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Episode 51 – Sourland Mountain Spirits – Ray and Sage Disch

This episode features Ray and Sage Disch of Sourland Mountain Spirits. “Be a maker, not a taker.”We truly had a fantastic time sitting down with Ray and Sage. Back in the early 90’s Ray was inspired by a story that he heard on the radio about a husband and wife who worked as commodity traders in Chicago. They left their high paying jobs to open a craft brewery in Chi-town. Leading the charge and laying the groundwork, Ray helped to sponsor legislation to help to change the laws for New Jersey breweries. In 1995 Triumph Brewing Company introduced craft beer to the masses in Princeton, NJ. Fast forward to 2015 Ray along with his wife Erica made the decision to open a craft distillery in their hometown of Hopewell. It is a family affair at their farm distillery. What you hear is that Ray brings people together. He builds teams and develops an environment of creativity and excellence. He shares the fascinating journey to create their award winning Gin and their portfolio of first class spirits. Sage discusses what’s next for the distillery and how he is helping to guide them onto a bigger stage.

130 Hopewell Rocky Hill Rd, Hopewell, NJ 08525 –

(609) 333-8575 – www.sourlandspirits.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

American Distilling Institute

Heriot Watt University

Episode 50 – George Washington’s Mount Vernon Distillery – Steve Bashore

This episode features Steve Bashore of George Washington’s Mount Vernon Distillery. “The best whiskeys we’ve made have yet to be bottled .”Steve has worked in the museum field for over 30 years and is a miller by trade. Add to that resume being the head distillery at a place where he keeps history alive. Being a distiller using 18th century equipment isn’t easy. He is a problem solver and he has learned to adapt with the equipment that he has. Steve joined Mount Vernon in 2007 as head of the department of historical trades where he oversees the living history element. Steve was there when the first barrel was filled in 2007. With the help of some incredible people the distillery is now producing some much coveted spirits. His stories, experiences and knowledge are fascinating. Steve’s focus on education, pride and the connection to history keeps the spirit of George Washington thriving.

5514 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309

(703) 780-3383

https://www.mountvernon.org/the-estate-gardens/distillery/ – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:Nearest Green

Maggie Campbell Privateer Rum

Scotch Whisky Association

Alexandria, VA

Starlight Distillery

Ferm Solutions

Lisa Wicker Widow Jane Distillery

Vendome Copper & Brass Works

American Whiskey Trail

Dr. Peter Cressy

Dave Pickerell

Distilled Spirits Council of the United States

Bourbon Pompeii

Esther White

Episode 49 – Jefferson’s Bourbon – Emily Lader

In this episode we sit down with Emily Lader of Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits. Emily is back with us on the podcast. We discuss the impact Covid has had on the Philadelphia restaurant and bar scene. We talk about how people are enjoying their spirits at home and that Tequila sales are up. We have the pleasure of tasting and reviewing Jefferson’s Bourbon. We thoroughly enjoyed the Manhattan ready to drink cocktail, Jefferson’s small batch, Jefferson’s Reserve and Jefferson’s Ocean. All four of these were excellent pours. Unique in nose, flavor and character.

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Highlights from our discussion:Bushmills

The Martinez Cocktail

Manhattan Cocktail

Thomas Jefferson Whiskey

Whiskey Rebellion

Philadephia Whiskey Society

Black Hog BBQ

Jane Bowie Maker’s Mark

Manchester United

Chivas

Manatawny Still Works

Varga Bar

Episode 48 – Devil’s Creek Brewery – Kathy Ganser

This episode features Kathy Ganser of Devil’s Creek Brewery.

“Wouldn’t it be cool to start a brewery?”

The seed was planted in 2015, Kathy and Anthony decided to open a brewery. Kathy went for it and dove right in. Doing site planning and drawing from her background in graphic design, she made the branding come alive. The name pays homage to a Jersey Devil sighting in Collingswood. At the creek right behind where the brewery sits. Like many breweries Anthony and Kathy began as home brewers. Early on Anthony was winning awards for his home craft beer. They put their heart and soul into building out the local neighborhood place. Today Kathy is creating recipes that are winning awards in national competitions. The beers are strong in flavor and character. This women owned brewery is doing Collingswood proud and has quickly become a hot spot for the community.1 Powell Ln, Collingswood, NJ 08108 – (856) 425-2520 – www.devilscreekbrewery.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Collingswood, NJ

Jersey Devil

Erik Dickersbach

River Horse Brewing Company

Great American Beer Festival

Beastie Boys

Buffalo Trace Distillery

Cream Ridge Winery

Revolution Coffee Roasters

Cape May Brewing Company

Village Idiot Brewing Company

Atlantic City Beer Festival

Episode 47 – Old Republic Distillery – Bill Mathias

This episode features Bill Mathias of Old Republic Distillery. “We distill for flavor baby… It’s all about the flavor.” The distillery started with a passion. Bill’s grandfather and great grandfather made home made wine. They made dandelion and watermelon rind wine. They made alcohol from what was readily available. Bill was curious about how they made what they did. At 18 Bill brewed his first beer and learned all about fermentation. He runs three stills. He’s making the mash and fermenting to put out some exceptional and flavorful spirits. Take a listen and let us know what you think. 330 Town Center Dr York, PA 17408 – 717-870-1792 – www.drinkord.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Old Republic Distillery Tavern – Ephrata

