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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 123 – Virginia Distillery Company – Amanda Beckwith

This episode features Amanda Beckwith of Virginia Distillery Company.

Dr. George G. Moore was an Irishman who came to the United States in the 1970’s. He loved collecting and drinking single malt whisky’s. In 2011 the dream of a distillery began to become a reality. In 2013 George’s son Gareth took over the reigns when his father passed away. Today, Virginia Distillery Company has been distilling and aging for over seven years. Amanda came on board in 2015 to launch the tour and tasting program. Her knowledge of whisky making quickly grew. Amanda discovered that she had an amazing ability to nose and taste whisky. Today, as master blender, she has taken the lead on their single malt “Courage & Conviction” release. We got to share Amanda’s perspective on the juice that the team is producing. We have to say that what they are producing is sensational. Their New American Single Malt is a feast for the senses.

299 Eades Ln, Lovingston, VA 22949 – (434) 285-2900 – www.VADistillery.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Harry Cockburn

Dr. Jim Swan

Nancy Fraley

George Washington’s Mount Vernon Distillery

Murphy & Rude Malting Company

Brown Forman

Bar Convent Brooklyn

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 68 – Train Wreck Distillery – Aaron Diamond

This episode features Aaron Diamond of Train Wreck Distillery.

The seed of entrepreneurship was planted by Arron’s Grandfather, Norman Diamond. At a very young age Aaron would help Norman make beer and wine. After his grandfather passed, Aaron tried making his own beer and wine. It just didn’t turn out the same. According to Aaron it was not very good at all. That’s when he thought it would be better to distill the bad product that he made. He turned his sights to distilling. He began taking classes with his father to learn how to distill. Traveling all over the country and even London to gain the knowledge that the desired. In 2014 they purchased a run down train station in Mount Holly. Right on the banks of the Rancocas Creek. In 2015 they started distilling and working on perfecting their recipes. In July of 2017 they opened their door to the public. Train Wreck is a vibrant distillery where people come for the spirits, the cocktails, the great entertainment and the lively banter. From it’s humble beginnings this is no longer a train wreck but, a rousing success.

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25 Madison Ave, Mt Holly, NJ 08060 – (609) 288-6300– www.trainwreckdistillery.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Sipsmith Gin

East London Liquor Company

Beefeater Gin

Spellbound Brewing

Auburn Road Vineyard