In this episode of Distilling the West, Dan and Dave sit down with Anna Mantheakis of Bubble Cap Consulting for a conversation packed with insight, experience, and a truly unique perspective on spirits. Anna shares her background in the industry, what led her to consulting, and how Bubble Cap helps distilleries navigate the many moving parts of building and growing a successful brand.

A major part of the conversation explores Anna’s auditory/olfactory synesthesia and how it shapes the way she experiences aroma, flavor, and tasting. She explains how sound and smell connect for her, giving her a distinctive way of evaluating spirits and understanding sensory details that many people might miss.

From production and operations to business strategy and the art of tasting, this episode offers a fascinating look behind the scenes of the spirits industry through the lens of someone who experiences it in a remarkable way.