Welcome to the Barrel Room Chronicles, hosted by Kerry Moynahan. Kerry is a Certified Bourbon Steward, former bartender, co-host of the Spirits of Whisk(e)y pod...
This week, host Kerry Moynahan brings you the second half of her coverage of the 2024 WSWA Conference in Las Vegas from earlier this year. This episode is packed with fascinating conversations with Ignition Kentucky Bourbon owner Steve McPherson, Hand Barrel Bourbon's Co-founder Jim Hand AND we dig up some dirt with Harvey Williams of Delta Dirt Distillery.
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From Desert Adventures to Whiskey Ventures: Bill Christy's Journey to American Single Cask (S3 E20)
In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Bill Christy, the founder of American Single Cask, a new independent bottler of American craft whiskey. We kicked off the conversation by discussing Bill's unexpected journey into the whiskey industry, which began with car camping trips in the desert and evolved into a deep appreciation for Scotch and American craft whiskeys.
Bill shared the inspiration behind American Single Cask, which aims to bring the independent bottling tradition of Scotland to the burgeoning American craft whiskey scene. He detailed the meticulous process of selecting and bottling unique single cask whiskeys from various distilleries, emphasizing transparency and quality. Currently, American Single Cask offers six different expressions from five distilleries, with plans to expand further.
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Exploring the World of Whiskey Jypsi: It's Not Your Average Celebrity Whiskey Brand (S3 E19)
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of whiskey with a special focus on Whiskey Jypsi, a brand co-founded by country music star Eric Church. We explore the journey of creating this unique whiskey brand with our guests Raj Alva and Ari Sussman, who share their personal stories and the intricate process behind Whiskey Jypsi.
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First Stop, Las Vegas! (S3 E18)
In this episode, host Kerry Moynahan takes us on a whiskey-filled journey, featuring exclusive interviews and insights from the WSWA conference (Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America) conference in Las Vegas. This episode is packed with insightful interviews, industry stories, and a special Whiskey Whereabouts discussing Clonakilty's new whiskey releases.
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Exploring Armagnac and Beyond: A Conversation with Master Blender Pete Lynch at Bhakta Spirits (S3 E17)
In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Pete Lynch, the master blender at Bhakta Spirits in Pulteney, Vermont. We delved into Pete's fascinating journey in the spirits industry, starting from his early days at Whistlepig, where he met Raj Bhakta, the current owner of Bhakta Spirits. Pete shared insights into the unique culture and ethos that both Whistlepig and Bhakta embody, emphasizing the hands-on, craft-focused approach that has driven their success.
Welcome to the Barrel Room Chronicles, hosted by Kerry Moynahan. Kerry is a Certified Bourbon Steward, former bartender, co-host of the Spirits of Whisk(e)y podcast, media producer and all-around whiskey aficionado. Kerry has combined her love for whiskey into media projects which celebrate this great spirit. And for the last 20 years she has been helping others tell their stories though television, film and other media. But now it’s time for her to take her love for whiskey and her experience in the entertainment industry to uncover the fascinating stories of the water of life.
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