Crafted Conversations

In this episode I traveled to Durham, NC to visit Mystic Farm & Distillery with my good friends Logan and Andrew helping out on set! I was able to sit down with the great guys behind the operation: Michael Sinclair & Jonathon Blitz - and we had an awesome conversation!

I can't thank both Mike and Blitz enough for their willingness to sit down with me and their hospitality while visiting.

For more information:

- Be sure to follow: @mysticfarmdistillery on Instagram

- Visit: https://www.whatismystic.com

RECORDED APRIL 18TH ONSITE AT MYSTIC FARM IN DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA

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Produced by Allan Cogan, Grant Brown, and Nick Post - as a part of Crafted Conversations Media LLC⁠ with the assistance of Logan Keyser and Andrew Sandal

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#smallbusiness⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#craftdistilleries ⁠⁠⁠ #craftbreweries⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#craftedconvos⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#americanhistory ⁠⁠⁠⁠#northcarolina #cheers #mysticfarm #whiskey #rum #barrio ⁠⁠⁠⁠#brewery ⁠⁠⁠#craftspirits⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#distillery⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#brewery⁠⁠ ⁠#craftedconvos⁠ ⁠#agriculture ⁠ #stories #interview #history #durham

In this episode I traveled to Tucson, AZ to visit Whiskey Del Bac during the American Craft Spirits Association Convention! With some last minute scheduling, Master Distiller Mark Vierthaler and I were able to sit down have this fantastic conversation!

Even more special about this episode is that our good friend and fellow podcaster Doug (DemiTastes as he's known on the internet) joined in on the conversation to help proctor some American Single Malt questions!

I can't thank both Mark and Doug enough for their willingness to sit down with me and help make Del Bac come to life and share this incredible story.

For more information:

- Be sure to follow: @whiskeydelbac on Instagram

- Follow Mark: @whiskyicarus on Instagram

- Follow Doug: @demitastes &  @singlemaltfrontier 

-Visit: https://www.whiskeydelbac.com

RECORDED MARCH 13TH ONSITE AT WHISKEY DEL BAC IN TUCSON, ARIZONA

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Produced by Allan Cogan, Grant Brown, and Nick Post - as a part of Crafted Conversations Media LLC⁠

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#smallbusiness⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#craftdistilleries ⁠⁠⁠ #craftbreweries⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#craftedconvos⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#americanhistory ⁠⁠⁠⁠#tucson #arizona #whiskeydelbac #whiskey #rum #barrio ⁠⁠⁠⁠#brewery ⁠⁠⁠#craftspirits⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#distillery⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#brewery⁠⁠ ⁠#craftedconvos⁠ ⁠#agriculture ⁠ #stories #interview #history #mesquite

In this episode I traveled to Tucson, AZ to visit Barrio Brewing Co. and had the pleasure of sitting down with some of the great people behind the magic: Jaime Dickman and Gary Fritze! I had an awesome time learning their stories and the story of Barrio!

I can't thank them enough for their willingness to sit down with me and help make Barrio come to life!

For more information:

- Be sure to follow: @barriobrewing on Instagram

-Visit: https://www.barriobrewing.com

RECORDED MARCH 12TH ONSITE AT BARRIO BREWING COMPANY IN TUCSON, ARIZONA

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Buy Me a Coffee is an awesome way to help creators like me with simple one-time donations OR a monthly contribution. Every dime goes into giving these breweries, distilleries and more some much deserved limelight.

Visit us online at www.craftedconvos.com

Follow us on social media: ⁠@craftedconvospod

⁠Subscribe to our YouTube at ⁠ ⁠@craftedconvospod

⁠Produced by Allan Cogan, Grant Brown, and Nick Post - as a part of Crafted Conversations Media LLC⁠

Full video is exclusively on YouTube and Spotify!

If you every have any questions or concerns – please reach out: [email protected]

All music is provided by ⁠Artlist.io⁠ and copyright information can be provided upon request.

Cheers!

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In this special episode I returned to Mount Vernon, Virginia to visit one of the coolest places on the planet. George Washington needs no introduction, but did you know he made whiskey and the distillery at Mount Vernon is fully operational? Head distiller Steve Bashore gives me a quick tour and sits down with me for a fantastic conversation.

I can't thank Steve and the Mount Vernon Ladies Association enough for making this episode come to life. Steve has been so gracious with his time and friendship, and I can't wait to visit again soon!

Special thank you to Logan Keyser for his time and assistance on this production.

For more information:

- Be sure to follow: @mountvernon on Instagram

-Visit: https://www.mountvernon.org/the-estate-gardens/distillery-gristmill

RECORDED MAY 5TH ONSITE AT GEORGE WASHINGTON'S DISTILLERY AT MOUNT VERNON IN VIRGINIA.

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Everything you see and hear is out of pocket for us, including travel. If you support our mission of showcasing the amazing stories behind these small businesses, do me a favor and head over to buymeacoffee.com/craftedconvos

Buy Me a Coffee is an awesome way to help creators like me with simple one-time donations OR a monthly contribution. Every dime goes into giving these breweries, distilleries and more some much deserved limelight.

