Whiskey Lore: Stories
124 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsJoin Best Selling Author Drew Hannush as he explores the rich stories, myths, and legends that surround a world of whisky. From the origins of Bottled-in-Bond, to finding the real Whisky Capital of the World, to dispelling myths about how we smell, taste, and enjoy whisky. Bourbon, scotch, rye, Irish, etc - no matter your favorite, Drew is telling the stories that will enrich your experience.
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Whatever Happened to the Old Time Saloon?
March 11, 2024 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MBIn a world where branding has become paramount in the promotion of people and products, certain brands have slipped from our vernacular, or have taken on new roles. Long ago, the saloon was much more than just the domain of cowboys and gunfighters in the Old West. But for some reason, the name disappeared. It's time to delve into the history of the concept and find out...whatever happened to the old time saloon? For more Whiskey Lore Stories, check out the new book The Lost History of Te...
Where Did America's Single Use Barrel Rule Come From?
February 05, 2024 06:00 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBWhile traveling in Scotland and Ireland, I'm surprised at how many distilleries tell the story of a mighty cooper's union that lobbied for American's single use barrel rule. I've never heard a single American distillery even mention it. And when I ask them about it, I get blank stares. Let's dive into the history of coopers, find out more about their craft, take a ride on a flatboat covered in barrel staves, and find out if some magical cooper's union is the reason for all of those love...
Why I Can't Do Whiskey Lore The Same Way I Used To
September 25, 2023 17:05 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBSo, where has Whiskey Lore Stories been all summer? I'll give you the lowdown. In reality, I've been working on 30 new episodes, but they will be in a different format than you're used to. As I break the century mark on Whiskey Lore: The Interviews episodes and complete a summer of writing stories that I have yet to share, it is time to look at how I've done things with Whiskey Lore and where I can make it even better. I give the update as I reveal some of my findings during my research fo...
Irish Whiskey Pt. 16: The Rise of the Poitín Wars Plus a Visit to Bushmills
February 07, 2023 01:15 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBIt's hard to imagine what the whiskey industry would look like today, if a certain excise man had succumbed to the wounds he received in Donegal in 1810. The early 19th century was a critical time for Irish whiskey. The Acts of Union had united the country with an empire and new markets were open for spirits. But growing pains were the rule of the day. Large distillers and the Parliament were crushing small distillers and becoming jealous of those who were making higher profits off of thei...
Irish Whiskey Pt. 15: Ghosts of the Irish Rebellion and a Day In Belfast // McConnells
January 24, 2023 17:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBIt seems appropriate that an episode featuring me taking a walking tour of Belfast with McConnell's Sarah Kennedy would sync up with the story of the Irish Rebellion of 1798. It was a pivital time in Irish history, when a last ditch effort was made to separate from the control of Great Britain. Its an event that would echo down through Irish history - especially in Belfast and Northern Ireland. Hear the story of one of the rebellion's central figures and how one of the United Irishmen's ow...
Irish Whiskey Pt. 14: The Undertaker Who Kickstarted the Irish Whiskey Industry // McConnell's
January 16, 2023 01:20 - 35 minutes - 33 MBThe names of Jameson, Roe, and Powers all have a special place in the history of the success of the Irish whiskey industry. But none of them had the power and influence in the 18th century to take their whiskey around the world. It took an Undertaker. This week, we'll meet that man who almost ruined Irish whiskey's reputation, while also setting it on a path to the massive success it would enjoy in the 19th century. Plus, I'll share my experience on my first day in Belfast at the McCon...
Irish Whiskey Pt. 13: Stories In Proof and Gallons // Rademon Estate Distillery Visit
January 09, 2023 01:22 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MBFor distillers in the 18th Century, the challenge was not getting crushed by tax revenuers because of a lack of quality devices or understanding of what makes a gallon, something that changed often over the centuries. Listen as I dig into the history of proof and measuring volume, while we get visits from Alfred Barnard, John Quincy Adams, and I continue my historic journey to all of Ireland and Northern Ireland's active distilleries (save Cooley) and reach the home of Shortcross Gin and I...
Irish Whiskey Pt. 12: What Is The Oldest Distillery In Ireland? // Hinch Distillery
October 24, 2022 02:30 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBWhen it comes to firsts and oldests in whiskey, finding a clear answer is a challenge. This week, I'll take a look at some of the criteria around determining the oldest distillery and we'll see why finding an answer is so tough. Plus, I'll continue my journey around Northern Ireland with a visit to Hinch Distillery and Alfred Barnard and his mates will visit one of the challengers for the title oldest distillery in Ireland.
