The Whiskey Ring Podcast

From Neighbors to Distillers: The Story Behind Oaklore Distilling Co.

In this episode of the Whiskey Ring Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Matt Simpkins and Tom Bogan, the co-founders of …

Whiskey, Rum, and Community: St. Augustine Distillery

In this episode of the Whiskey Ring Podcast, we take a deep dive into the world of craft distilling in Florida, featuring two key figures from t…

Are You In The Muff Market? Are You A Muff Liquor Man? 

Ok folks, we're going to have fun on this one. 

When I started the research for this episode, I wasn't sure whether the "Muff Liquor Company" n…

Blueberry Muffins in Cognac and an Ice Cream Collab Waiting To Happen

Allison Parc began as a ballet dancer, and nearly 20 years after leaving that career behind, she still exudes the confidence and …

Shochu Tradition Meets The New Japanese Whisky

In Kagoshima, along one of the longest beaches in Japan, lies Kanosuke Distillery. Though the family has been distilling shochu for 140+ years, they had…

He's ozonating spirits, y'all - what the hell. 

I'm thrilled to welcome back my friend, distilling guru, alchemist, historian, artist, swearer, and so many more things, Alan Bishop. 

There's no need …

Where I Spent More Time With A Cat Than In The Distillery

Though I really ought to return! 

Leiper's Fork Distillery was founded by Lee Kennedy, who had a long-standing fascination with the history a…

Sugar Kelp, A Little Peat, And A Vision For The Future

I first heard about - well, read about - Isle of Harris Distillery in Dave Broom's A Sense of Place. A small community known for its beauty, its…

An OG New York Distiller - But You May Know Them From Elsewhere

Finger Lakes Distilling is one of the oldest distilleries in New York, having started in 2007. They're part of the Empire Rye collabora…

High Malt Bourbon and Community Support, No LCP Needed: The Story Behind Chattanooga Whiskey

A few years is a lifetime in craft whiskey, and few brands epitomize this more to me than Chattanooga Whis…

From Bogs to Bottles: Peat's Unbreakable Bond With Whiskey

This one's for you, Bill.

In this episode of the Whiskey Ring Podcast, I had the pleasure of welcoming Mike Billett, a peatland specialist a…

Untangling the Myths and Legends of Whiskey

How many distillery tours have you been on? Are you a veteran of the hobby, or a new entrant looking to learn as much as they can, or perhaps someone on a …

There's More To Western Pennsylvania Than The Whiskey Rebellion!

If you're a whiskey nerd of any level, of course you know this, but it's worth saying again. Previous guests such as Wigle Whiskey and…

Bats, Bees, and Bushels - Farm Distilling in Georgia

For my first "visit" to Georgia, I wanted to find somewhere that felt truly of the land. You can't do better than Doc Brown Farm & Distillers. Geo…

Italy, Nashville, and Danville Enter The Distilling Ring

In this episode of the Whiskey Ring Podcast, I had the pleasure of welcoming Francesco Viola, the founder of Luca Mariano Distillery, to discu…

Whiskey in Wyoming, via Nevada and NorCal

It's been nearly 20 years since I visited Wyoming, and I still remember it as one of the most beautiful places in the US. The least populous state, with mult…

Makers, Not Fakers: Phil Brandon on Craft Distilling in Little Rock, Arkansas

In this episode of the Whiskey Ring Podcast, I am thrilled to welcome Phil Brandon, the founder and distiller of Rock To…

Jimmy Red Corn And We Should All Care! 

In this episode of the Whiskey Ring Podcast, I welcome Scott Blackwell, co-founder of High Wire Distilling in Charleston, South Carolina. The conversation dive…

The Monogram and the Wettest Block: Kansas City's Distilling Heritage

In this episode of the Whiskey Ring Podcast, we’re heading down to Kansas City, Missouri, to chat with Ryan Maybee, the co-founde…

Join us as we delve into the captivating story of Southern Grace Distilleries, one of North Carolina's most unique bourbon produc…