In this episode of Distilling the West, we’re joined by guest hosts Oliver Hutton and Travis Cardoso from CASKS & CORKS for a relaxed but detailed tasting that focuses heavily on process and how it shows up in the glass.

Today’s tasting lineup includes:

• ​Charbay Distillery 24 year old Brandy
• ​Sabbatical Distillery Straight Bourbon
• ​Woodinville Whiskey Company Rye finished in Port casks
• ​Woodinville Whiskey Company Bourbon finished in Sauternes casks

Alongside the spirit tastings, the conversation naturally moves into wine-making processes and how wine and spirits intersect—especially when it comes to finished barrels and secondary cask influence. Rather than getting overly technical, the discussion stays practical and experience-based, exploring how wine practices and wine-finished casks impact flavor, color, and overall character in whiskey and brandy.

This episode is a great listen for anyone interested in how wine and spirits worlds overlap, with thoughtful tasting notes, real-world perspective, and plenty of insight into how process decisions shape the final pour.