blogger royalty between our three rivers... it's OK, she can't cook but a girl can showcase a great eat! 33:41 Gallo Locknez: Re-mixing it up in the hip-hop culture for Pittsburgh, Gallo is an independent artist/producer who is the rapper behind the NBA SOUND UP tracks. He not only uses his voice for singing, but for educating the youth by sharing his knowledge with YMCA in Homewood. Soon traveling to Europe for a summer tour, Gallo performs “Boom” from his new album “Takeoff” which he is releasing with Buddhakai. Plus, hear what it's like being the governor of the Recording Academy chapter in Philadelphia. 53:11 Tylor Bostock:Chemistry may not have been Taylor's strong suit... but look at him now! As the Wigle Whiskey senior distiller and master blender, Taylor from Threadbare Cider mixes up the conversation as well as everything whiskey, bourbon, and barrels. When it comes to the barrels, he can tell you all about the cognac process, plus many more liquors that yinzers have come to love in our region.

Mike travels to Pittsburgh to discover the craft of Wigle Whiskey. As always, The Bourbon Road leads us to great craft distilleries doing great work here in the USA. Listen in as we sample and review the work of another pioneer in craft whiskey making. Check out the bourbon Roadies private Facebook group. Make sure you check out The Bourbon Road at https://thebourbonroad.com and also our private Facebook group, The Bourbon Roadies.

Hey folks, welcome to episode 18 of the Whiskey Ring Podcast! My guest for this episode is Michael Foglia from Wigle Whiskey in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.   This is a fun one – Wigle is another off-the-wall distillery that loves to try something different. Go to their website and see how many expressions they have (or if you're a Patreon subscriber and watching the video, see the wall behind Michael as we talk) then consider they're only producing about 26,000 proof gallons a year. A few quick notes: If you haven't joined the Patreon community, now is the time: you can now support the site and podcast for as little as $1 a month. If you're a distillery, an accessories company, or want to get your name out there, The Whiskey Ring Podcast has slots for two remaining sponsors – reach out today if you are interested! You can find the podcast and website on all social media platforms AND you'll want to follow, like, and subscribe now – there's a big giveaway coming up for the holidays in partnership with Doc Swinson's, an upcoming guest on the show. Thank you for listening, supporting, and subscribing, and please enjoy my chat with Michael Foglia of Wigle Whiskey.

This week's guest joins us from a distillery 300 years in the making. On this edu-taining episode, Meredith Meyer Grelli, co-owner of Wigle Whiskey and co-founder of the Whiskey Rebellion Trail, gives listeners a fascinating lesson on the history of American Whiskey. From a brawl with a tax collector to a pardon from George Washington himself, Philip Wigle, Wigle Whiskey's namesake, embodies the resilient spirit and history of American Whiskey. Listen now!

History, forestry and even whiskey come into play on this month's Heritage Happenings! Historic Hanna's Town gives us the latest news on the LeFevre house and their fight to restore native plants to the area, then Fort Ligonier joins us to discuss their recent collaboration with Wigle Whiskey and much more. Thanks to our sponsors LHTC Broadband and Saint Vincent College for making Heritage Happenings possible.

⭐️Three Time @Tales_of_the_Cocktail Spirited Award nominated podcast⭐️ Wigle Whiskey Co-Founder Meredith Grelli chats about the history of rye, building a brand around learning and adapting a hands-on company to a time when we’ve all gotta keep our hands to ourselves. It’s edutaining! #HRN10Years #DrinkingOnTheRadioDon’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 

We have an amazing story on today's webcast detailing how Meredith Meyer Grelli, Co-Founder of Wigle Whiskey, and her team pivoted the company from making spirits to hand sanitizer during the COVID-19 pandemic. Meredith will also provide insight on how local bars and restaurants are faring and what it will take to get back to business. Please join us for what will be an engaging and informative conversation.

In our second episode with Wigle, Alex sits down with us and introduces us to 6 whiskies of his choice. What to know what they are??? Well you just have to listen. Wigle Whiskeyhttps://wiglewhiskey.com/store/ If you would like to become a patron of the show, please check out our Patreon site. https://www.patreon.com/thosedramyinzersBe sure to rate and review us on iTunesFind all other info on our site!https://pittsburghwhiskeyfriends.org/those-dram-yinzers/

What happens when you make a rookie mistake and accidently record the entire episode using the laptop mic rather than the really nice equipment you have?? A lot of editing. Sorry upfront for the weird echo and sound of this episode. If you are new, we don’t normally sound like this we swear!Anyway, welcome to part 1 of our interview with Meredith and Alex Grelli of Wigle Whiskey! We get in depth of how and why they started a whiskey distillery way back when. Enjoy!Wigle Whiskeyhttps://wiglewhiskey.com/If you would like to become a patron of the show, please check out our Patreon site. https://www.patreon.com/thosedramyinzersBe sure to rate and review us on iTunesFind all other info on our site!https://pittsburghwhiskeyfriends.org/those-dram-yinzers/

