The second and final episode with Caitlin and Joe starts off with a conversation around the strong sense of community in American Single Malt, as well as (to a greater degree) American craft distilling. From there we touch on topics ranging from the trajectory of the category and where it will be in a century, to the unfortunate circumstances that led to them posting signs in the restrooms reminding patrons not to flush their undergarments. No, for real though.... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/single-malt-matters/message

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They actually flushed their underwear? Episode 31 - Joe O'Sullivan & Caitlin Bartlemay #2/2

Episode 30, features Mr. Joe O’Sullivan, Master Distiller, and Ms. Caitlin Bartlemay, Head Distiller of Hood River Distillers/Clear Creek Distillery, makers of THE O.G. American Single Malt, McCarthy’s Oregon Single Malt! This episode is the first of two with this genuinely passionate and dedicated team, and it’s non-stop fun from the very start. Listening to these two feels like conversation with close family around the dinner table, and you can’t help but smile throughout the whole episode. From lost posterity resulting from their founder’s terrible handwriting, to the OLDEST barrel of American Single Malt Whiskey on the planet (GIMMEE!!) to the impetus behind their origin story, this episode is a heartfelt, authentic peek behind the scenes of an inspired brand. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/single-malt-matters/message

Episode 30 - Joe O'Sullivan & Caitlin Bartlemay, McCarthy's Single Malt #1/2

Episode 29 starts in Nashville with Anger Webber, CEO and co-founder of Corsair Distillery and creator of Triple Smoke. Some great ground was covered, most notably Andrew's approach to smoke and flavor exploration in a new category. From there, we head to the midwest and catch up with Murphy Quint for the first time since BEFORE the launch of his Quintessential single malt, and get his take on how it's been received and how it's evolving. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/single-malt-matters/message

Episode 29 - Andrew Webber & Murphy Quint

Wrapping up my conversation with Jake Holshue, the train cars start to pile up from the very start. And they just. Don't. Stop. This was SO MUCH fun, with topics ranging from Whiskey Podcasts to industry awards, Jake's legendarily TERRIBLE luck traveling, distilling with fish . . . So many things. So sit down and buckle up. This is gonna get bumpy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/single-malt-matters/message

Episode 28 - Jake Holshue #3/3

In episode 27, Matt catches up with Jared Himstedt from Balcones to cover a range of topics from the insane Texas weather's impact on maturation, to the anticipation of news coming soon from the TTB and upcoming releases and experimentation. Then Matt Hofmann comes on to talk about some impressive hardware that just came home from the World Whiskies Awards, as well as the upcoming release of Colere - which he considers to be Westland's most important spirit to date. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/single-malt-matters/message

Episode 27 - Update: Himstedt/Balcones, Hofmann/Westland

In the second episode with Level 11 Spirits Wizard Jake Holshue, Jake throws a little shade, talks some more about his whiskies, celebrity partnerships, and we really dig deep into why Craft Malt is not only so important in this industry, but also why it's typically so overlooked. Matt also starts the episode off with an update from Amanda Beckwith from Virginia Distillery Co about their THREE new expressions of Courage and Conviction. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/single-malt-matters/message

Episode 26 Jake Holshue, Rogue Spirits, Newport, OR #2

NOT FOR THE SQUEAMISH!!! Like, on so many levels... In the first of a series of episodes featuring Jake Holshue from Rogue Spirits in Newport, OR, the world record for number of F-bombs dropped on a whiskey podcast gets broken in the first seven minutes. Jake also talks about the only job he's ever been fired from; a story that involves an old lady's dog, a rectal thermometer, and a perfectly timed and artfully crafted joke that landed . . . poorly. Music credit: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com/ Promoted by MrSnooze https://youtu.be/ioi_-5sAuXQ Creative Commons — CC BY 3.0 I https://goo.gl/Yibru5 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/single-malt-matters/message

Episode 25 - Jake Holshue, Rogue Spirits, Newport, OR

One of the most fun interviews yet, with a sincere and down-to-Earth dude. Moose Allen from Andalusia Whiskey Co. in Blanco, TX talks about discovering the world of whiskey, finding Andalusia, and doing whatever it takes to get where you want to be. (Photo cred: ZoomaDesign.com) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/single-malt-matters/message

Episode 24 - Moose Allen, Andalusia Whiskey Co., Blanco, TX

In the second and final episode with Adam Polonski and Nora Ganley-Roper of Lost Lantern Whiskey, Matt discusses the potential and current state of regional variation in American Single Malt, the challenges they encountered in bringing their first releases to the public, and get into tasting their first batted malt release as well as their single cask release of a mesquite smoked singe malt from Santa Fe Spirits.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/single-malt-matters/message

Episode 23 - Adam & Nora, Lost Lantern #2/2

In the first of two episodes with Adam Polonski and Nora Ganley-Roper, Matt digs into the unique aspect of the Lost Lantern brand and its significance in terms of the future for the category, as well as why a blender and Independent Bottler is so damn cool in the first place! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/single-malt-matters/message

Episode 22 - Adam & Nora, Lost Lantern #1/2

In the second and final episode with Miles Munroe, much ground is covered. The big takeaway here, is that Miles is arguably one of the coolest and most genuine people in the business - and he's also making some delicious Single Malt! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/single-malt-matters/message

Episode 21 - Miles Munroe, Westward Whiskey #2/2

In the first of two episodes featuring Miles Munroe, of Westward Whiskey in Portland, OR, Miles talks about an unlikely start, rooted in rock n' roll. Matt also talks about a bit of a shift in the direction of the podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/single-malt-matters/message

Episode 20 - Miles Munroe, Westward Whiskey

Near disaster at his family's fledgling distillery, cutting his teeth in American Single Malt at Stranahan's, what really keeps him up at night, horrible Whisky reviews and . . . Slipknot? Matt had an awesome conversation with Murphy Quint of Iowa's Cedar Ridge Distillery. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/single-malt-matters/message

Episode 19 - Murphy Quint, Cedar Ridge Distillery

The backstory of Balcones' entry into American Single Malt, the importance of local grain and malt, and . . . do I detect a  hint of a rivalry with Westland? Matt wraps up the 2nd half of his conversation with Jared Himstedt of Balcones Distillery in Waco, TX. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/single-malt-matters/message

Episode 18 - Jared Himstedt #2/2

In the first of two episodes, Matt talks with Jared Himstedt about his exploration of American Single Malt and the origins of Balcones Distilling. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/single-malt-matters/message

Episode 17 - Jared Himstedt, Balcones Distilling, Waco, TX #1/2

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