Jack Daniels

Mojito Recipe

Explore York

Keystone Craft Spirits Trail

Episode 46 – Pine Tavern Distillery – Bill Cox

This episode features Bill Cox of Pine Tavern Distillery. Bill and his family love to go camping for their vacations. They pack up the campers and check out places on the East Coast. On one of their trips they visited Copper Fox Distillery in Sperryville, Virginia. Later they pondered, “Why is there nothing like this in NJ?” Taking the next steps they met with now defunct Cooper River Distillers in Camden, NJ. This gave them the information and structure that they needed to get started. Cooper River helped them put things together. New Jersey is a “Right to Farm” State and they determined that the families farm was the perfect setting to get their distillery dreams going. Already growing corn on the land it was perfect. On February 3, 2016 they fired up the still and began to distill their Muddy Run Corn Moonshine. Now the 8th oldest distillery in NJ they continue to grow and expand. This camping trip inspired distillery is producing spectacular spirits which pay tribute to local history. They emphasize a spirit of collaboration with their neighbors and the local community. 149A Pine Tavern Rd, Monroeville, NJ 08343 – (856) 358-1076 – www.pinetaverndistillery.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Copper Fox Distillery

Salem County Historical Society

Mood’s Farm

Recklesstown Distillery

Independence Spirits Distillery

Two Bridges Wine Trail

Rabbit Hill Farms

Episode 45 – Fraktured Sauce – Cheyne Geverd and Fiona Palumbo

This episode features Cheyne Geverd and Fiona Palumbo of Fraktured Sauce. Cheyne characterizes the start Fractured as a mid life crisis event. Cheyne’s father determined that he couldn’t taste food anymore and they started growing hot peppers in the backyard. Spicy food stuck with the family. Fiona grew up in Brazil where her father would bring home hot peppers local to the area and she would make her own hot sauces. Cheyne and Fiona met on an organic farm and today they combine their passion, family traditions and love of the spicy to make some tasty hot sauces. These are all natural hot sauces containing no gums or thickeners.

Goshenhoppen Run Farm – 1151 Faust Road, Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania 18074 – (215) 486-4038 – www.goshrun.farm – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Fraktur

Fiery Food Show

Steve Seabury – High River Sauces

Episode 44 – Tadmore Distilling Co. – Natasha Vitale

This episode features Natasha Vitale of Tadmore Distilling Co. “This is passion and the passion gets you through the hard times”. It started with a discovery of bourbon and loving bourbon. Steve and Tasha were high school sweethearts. They continue to do everything together. They took a trip to a liquor store. The bottle of Woodford Reserve spoke to them and they have been hooked ever since. In 2016 they visited Kentucky and experienced the Bourbon Trail. Woodford and Makers Mark inspired them to start and open a distillery of their own. Today they are part of the story in the rebirth of Salem, NJ. 90 W Broadway, Salem, NJ 08079 – (856) 485-0750 – www.tadmoredistilling.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Kentucky Bourbon Trail

Woodford Reserve

Episode 43 – Hook & Flask Still Works – Mark Farrell and Devin Flickinger

This episode features Mark Farrell and Devin Flickinger of Hook and Flask Still Works. 2 friends with a 15 year relationship decided to open a distillery. Devin was home brewing beer and making wine before entering into the world of distilling. They took off doing market research by visiting other distilleries, asking a lot of questions, taking classes and shadowing other distillers. The result is a fire themed establishment that pays homage and honors their roots. They are refining their craft one bottle at a time. Creating a delicious mix of cocktails, food and fun. We discuss their growth during cover and the development of their brown spirits program.137 N Hanover St, Carlisle, PA 17013 – (717) 601-2770 – www.hookandflaskstillworks.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Grand Illusion Hard Cider

Five Saints Distilling

Fireball

Brewscuits

Deer Creek Malthouse

Adirondack Barrel Cooperage

Big Hill Cider Works

Sunday’s Mill Company

Black Button Distilling

Davis Valley Distillery

Cumberland County

US Army War College

Episode 42 – Tenth Ward Distilling Company – Amanda Boroughs and Kanchentha Bennett

This episode features Amanda Boroughs and Kachnetha Bennett of Tenth Ward Distilling Company. In 2015 Monica Pearce took all of the money that she had and opened a distillery. The next step was to open up a cocktail lounge and tasting room. There is also an event space that is perfect for weddings and celebrations. At Tenth Ward there is a purpose, a plan and a mission. They don’t just do ordinary. They put their own creative stamp on their creations. Thinking out every last detail. What they create are some of the finest spirits which are the base for the amazing cocktails that they produce. This women owned distillery has a dedicated team that is committed to making craft spirits that are unusual, unconventional and sensational. Amanda and Kachentha take us behind the scenes and behind the bar and we get to learn what makes it all come together.55 E Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701 – 301-360-5888 – www.tenthwarddistilling.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Rockwell Brewery

Visit Maryland

Visit Frederick

McCutcheon’s Apple Cider

National Museum of Civil War Medicine

Jack Daniel’s Honey

New York World Wine & Spirits Competition