After discovering the book "Pittsburgh Steps: The Story of the City's Public Stairways" at Wildcard in Lawrenceville, artist Laura Zurowski is climbing and documenting all of the steps in the City of Pittsburgh.    :: FOLLOW Mis.Steps ::   Instagram @Mis.Steps Mis.Steps Website  Mis.Steps Shop - purchase zines or trading cards of the steps of Pittsburgh Mis.Steps on Flickr - all of Laura's photos are on Flickr for others to use and enjoy :: BOOK "Pittsburgh Steps: The Story of the City's Public Stairways" by Bob Regan :: Bob Regan is a lecturer at the University of Pittsburgh who would ride his bike around town and see the staircases leading up different hillsides. Regan documented all of the steps in Pittsburgh, as even the city didn't have a listing of all of these public staircases.    Regan's first book was published in black and white in 2004 and sells for more than $100 on Amazon. The book was updated in 2015 and is available at local book stores and Amazon.    :: INSPIRATION Steps and Craigslist Missed Connections :: Her project is named Mis.Steps because it initially had a component where she posted the photographs on the Missed Connections section of Craigslist. Laura started documenting the steps and posting to Missed Connections in July 2017. In March 2018, Craigslist changed the Missed Connections format and photos were no longer allowed. You can read more about Craigslist's changes and Mis.Steps here.    Learn more about Laura's photography and printing process Laura uses a Polaroid Spectra camera from the 1980s; you can read more about Laura's Polaroid here.  The Mis.Steps prints and trading cards are printed on a Risograph; you can learn more about this retro printing process here.   -------------------------------------------------------   :: COLLABORATION Walk the Burgh & Wigle Whiskey :: Whiskey Walk: Walk the Burgh Tours and Wigle Whiskey team up to share some whiskey history. Take a walking tour of Downtown Pittsburgh, learn about the Whiskey Rebellion and sample some Wigle Whiskey. $25/person   Interested in some other Prohibition stories… Learn more about the Fussfungle cocktail Listen to Episode 14 of our podcast and find out if the word “speakeasy” is from McKeesport.    -------------------------------------------------------   :: EVENTS Northside Mardi Gras // Feb. 15-25 :: The Northside Leadership Conference has organized a 10-day, neighborhood-wide celebration for Mardi Gras. You can see the entire schedule of events here. Follow the Northside Mardi Gras Facebook page for updates.    The celebration ends with a Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday Party at the Allegheny Elks Lodge #339. Tickets are $10, available here.    ------------------------------------------------------- Give Us a Call Have an event we should know about? Know of a partnership we should highlight on the podcast? How about a collaboration? We'd love to hear from you!   We're always looking for new Pittsburgh stories to share. If you leave a message we just might feature your pick in our newsletter or on our podcast.   Give us a call and leave a message. We want to hear from you!   412-368-6595    ------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to The Slaw: Staying on Top of Pittsburgh podcast   The Slaw Podcast is available on: iTunes Spotify   Follow Very Local for more Pittsburgh updates: Very Local Pittsburgh Website Twitter @VeryLocalPGH Facebook Instagram  YouTube

The girls interview Wigle Whiskey founder Mary Ellen Myer while making a deliciously warm and inviting Sangria. This badass woman tells us all about the company, her background of an occupational therapist, and the coolness of the PGH community. If you like Sangria, wholesomeness, and dry humor this ones for you.

If you want to know American whiskey, you’ve got to know the mid-Atlantic region. In Pennsylvania & Maryland whiskey makers laid the groundwork for American whiskey and sparked a national rebellion. The 1790s Whiskey Rebellion played an important role in American history and is the spirit of this mid-Atlantic region. This unbridled spirit lives on today in one of the most prolific craft spirit producing regions in the country.  You can op on the Whiskey Rebellion Trail with it's distilleries and attractions that stretch from Pennsylvania to Maryland and Greater Washington, D.C. Tune into Industry Night where Nycci Nellis talks to distillers: Ellen Hough, Liberty Pole Distillery Cara Webster, One Eight Distilling, Brian Sheridan, Sagamore Spirit and Meredith Meyer Grelli, Wigle Whiskey about the history behind the Whiskey Rebellion Trail and all the Whiskey you can drink on it. Powered and distributed by Simplecast

