Oak & Grist Distillery (Black Mountain, NC) WF0050 Just a few miles east of Asheville, North Carolina (which has held the honor as Beer City USA several times) is a somewhat sleepy community on the edge of the mountains, where Will Goldberg and Charlie Stanley are focused on distilling up two amazing spirits - an American Single Malt and a Dutch-style Jenever. Their stories start with both wine and cheese - backgrounds that center them in agriculture, flavor, experience, and terrior. Their pot still distilled American single malt was developed thanks to some help from a long-time Speyside distillery manager. The results speak for themselves. Join me as I chat about the flavor experience, how art translates into the spirits world, and why people should make the effort to drive a few miles east when visiting Asheville. Find more information about this and all the distilleries we feature on the show at <a href="https://whiskey-lore.com/flights" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" data-link-auto= "">whiskey-lore.com/flights</a>

Oak & Grist Distillery (Black Mountain, NC) WF0050 Just a few miles east of Asheville, North Carolina (which has held the honor as Beer City USA several times) is a somewhat sleepy community on the edge of the mountains, where Will Goldberg and Charlie Stanley are focused on distilling up two amazing spirits - an American Single Malt and a Dutch-style Jenever. Their stories start with both wine and cheese - backgrounds that center them in agriculture, flavor, experience, and terrior. Their pot still distilled American single malt was developed thanks to some help from a long-time Speyside distillery manager. The results speak for themselves. Join me as I chat about the flavor experience, how art translates into the spirits world, and why people should make the effort to drive a few miles east when visiting Asheville. Find more information about this and all the distilleries we feature on the show at whiskey-lore.com/flights

Oak &amp; Grist Distillery (Black Mountain, NC) WF0050 Just a few miles east of Asheville, North Carolina (which has held the honor as Beer City USA several times) is a somewhat sleepy community on the edge of the mountains, where Will Goldberg and Charlie Stanley are focused on distilling up two amazing spirits - an American Single Malt and a Dutch-style Jenever. Their stories start with both wine and cheese - backgrounds that center them in agriculture, flavor, experience, and terrior. Their pot still distilled American single malt was developed thanks to some help from a long-time Speyside distillery manager. The results speak for themselves. Join me as I chat about the flavor experience, how art translates into the spirits world, and why people should make the effort to drive a few miles east when visiting Asheville. Find more information about this and all the distilleries we feature on the show at <a href="https://whiskey-lore.com/flights" rel="noopener noreferrer">whiskey-lore.com/flights</a>

Great 48 Tour Stop 12: North Carolina's Oak and Grist Making Whiskey in the Shadow of Beer City USA

The Whiskey Lore Podcast, hosted by best-selling travel author Drew Hannush, is a captivating exploration of whiskey’s rich history, myths, and modern craft distilling culture, appealing to both enthusiasts and curious newcomers.

Covering bourbon, Scotch, Irish, rye, and more, the podcast offers two main formats: Stories, which delve into historical narratives like the origins of Bottled-in-Bond or Ireland’s whiskey rebirth, and Whiskey Flights, a weekly series focused on craft distillery travel.

Whiskey Flights transports listeners to craft distilleries worldwide, offering virtual tours that highlight unique operations, local grains, and innovative spirits. Episodes feature chats with founders—like Brian Cummings of Great Northern Distilling or Guy Whitehead of Lucky Guys Distillery—covering topics from potato vodka to bitters crafting. Each Flight emphasizes the pleasures of distillery visits, sharing practical travel tips and cultural context, such as Wisconsin’s supper club scene or Tasmania’s whiskey boom. Hannush’s warm narration and curiosity bring distilleries to life, making listeners feel like they’re sipping alongside him.

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The Whiskey Lore Podcast, hosted by best-selling travel author Drew Hannush, is a captivating exploration of whiskey’s rich history, myths, and modern craft distilling culture, appealing to both enthusiasts and curious newcomers. Covering bourbon, Scotch, Irish, rye, and more, the podcast offers two main formats: Stories, which delve into historical narratives like the origins of Bottled-in-Bond or Ireland’s whiskey rebirth, and Whiskey Flights, a weekly series focused on craft distillery travel. Whiskey Flights transports listeners to craft distilleries worldwide, offering virtual tours that highlight unique operations, local grains, and innovative spirits. Episodes feature chats with founders—like Brian Cummings of Great Northern Distilling or Guy Whitehead of Lucky Guys Distillery—covering topics from potato vodka to bitters crafting. Each Flight emphasizes the pleasures of distillery visits, sharing practical travel tips and cultural context, such as Wisconsin’s supper club scene or Tasmania’s whiskey boom. Hannush’s warm narration and curiosity bring distilleries to life, making listeners feel like they’re sipping alongside him.

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