Fermented Adventure The Podcast

This Episode features ⁠Sonja Hunt⁠ of ⁠ABV Jobs.⁠

ABV Jobs is a fusion of Sonja's passions. She has twenty plus years in Human Resources and she loves the spirits industry. This is perfect for those candidates seeking to start in the industry or looking to take that next step. From the novice to the professional. It connects employees to employers. Sonja has an extensive amount of experience and education in the world of whiskey. In this episode we taste through three blind pours and get her take on each one of them.

www.ABVJobs.com - Instagram

Highlights From our Discussion:

Ripplewood

Virginia Distillery

Ascot Awards

Black & Spirited

Knobel Tennessee Whiskey

The Bard Distillery

Bourbon Thieves

Bit-O-Honey

Keeper's Heart Whiskey

In this episode we share a date night chronicle where we catch up and share some news about our fermented adventures. We review Eight Oaks Farm Distiller's Veterans Cut. This is a bottled-in-bond bourbon that is simply delicious. Listen as we provide our tasting notes and highlight who's coming up on the podcast.

Highlights From our Discussion:

Eight Oaks Farm Distillery

Christkindlmarkt

Bethlehem, PA

Social Still

Steel Stacks

BaconFest

PeepsFest

Easton, PA

La Frikitona

Roger Wilco

This episode features Absinthia Vermut of Absinthia's Bottled Spirits.

Corpse Reviver

New Orleans

Tales of The Cocktail

Bar Convent Brooklyn

Sunset Magazine

Wine Enthusiast

Chilled Magazine

Ted Breaux

Butterfly Pea Flower

USA Trade Tasting

Green Fairy Tales

This episode features Jonathan Williams of Alcohol Infused Cigars.

Johathan's father was a banker when he was laid off 11 years ago. He decided that he no longer wanted to work for anyone else. Infusing cigars began as a hobby which has blossomed into his profession. It took a lot of trial and error for selecting the wrapper and perfecting the different infusions. You can find them at festivals selling the perfect pairing to beers, wines and spirits. Or order online and have them shipped right to your door. They even have a cigar club where you will receive special infusions.

www.AlcoholInfusedCigars.com - Instagram

Highlights From our Discussion:

Eat. Drink. Relax

Maryland State Fairgrounds

Captain Morgan

This episode features Patrick Miller of Faccia Brutto.

Patrick has been a cook for most of his life. He moved up through the ranks and eventually opened his own restaurant. It was his stint in the kitchens where he was introduced to amaro. Over time his love for amaro and Italian spirits grew. in 2016 he set his sights on creating his own vision of these wonderful spirits. On his days off he would experiment with making cocktail bitters, tinctures and fermenting hot sauce. This passion has developed into the magnificent old world Italian spirits that are being produced today.

www.FacciaBruttoSpirits.com - Instagram

Highlights From Our Conversation:

Fernett-Branca

Rucola Restaurant

Charles Bukowski

Don Ciccio & Figli

Brooklyn

Arcane

This episode feature Aidan Mehigan of Natterjack Irish Whiskey.

Aidan was living in London and he realized that the didn't have a favorite Irish Whiskey. At the time he was working in finance and he had the desire to build something. In 2015 he registered the name Natterjack and received a cease and desist order from Jack Daniel's. The whole concept for this Irish Whiskey is to do something different. From the inception the brand mascot has been a toad. The team has been built on the premise of being different as well. The bottles began hitting the shelved in 2019. This is a great drinking whiskey which is painstakingly finished and distilled to their specification. Natterjack expresses fun and they have only begun on their journey.

www.Natterjack.com - Instagram

Highlights From our Conversation:

Buffalo Trace

Jack Daniel's

Scott's Mini Woodshop

Great Northern Distillery

Slater Design

Jim Murray

Breckenridge Distillery

Tiffanie Barriere

Catskill Distilling Company

Reserve Bar

Bar Convent Brooklyn

This episode features Ben Brown of Porchlight.

Ben, like so many other hopefuls in the hospitality industry started in an entry level position. Immediately Ben showed promise and the company recognized his ability to make connections with people. In 2015 Porchlight opened and Ben arrived as a bar back and server. He quickly rose through the ranks where today he is the beverage director. Located in Chelsea, Porchlight can accommodate single diners all the way up to large groups. The food is southern inspired. You could call it "Elevated Bar Food". The cocktail menu is vast, outstanding and creative. Ben and the team are setting the trends at one of New York's hottest cocktail bars.

271 11th Ave, New York, NY 10001 - (212) 981-6188 - www.PorchlightBar.com - Instagram

Highlights From our Conversation:

Union Square Hospitality Group

Nick Bennett

Sazerac

Blue Smoke

Method Spirits

Boodles Gin

Holistic Spirits Company

Woody Harrelson

Casamigos

Chartreuse

This episode features Amy Holmwood of Holistic Spirits Company.

Amy was seeking a spirit that was "less unhealthy" for herself and her family. An entrepreneur from early childhood, she started to get to work on creating the perfect product that solved a problem. Being that her and her husband are into health and wellness, as well as natural solutions, they wondered how can the body metabolize alcohol better. The team has produced a cutting edge spirit that employs science and nature. This captivating episode shares the journey and educates on how Origen Vodka and Harmony Gin came to fruition. Pick up your own bottle and DRINK HOLISTIC.

(801) 203-0032 - www.DrinkHolistic.com - Instagram

Highlights From Our Discussion:

Bar Convent Brooklyn

Pubmed.com

Blue Zones

Muscadine Grape

Paulk Vineyards

Woody Harrelson

Casamigos

Lib Dib

Radnor Hunt Club

Roger Wilco

This episode features Daniel Hare of CR Citrus.

In 2017 "Smokin Connie" got a Traeger grill. When visiting his father's home he came across a Meyer lemon tree in the backyard. The idea came to him to slice and smoke the lemons. Through a lot of trial and error he dialed in a perfect recipe. Initially they made great Christmas gifts. The demand from family and friends became so great and they clamored for more of his delectable fruit slices. Suggestions for other varieties of fruit poured in. He makes these magic slices because it brings him joy. In September of 2021 CR Citrus was launched as a business. It's not just a garnish but an enhancer of flavor in your drink.

www.CRCitrus.com - Instagram

Highlights From our Discussion:

Bar Convent Brooklyn

Traeger

Justin Brown

Reserve Bar

Ocotillo Salt Co.

5:Dirty

Cara Cara

Fred Minnick

Casey Metzger

Anderson Brothers Design & Supply

Christine Moore

This episode features Pip Hanson of Keeper's Heart Whiskey.

Keeper's Heart was created at an O'Shaughnessy, Irish American family reunion in Minneapolis five years ago. The O'Shaughnessy's came to America during the potato famine. The reunion brought the family together to reminisce and converse over whiskey. The idea to start a distillery sprang to life. This family endeavor would pay homage to the ideals and traditions of their immigrant roots. Today a 30,000 square foot distillery, restaurant and bar has come to fruition. Brian Nation was brought onboard to be the head distiller and blender. Steps were taken to source the finest whisky from their favorite distilleries in Ireland and the United States. The plan is to continue to source their flagships and today they are laying down their own juice which is distilled in copper pot stills. Look for those iterations to please consumers in about two years. Pip is responsible for the bar, cocktail program and training. What you'll find when you visit are three different bars and full kitchen for your enjoyment of this incredible whiskey brand.

600 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 - www.KeepersHeartWhiskey.com - Facebook

Highlights From our Discussion:

Brian Nation

Tales of the Cocktail

Irish Distillers

David Perkins

Marvel Bar

Artesian

O'Shaughnessy Distilling Co.