Barrel Room Chronicles

Kerry Moynahan sits down with Anna Axster and Wendelin von Schroder, co-founders of Lodestar Whiskey and two of Forbes’ 10 Women Changing the Whiskey Industry. The cousins share how their music industry careers inspired an inclusive whiskey brand, their flagship blend of American Single Malt and High-Rye Bourbon, and what’s next for Lodestar Whiskey.To read the full show notes please visit: https://www.barrelroomchronicles.com/loadstar-whiskey-s4e15

In this special on-location episode, Kerry heads to New York City to sit down in person with returning guest Robin Robinson—author, whiskey educator, and one of the industry’s most captivating storytellers. Five years after first appearing on the show, Robin joins Kerry to unveil his brand-new book, The History of Whiskey in 100 Bottles, Barrels & More, a sweeping chronicle that traces the origins of distilled spirits from ancient pots and early alembics all the way to modern whiskey culture.Head to https://www.barrelroomchronicles.com/with-robin-robinson-s4-e14/ to see the full show notes

Welcome to another exciting episode of Barrel Room Chronicles! I'myour host, Kerry Moynahan, and today we're diving deep into the vibrant worldof whiskey at the Tales of the Cocktail festival in New Orleans. This episodeis packed with spontaneous street interviews, exclusive festival finds, andinsightful conversations with industry leaders. So, pour yourself a dram, kickoff your shoes, and join me on this whiskey adventure.

Fog City Social isn’t your typical whiskey festival—it’s a curated experience where every pour tells a story and every guest is treated like a VIP.In this episode, Kerry takes you inside Fog City Social Four at San Francisco’s historic Ring Con Center, sharing conversations with some of the most exciting voices in whiskey today:Rory Glasgow (Brown-Forman, GlenGlassaugh/BenRiach/Glenglassaugh)Nora Ganley-Roper (Lost Lantern)Peter Talhame (Bear Fight Whiskey, with Seth MacFarlane & Gabriel Macht)Richard Lobrano-Chibnall (Molly Malone Whiskey)Zakai (Filey Bay English Single Malt)Peter Currie (Shand Import, rare Caledonian single grain)From tropical coastal Scotch and bold American blends to delicate Irish whiskey and rare 31-year-old single grain, this episode celebrates the innovation, heritage, and community spirit that make Fog City Social unlike any other festival.🎧 Pour a dram and join the journey.

Kerry Moynahan talks with Mel Heim, the creative mind behind Big Nose Kate Whiskey, a bold spirit honoring the legendary frontier woman who outlived Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp. Backed by powerhouse investors Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone, the brand rewrites Kate’s story—celebrating resilience, independence, and a legacy too big to be forgotten.