Tobias and Johan from ETOH in Denmark explain the technical process of using their Whiskey Reactor to accelerate the ageing process of whisky and rum. They also share the ehtos, convictions and creative flair behind the technique. Find ETOH here: https://etoh.dk Get your own kick ass shirt from into the am: https://www.intotheam.com/chase

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#26 ETOH's Whiskey Reactor : Accelerated "Ageing"

Eric runs a farm distillery in upstate New York. He is also fascinated with very old still designs. Could they be viable in the modern world of distilling? Mohawk Spirits: https://mohawkspirits.com Nano Distilling: http://nanodistilling.com/ A short history of the art of distillation (the book mentioned): https://amzn.to/3AiCaoQ

#25 Bringing Ancient Stills To Life With Eric Stroud

Matt Pietrek helps unpack the interesting history of Royal Navy Rum. From its beginnings in the 1600's through to a point in time, where the British navy had nuclear weapons and dolled out rum regularly to its sailors! Check out Cocktail Wonk and Matt's Book Here: https://cocktailwonk.com/

#24 The History Of Royal Navy Rum With Matt Pietrek

This week we have Marine and Deon from hang 10 distilling who are using unsold bread to make gin!

#23 Turning Bread Into Gin : Hang 10 Distillery

Brewbird has been making "behind the scenes" youtube videos from commercial distilleries since she went pro around 2 years ago.  In that time she has worked at 4 distilleries making a range of different products.   Make sure you check out Brewbirds content:  https://www.youtube.com/c/MissBrewbird Chase The Craft Store:  https://chasethecraft.com Adventures In Home Brewing: homebrewing.org/ctc

#022 Brewbird - Going Behind The Professional Curtain

Froth technologies are supplying vibrant liquid yeast cultures to New Zealand's craft beer industry. Ryan and Simon hang out to talk about yeast, cross over between beer and spirits and the industry in general. Froth's Website: https://www.frothtech.co.nz/

#021 Froth Tech : New Zealand's First Commercial Yeast Farmers

Spencer Whelan is the CEO of the Texas Whiskey Trail and the Executive Director of the Texas Whiskey Association. It's an exciting time for Texas Whiskey, we are witnessing the birth of a new whiskey region that punches well above its weight. Spencer talks about how having a "team of rivals" is advantageous to distillers, distilleries, consumers and the progress of whiskey as a whole. https://texaswhiskey.org/ https://texaswhiskeytrail.com/ https://chasethecraft.com/support    

#20 Spencer Whelan. Texas : The Wild West Of Whiskey & The Shield That Protects It

Lindsay is a sensory scientist and a founding partner of Sample Ox and Draught Lab. We talk about the software and about the art/science and geekery of sensory evaluation in general.

019 Lindsay Barr : Sensory Scientist From Sample Ox

Its no secret that Ironroot is one of my favourite distilleries. I love their product and the way they go about things. So I invited Robbert back to talk again. This time we cover growing heirloom corn, blending and their barrel program. Ironroot Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ironrootrepublic Ironroot FB: https://www.facebook.com/ironrootwhiskey CTC Support:  https://chasethecraft.com/support

#18 New Corn, Blending & Barrel Raising With Robbert From Ironroot

What on earth is Botanical Rum? Before this episode, I had no idea what to expect.  Turns out Lunatic And Lovers expression is amazing!  Tune it to hear what it is and how its made with Matt from Lunatic And Lover!  Lunatic And Lover:  https://lunaticandlover.com CTC Support: https://chasethecraft.com/support

#17 Botanical Rum With Matt From Lunatic And Lover Distillery

Rex Williams is the Media Mastermind behind Whiskey Vault and Whiskey Tribe. Rex has been in the media production for over 20 years and has built up a wealth of skill and experience when it comes to using video production to promote a business. This podcast focuses on how to use video and media production to promote a business, specifically a distillery. Whiskey Vault: https://www.youtube.com/whiskeyvault Whiskey Tribe:  https://www.youtube.com/whiskeytribe CTC Support Page:  https://chasethecraft.com/support

#16 Media Creation For Marketing With Rex Williams

Bearded and bored has his runs a youtube channel but used to work as a Chef in a range of different establishments.  We sat down to have a talk about how food can fit into a distillery to create a full experience for your customers.   Bearded's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeV6Yuzb5M-ak6dPzTE3grg CTC Support: https://chasethecraft.com/support

#15 Bearded & Bored On Food In A Distillery

Jeff Bradford is the host and creator of Beer, Wine and Spirits  A channel dedicated to travelling the world and learning about the world of beer wine and spirits. Jeff has a long history with the military. When he retired Jeff found a passion for craft beverages and how they are made. So he sold all his stuff and set out to learn everything he could about them. Soon he realised that other people were interested and wanted to learn along with him giving rise to his youtube channel! Jeffs Instagram Support CTC 

#14 Jeff Bradford Is Paid To Learn About Craft Spirits

1919 is a craft gin distillery based in Auckland New Zealand. In this episode, Soren (owner/founder) explains the interesting way he started the distillery and shares information about how some of their products were developed including the (world famous in New Zealand) Pineapple Bits Gin. 1919 Distilling: https://1919distilling.com CTC Support Page: https://chasethecraft.com/support 1919 Botanicals: https://1919distilling.com/botanicals 1919 Cocktails: https://1919distilling.com/cocktails Lunatic & Lover: https://lunaticandlover.com/our-rum

#13 (Fixed) Soren From 1919 Distilling : Starting A Gin Distillery and RnD

Cedar Ridge won ADI's 2017 distillery of the year and are well known for their approachable yet complex bourbon.  As the director of operations, Murphy has an abundance of knowledge to share.   Growing a mostly self-funded family business in a rural area (which operates both a distillery and a winery) presents a unique set of opportunities and risks.  Murphy Talks us through his perspective on these issues as well as discussing the process and ingredients involved in making their world-class whiskey.  Cedar Ridge: https://cedarridgewhiskey.com/ Chase The Craft - Support:  https://chasethecraft.com/support

#012 Murphy Quint - Cedar Ridge Distillery

Hang out with Jesse as he talks shop (and shit) with other chasers. Jesse also runs a YouTube channel called Still It. Still, it focuses entirely on home distilling where this podcast keeps it options open.

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