This week, host Kerry Moynahan brings you the second half of her coverage of the 2024 WSWA Conference in Las Vegas from earlier this year. This episode is packed with fascinating conversations with Ignition Kentucky Bourbon owner Steve McPherson, Hand Barrel Bourbon's Co-founder Jim Hand AND we dig up some dirt with Harvey Williams of Delta Dirt Distillery.

In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Bill Christy, the founder of American Single Cask, a new independent bottler of American craft whiskey. We kicked off the conversation by discussing Bill's unexpected journey into the whiskey industry, which began with car camping trips in the desert and evolved into a deep appreciation for Scotch and American craft whiskeys.

Bill shared the inspiration behind American Single Cask, which aims to bring the independent bottling tradition of Scotland to the burgeoning American craft whiskey scene. He detailed the meticulous process of selecting and bottling unique single cask whiskeys from various distilleries, emphasizing transparency and quality. Currently, American Single Cask offers six different expressions from five distilleries, with plans to expand further.

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of whiskey with a special focus on Whiskey Jypsi, a brand co-founded by country music star Eric Church. We explore the journey of creating this unique whiskey brand with our guests Raj Alva and Ari Sussman, who share their personal stories and the intricate process behind Whiskey Jypsi.

In this episode, host Kerry Moynahan takes us on a whiskey-filled journey, featuring exclusive interviews and insights from the WSWA conference (Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America) conference in Las Vegas. This episode is packed with insightful interviews, industry stories, and a special Whiskey Whereabouts discussing Clonakilty's new whiskey releases.

In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Pete Lynch, the master blender at Bhakta Spirits in Pulteney, Vermont. We delved into Pete's fascinating journey in the spirits industry, starting from his early days at Whistlepig, where he met Raj Bhakta, the current owner of Bhakta Spirits. Pete shared insights into the unique culture and ethos that both Whistlepig and Bhakta embody, emphasizing the hands-on, craft-focused approach that has driven their success.

In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of whiskey with Sarah Jeltema (AKA WhiskyNomad) and Kurt Maitland, the dynamic duo behind the newly launched podcast, Decades Distilled. With their combined expertise and passion for whiskey, they bring a wealth of knowledge and intriguing stories to the table.

In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, I had the opportunity to attend the Bourbon Women's WOW Awards in Louisville, Kentucky. The episode featured interviews with notable figures in the whiskey industry, including Joyce and Autumn Nethery from Jeptha Creed, whiskey writer Maggie Kimberl, master distiller Marianne Eaves from Forbidden Bourbon, and Heather Greene, CEO and master blender at Milam & Green Distillery.

In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, we dive deep into the world of whiskey production and brand building with Adam Spiegel, President and Master Distiller at Corning & Company. From his early days in finance to becoming a key player in the craft distilling industry, Adam shares his fascinating journey and the innovative services Corning & Company offers to craft distilleries and brands. Plus learn how you can score your very own bottle of BRC's first ever private barrel pick!