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Episode 150 – Matt Pietrek – The Rum and Cocktail Wonk

This episode features ⁠⁠Matt Pietrek⁠ ⁠The Cocktail Wonk⁠⁠⁠⁠.

It all started about 15 years ago with the love of tiki cocktails. The more that Matt learned the more excited he got. He took his writing experience and turned it into the Cocktail Wonk Blog. For Matt it’s the flavor, the run and the exotic fruits that make the tiki cocktails appealing to him. Beach Bum Berry’s, Sippin’ Safari Book helped all of this to click into place for him. This episode highlights history, rum, tiki and an overall passion for being a Wonk.

www.WonkPress.com – ⁠Instagram

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Highlights From our Discussion:

⁠Jeff “Beachbum” Berry⁠

⁠David Wondrich⁠

⁠Martin Cave – Smugglers Cove⁠

⁠Privateer Rum Distillery⁠

⁠Modern Caribbean Rum⁠

⁠Wonk Press

Episode 127 – Lyon Rum – Jamie Windon

This episode features Jaime Windon of Lyon Rum.

Jaime has a penchant for saying yes to crazy ideas. On a whim she drove down to Kentucky and bought a 26 galloon still to make rum. Lyon Rum was embraced by the small town of St. Michaels, MD as the distillery began to take shape and grow. It’s Jaime’s love of making things for people and serving them that has helped to make this rum distillery a major success. They’re putting a unique fingerprint on the rum industry by making genuinely flavorful and complex spirits.

605 S Talbot St UNIT 6, St Michaels, MD 21663 – (443) 333-9181– www.LyonRum.com – Facebook

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Highlights From our Discussion:

Tiffani Barriere

Amaro Santoni

Rise Up Coffee Roasters

Episode 79 – Triple Sun Spirits – Kris Kwant

This episode features Kris Kwant and Sara Stier of Triple Sun Spirits Co.

20 years ago Kris was watching the TV program “How it’s made”, with his father. The episode featured Sam Adams Brewing. From watching the program, the home brewing bug took hold of him. He and his dad purchased a kit and it actually turned out pretty good. The next adventure was to make a Barley Wine. The intention for this would be to share with his son when he turned 21. Kris explains that “making good whiskey starts with making good beer”. In 2016 Kris embraced the craft spirits movement. Triple Sun is a cocktail bar that moonlights as a distillery. They are very hospitality focused. Enjoy this lively episode where we discuss history, beer and all things Triple Sun.

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518 Bank St, Emmaus, PA 18049 – (610) 904-8082 – www.triplesunspirits.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Bicardi

Jack Daniels

Fetish Brewing Company

Kelvin Cooperage

Whiskey Advocate

Discover Lehigh Valley

Funk Brewing

Monkey 47

Mike Rowe

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.

We welcome Brewscuits as a 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.

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 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 44 – Tadmore Distilling Co. – Natasha Vitale

This episode features Natasha Vitale of Tadmore Distilling Co. “This is passion and the passion gets you through the hard times”. It started with a discovery of bourbon and loving bourbon. Steve and Tasha were high school sweethearts. They continue to do everything together. They took a trip to a liquor store. The bottle of Woodford Reserve spoke to them and they have been hooked ever since. In 2016 they visited Kentucky and experienced the Bourbon Trail. Woodford and Makers Mark inspired them to start and open a distillery of their own. Today they are part of the story in the rebirth of Salem, NJ. 90 W Broadway, Salem, NJ 08079 – (856) 485-0750 – www.tadmoredistilling.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Kentucky Bourbon Trail

Woodford Reserve

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 37- Mark Ganter – Little Water Distillery

🎙This episode features Mark Ganter of Little Water Distillery. It all started when Mark and Eric gave their father a 5 gallon pot still. They set their attention on distilling rum. Mark shares his philosophy on branding and education about the distillery. Mark said, “It’s establishing an emotional connection with the consumer”. Their spirits are built around quality and value. You definitely want to check out the unique spirits that are coming out of Atlantic City.

807 Baltic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ, 08401

www.littlewaterdistillery.com

– 609-344-7867 (DIG-RUMS) – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Absecon Island

Lenni Lenape Indians

Whitecap Whiskey

The Press of Atlantic City

Crystal Head Vodka – Dan Aykroyd

Kelvin Cooperage

Green Hat Gin

White House Subs

Steve and Cookies

Pitch Pine

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

Home Distiller.org

Salem Witch Trials