craft distillers

Episode 71 – Christmas City Spirits – Michael “Woody” Dombrosky

This episode features Michael Dombrosky of Christmas City Spirits.

It all began, when a group of 4 coworkers who were rugby players, got together to share their love of the history of Bethlehem, PA. They formed the restaurant at Tavern at the Sun Inn. The next step was to bring the spirits into the tavern. Woody’s family has a long history of distilling in the coal regions of Pennsylvania. His great grandmother would create Laudanum and make house calls to those with a variety of ailments. His family has a storied past of making Rye Whiskey. The owners crossed paths with Woody and they brought him on to distill their incredible spirits and unique recipes. We learned so much sitting down with Woody and we had a great time enjoying his craft creations.

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564 Main St, Bethlehem, PA 18018 – (484) 893-0590– www.suninnbethlehem.org – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Bethlehem, PA

Laudanum

Puerto Rico Distillery

Good Food Awards

MicroLiquor Spirit Awards

Ascot Awards

Easton Kuebler Lager Caves

Tito’s Vodka

Gallows Hill Spirits

Cold Springs Copper Works

Lehigh University

Steve Bashore

American Whiskey Convention

The Peoples Kitchen

Lenni Lenape

Episode 65 – PA Libations – Arthur Etchells

This episode features Art Etchells of Pennsylvania Libations .

Pennsylvania Libations is opening their Philadelphia Location in the Reading Terminal Market. It will feature over 20 craft producers in the State of PA and will offer over 100 different products. The soft opening is set for the weekend of June 19th and 20th. Just in time for Father’s Day. PA Libations began in Pittsburgh just 4 years ago. Christian Simmons is the brain child behind this incredible store that offers products created in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia’s own Art Etchells is managing the location here in the RTM. We enjoyed our time learning more about Art’s journey from Hockey Blogger to creating one of the most successful social media pages… Foobooz. Art brings his vast experience in the craft wine and spirits industry and will help to showcase some of the best that PA has to offer. Now locals and tourists alike have just one more reason to get to the Reading Terminal.

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51 North 12th Street Space #439 Philadelphia, PA 19107 – www.palibations.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Christian Simmons

Manatawny Still Works

Row House Spirits

Philadelphia Magazine

Artillery Brewing

Maggie’s Farm Rum Distillery

The Italian Market

Strip District

Reading Terminal Market

Thistle Finch Distillery

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 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 35 – John Granata – Jersey Spirits Distilling Co.

🎙This episode features John Granta of Jersey Spirits Distilling. Serendipity took John and Susan to High West Distillery in Park City, Utah. That was the spark for their Ahh Ha moment and they haven’t looked back. Today Jersey Spirits is all about flavor and highlighting the “Jersey Spirit”. They are crafting spirits like no other. Full of character, creativity and a bit of a sense of humor go into the bottle. The end result are products that are incredible. And, they have a lot of them to savor and enjoy.
1275 Bloomfield Avenue, BLDG 7 Unit 40B, Fairfield, NJ 07004 – www.jerseyspirits.com – 973-227-5333 – On Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Michigan State University

Episode 31 – Liberty Pole Spirits – Jim Hough

This episode features Jim Hough of Liberty Pole Spirits. Jim started it all on his back deck as a “hobby distiller”. Jim made whiskey and experimented with different grains and recipes. These have become the foundation of what goes into the barrels today. Jim, Ellen and the entire family have come together to produce some incredible and creative whiskey. They demonstrate the Whiskey Rebellion Spirit that put the small town of Washington on the map. 68 West Maiden Street, Washington, PA 15301 – [email protected] – 724-503-4014 – On Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Whiskey Rebellion Festival

Cheers!!!

Episode 27 – Canyon Shayer – Philadelphia Distilling

This episode features Canyon Shayer of Philadelphia Distilling. Canyon shares the history of Philadelphia Distilling and we discuss the amazing rise to success of Bluecoat Gin. They are leading the craft spirit revolution. Canyon is one of the original bartenders at Philadelphia Distilling’s current location. He has an amazing knowledge and passion for cocktails and spirits. He is now brand ambassador for Samson & Surrey.
25 E Allen St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 215-671-0346 www.philadelphiadistilling.com – On Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Groundswell Design Group

Smokin Tacos Food Truck

Cheers!!!

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

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Episode # 20 – Eight Oaks Farm Distillery – Caitlin Bagenstose

Eight Oaks Farm Distillery visits the Podcast.

This episode features Caitlin Bagenstose of Eight Oaks Farm Distillery. Caitlin is the Production Planner and a Distiller . The distillery owned by Chad Butters is Veteran Owned, Family Run and Farm Grown. What comes out of our discussion is that family and community are important. They are a very creative group that highlights the farmland and surrounding Lehigh Valley Area.

7189 Route 309, New Tripoli, Pa 18066

Phone: (484)387-5287 – www.eightoaksdistillery.com – On Facebook 8

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Highlights from our discussion:

Tails of Valor

Farmer Veteran Coalition

Cancer Support Community

Reading Terminal Market

Cheers!!!

On the Set of Fermented Adventure The Show on RVNTV.TV

Episode #14 Adam Flatt – Social Still

This episode features Adam Flatt of Social Still. Adam and Kate Flatt are the founders and owners of Social Still. The distillery is located in a building that was once a bank. It features an incredible restaurant which compliments the spirits perfectly. They use Pennsylvania grains. Highlighting local corn, local wheat, local rye, barley, and other grains. They are part of the revitalization of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Social Still is located at: 530 East 3rd Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015 – 610-625-4585 – www.socialstill.com – On Facebook

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Franklin Hill Vineyards