Visit us online at www.craftedconvos.com

Follow us on social media: ⁠@craftedconvospod

⁠Subscribe to our YouTube at ⁠ ⁠@craftedconvospod

⁠Produced by Allan Cogan, Grant Brown, and Nick Post - as a part of Crafted Conversations Media LLC⁠

Full video is exclusively on YouTube and Spotify!

If you every have any questions or concerns – please reach out: [email protected]

All music is provided by ⁠Artlist.io⁠ and copyright information can be provided upon request.

Cheers!⁠⁠⁠#smallbusiness⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#craftdistilleries ⁠⁠⁠ #craftbreweries⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#craftedconvos⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#americanhistory ⁠⁠⁠⁠#virginia #washington #georgewashington #whiskey #rum #rumrunner ⁠⁠⁠⁠#brewery ⁠⁠⁠#craftspirits⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#distillery⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#brewery⁠⁠ ⁠#craftedconvos⁠ ⁠#agriculture ⁠ #stories #interview #history

In this episode I traveled to the small town of St. Michaels, Maryland to visit one of the best people in the business! Jaime Windon jubilantly crafts American Rum at Windon Distilling with their flagship product: Lyon Rum. Her creativity and service on small business boards knows no bounds!

I can't thank Jaime enough for her willingness to sit down with me and share her story. She has made me a bigger rum fan than I was before!

Special thank you to Bradley Lake for his time and assistance on this production.

For more information:

- Be sure to follow: @lyonrum on Instagram

-Visit: https://www.lyonrum.com/

RECORDED FEBRUARY 9TH ONSITE AT WINDON DISTILLING CO. IN ST. MICHAELS, MD

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Buy Me a Coffee is an awesome way to help creators like me with simple one-time donations OR a monthly contribution. Every dime goes into giving these breweries, distilleries and more some much deserved limelight.

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• Follow us on social media: ⁠@craftedconvospod⁠
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Produced by Allan Cogan, Grant Brown, and Nick Post - as a part of Crafted Conversations Media LLC

⁠Full video is exclusively on YouTube and Spotify!

If you every have any questions or concerns – please reach out: [email protected]

All music is provided by ⁠Artlist.io⁠ and copyright information can be provided upon request.

Cheers!⁠⁠⁠

#smallbusiness⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#craftdistilleries ⁠⁠⁠ #craftbreweries⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#craftedconvos⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#lyonrum ⁠⁠⁠⁠#marylandmade #stmichaels #maryland #rum #rumrunner ⁠⁠⁠⁠#brewery ⁠⁠⁠#craftspirits⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#distillery⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#brewery⁠⁠ ⁠#craftedconvos⁠ ⁠#agriculture ⁠ #stories #interview

In this episode I traveled to Mt. Pleasant, NC and visited one of the most unique distilleries I've ever been to! Southern Grace Distilleries resides in an old North Carolina State Prison and they sure do embrace every ounce of history!

I can't thank owner Thomas Thacker enough for his willingness to sit down with me and share his story and his graciousness as a host!

Special thank you to Andrew Sindall for his time and assistance on this production.

For more information:

• Be sure to follow: @southerngracenc on Instagram
• Visit: https://www.southerngracedistilleries.com/

RECORDED FEBRUARY 1ST ONSITE AT SOUTHERN GRACE DISTILLERIES IN MT. PLEASANT, NC

If you enjoyed this episode, I’d really appreciate a follow and share on social media, subscribe to our YouTube, and be sure to give us a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform!

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Buy Me a Coffee is an awesome way to help creators like me with simple one-time donations OR a monthly contribution. Every dime goes into giving these breweries, distilleries and more some much deserved limelight.

• -Visit us online at www.craftedconvos.com

• Follow us on social media: ⁠@craftedconvospod

• Subscribe to our YouTube at ⁠ ⁠@craftedconvospod

Produced by Allan Cogan, Grant Brown, and Nick Post - as a part of Crafted Conversations Media LLC⁠

Full video is exclusively on YouTube and Spotify! If you every have any questions or concerns – please reach out: [email protected]

All music is provided by ⁠Artlist.io⁠ and copyright information can be provided upon request.

Cheers!

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In this episode I traveled to Sanford, NC and visited one of my favorite spots: Hugger Mugger Brewing Company! Owner Tim Emmert joined me to share his story in craft brewing and the story of Hugger Mugger!I can't thank Tim enough for his gracious welcome and willingness to sit down with me. Can't wait to be back at Hugger Mugger for a pint soon!For more information:

• Be sure to follow: @huggermuggerbrewery on Instagram
• Visit: https://www.huggermuggerbrewing.com/

RECORDED JANUARY 25TH ONSITE AT HUGGER MUGGER BREWING COMPANY IN SANFORD, NCIf you enjoyed this episode, I’d really appreciate a follow and share on social media, subscribe to our YouTube, and be sure to give us a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform!Everything you see and hear is out of pocket for us, including travel. If you support our mission of showcasing the amazing stories behind these small businesses, do me a favor and head over to buymeacoffee.com/craftedconvosBuy Me a Coffee is an awesome way to help creators like me with simple one-time donations OR a monthly contribution. Every dime goes into giving these breweries, distilleries and more some much deserved limelight.

