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Episode 176 – Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery – Christian Ryan

This episode feature ⁠Christian Ryan⁠ of ⁠Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery⁠.

This ten year journey began as a hobby for the founders of Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery. They are lovers of bourbon and whiskey. The idea of opening a winery didn’t appeal to them as much as starting a distillery. The timing fell in line with New York’s changing its farm distillery laws. Christian came on board three years ago as the head distiller. He has had his hand in brewing since 2007, so the transition to distilling was a comfortable move. They have recently expanded and moved into a new space to give their guests an even more fabulous experience. The added room provided for much needed production and barrel storage area. Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery offers consumers a chance to experience the flavor and character of the Adirondacks.

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www.SpringbrookHollow.com – 10047 NY-149, Fort Ann, NY 12827 – ⁠(518) 338-3130⁠ – ⁠Facebook

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Highlights From our Discussion:

⁠Sono 1420 America’s Maritime Distillery⁠

⁠Lake George, NY⁠

⁠Kru Coffee⁠

⁠Eda Rhine Distilling Company⁠

⁠Tenth Ward Distilling Company⁠

⁠Speyside Cooperage⁠

⁠Arcane Distilling⁠

⁠Scott’s Mini Woodshop⁠

⁠Adirondack Brewery⁠

⁠New York Sate Distillers Guild

Episode 125 – Indepenent Spirits Distillery – Mark Breen-Klein

This episode features Mark Breen-Klein of Independent Spirits Distillery.

Kerry, Mark’s mother, was trying to decide a business to go into as her children were leaving home to explore their lives. Without any experience or knowledge the decision was made to start a distillery. Mark brought his biomedical engineering degree background into the family business. His attention to detail and a focus on a uniform product takes their spirits to a new level. There are quite a few expressions to be proud of which are all unique, creative and full of flavor. These are expressions that pay homage to the local farmers of South Jersey that surround this family craft distillery.

131 Davidson Rd, Woolwich Township, NJ 08085

(609) 202-5458– www.ISDistillery.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Two Bridges Wine, Beer and Spirits Trail

Rabbit Hill Farms

Mood’s Farm Market

Tito’s Vodka

Episode 94 – Deep Creek Distilling – Royal Ferguson and Dave Emmons

This episode features Royall Ferguson and Dave Emmons of Deep Creek Distilling.

Dave and Royall have known each other for 20 plus years. The discussion of distilling came up at a Greek festival in Norfolk. They began step by step to understand the whole process. “Doing it the old fashioned way”, as Royall puts it. Grind the local grain, make the mash and then ferment it. A lot of their early experience came from trial and error. They refined and honed their spirits to what have become the amazing products that they offer today. They are the first licensed legal distillery in the Chesapeake since prohibition.

801 Butler St Unit 12, Chesapeake, VA 23323 – (757)675-3250 – www.deepcreekdistilling.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Deep Creek of the Chesapeake

Ketel One Vodka

Tito’s Vodka

Episode 67 – Puerto Rico Distillery – Angel and Crystal Rivera

This episode features Angel Rivera and Crystal Rivera of Puerto Rico Distillery.

Angel and Crystal opened the distillery in March of 2020, just as the Covid shutdown took effect. The City of Frederick and the surrounding community has welcomed them with open arms. It has been a great fit for everyone. It wasn’t an easy decision at first. But, when the Rivera’s made up their minds, they sold their home and moved to Frederick. There is family and culture around Pitorro. It is a Clandestine Rum that is Puerto Rican Moonshine. This is the true Puerto Rican Rum passed down from generation to generation. “Puerto Rican born and Maryland made.” So, what is Pitorro? Listen to the podcast episode and learn all about it.

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1341 Hughes Ford Rd, Frederick, MD 21701 – (240) 457-4038– www.puertoricodistilery.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Pitorro

Taneytown Liquors

The Wine Source

University of Maryland

Honey Bee Lab

Frederick, MD

Episode 66 – Dragon Distillery – Ashley Perez

This episode features Ashley Perez of Dragon Distillery.