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today's show: • NanoSalad is a new “wholesome hack” to help you Eat Better Fast. IT'S A Zero-prep, 100% REAL ORGANIC VEGGIE AND FRUIT FOOD. Sprinkle onto almost any meal for a fast veggie vigor & fiber boost - Jag Bhalla, NANOSALAD'S OWNER, AND CHEF Nick Moyer ARE IN TO TELL US ALL ABOUT IT. • EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT IT – THOMPSON ITALIAN IN FALLS CHURCH CITY – CHEF-OWNERS Gabe & Katherine Thompson - The Thompsons – who wrote the bestseller Downtown Italian – are excited to serve casual Italian food that stirs the imagination in a family-friendly setting that they're deeply connected to. • Gordon Lambourne IS VP, Communications AT The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) – IT provides people from all backgrounds with the training, education, financial resources, and career development they need to build pathways to meaningful jobs and careers in the restaurant and foodservice industry. The NRAEF is a national organization, but HQed right here in the District. Last fall, THEY kicked off THEIR career and technical education program, ProStart, for high school students AT DC HIGH SCHOOLS, AND WE'LL HEAR ALL ABOUT THIS PIONEERING PROGRAM. • Jenna Umbriac, Director of Programs, MANNA FOOD CENTER IS IN WITH DETAILS ABOUT THE OCTOBER 26, No Waste, Big Taste: Rescued Food Cooking Competition AT Fresh Farm Silver Spring Farm Market, 890 Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring, MD - Local chefs compete “Chopped” style to turn ugly produce and recovered food into culinary masterpieces. • Meredith Meyer Grelli is Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Wigle Whiskey, Pittsburgh's first distillery since Prohibition. Since beginning distilling in December 2011, Wigle Whiskey has worked to restore Pittsburgh's legacy as the Birthplace of American Whiskey and the epicenter of Rye. She's in with tastes and talk of everything from Wigle to the Whiskey Rebellion.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • NanoSalad is a new “wholesome hack” to help you Eat Better Fast. IT’S A Zero-prep, 100% REAL ORGANIC VEGGIE AND FRUIT FOOD. Sprinkle onto almost any meal for a fast veggie vigor & fiber boost - Jag Bhalla, NANOSALAD’S OWNER, AND CHEF Nick Moyer ARE IN TO TELL US ALL ABOUT IT. • EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT IT – THOMPSON ITALIAN IN FALLS CHURCH CITY – CHEF-OWNERS Gabe & Katherine Thompson - The Thompsons – who wrote the bestseller Downtown Italian – are excited to serve casual Italian food that stirs the imagination in a family-friendly setting that they’re deeply connected to. • Gordon Lambourne IS VP, Communications AT The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) – IT provides people from all backgrounds with the training, education, financial resources, and career development they need to build pathways to meaningful jobs and careers in the restaurant and foodservice industry. The NRAEF is a national organization, but HQed right here in the District. Last fall, THEY kicked off THEIR career and technical education program, ProStart, for high school students AT DC HIGH SCHOOLS, AND WE’LL HEAR ALL ABOUT THIS PIONEERING PROGRAM. • Jenna Umbriac, Director of Programs, MANNA FOOD CENTER IS IN WITH DETAILS ABOUT THE OCTOBER 26, No Waste, Big Taste: Rescued Food Cooking Competition AT Fresh Farm Silver Spring Farm Market, 890 Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring, MD - Local chefs compete “Chopped” style to turn ugly produce and recovered food into culinary masterpieces. • Meredith Meyer Grelli is Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Wigle Whiskey, Pittsburgh's first distillery since Prohibition. Since beginning distilling in December 2011, Wigle Whiskey has worked to restore Pittsburgh’s legacy as the Birthplace of American Whiskey and the epicenter of Rye. She’s in with tastes and talk of everything from Wigle to the Whiskey Rebellion.

Meredith Meyer Grelli is the co-founder of Wigle Whiskey, the first Pittsburgh distillery since Prohibition. Wigle’s spirits are distributed throughout the country and the distillery has been the most awarded Craft Whiskey Distillery in the US for four straight years.    Meredith and her team have followed up the success of Wigle with Threadbare Cider & Mead.   In this conversation, Aaron and Meredith discuss what it takes to build a strong team, why they develop so many different product lines, and the importance of engaging with the community.   Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter.   Meredith’s Challenge; Write a thank you note to someone every morning.   Connect with Meredith Linkedin   Connect with Wigle Whiskey Facebook Instagram   Connect with Threadbare Cider House Facebook Instagram   If you liked this interview, check out episode 382 with Barry Young where we discuss distilling vodka and episode 232 with Christian Simmons where we discuss selling craft spirits.   Underwritten by Piper Creative A digital agency that provides strategy, delivery, and analysis specializing in a few key service offerings. Vlogging Podcasting Linkedin Video   If you aren’t creating or curating content regularly, your clients and customers might forget you’re open for business. YouTube Instagram Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Overcast | PodBay

Meredith Meyer Grelli dreamed up Wigle Whiskey in 2010 and with her family by her side, the distillery has had national attention, warranting recognition as a James Beard semi finalist and they’re the most awarded craft distillery in the US by the American Craft Spirit Association. Just last year, Wigle even spawned a Cidery -- Threadbare. Meredith is at the center of creating this rebellious line of spirits, and she shared with us her journey to where she is and what is going on with women in the alcohol industry. Hello women run distilleries! Thoughts? Email us: shatteredglasspodcast@gmail.com Music by Anthony LaMarca

Steve and Amanda are starting the top of this week's episode with some updates - including an update on BOLD Sports, what's new on the BOLD Pittsburgh blog, and some insight into upcoming stories. As for what they're drinking this week? Amanda's keeping it classy with some wine and Steve's pouring himself a glass of Wood Aged Bitches Brew. If you're in town for the weekend - whether you live here or are visiting - you should check out Steve and Amanda's all time favorite place in the 'Burgh at Shiloh Grill. They also recommend grabbing drinks at Whole Foods (and then taking the opportunity to shop at Whole Foods while drunk to make it an even more enjoyable experience). Looking for something more than dinner and drinks? Be sure to check out Heisenburgh, Wigle Whiskey's 6th Birthday Bash, Grattitude Release at East End, BBQ and Brews, March Milkshakes with Wigle Whiskey and the Milkshake Factory, Vintage PGH, Before Oprah's Couch Tom Cruise weeks at Row House, Bloody Mary Fest, Hops for Hearth at Alloy 26, and Punk Rock Flea Market! As they do, Amanda and Steve are wrapping this week's episode with their He Said / She Said segment. This week they're talking about the "Nice Guy Finishes Last" sydrome. After the show remember to: Follow the discussion on Twitter (@Boldpgh) You can support the show on Patreon! Remember to check out our friends at River's Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) - and our stream over there! Also, check out BOLDpgh.com and sorgatronmedia.com for more entertainment!