Irish Whiskey Pt. 11: Nothing Can Be Certain Except Death and Taxes
October 10, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBNo one likes to pay taxes, especially distillers. And in the early days, when the government first started reaching into the pockets of farmer-distillers in Ireland, they put a serious face on tax avoidance. Yet distillers found creative ways to avoid these taxes. It's time to take a deep dive into how Ireland ended up with whiskey taxes and the growing pains and wars that led to more and more government intrusion into the still house.
Irish Whiskey Pt. 10: Thin Line Between Patriot and Pirate // Copeland Distillery
September 26, 2022 01:55 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBHistory is fascinating. It becomes even more interesting when you look at it through more than one lens. That is what I'll be doing this week - as I look at a complicated man whose first two potential victories in the North Channel were apparently snatched away by drink. His reputation on one side was as a pirate and the other as a patriot. We'll jump into that story. And then I'll do a tasting of a gin named in his honor at Copeland Distillery. I hear what you're saying "Drew drinking gin...
Irish Whiskey Pt. 9: Who Are The Scots-Irish and Did They Bring Us Kentucky Bourbon? // Echlinville Distillery
September 19, 2022 00:15 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBFirst, thank you for helping Whiskey Lore Stories reach 100k downloads and helping this show reach the Top 5 percent of podcasts worldwide! This week, I'm going to go deeper into the background of the Scots-Irish. They are often credited with being the foundation of the Kentucky bourbon and Tennessee whiskey industries. It is something I've heard over and over at American distilleries - it is time to see if this statement holds water. Plus, I'm on my way to Echlinville Distillery and wil...
Irish Whiskey Pt. 8: Visiting Irish Whiskey's Protest Distillery // Killowen Distillery
September 12, 2022 00:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBJoin me as I leave Ireland for my first trip to Northern Ireland and go from one of the largest distilleries to one of the smallest. Yet, even though it is small, its head distiller Brendan Carty is earning a stellar reputation as the leader of what he calls Ireland's protest distillery...Killowen. And meanwhile, Alfred Barnard leaves Dublin and heads west across 19th century Ireland.
Irish Whiskey Pt. 7: Who Added the "e" to Irish Whiskey? // Great Northern Distillery
September 05, 2022 00:00 - 41 minutes - 38.8 MBWhy is there an "e" in Irish Whiskey? The popular belief is that four Dublin distillers, fed up with "silent spirit" made from column stills added the "e" to the word whiskey to separate their spirit from lesser quality spirits. Say something enough times and it becomes everyone's truth. But is this really how whiskey got an "e?" I decided to dig through some 18th and 19th century newspapers to get the answer. I also stopped off to visit John Teeling's Great Northern Distillery and had 2...
Irish Whiskey Pt. 7: Was the "e" Added to Whiskey Because of Dublin's Big Four - Jameson, Powers, and Roe?
September 05, 2022 00:00 - 41 minutes - 38.8 MBWhy is there an "e" in Irish Whiskey? The popular belief is that four Dublin distillers, fed up with "silent spirit" made from column stills added the "e" to the word whiskey to separate their spirit from lesser quality spirits. Say something enough times and it becomes everyone's truth. But is this really how whiskey got an "e?" I decided to dig through some 18th and 19th century newspapers to get the answer. I also stopped off to visit John Teeling's Great Northern Distillery and had 2...
Irish Whiskey Pt. 6: Did the 1785 Malt Tax Lead To Pure Pot Still Whiskey? // Boann Distillery
August 29, 2022 00:05 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBWhile traveling to over 40 distilleries in Ireland, there was one story I heard more than any other - about how a malt tax in 1785 created a tax avoidance scheme that resulted in the creation of Old Irish Pure Pot Still whiskey as a style. Is it true? Well, what I find is quite unexpected. Apparently there was a malt tax that led to two great whisky empires. I'll tell the full story as well as share Alfred Barnard's 1886 trip to John's Road Distillery in Dublin and my trip to Boann Distill...
Irish Whiskey Pt. 6: The 1785 Malt Tax Leads To Pure Pot Still Whiskey - Fact or Fiction?