Mark and Tania Lambert founded Dragon Distillery as a passion project. The theme is inspired by the game Dungeons and Dragons. However, when it comes to the spirits they are not playing games. Mark’s family settled in Frederick in the 1700’s. The moonshine recipes date back to before prohibition. In 2015 the Lambert’s opened Dragon and it is the first distillery to open in Frederick since after Prohibition. Ashley shares the story of the distillery and we sample many of the amazing craft distilled spirits. Like many craft businesses they support local farmers to create their products.

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1341 Hughes Ford Rd Suite 108, Frederick, MD 21701 –

(301) 844-6416– www.dragondistillery.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Frederick, MD

4 The Love of Sweets

Cutwater Spirits

Dungeons & Dragons

Maryland Renaissance Festival

Linganore Wines

Wassail

Attaboy Brewing Company

Carroll Creek Park

Earthly Elements

Flying Dog Brewery

Isabella’s Taverna

Maryland Distillers Guild

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 38 – Yianni Barakos – Mason Dixon Distillery

This episode features Yianni Barakos of Mason Dixon Distillery. Yianni was 11 years old, when his grandfather shared how to make Tsipouro, which is Greek Moonshine, that is made from grapes. He took Welch’s Grape Juice and bread yeast and fired up the rudimentary still. Thankfully he didn’t burn the house down but a passion for making sensational spirits was born. He is the 2nd generation born in the United States. His family emigrated from little villages in Greece after World War 2. He lives by his grandparents legacy… Creating Jobs and livelihoods for the community. Every step of the way Yianni has figured it out, overcome obstacles and has created an amazing distillery that offers “Great food… great drinks… great conversation.

331 E Water St, Gettysburg, PA 17325 – www.masondixondistillery.com – (717) 398-3385 – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Gettysburg National Military Park

Copper Fox Distillery

Yamas!!!

Episode # 26 – Gallows Hill Spirits – Bob Piano

🎙This episode features Bob Piano of Gallows Hill Spirits. Bob’s fascination of distilled spirits began when he was a kid. He took an old pressure cooker and distilled a 6 pack of Budweiser. Flash forward to today where the distillery is not just about spirits… It’s about the connection to the Salem Witch Trials. Gallows Hill is a gathering place for people to learn, laugh and enjoy some amazing craft distilled spirits.

2208 South 12th Street, Allentown, PA 18103 – (610) 628-9445 – www.gallowshillspirits.com – On Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

The Complete Joy of Home Brewing

Charlie Papazian

Lehigh Valley Homebrewers

Bartender Spirit Awards

Liquor Control Board

Episode # 23 – Bimber Distillery – Matt McKay

This episode features Matt McKay of Bimber Distillery. Matt is responsible for public relations and marketing, as well as, helping out with production. Dariusz Plazewski and Ewelina Chruszczyk co-founded Bimber in North-West London in 2015. This Micro-Distillery is quickly making a mark in the Whiskey community being recognized by Whisky Magazine as Craft Producer of the Year 2020.

We took the Tube out of London. It was about a 40 minute ride to West London. It was a rainy chilly morning but the excitement of the interview made the day feel warmer. It was about a 10 minute walk from the Tube Station. Past a cemetery and through an industrial area. Then we found it. The main door was open and the team was loading whisky into van for a tasting later that day. Dawn and I were greeted with a delicious simple old fashioned. It wasn’t long before Matt and I began talking and we were learning how this amazing distillery got started. Then to take a tour of the operation. They are true craftsman here in every sense of the word. The tasting was mind blowing. WOW!!! We had a blast and look forward to all of the great spirits to follow from Bimber.

56-58 Sunbeam Road, London, NW10 6JQ – +44 20 3602 9980 – www.bimberdistillery.co.uk – On Facebook

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