Ep. 59: Ironclad Distillery with Owen King

Author: David Levine
Published: Wed 21 Sep 2022
Episode Link: https://whiskeyringpodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-59-ironclad-distillery-with-owen-king/

This week we're visiting a new state for the podcast - Virginia. When it comes to Virginia distilleries, you'll probably think of A. Smith Bowman or Mount Vernon first, but Ironclad should be your next visit.

Owen King, distiller and son of the distillery's founder, is playing with corn and mashbills the same way Middle West, Mammoth, and other innovators are exploring. Some of it isn't ready for market - he's dedicated to at least four years in the barrel, then however long is needed afterwards - but some of it is, like the Monitor Blend and Old Kernel.

Then there's the finishes - if you find a Petit Verdot, shout me out immediately - and the story itself. Newport News, VA is home to aircraft carriers and a huge US Navy presence, plus the story of the Monitor itself.

Owen is passionate about making the best and most creative whiskey in Virginia - and he just might be succeeding.

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Thanks for reading! Now here’s Owen King of Ironclad Distillery.

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