August 29, 2022 00:05 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBWhile traveling to over 40 distilleries in Ireland, there was one story I heard more than any other - about how a malt tax in 1785 created a tax avoidance scheme that resulted in the creation of Old Irish Pure Pot Still whiskey as a style. Is it true? Well, what I find is quite unexpected. Apparently there was a malt tax that led to two great whisky empires. I'll tell the full story as well as share Alfred Barnard's 1886 trip to John's Road Distillery in Dublin and my trip to Boann Distill...
Irish Whiskey Pt. 5: The Lore of the River Boyne; Marrowbone Lane; Finding Old Irish Pure Pot Still
August 22, 2022 00:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBIn my quest to dig into Irish whiskey history, this may be one of my favorite episodes yet. We start off with one of the great legends of Ireland - a legend tied to the area I was traveling through, the Boyne River Valley. I get to visit Slane Distillery, taste their whiskey and head over to Boann to learn the experimental side of that distillery and more legends. Meanwhile, I dig deep into the 17th century, when Irish uisce beatha was gaining a great reputation in London, until a Dutch upst...
Irish Whiskey Pt. 5: The Lore of the River Boyne // Slane Distillery
August 22, 2022 00:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBIn my quest to dig into Irish whiskey history, this may be one of my favorite episodes yet. We start off with one of the great legends of Ireland - a legend tied to the area I was traveling through, the Boyne River Valley. I get to visit Slane Distillery, taste their whiskey and head over to Boann to learn the experimental side of that distillery and more legends. Meanwhile, I dig deep into the 17th century, when Irish uisce beatha was gaining a great reputation in London, until a Dutch upst...
Irish Whiskey Pt. 4: Lords, Kings, Irish Whiskey, U2 and the Unforgettable Fire // Old Carrick Mill Distillery
August 15, 2022 01:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBFor centuries, the British royal crown and parliament have had a say over the distilling habits of the Irish. Where did it all start? I'll dive deep into the history to find an inception point for the control over distilling in Ireland. Meanwhile, Alfred Barnard will find his way to the largest distillery in the world and I'll make two stops on my visit, including one involving two kinds of unforgettable fires. Enjoy episode 4 of this Irish Whiskey journey.
Irish Whiskey Pt. 4: Lords and Kings; Thomas Street Distillery; and the Unforgettable Fire
August 15, 2022 01:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBFor centuries, the British royal crown and parliament have had a say over the distilling habits of the Irish. Where did it all start? I'll dive deep into the history to find an inception point for the control over distilling in Ireland. Meanwhile, Alfred Barnard will find his way to the largest distillery in the world and I'll make two stops on my visit, including one involving two kinds of unforgettable fires. Enjoy episode 4 of this Irish Whiskey journey.
A Stormy Brew, Whiskey Origins, and the Irish Powers of John's Lane
August 08, 2022 00:30 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBAs Sinatra said, "come fly with me" as we head to Foynes Airport in Ireland and learn how a stormy night and cold wet passengers led to one of the most iconic drinks in Irish Whiskey. We'll also follow along with Alfred Barnard and join him at the home of Powers Whiskey. And I'll continue my journey through the modern distilleries of Ireland with a trip to Tullamore DEW.
Irish Whiskey Pt. 3: An Irish Coffee; Who Was First; The Irish Powers of John's Lane
August 08, 2022 00:30 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBAs Sinatra said, "come fly with me" as we head to Foynes Airport in Ireland and learn how a stormy night and cold wet passengers led to one of the most iconic drinks in Irish Whiskey. We'll also follow along with Alfred Barnard and join him at the home of Powers Whiskey. And I'll continue my journey through the modern distilleries of Ireland with a trip to Tullamore DEW.
Irish Whiskey Pt. 2: Father Mathew; John Jameson at Bow Street; Tullamore DEW
August 01, 2022 00:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBTime for episode 2 of my journey through Ireland, along with Alfred Barnard's historic trip to John Jameson & Son's famous Bow Street Distillery, and the story of a man who will turn your impression of the Irish and their love affair with drink on its head.
The Irish Teetotaller, a Visit to Bow Street, and Leaving York for Tullamore
August 01, 2022 00:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBTime for episode 2 of my journey through Ireland, along with Alfred Barnard's historic trip to John Jameson & Son's famous Bow Street Distillery, and the story of a man who will turn your impression of the Irish and their love affair with drink on its head.