Steve and Amanda are starting the top of this week's episode with some updates - including an update on BOLD Sports, what's new on the BOLD Pittsburgh blog, and some insight into upcoming stories. As for what they're drinking this week? Amanda's keeping it classy with some wine and Steve's pouring himself a glass of Wood Aged Bitches Brew. If you're in town for the weekend - whether you live here or are visiting - you should check out Steve and Amanda's all time favorite place in the 'Burgh at Shiloh Grill. They also recommend grabbing drinks at Whole Foods (and then taking the opportunity to shop at Whole Foods while drunk to make it an even more enjoyable experience). Looking for something more than dinner and drinks? Be sure to check out Heisenburgh, Wigle Whiskey's 6th Birthday Bash, Grattitude Release at East End, BBQ and Brews, March Milkshakes with Wigle Whiskey and the Milkshake Factory, Vintage PGH, Before Oprah's Couch Tom Cruise weeks at Row House, Bloody Mary Fest, Hops for Hearth at Alloy 26, and Punk Rock Flea Market! As they do, Amanda and Steve are wrapping this week's episode with their He Said / She Said segment. This week they're talking about the "Nice Guy Finishes Last" sydrome. After the show remember to: Follow the discussion on Twitter (@Boldpgh) You can support the show on Patreon! Remember to check out our friends at River's Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) - and our stream over there! Also, check out BOLDpgh.com and sorgatronmedia.com for more entertainment!

Get the featured cocktail recipe: Lady Liberty If you look up perpetual motion in the dictionary, you're likely to find a picture of Elyse Braner. Not only is she the co-chair of Women Who Whiskey-DC, she leads a local running group, volunteers as an elementary school track coach, ran 8 marathons last year, holds down a full-time job in marketing and events planning, and is also a brand ambassador for Wigle Whiskey. That sentence just makes the rest of us tired. Want more tasty cocktail recipes and boozy banter, then subscribe, download and review. We'd love to hear from you!

Amanda and Steve are bringing you a special Valentine's Day edition of BOLD Nights this week. At the top of the show we have our usual rundown of what's going on and what we're drinking. But, then it's a little bit of a swerve from the normal course of the show as we break down some unique gift ideas for him and her - including some couples shopping options. As for events? There's plenty happening this weekend through next that fit the bill for a great Valentine's Day option including I Made It Sweet (Made It Market), Pittsburgh's Vintage Mixer Sex Pop Up, Wigle Whiskey's 3rd Annual Spicy Soiree, Farm to Table's Local Food Tasting, Galentine's Day at Gluten Free Goat, and History Uncorked - Roaring 20s at the Heinz History Center. If you're looking for a nice dinner for two, Amanda and Steve suggest Braddocks' 4-course dinner, Spork, Eddie Merlot's Romance Package, or Revel and Roost's Prix Fixe menu. Top the night off with some sweet drinks and treats at Vinosky Winery, Pittsburgh Winery, PA Libations, Wigle Whiskey, Milkshake Factory, or Bella Christies! After the show remember to: Follow the discussion on Twitter (@Boldpgh) You can support the show on Patreon! Remember to check out our friends at River's Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) - and our stream over there! Also, check out BOLDpgh.com and sorgatronmedia.com for more entertainment!

Amanda and Steve are bringing you a special Valentine's Day edition of BOLD Nights this week. At the top of the show we have our usual rundown of what's going on and what we're drinking. But, then it's a little bit of a swerve from the normal course of the show as we break down some unique gift ideas for him and her - including some couples shopping options. As for events? There's plenty happening this weekend through next that fit the bill for a great Valentine's Day option including I Made It Sweet (Made It Market), Pittsburgh's Vintage Mixer Sex Pop Up, Wigle Whiskey's 3rd Annual Spicy Soiree, Farm to Table's Local Food Tasting, Galentine's Day at Gluten Free Goat, and History Uncorked - Roaring 20s at the Heinz History Center. If you're looking for a nice dinner for two, Amanda and Steve suggest Braddocks' 4-course dinner, Spork, Eddie Merlot's Romance Package, or Revel and Roost's Prix Fixe menu. Top the night off with some sweet drinks and treats at Vinosky Winery, Pittsburgh Winery, PA Libations, Wigle Whiskey, Milkshake Factory, or Bella Christies! After the show remember to: Follow the discussion on Twitter (@Boldpgh) You can support the show on Patreon! Remember to check out our friends at River's Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) - and our stream over there! Also, check out BOLDpgh.com and sorgatronmedia.com for more entertainment!

"The Whiskey Rebellion and the Rebirth of Rye" takes readers on a tour of the spirit’s founding, floundering, and current flourishing. Authors Mark Meyer and Meredith Meyer Grelli explore rye whiskey’s revolutionary origins in Western Pennsylvania, the role of Gilded Age robber barons in developing the rye industry and the reemergence of craft distilling in the twenty-first century. Featuring an illustrated guide on how to make rye whiskey and delicious cocktail recipes, this short book makes a compelling case that American whiskey’s rightful home is Pittsburgh. Mark Meyer and Meredith Meyer Grelli are co-founders of Wigle Whiskey, a family owned and operated craft distillery based in Pittsburgh’s Strip District. Description courtesy of Belt Publishing.