• Visit us online at www.craftedconvos.com
• Follow us on social media: ⁠@craftedconvospod⁠
• Subscribe to our YouTube at ⁠ ⁠@craftedconvospod ⁠

Produced by Allan Cogan, Grant Brown, and Nick Post - as a part of Crafted Conversations Media LLC⁠Full video is exclusively on YouTube and Spotify! If you every have any questions or concerns – please reach out: [email protected] music is provided by ⁠Artlist.io⁠ and copyright information can be provided upon request.Cheers!⁠⁠⁠#smallbusiness⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#craftdistilleries ⁠⁠⁠ #craftbreweries⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#craftedconvos⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#sanford ⁠⁠⁠⁠#northcarolina ⁠⁠⁠⁠#brewery ⁠⁠⁠#craftspirits⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#distillery⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#brewery⁠⁠ ⁠#craftedconvos⁠ ⁠#agriculture ⁠ #stories #interview

In this episode I traveled back to Benson, NC and revisited our friends at Broadslab Distillery! Owner Jeremy Norris joined me to catch up on all things Flue Cured Whiskey and the Agricultural side of distillation!

I can't thank Jeremy enough for his warm welcome and willingness to sit down with me again, but this time on video! Truly appreciate his kinship in spirits and the amazing story of Broadslab!

For more information:

• Be sure to follow: @broadslabdistillery on Instagram
• Visit: https://www.broadslabdistillery.com/

A special thanks to Andrew Sindall & Bradley Lake for their onsite assistance with this episode.

RECORDED JANUARY 11TH ONSITE AT BROADSLAB DISTILLERY IN BENSON, NC.

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Buy Me a Coffee is an awesome way to help creators like me with simple one-time donations OR a monthly contribution. Every dime goes into giving these breweries, distilleries and more some much deserved limelight.

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• Follow us on social media: ⁠@craftedconvospod⁠
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• Produced by Allan Cogan, Grant Brown, & Nick Post - as a part of Crafted Conversations Media LLC

Full video is exclusively on YouTube and Spotify!

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All music is provided by ⁠Artlist.io⁠ and copyright information can be provided upon request.

Cheers!⁠⁠⁠

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In this episode I traveled to Cambridge, WI and had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Nick Maas - owner and operator of Dancing Goat Distillery!

Nick's family story weaves through the halls of alcohol history from moonshining, creating RumChata, and all the way to Charlie Berens' Brandy and cementing themselves as one of Wisconsin's largest craft operations.

I can't thank Nick and Dancing Goat's Marketing Manager Beau enough for their warm welcome and willingness to sit down with me. Truly appreciate their kinship in spirits and the amazing story of their brand.

For more information:

• Be sure to follow: @dancinggoatdistillery on Instagram
• Visit: https://www.dancinggoat.com/

RECORDED DECEMBER 23RD ONSITE AT DANCING GOAT DISTILLERY IN CAMBRIDGE, WI.

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Buy Me a Coffee is an awesome way to help creators like me with simple one-time donations OR a monthly contribution. Every dime goes into giving these breweries, distilleries and more some much deserved limelight.

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In this episode I traveled back to Milwaukee, WI and revisited my good friends at Central Standard Craft Distillery! Owner Evan Hughes and Chief Commercial Officer Jim Kanter sat down to catch up on all things Central Standard and showcased some of their newest product!

I can't thank Evan and Jim enough for their warm welcome and willingness to sit down with me again, but this time on video! Truly appreciate their kinship in spirits and the amazing story of their brand.

For more information:

• Be sure to follow: @thecentralstandard on Instagram

• Visit: https://thecentralstandard.com/

RECORDED DECEMBER 27TH ONSITE AT CENTRAL STANDARD IN MILWAUKEE, WI.

If you enjoyed this episode, I’d really appreciate a follow and share on social media, subscribe to our YouTube, and be sure to give us a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform!Everything you see and hear is out of pocket for us, including travel. If you support our mission of showcasing the amazing stories behind these small businesses, do me a favor and head over to buymeacoffee.com/craftedconvos

Buy Me a Coffee is an awesome way to help creators like me with simple one-time donations OR a monthly contribution. Every dime goes into giving these breweries, distilleries and more some much deserved limelight.

• Visit us online at www.craftedconvos.com

• Follow us on social media: ⁠@craftedconvospod⁠
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Cheers!⁠⁠⁠

#smallbusiness⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#craftdistilleries ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#craftbreweries⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#craftedconvos⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#Scranton ⁠⁠⁠⁠#wisconsin ⁠⁠⁠⁠#milwaukee ⁠⁠⁠#craftspirits⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#distillery⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#brewery⁠⁠ ⁠#craftedconvos⁠ ⁠#agriculture ⁠ #stories #interview