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Embracing Hospitality and Innovation With Ryan Lang of Middle West Spirits
Legends Behind the Craft
English - March 16, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes - 45 MB - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsEntrepreneurship Business Marketing barrelsahead beverageindustrypodcast businesspodcast drewthomashendricks rise25 Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Ryan Lang is the Co-founder, CEO, and Master Distiller of Middle West Spirits, an Ohio-based craft distillery. He is a fourth-generation distiller, going back to the early 1900s when distilling was a way for farms to bring in extra money. As a believer in vodka with character, Ryan is also a contributor to the four-part blend of American Liquor Co.
In this episode with Ryan LangWineries and distilleries are ever-changing, so you must be agile and innovative to stay afloat. For one business that’s been operating for over a decade, there have been many challenges to conquer. What does it take to keep thriving?
Today's guest proudly shares his experiences leading a distillery, Middle West Spirits, which was built on four generations of distilling traditions. Since Middle West opened its doors, it has focused on elevating the distinctive flavors of the Ohio River Valley.
In today's episode of the Legends Behind the Craft podcast, Drew Thomas Hendricks sits down with Ryan Lang, Co-founder, CEO, and Master Distiller of Middle West Spirits. Ryan shares how he got into the distilling business and the challenges he faced when starting the company. He also talks about Middle West Spirits' product lines, its focus on hospitality, and how the business evolved from operating in a warehouse to a big facility.