This week, Amanda and Steve are drinking some Hitchhiker Marshmellow Stout as they chat about what to do in Pittsburgh this weekend. Wondering where you should be grabbing a bite? Wild Side Pub at Full Pint in Lawrenceville is where it's at. Afterwards, you should be heading to Mac An Toz for some drinks. Looking for something to do before or after dinner and drinks? Amanda and Steve recommend checking out Night Market at Market Square, Brewing Up A Cure at the PPG Wintergarten, Threadbare Cider House's grand opening Friday night, the In Bed By 10 dance party, The Plague release at Draai Laag, Coffee and Doughnuts at Wigle Whiskey, Silence of the Lambs at Soldiers and Sailors, and Whiskey Watches and Cigars at Blend. As usual, Amanda and Steve wrap up the show with their He Said/She Said segment! This week they're talking about splitting family time as a couple during the holiday season. After the show remember to: Follow the discussion on Twitter (@Boldpgh) You can support the show on Patreon! Remember to check out our friends at River's Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) - and our stream over there! Also, check out BOLDpgh.com and sorgatronmedia.com for more entertainment!

This week, Amanda and Steve are drinking some Hitchhiker Marshmellow Stout as they chat about what to do in Pittsburgh this weekend. Wondering where you should be grabbing a bite? Wild Side Pub at Full Pint in Lawrenceville is where it's at. Afterwards, you should be heading to Mac An Toz for some drinks. Looking for something to do before or after dinner and drinks? Amanda and Steve recommend checking out Night Market at Market Square, Brewing Up A Cure at the PPG Wintergarten, Threadbare Cider House's grand opening Friday night, the In Bed By 10 dance party, The Plague release at Draai Laag, Coffee and Doughnuts at Wigle Whiskey, Silence of the Lambs at Soldiers and Sailors, and Whiskey Watches and Cigars at Blend. As usual, Amanda and Steve wrap up the show with their He Said/She Said segment! This week they're talking about splitting family time as a couple during the holiday season. After the show remember to: Follow the discussion on Twitter (@Boldpgh) You can support the show on Patreon! Remember to check out our friends at River's Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) - and our stream over there! Also, check out BOLDpgh.com and sorgatronmedia.com for more entertainment!

Amanda and Steve check out 2 Brothers BBQ. As far as where to drink this week, nothing beats heading to friends' houses and hitting up some classic backyard BBQ and fire pits. Want to know where to be seen this weekend? Amanda and Steve are checking out Wigle Whiskey's 5-year anniversary events and the grand opening of the Tap Room and the Barrelhouse opening and malt release. Be sure to check out Death of a Salesman at the Pittsburgh Public Theater, Multiple Choice and the Cultural Trust, the Entice One Fashion Show, Millvale Music Festival, MAKEnight at the Children's Museum (with a May the 4th theme), Neighborhood Flea Market - Mother's Day Edition, Urban Hike, and Cinco de Mayo. As always, Amanda and Steve wrap the show with their segment He Said/She Said talking about sex moves: who should or does make the first move in relationships, and friends: mutual versus individual and same versus opposite sex, married/partnered versus single.

Amanda and Steve check out 2 Brothers BBQ. As far as where to drink this week, nothing beats heading to friends' houses and hitting up some classic backyard BBQ and fire pits. Want to know where to be seen this weekend? Amanda and Steve are checking out Wigle Whiskey's 5-year anniversary events and the grand opening of the Tap Room and the Barrelhouse opening and malt release. Be sure to check out Death of a Salesman at the Pittsburgh Public Theater, Multiple Choice and the Cultural Trust, the Entice One Fashion Show, Millvale Music Festival, MAKEnight at the Children's Museum (with a May the 4th theme), Neighborhood Flea Market - Mother's Day Edition, Urban Hike, and Cinco de Mayo. As always, Amanda and Steve wrap the show with their segment He Said/She Said talking about sex moves: who should or does make the first move in relationships, and friends: mutual versus individual and same versus opposite sex, married/partnered versus single.

Amanda and Steve are talking some Southern Tier Thick Mint, Social House 7, Wigle Whiskey’s anniversary event and tap room grand opening, Death of a Salesman at Pittsburgh Public Theater, the Cultural Trust’s Multiple Choice, Epic Prom, Entice One Fashion Show, and He Said – She Said: The dine and dasher blind date and blurting revealing things after sex!

Amanda and Steve are talking some Southern Tier Thick Mint, Social House 7, Wigle Whiskey's anniversary event and tap room grand opening, Death of a Salesman at Pittsburgh Public Theater, the Cultural Trust's Multiple Choice, Epic Prom, Entice One Fashion Show, and He Said - She Said: The dine and dasher blind date and blurting revealing things after sex!

Amanda and Steve talk about what to do in Pittsburgh, including the Old Sap Whiskey Release Party, Wigle Whiskey, Chinese New Year at Wigle, 2nd Annual Imbibe on the Northside at the Mattress Factory, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Trax Farm Winter Beerfest, Twelfth Night at the Pittsburgh Public Theatre, I made it Market Valentines, Pittsburgh Winter Beerfest, Something Rotten, and the Great Gatsby Party at James Street.

Amanda and Steve discuss great events in Pittsburgh such as: Toruk at Consol Energy, Yoga on the Turf at Highmark Stadium, Kayak Pittsburgh Aspinwall Opening Festival, 60’s Vodka Bash at Wigle Whiskey, PartyUp on 9th Street Prince Tribute party.

