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Episode 133 – Catoctin Creek Distilling Company – Becky Harris

This episode features ⁠⁠Becky Harris⁠⁠ of ⁠⁠Catoctin Creek Distilling Company⁠ ⁠.

Becky and Scott founded Catoctin Creek in 2009. At the time there were about 200 distilleries in the United Sates and 6 in Virginia. They began with a vision of making rye whiskey which was “the whiskey” up until prohibition in the Mid-Atlantic States. At Cotoctin they use batch pot still distillation. This is the key to deriving the most flavor from the rye grain. In the beginning it was difficult to get farmers to take a chance on this little craft distillery. Today those farmers are glad that they did. Catoctin produces some of the finest rye whiskey’s. Combine that with the delicious cocktails in the tasting room and you have a recipe for continued growth and success. We enjoyed our fascinating conversation about history, the spirits industry and Catoctin Creek Distilling.

120 W Main St, Purcellville, VA 20132 – ⁠⁠⁠⁠(540) 751-8404⁠ – www.CatoctinCreekDistilling.com – ⁠⁠Facebook⁠

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Highlights from our discussion:

⁠Every Home a Distillery⁠

⁠American Craft Spirit Association⁠

⁠Mt. Defiance Distillery⁠

⁠Jack Rose Dining Saloon⁠

⁠MGP⁠

⁠Sagamore Spirit⁠

⁠New Riff Distilling⁠

⁠Eight Oaks Farm Distillery⁠

⁠Gwar⁠

⁠Leopold Brothers⁠

⁠Diageo Brands⁠

⁠George Dickel⁠

⁠Bulleit Bourbon⁠

⁠Du Nord Social Spirits⁠

⁠Distilled Spirits Council⁠

⁠Purcellville, VA

Episode 116 – Spring House Spirits – Chris Demars – Randy and Jenn Litwin

This episode features Chris Demars, Randy Litwin and Jenn Litwin of Spring House Spirits.

Sixty years ago Chris’s grandmother taught him how to distill spirits, make wine and brew beer. Chris worked as a nuclear engineer which is kind of like being a distiller. He longed to come back to the family farm and get back to his distilling roots. He pays homage to his grandmothers background by bringing several grains together in the mash bill. This bespoke farm distillery is creating amazing spirits that are full of character and flavor. Each bottle highlights the quality of the process, the local grains, and the connection to the history of the surrounding Chester County community.

25 Martin Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320 – (610)593-7348 – www.SpringHouseSpirits.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

St. Malachi Church

M & D Staves

Zook Molasses Company

Grey Goose Vodka

Deer Creek Malthouse

Episode 105 – Bar Convent Recap – Jackie Williams

In this episode we speak with Jackie Williams of RX Global about Bar Convent Brooklyn2022.

In 2018 BCB was launched. In 2022 BCB celebrated it’s new Brooklyn home at Industry City.

Bar Convent Brooklyn took place on June 14th and 15th. Over 3,700 attended the event over a 2 day span. The event provided an amazing opportunity for the bartending and spirits industry to come together and network, see new products, and discover the latest trends. 136 booths offered something for everyone. Featuring… spirits, liquors, aperitifs, ready to drink cocktails, barware and mixers. The education offerings highlighted over 3 dozen classes that provided a wide variety of information. Jackie and I recap the event and discuss what you can look forward to at 2023’s 5th anniversary extravaganza. www.barconventbrooklyn.com – Facebook

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Highlights From our Discussion:

Industry City

Barr Hill Gin

Chilled 100 Spirits Awards

Bar Convent Berlin

Episode 100 – Holy Ghost Distillery – John and Janice Sepcoski

This episode features John Sepcoski and Janice Sepcoski of Holy Ghost Distillery.

Janice and John enjoyed visiting distilleries, breweries and wineries. After visiting a distillery 7 years ago John said, “I can do better then this”. This led them to looking for land and a building to host their vision. What they’ve set out to create is a total experience. Not just buy a bottle or purchase a cocktail, but the experience to make new friends over a cocktail. They have left their full time careers to live out a dream. As Janice puts it, “Now I do Bourbon”. We had a wonderful time experiencing their chocolate and bourbon pairing. The final part of our podcast journey was the absinthe extravaganza. It was all a fitting tribute to celebrate our 100th episode.

990 State Route 940, White Haven, PA 18661 – (570) 990-2673 – wwwholyghostdistillery.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Stave and Thief Society

Episode 82 – Tiffanie Barriere – The Drinking Coach

This episode features Tiffanie Barriere, The Drinking Coach.

We met Tiffanie at CiderCon 2022 in Richmond Virginia. As you will discover, Tiffanie has amazing energy. She has a vast knowledge of cocktails and cocktail history. We discuss her beginnings as a bartender all the way to present day where she is dazzling internet audiences with her creative and flavorful concoctions. Tiffanie is also incredibly knowledgeable on the spirit history and the role that Black Americans have played and impacted what we are drinking today. I learn so much and wish to learn more each time that I talk with The Drinking Coach. Make yourself a mixed drink of choice and enjoy our lively discussion.

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Episode 80 – Blake’s Hard Cider – Jennifer Wawrzyniak

This episode features Jennifer Wawrzyniak of Blake’s Hard Cider.

Blake’s is cider with a story. It began in 946 when Gerald came home from WW2 and decided that he no longer wanted to live in Detroit. He and Lovely purchased 100 acres in Armada, MI. Today it’s a 1000 plus acre U-Pick Farm with wine, beer and cider. In 2013 Andrew arrived back from college and saw an opportunity to expand into hard cider production. The ciders base comes from a proprietary 5 apple blend.

Jennifer is a regional sales manager with Blake’s. In this episode she shares her experiences and also what she does best. Introducing and creating new fans to Blake’s. Pick some up and enjoy while listening to this lively episode.

Brewscuits is the sponsor of the podcast. Be sure to check them out at www.brewscuits.com. Type in Fermented Adventure at checkout to get 15% off your first order.

17985 Armada Center Road, Armada, MI 48005 – (586) 784-5343 – www.blakefarms.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Valley Forge Beer & Cider Festival

The Union Craft House

Bartari

Beer Wall on Penn

Cider Con

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

Orchid Celler Meadery

San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Episode # 25 – Reading Distilling Guild – Chris Flowers

This episode features Chris Flowers of Reading Distilling Guild. Chris got his start in the back of the house as a chef and soon realized that the front of the house was where he was supposed to be. He bartended at lots of restaurants and on many beaches to hone his craft. He knocked it out of the park winning a bronze medal for his White Rum on the first run they ever produced. Today, Chris and Kate Flowers are on the forefront and leading the resurgence of Reading.

503 Penn Street, Reading, PA 19601 – (484) 222-3601 – www.rdgspirits.com – On Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Le Cordon Bleu Institute Of Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales University

Cocktail

Coughlin’s Law