Chris visits with Clay Risen. Clay is a journalist for The New York Times who writes extensively about whiskey. Chris and Clay discuss the current state of whiskey, what it's like writing obituaries for interesting and notable people, family heirlooms, and more.

To learn more about Clay, visit http://clayrisen.com or follow him at @risenc on Instagram. (Want both of those linked please)

Tickets are on sale now for the 2022 Southern Whiskey Society event on August 6. Tickets are also on sale for the 2022 Sunday Suppers featuring chefs Maneet Chauhan and Thomas Tuggle with guest chefs Edward Lee (July 10), Frank Stitt (September 18), and Katie Button (December 4). Tickets for all events can be purchased at MADESOUTH.COM.