The YaJagoff Podcast #YaJagoffPodcast February 2, 2016 A Podcast all about Pittsburgh There are a lot of podcasts, or PAWDcasts as you might say in Pittsburghese, but none this focused on what’s happening in Pittsburgh. Co-hosts John Chamberlin and Craig Tumas talk with guests about food, entertainment, current events and, of course, Jagoffs! This weekly podcast is based on the Pittsburgh humor blog, YaJagoff.com. LISTEN to the Podcast show right here below or on iTunes, Soundcloud and TuneIn via “Pittsburgh Podcast Network” Episode 7 line-up: Episode Music: Andre Costello and The Cool Minors, “Places” Show Location: Wigle Whiskey, Cornbread Throwdown 01:01 Opening, John and Craig talking with their mouths full of cornbread and whiskey samples from the Wigle Whiskey “Cornbread Throwdown” on January 29th. 02:15 We play “Tasha or Tori” This episode, we have Tori Mistick of WearWagRepeat.com talking about: Studio Saturdays at Gallerie Chiz on Feb 5th featuring artist Patti Gallagher will be there with her witty and wearable sculptures Where to shop for Valentine’s gifts at Wild Card & Kards Unlimited Tune into Tori’s Daily Dog Walks at 4pm on Periscope She brought us shortbread milkbone thingies! 07:53 Somehow we scored a BIG interview with A.J. Dereum of the Punxsutawney Phil “Inner Circle” and Linda Nyman of Penn Brewery. Who are those guys with the tuxedos and hats that take care of Phil, “The Inner Circle?” They have codenames! There’s a new beer from Penn Brewery, Punxsutawney Philsner What to do in Punxsutawney on Groundhog Day and the days leading up? How does Phil handle the “pressure” he gets from the nation’s meteorologists? Most importantly… where can we purchase Punxsutawney Philsner 16:10 “Gary,” Pennsylvania’s 3rd Most Famous Groundhog showed up! He’s not in good shape these days. Phil and Gus have made him irrelevant. 21:18 David Harries, Wigle Whiskey Distiller No... we didn’t say David Harries, da Stiller so don’t Google the Steelers old rosters Who thought chemistry would be this fun? He started off wanting to make “hooch” The difference between rye bread and corn bread? The same differences between rye whiskey and corn whiskey Cool project with Penn Brewery… how they made whiskey 26:16 What in the……? Craig and John… the wake-up of shame after falling asleep in the Wigle Whiskey Distillery. But don’t worry, they don’t forget to thank Naturi Greek Yogurt for contributing to the The Food Tasters cornbread entry. You can get the recipe here. Thanks to Pittsburgh comedian, Alex Stypula for playing “Gary, Pennsylvania’s 3rd Most Famous Groundhog” Huuuuuge thanks to Jill at Wigle Whiskey and Mike Sorg of Sorgatron Media!! Don’t forget, we have a phone number, i.e. a heckling line. Call us 412-444-8JAG Find daily #Jagoffs posts at www.YaJagoff.com How to Listen Regularly: – All shows on the “Pittsburgh Podcast Network” are free and available to listen 24/7 On-Demand in your hand on smartphone and tablet and on your laptop and desktop. – Apple users can find it on the iTunes Podcast app or player. – Android users can find it on the SoundCloud or TuneIn website or app. * SEARCH: Pittsburgh Podcast Network • iTunes: http://ow.ly/TJ4xU • SoundCloud: http://bit.ly/JagPods • Tunein: http://ow.ly/VUCKV On-site Production: Frank Murgia, Jim Amato and Wayne Weil How to Follow Everyone on Twitter: John Chamberlin @YaJagoff Craig Tumas @CraigTumas Jim Amato @JimAmato01 Wigle Whiskey @WigleWhiskey Alex Stypula (Comedian) @AlexStypula Gallery Chiz @GalleryChiz1 Punxsutawney Phil @GroundhogClub Tori Mistick @TMistick Penn Brewery @PennBrewery Sorgatron Media @SorgatronMedia Naturi @NaturiOrganic WildKard @WildKardPGH Kards Unlimited @KardsUnlimited The Food Tasters @TheFoodTasters Produced at talent network, inc. by the Pittsburgh Podcast Network. @talentnetworktv http://talentnetworkinc.com @pghpodcast http://PittsburghPodcastNetwork.com

You combine this with last week’s podcast, “Be a Rockstar Home Bartender – The Highball,” and the previous week’s, “Tasting Whiskey,” and you are sure to be well on your way to bringing joy and inebriation to your friends and family! Things you should also have: 1. “Tasting Whiskey” by Lew Bryson2. “Bitters” by Brad Thomas Parsons3. Local booze and bitters. This includes: Wigle Whiskey and Maggie’s Farm Rum if you're from Pittsburgh...which I obviously am.  But wherever you live, I encourage you to find a craft distillery and get some aged and/or spiced hooch.  Otherwise, have your favorite whiskey and rum on hand. Today…The Old Fashioned. Three ingredients: Syrup (water + sugar), whiskey (rum will also do the trick), and bitters. You add citrus to this mix, then vary those elements and really the possibilities are almost endless. In this episode, we drink several old-fashioned cocktails and we even venture into the land of the Manhattan. We discuss how to vary and diversify all elements of the basic cocktail, and we give you music to boot. Today’s selections include John Lee Hooker with, “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer,” and The Blues Brothers with, “Hey Bartender.” We’re still learning Audacity and finding ways to polish this podcast toward some semblance of professional. We appreciate you coming along with us, and for your trouble I’ll share with you this recipe: Maple-Rumaretto(This is a variation on an old-fashioned cocktail. For this recipe you’ll need:) >> Real maple syrup (No Aunt Jemima in my cocktail!)>> Favorite spiced rum(I certainly suggest either Maggie’s Farm Spiced Rum or Wigle Landlocked Spiced)>> Favorite Amaretto>> Aromatic and citrus bitters(Again, I suggest Wigle Aromatic and Pomander Orange…though Angustora will certainly do.)>> An orange from which you’ll cut a sliver of rind>> A rocks or old-fashioned glass (or small water glass)>> A pint glass>> A cocktail strainer (or table spoon)>> Standard shot glass>> Ice>> Spoon Set the smaller glass to the side. In the pint glass add 2 shots of rum, 1 shot of amaretto, 1/2 shot of maple syrup, & 5 drops of each bitters. Fill the glass with ice and stir so that the liquid gets nice and cold. Using either a cocktail strainer (…you can get this anywhere, including Walmart and Target or Amazon…) or a table spoon, pour the liquid contents from the pint glass into the smaller glass WITHOUT THE ICE. You’re holding the ice back. Twist the orange rind, rub it around the rim of the glass and drop it in. Enjoy. Folks, have fun with this!

