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Episode 193 – Clear Creek Distillery/Hood River Distillers – Caitlin Bartlemay

This episode features ⁠Caitlin Bartlemay⁠ of ⁠Clear Creek Distillery.⁠

Clear Creek Distillery was founded oil 1985 by Steve McCarthy. The goal was to use the bounty that comes from the Pacific Northwest in its. production and turn it into fruit brandies, spirits and liquors that would rival their European counterparts. Steve’s love of pear brandy began while traveling through Europe. He struggled to find it in the states. This led to open the 3rd craft distillery in the United States. In 2025 they will celebrate their 40th anniversary. Caitlin’s determination to join the distillery couldn’t be denied and she came onboard in 2010. Today the distill a plethora of wonderful fruit brandies and America’s first single Malt. All of their expressions are painstakingly crafted from raw ingredients within 200 miles of the distillery.

304 Oak Street, Suite #3, Hood River, OR 97031 –

(541) 716-5276 – www.hrdspirits.com – ⁠Instagram

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Highlights From our Discussion:

⁠Alton Brown – Good Eats⁠

⁠Oregon State University⁠

⁠Rollin Soles – Argyle Winery⁠

⁠Arnold Holstein⁠

⁠Jennifer Grey⁠

⁠Triple Eight Distillery – The Notch⁠

⁠Double Mountain Brewery

Episode 141 – Laird & Company – Vincent Capitolo and Gerard Laird Dunn

This episode features ⁠Vincent Capitolo ⁠and ⁠Gerard Laird Dunn⁠ of ⁠⁠Laird & Company⁠.

In 1698 Samuel Laird came from Scotland and settled in the new world. He was a well experienced maker of scotch. While grain wasn’t plentiful, apples certainly were. This was how the apple jack and apple brandy business was launched. This episode provides us the opportunity to learn how Apple Jack is produced. 1780 is the year that is used as the beginning of Laird & Company becoming a business. Laird’s has been witness and a part of the the history of the United States since its inception. This is the oldest distilled domestic brand. For Gerard the introduction to Laird’s was summers spent working in the family business. Each summer he came back and his grandfather gave him more responsibility. During his junior year of college he realized that working for Laird & Company was where he belonged. Today, Laird’s remains true to their values while broadening their horizons by creating and expanding their product line. After the podcast we were priveliged to experience a number of the new expressions. You can learn about them on this podcast episode.

One Laird Road, Scobeyville, NJ 07724 – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(732) 542-0312 – www.LairdAndCompany.com – ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠

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Highlights from our discussion:

⁠Colts Neck Inn⁠

⁠Jim Beam⁠

⁠Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory⁠

⁠Scobeyville, NJ⁠

⁠Roger Wilco⁠

⁠Wilco Whiskey⁠

⁠Mike Rowe⁠

⁠Von C Brewing Co.

Episode 72 – Manatawny Still Works – Max Pfeffer

This episode features Max Pfeffer of Manatawny Still Works.

Max graduated Penn State University with a degree in chemical engineering. He began home brewing when he was in college. This led to him discovering the UC Davis Master Brewing program. His education and experience led him to a stint with Victory Brewing Company and then to Sly Fox Brewery. One day, Owner John Giannapoulas, called Max into his office. He approached Max about opening a distillery. Max knew beer but not distilled spirits. That was over 8 years ago. Today, not only does Max know distilling, he excels at it on a high level. He and his team are producing whiskeys that are incredible. What is coming out of the barrels now are spirits full of character, flavor and complexity. This is a must visit for craft spirit lovers. When you do you will become a fan for life.

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320 Circle Of Progress Dr Ste 104, Pottstown, PA 19464

(484) 624-8271 – www.manatawnystillworks.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Piper Project

Whiskey Rebellion Trail

Philadelphia Whiskey Society

Kelvin Cooperage

American Whiskey Convention

Stranahans

Old Line Spirits

Moonshine University

Makers Mark

Sly Fox Brewing Company

Victory Brewing

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

Grappa