The Stories, Journeys, Myths, and Legends of Irish Whiskey
July 25, 2022 00:00 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBWelcome to Season 6! Join me for three amazing journeys into Irish whiskey. We'll go back to the very origins of the spirit, see it rise to become the most popular whiskey in the world, and trace its from its fall to rebirth. We'll also follow a 19th century writer on his historic journey to the Irish distilleries of the first boom. And I'll share my own historic journey, as the first person to travel to over 40 modern Irish distilleries as I give you a window into the industries rebirt...
Irish Whiskey Pt. 1: Introduction to the Stories, Journeys, Myths, and Legends
July 25, 2022 00:00 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBWelcome to Season 6! Join me for three amazing journeys into Irish whiskey. We'll go back to the very origins of the spirit, see it rise to become the most popular whiskey in the world, and trace its from its fall to rebirth. We'll also follow a 19th century writer on his historic journey to the Irish distilleries of the first boom. And I'll share my own historic journey, as the first person to travel to over 40 modern Irish distilleries as I give you a window into the industries rebirt...
The Rattlesnake King and Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey
July 18, 2022 00:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBToday, we demand a certain amount of transparency with our food stuffs. But in the 19th Century when it pertained to patent medicines, everything was a cure-all! Even whiskey! Hear the story of an enterprising distiller who decided his product was so good, it could cure just about anything. And he even got the government believing his marketing. This is the story of Walter Duffy and his miracle cure - Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey. And here more about it in my interview with Clay Risen of th...
The Oregon Trail and the Legend of Blue Ruin
June 30, 2022 15:35 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBWho was William Johnson? The high sheriff of the Oregon provincial government seemed to be living a double life. And his moonlighting appeared to be as a trader, using a colorful potion to subdue his trading partners, the local tribes. Is the legend of Blue Ruin true? And what can it teach us about life on the frontier, the fur trade, and our history?
Campbeltown: The Whisky Capital of the World? (Part 2)
June 23, 2022 17:21 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBThe question remains, who is the real whisky capital of the world? Was it Peoria, Illinois or Campbeltown, Scotland. Well, in this episode, I will draw a conclusion, but before I do that - I'll give you a better understand of just how big the "wee toon" as it was known, got to be. I'll also talk about the ghost that haunts Glen Scotia, the mysterious painting that appeared on Davaar Island, and find out what remains of Campbeltown's old distilling days with Iain McAlister of Glen Scotia....
Campbeltown: The Birth of a Whisky Capital (Part 1)
June 16, 2022 12:43 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBStep back to the very origins of scotch whisky, to an area that was once hailed as the Whisky Capital of the World. We'll track the first Gaels from Ireland, meet the Lord of the Isles, and learn about a town that was one an ancient capital of Scotland called Dalruadhain, evolved into Lochend, and then boasted the largest collection of distilleries featured in one town, in the history of the British Isles. It's a lot of whisky and a lot of history in this two part journey.
The Whisky Trust: Who Killed The Trust? (Part 3)
June 09, 2022 18:00 - 36 minutes - 34.3 MBIn the powerful conclusion to this story about Joseph Greenhut's Whisky Trust, an infernal instrument of death is set to be deployed at one of the Distillers and Cattle Feeders Company's greatest rival distilleries and the conspirators are brought before the court. And we find out why the Whisky Trust wasn't really a whisky trust after all. And later, we discover what happened to this powerful combination. Enjoy an extended part 3 of Whiskey Lore.
The Whisky Trust: Greenhut, Sherman, and the Chicago Holdout (Part 2)
June 09, 2022 17:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBThe quest for a solution to overproduction of whisky soon turns into a vehicle bent on total domination of America's alcohol industry. At the center of this quest is the president of the infamous Whisky Trust, Joseph Greenhut. His success is so great during the first year, that he soon becomes emboldened to ratchet up the pressure on his biggest rival. And his methods soon cross the line. And as Standard Oil and other trusts draw the attention of lawmakers, Greenhut makes a shift to keep...
The Whisky Trust: Making of a Monster (Part 1)
June 09, 2022 16:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBJoin me for an epic mini-series as we investigate one of the darkest chapters in the history of whisky - the age of the Whisky Trust. Built to help control and out of control industry, the Distillers and Cattle Feeder Trust started simply enough, with a goal of stopping the mass overproduction of alcohol. But soon greed took hold of its founders and soon, any device necessary was used to bring the industry under their thumb. Even going as far as Japan to find resources to help them domin...