I remember the first time I modified a drink. It occurred well before my 21st birthday. Somebody introduced me to the “Fuzzy Navel,” a sweet, thick combination of orange juice and peach schnapps. Today I get reflux just thinking about it. But then, it was a damn epiphany. I remember getting my hands on vodka, perhaps from my parents’ liquor cabinet, but most likely from Anthony’s parents’ liquor cabinet. (We all have that friend or two whose parents aren’t really drinkers but who still keep a full bar. These are the very people who don’t pay much attention to said bar, and we were just the teens to capitalize on that.) I made a Fuzzy Navel, and then I splashed in vodka. It tasted no different but it got us where we wanted to be significantly more quickly. I deemed it a “Hairy Navel.” It all starts there, with the Hairy Navel. (NOTE: You can use a high quality vodka to make just about any mixed drink pack a more powerful punch without sacrificing flavor. What do I mean by “high quality?” You ask. I certainly don’t mean a $30+ bottle. Those are way too expensive. Vodka is, by definition, grain-neutral. That means it should taste and smell like just about nothing. That’s it. To some extent, talking about more or less delicious vodka is like talking about more or less delicious filtered water. I realize there are taste savants out there who really can discern seemingly imperceptible differences of “neutral” gradation…but for most of us with average palates, the argument is entirely bunk. There are several vodkas that fit the bill of high quality AND phenomenal value. These include: Absolute, Russian Standard, Penn 1681, and Tito’s, among others. All of those vodkas are easily obtainable for approximately $20. You really do NOT need to be spending $30 or more on vodka. You can even amp-up your wine by splashing a little of the clear stuff. Really, you can. Try it. Just a little, though. Remember, we’re grown-ass, sophisticated people now. No shots, no Mad Dog, no quarter drafts, and vodka with moderation, please!) Across the course of my life as a casual drinker, I’ve gradually shifted from indiscriminate cheap-drunk to exceptionally discerning buzz-seeker…and I’ve become the de facto mixologist of my family, friends, and immediate neighborhood. In this podcast, I propose that any person can become a rock star home bartender with absolutely minimum equipment, without having to spend extravagant money on ingredients, and with the knowledge of just two drink categories and the seemingly innumerable variations therein. Today we start with the “Highball.” Booze, bubbly, and ice. That’s it. That’s the foundation. Super simple. It’s a fun journey with Jen inserting her usual wit, wisdom, and ball-breaking. It’s a crowd favorite, or so I’m told. We also reference Brad Thomas Parsons (Twitter feed) and his book, “Bitters.” It’s worth getting this book, as it provides a wonderfully written history of bitters then launches into drink recipes, including anecdotes and historical notes. This book can serve as your sole reference for a while, and really the writing is exceptional. Before signing off, I’m going to share two of my recent modified recipes. Both of these drinks have become crowd favorites among my circles. Here goes: 1. The GinettoThis is a variation on a classic gin and tonic, a staple “highball.” You’ll need the following ingredients, all of which are easily obtainable: > Favorite London Dry Gin(Our favorites, in decreasing order, are: Hendrick’s, Bombay Sapphire, Bombay, Beefeater, Bluecoat) > Favorite Amaretto(We use Disaronno, which is the most readily accessible “premium” amaretto.) > Tonic water(We use “Fever Tree,” available at many grocery stores. They use filtered water, cane sugar, and real quinine. You can also use the more traditional brands, but I avoid these because of chemical flavorings and high fructose corn syrup.) > Angostura orange bitters(Easily accessible in grocery stores and typically only $8 per small bottle. You can search around, however, because the market is now flooded with bitters of all sorts. Pittsburgh’s own Wigle Whiskey produces, among it’s bitters variations, a wonderful “Pomander Orange.”) > 1 lime > Ice > Pint glass (or something “large”) > Long spoon > Standard shot glass Fill glass with ice (…crushed or whole, to preference…), squeeze the juice of one full lime into the glass, put in two shots (approximately 2.5 ounces) gin and one shot (approximately 1.25 ounces) amaretto. Fill the rest of the glass with tonic water, then put in the bitters …3-5 shakes. Stir and serve. 2. The “Aaargh”This is a variation on a rum and coke, another classic “highball.” I pronounce it like a cartoon pirate, because this drink makes me feel like a pirate. You’ll need the following: > Favorite spiced rum(I prefer two local spirts here. First is Wigle Landlocked spiced. In position “1A” is Maggie’s Farm Rum Spiced. Both are available at select Pennsylvania wine and spirits stores and they can be obtained online. However, use whatever you love.) > Favorite root beer(I prefer “Virgil’s,” which is available in four packs at grocery stores. They make a delicious Stevia version for those of you trying to shift low carb. They also make a specialty “Bavarian Nutmeg,” which is extra delicious.) > Citrus, molѐ, or chocolate bitters…or all three!(Again, you can go with the Angostura orange here…but a real “Aaargh” has molѐ bitters. Wigle Whiskey makes a wonderfulversion, and it’s what I use.) > One-quarter orange > Ice > Rocks or double old-fashioned glass (or an 8-12 oz water glass) > Long spoon > Standard shot glass Fill glass with ice (…crushed or whole, to preference…), put in two shots (approximately 2.5 ounces) rum and fill the rest of the glass with root beer. Put in bitters…3-5 shakes. Squeeze in one-quarter orange then twist the rind and rub it on the lip of the glass to get the oils and scents on top. Stir and serve. Have fun with this people!! (The intro music is “Cold Beverage” by G Love and Special Sauce, and the outro piece is, “God Moving Across the Face of the Water” by Moby, which, incidentally, is my favorite piece of running music for the very beginning of a long race. Check out both of these artists if you’re intrigued.) -G

