Cedar Ridge won ADI's 2017 distillery of the year and are well known for their approachable yet complex bourbon.  As the director of operations, Murphy has an abundance of knowledge to share.   Growing a mostly self-funded family business in a rural area (which operates both a distillery and a winery) presents a unique set of opportunities and risks.  Murphy Talks us through his perspective on these issues as well as discussing the process and ingredients involved in making their world-class whiskey. 

Cedar Ridge: https://cedarridgewhiskey.com/

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Sam is the head distilling and head of distilling operations at Starward Distilling in Melbourne Australia.  

Starward is making waves internationally with their approachable yet interesting whiskey.  They are doing so by making the most of what they have locally.  Great malt, amazing ex wine barrels and the crazy Melbourne climate.  

Their whiskey is available internationally so keep an eye out and pick up a bottle for yourself.   Starward Whiskey: https://starward.com.au/

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Adventures In Home Brewing: https://www.homebrewing.org/CTC

Neven started distilling Rakia at 8 or 9 years old with his father on his family farm.  Now he is opening a commercial distillery, Kapela Distilling Company.   Not one to take these things lightly Neven has learned from and/or apprenticed with distilleries in England, Scotland and the USA.

In this episode, Neven helps us understand the process of making Rakia or Fruit Brandy.  

Kapela Distilling Co: https://kapeladistilling.com/

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Daniel Whittington co-hosts The Whiskey Tribe/Vault with Rex on YouTube.  These channels were so successful they were able to crowdsource their distillery (the crowded barrel) through Patreon.

In this episode, we talk about opening a craft distillery.  Sourcing whiskey, making white spirits and get a look behind the scenes at The Crowded Barrel. 

Visit The Whiskey Tribe:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCphIm9gI_JbeI0ByZSRt5Mg

More From CTC: www.chasethecraft.com AIH Home Brew: www.homebrewing.com/ctc

Things have been turned upside down lately.  A lot of us suddenly a lot of extra time on our hands.   Do you also have a dream job/career/business that you have been thinking of getting into? Not sure if you should take that next step? Now maybe the time to take the leap and start taking action!  If you do, chances are you are going to need an understanding of how marketing can work for your company/project as well. 

Scott is in the middle of rebranding.  But you can find some of his stuff at:  brandcreators.com

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There is always a little mysticism and romance when it comes to discussing wild yeast.  Jason is here to help us fall more deeply in love with it & teach us how to catch it.  Don't be fooled. Wild yeast is unpredictable!  It could help you make the best beverage you ever, it could be destined for the drain. 

Jason is a professional, production brewer at Brew Union in Palmerston North New Zealand. In his spare time, he has a passion for weird and wonderful fermentation.  Find Brew Union Here:  https://www.brewunion.co.nz/ Find Manawabrew Here:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsE7PIsLv2Vkj2IM7VCilBQ

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Marketing Spirits & Better Individual Health Through Community

Roy From Aqvavitae is the perfect person to talk about community as it pertains to the world of spirits, specifically Whisky.  

In this episode, we talk about how whisky changes peoples lives and brings them together.  Then how this community of people can improve an individual's life. 

We also look at how the commercial world should think about becoming a part of this community so they can highlight the awesome things they make. 

Make sure to visit Roy's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Aqvavitae

Ilias owns and operates Mastrogiannis Distillery out of Lakewood WA that focuses on traditional Greek spirits.  Understandably this means a whole lot of grapes for brandy and grappa.   Ilias also publishes a podcast called Distillery Nation which focuses on all things distilling through the eyes of a craft distiller.   Today we talk about grapes, the joys of podcasting, brandy and grappa.   Grab a drink, hang out and join us! More from Jesse and Chase The Craft at:  www.chasethecraft.com Find Ilias's Podcast here on all major podcatchers & visit his distillery website here: www.mastrogiannisdistillery.com

Matt Drew has an interesting a varied history in music, advertising, marketing and coffee.   Now he brings all of that to bear in the world of American whiskey as a maltster and the host of a kick-ass new podcast called Single Malt Matters.  In this episode, we talk about the process of malting and how to get stuck in your self at home with minimal equipment.  We also get into the state of single malt in the USA and many other things.  Listen to Single Malt Matters at: https://asmwpodcast.com/

Hanging out with Bearded and George in person was a huge highlight of my trip to the USA.  These guys helped me get Still It and Chase The Craft off the ground. Being able to swap ideas, passions and a drink in person was amazing. 

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