The Lost History of Pennsylvania Pre-Prohibition Whiskey with Laura Fields
May 25, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBWhen it comes to whiskey history in the United States, bourbon seems to get all of the accolades. But before there was bourbon, there was Pennsylvania rye. Yet the most we hear about it, usually, is in association with the Whiskey Rebellion. Well, today we're going to change that, as I dive into the early history and development of Pennsylvania rye, dispel some myths, and find out what old Monongahela rye really is.
The Legend of Blue Ruin
November 22, 2021 02:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBWho was William Johnson? The high sheriff of the Oregon provincial government seemed to be living a double life. And his moonlighting appeared to be as a trader, using a colorful potion to subdue his trading partners, the local tribes. Is the legend of Blue Ruin true? And what can it teach us about life on the frontier, the fur trade, and our history?
Madeira and Whisky at Sea
September 27, 2021 00:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBIs it just clever marketing or is ocean aged whisky really something to behold? Well, aging at sea is actually nothing new. In fact, the history of sea aging goes back centuries. Hear the story of these nautical spirits through the ages and climb aboard a ship may very well have sparked the move to American independence. Hear more of Season 5 as a member of the Whiskey Lore Society. Your support will help in the creation of future episodes and seasons. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeylore
Dusty Bottles "from the Wettest Spot in America" (Part 2)
May 24, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBWhat is a "dusty hunter?" Find out in this week's episode and join me as we talk about the largest collection of Pre-Prohibition whiskey sold at a Christie's auction. Whiskey that sat for a century in two vaults owned by a man who helped put Los Angeles on the map and also brought its citizens plenty of whiskey. And find out where I take 2 bottles of this Pre-Prohibition whiskey during my 6000 mile journey across the country. And find out how to see pictures of these old bottles and get ta...
Dusty Bottles from "the Wettest Spot in America" (Part 1)
May 17, 2021 01:00 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MBOne morning, I opened my email and read about one of the most fascinating finds any whiskey fan could hope for. A paralegal from Los Angeles who is also a fan of the show, had a client who recently passed away, and within their house was a store of whiskey filled with the most fascinating history imaginable. Not only from the dusty bottles themselves, but also the story of how they got there - a magical gift from the man who created what the Los Angeles Times called in 1919, "the wettest s...
Interview: Seth Benhaim of Broken Barrel Whiskey
May 10, 2021 17:01 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MBWhile on a journey out to California in search of details about an upcoming episode, I took time out to interview Seth Benhaim of Infused Spirits. Seth is taking a very unique approach to aging whiskey - by placing barrel staves in new make. We sampled his expressions using Mizunara oak, a Cask of Amontillado (something Edgar Allen Poe fans will appreciate), and scotch peat staves. We also talked about the history of light whiskey, a historic distillery in Kentucky they source from, and t...
Colin Spoelman (Distiller and Author of Dead Distillers)
April 05, 2021 11:07 - 1 hour - 82 MBJoin me as I chat with Kings County Distillery co-founder Colin Spoelman, the author of a curious and entertaining whiskey history book called Dead Distillers. Here is your chance to enjoy a chat between two big whiskey history fans - one an author and the other a podcaster. We'll talk about the origins of New York distilling, how Colin started his journey by moonshining in Brooklyn, we'll discuss the "who was the first to make bourbon" question, and discover a history of New York distilli...
Interview: Colin Spoelman (Distiller and Author of Dead Distillers)
April 05, 2021 11:07 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBJoin me as I chat with Kings County Distillery co-founder Colin Spoelman, the author of a curious and entertaining whiskey history book called Dead Distillers. Here is your chance to enjoy a chat between two big whiskey history fans - one an author and the other a podcaster. We'll talk about the origins of New York distilling, how Colin started his journey by moonshining in Brooklyn, we'll discuss the "who was the first to make bourbon" question, and discover a history of New York distilli...
Interview: Royce Neeley of Neeley Family Distillery
March 29, 2021 00:00 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MBWhen you start planning your trip to bourbon country, you will have a lot of unique choices of distillery experiences. One of the most unique is Neeley Family Distillery. Listen as I chat with an 11th generation distiller with roots back to Ireland and through Pennsylvania. Distillery Royce Neeley will tell us his family's journey to the new world, how it got to Kentucky, and some of the dangers the family faced. We'll also discuss some of the very unique processes they use in making their...