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On today’s D2D Pod, Greg’s right out of the gate with a jeans’ crisis. With three troops down in one month, and the knees about to blow-out in a fourth, there is a might bit of anxiety. Jen, on the other hand, is right out of the gate fucking with Greg and his tendencies toward repetition, perseveration, and melodrama. Additionally, the topic of Greg’s thick, “rock hard” thighs becomes further fodder for Jen’s self-amusement and light-hearted Greg-bashing. Talk also turns to Emmy, the cat, her tendencies toward assholery and the history behind her personality and behavior. And the booze. It’s all about that booze. Check this out: Wigle Whiskey is one the most awarded craft distilleries in the U.S., with 6 medals at the American Craft Spirits Association (ASCA) conference in Austin, TX…including gold medals for their malted rye and organic deep-cut rye whiskey. The latter spirit is in Jen’s glass tonight! Maggie’s Farm takes Best In Class Rum at the ASCA plus a gold medal for the delicious Queen’s Share double-barrel. This spirit is in Greg’s glass tonight! Both of these distilleries are on Smallman Street in the Strip District of Pittsburgh. If you are near, if you might be near, if you haven’t been, or even if you have been, do yourself a favor and go (or go again) because the people, the cocktails, and the spirits are exceptional. Today, with wonderful rum and whiskey, we present to you, “Crotch Crisis.”

We saw Maron Friday night (4/17).  Before the show we drank at Voodoo Homestead, our new favorite beer and brewery, and we had food from the Berlin Street Food cart.  The sandwiches were sublime.   The venue was within walking distance from the brewery and the evening was warm and sunny.  The smell of food in the air, the sounds of children playing basketball, the volunteer firefighters cleaning their trucks and laughing at private jokes...a perfect community vibe.   Maron walked on-stage at about 8:20, and he was outstanding.  All the things I expected, and more...hilarious, honest, relaxed, in-control.  He moved through stories, jokes, call-backs, spot-on improvisational choices, impersonations, and he did it all with perfect...Maronness.  He's on my Mt. Rushmore of comics and podcasters (...that's two separate monuments, for those keeping track...), and I was on cloud 9 for like 75 minutes.  Really, he went for that long...and he was on fire the entire time. On the walk back to the car, Jen and I both claimed, nearly simultaneously, "I'm hungry."  I thought about IHOP, but that place is a nightmare always.  It's typically packed with people, and even when it isn't the service is several ticks below a McDonald's drive-through at 2 a.m. on a Friday night in a college town, near the bars. "We have food at home," Jen said.  So we drove home.  She went to bed.  I shoveled processed, packaged, sugar and corn-syrup laden "food" into my face.  I dragged my ass to bed, a sense of forboding slowing me with each step.  I woke in the morning feeling just as sad and gastro-intestinally unsettled as I'd predicted. Here's my Facebook post from the morning: Open the garbage can to toss out a tissue. The detritus of last night's food ravaging staring me in the face, imploring me to remember each bite. Shame cascading over me like so many salty chips, peanut butter eggs, Oreos, and nondescript shitty Easter chocolate. "Can I get an Amen from the choir?! Bite Jesus' head off for your salvation." (Or perhaps damnation.) Only one word suffices. Fuck. Post it on Facebook, get on with my day. Today, not yesterday, is my cheat day. Still is. Don't judge. Maron was funny, though. Ended his 75 minute set with a shame eating bit. So I honored him. Though, the comedy is not here for me. Yet. Reeses eggs are not meant to be eaten by the handful. I'll pay. Today I'll pay. Both emotionally and gastointestinally. I had to give tours that morning, at the Wigle Whiskey strip-district distillery.  I recorded myself as I made the commute into the city.  Today, only I, Gregory, present to you our first mini-episode, "Shame Eating Aftermath."

If you’ve never tasted a Wigle Whiskey spirit you need to get on it! Can’t drive to the Strip District in Pittsburg to pick up a bottle? Well, Wigle has a CSA! Phoebe gets the scoop from Meredith Grelli, Wigle Wiskey co-owner (Phoebe likes to call her "owner" since she enjoys seeing young women in charge).

If you’ve never tasted a Wigle Whiskey spirit you need to get on it! Can’t drive to the Strip District in Pittsburg to pick up a bottle? Well, Wigle has a CSA! Phoebe gets the scoop from Meredith Grelli, Wigle Wiskey co-owner (Phoebe likes to call her "owner" since she enjoys seeing young women in charge).