New York City isn’t just a concrete jungle—it’s a whiskey frontier. In this episode of Whiskey Rocks, Joel and Chris sit down with Colin Spoelman, co-founder of King’s County Distillery, to talk about what it takes to make serious bourbon in the heart of Brooklyn.

From humble beginnings as an apartment moonshiner to running NYC’s first legal whiskey distillery since Prohibition, Colin shares how King’s County carved out a place in the craft whiskey world. They discuss the pros and cons of distilling in a city that never sleeps, how their bold approach to bourbon defies industry norms, and why New York attitude belongs in a bottle.

Along the way, Joel, Chris and Colin mix whiskey with music, debating what makes a great rock ‘n’ roll bourbon, how New York’s gritty past influences its spirits, and why craft distilling is just as rebellious as punk rock. Grab a glass, turn up the volume, and join the whiskey revolution—Brooklyn style.

Featured Whiskey Pairing: King’s County Straight Bourbon & The Rolling Stones’ “Gimme Shelter.”