Colton and Brian are joined by Kevin Dunbar and Leah Hutchinson of Tapi to discuss closure needs and the state of supply chains in our covid world.  They also discuss what to lobby for next, Brian’s Mr. Congeniality award, Colton’s alcohol transportation experience early in his...

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Ep 87 – Tapi (Something to stick in the hole)

This episode the fellas are joined by Jenna Riggan of SaverGlass.  Jenna shares some detail in the size and history of Saver and provides some advice for producers attempting to tackle their packaging needs.  Amongst the glass talk they broach such topics such as how many...

Ep 86 – Saverglass with Jenna Riggan

This episode has it all.  Okay realistically this episode has some.  Brian, Colton, and Zeno are joined by Chris Sywassink of Savannah Georgia’s Ghost Coast Distillery. They cover Georgia law, rebranding, space travel, and a girthy portfolio.   No monks were threatened during the making of...

Ep 85 – Chris Sywassink of Ghost Coast Distillery

Listener if you were ever to skip an episode, this is the one for you.  In lieu of writing a description I will just share what I wrote to the other two members of the podcast.  It reads as follows:“We should release this but it...

Bonus Ep – Booze Books and Positive Vibes

In this illustrious episode from the last pandemic year the fellas are joined by Colin Johnston of Crisp Malt.  They discuss what Colin and Crisp has been up to and how our industry has room for innovation in regards to malt.  Yes this was recorded at the...

Ep 84 – Crisp Malt with Colin Johnston

Sorry listener.  Zeno has been on hiatus from the cast due to the sugar cane harvest season.  Clearly the other two members are inept and/or lack motivation. In fact, all three members suffer from this general ineptitude and malaise.   This episode the guys review an...

New Year Who Dis?

No listener the guys did not give up on you, or die, or simply lose interest.  Brian, Colton, and Zeno return to discuss the controversy around Jim Murray and the whiskey bible syntax or lack thereof.  They also give you a glimpse into Brian’s childhood hurdles, Colton’s...

Ep 82 – The Whiskey Bible Review

Jeff Clark of Live Oak Bank joins Brian and Colton to discuss the financial distress in our beloved industry and how banks like Live Oak play a role.  Jeff’s optimism is welcome and a bit out of the norm for our humble show. Jeff’s opinions are...

Ep 81 – Jeff Clark of Live Oak Bank

Under the guise of a podcast episode the fellas sit down to chat and touch on what to expect with the upcoming virtual conferences.  Brian desperately tries to provide relevant content, Colton giggles and displays his sarcasm and dry wit.  Zeno makes jokes and grumbles.   need help...

Ep 80 – Virtual Conferences

Listener (Caleb), guess what.  The fellas are back and joined by Mitch Codd of Lallemand Biofuels and Distilled Spirits. Brian informs us just how he’s exhausting streaming services, Zeno shares his proprietary yeast pitching methods, and Colton reveals just what he thinks New Hampshire is like.  Mitch...

EP 79 – Mitch Codd of Lallemand

As the title indicates, the fellas are joined by DISCUS president and CEO Chris Swonger.  They discuss the impacts of Covid-19 to the industry in a holistic manner. This includes what the post Covid-19 era may look like and the work that is pertinent to...

Ep 78 – Chris Swonger DISCUS President/CEO

This week the guys are joined by Eli Aguilera SVP of Total Wine and More.  They discuss how the pandemic impacts retail and how Total Wine has nimbly adjusted their methods to please the consumer.  They also reveal the true nature of this podcast, intellectually wane...

Ep 77 – Eli Aguilera of Total Wine and More

The fellas are joined by Owner/Distiller Tim Russell of Maggie’s Farm rum in Brian’s favorite city Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.  They discuss how Pennsylvania’s decision to close their state run liquor retail stores impacted Tim’s business and the drinking population in PA as a whole.  They also daftly cover...

Ep 76 – Tim russell of Maggie’s Farm Rum

The TTB made some rule changes to the spirit definition requirements. The fellas decide to discuss the highlights of these changes and the feelings these changes evoked in the distilling community.Zeno shares a story about refilling a vodka bottle. Brian shamelessly plugs an article in his magazine and admits he is in fact a gun guy. Colton prepared the illustrious list and speaks to one of his favorite passover appetizers.Thanks as always to High-Proof Creative for making this nonsense possible.

Ep 75 – TTB Changes and Feelings

This episode the fellas are joined by the one and only Rob Masters to discuss this years American Craft Spirits Association spirit awards. On March 30th the ACSA put on a webinar awards show to accommodate the Covid-19 era social distancing.The guys recall who won what within the categories while intermingling priceless content involving such topics as; the reading of Bed time stories, the difficulty of judging and flighting categories, and saffron as a currency.Thanks High-Proof Creative for making this nonsense possible.

Ep 74 – The Spirit of Awards

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