Juke Joints, Whiskey, and the Blues - Part 2 (Featuring Poe of WABG-AM)
March 15, 2021 02:00 - 20 minutes - 19.5 MBContinuing my journey through the Mississippi Delta, I made a couple of stops including Rosedale, mentioned in Robert Johnson's Traveling Riverside Blues, and Dockery's Plantation. My final stop was to be the final resting spot of Robert Johnson, but a surprise awaited me - and it would lead to a voice with first hand experience at partying at the juke joints - Poe of WABG-AM in Greenwood, MS. Support production of future seasons of Whiskey Lore at patreon.com/whiskeylore
Juke Joints, Whiskey, and the Blues: Memphis to Clarksdale
March 08, 2021 03:00 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MBJoin me as I go on a hunt for juke joints in the Mississippi Delta. Along the way I'll taste a hamburger fried in 100 year old grease. I'll talk about the Father of the Blues and the Home of the Blues. I'll search for Robert Johnson's home in the Delta. I'll spend some time relating some of the great information I learned from Roger Stolle and his book Juke Joint Confidential and I'll have someone offer me a building Ike Turner worked in. Support production of future seasons of Whiskey Lor...
The Fight Inside: The Crossroads of Robert Johnson (Part 2)
March 01, 2021 03:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBWhat a fascinating human being. Robert Johnson didn't live a long life, but he lived a full one for his years. Amazingly, researchers have retraced a large portion of his life and books released in the last 2 years have shown a bright light on who Robert the man was, rather than the legend. In this episode, I will tell the story of that man. From the day he went searching for his father, to the uncovering of myths, and his families quest to bring him peace. Support production of future s...
Whiskey, Death, and the Devil: The Crossroads of Robert Johnson
February 22, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 25 MBA lot has been written about Robert Johnson, the legendary blues guitarist of the 1920's and 30's - much of it is based on half truths and legends. One of his most known legends is based in the story of the crossroads when he was said to have sold his soul to the devil in exchange for his guitar genius. But Robert faced more than one crossroad in his life. We'll look at the fact and fiction of Robert Johnson and see if we can find the real man behind the legends. Support production of fu...
Interview: Jimmy Rout all about Memphis, Blues, and Juke Joints
February 18, 2021 03:00 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MBIt's always great to chat with someone who love to share information about their town. Jimmy Rout (Shelby County Historian) had a chance to see the rebirth of Beale Street in Memphis and he is going to take us around the town that was and the town that now is. We'll hear about W.C. Handy, Boss Crump, and even Old Hickory makes an appearance in a tavern in Memphis...or did he? Enjoy these subjects: Working for Beale Street - the rebirth of the street The soul of black community was Bea...
Interview: McCauley Williams of Blue Note Bourbon
February 15, 2021 03:00 - 39 minutes - 36.9 MBBack in October, Lindsay reached out to me on behalf of B.R. Distilling Company. She mentioned that they had just won 5 gold medals at the 2020 MicroLiquor Spirit Awards and wondered if I wanted to chat with their CEO McCauley Williams about their Blue Note Juke Joint Bourbon and Riverset Rye. Always looking for a tie into history and being a music fan, I found it the perfect opportunity to learn about this new entry into the whiskey market, blue notes, and juke joints.
Interview: Steve Bashore of George Washington's Distillery (Upstairs)
February 13, 2021 21:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBSteve and I continue our discussion of George Washington's distiller James Anderson and I get a chance to taste two of the rye whiskies made on-site using 18th century methods. We also talk about researching whiskey history and whether it is better to stick to traditions or evolve. And I'll also tell you how, as a Whiskey Lore Society member, you can hear more with Steve, including tips on when to visit.
Interview: Steve Bashore of George Washington's Distillery (Downstairs)
February 11, 2021 15:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBEnjoy my conversation with Steve Bashore, Director of Historic Trades at George Washington's Mount Vernon, Distillery and Gristmill. In this interview, we walk around the distillery and Steve talks about recreating an 18th century distillery, George Washington and James Anderson, and the use of Mount Vernon's crops. He also walks me through the process of making George Washington's rye and brandy.