Dread River Distillery (Birmingham, AL) WF0045 The Deep South tour continues as I move through 48 great states and craft distilleries. Today I'm at Birmingham's Dread River Distillery meeting with their head distiller Joshua. We're going to dive into his experience moving from a Pennsylvania distillery into the heat of the South. We'll also learn about an American Single Malt experiment that took a unique turn, learn how Dread River fits into the Birmingham nightlife, and we'll attempt to meet Patty, the stray turned distillery cat. And what does Kudzu have to do with whiskey? We'll find out. Join me and make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode of the Great 48 Tour of American Craft Distilleries. Find all of the flights at <a href="https://whiskey-lore.com/flights" rel= "noopener noreferrer nofollow" data-link-auto= "">whiskey-lore.com/flights</a>

Dread River Distillery (Birmingham, AL) WF0045 The Deep South tour continues as I move through 48 great states and craft distilleries. Today I'm at Birmingham's Dread River Distillery meeting with their head distiller Joshua. We're going to dive into his experience moving from a Pennsylvania distillery into the heat of the South. We'll also learn about an American Single Malt experiment that took a unique turn, learn how Dread River fits into the Birmingham nightlife, and we'll attempt to meet Patty, the stray turned distillery cat. And what does Kudzu have to do with whiskey? We'll find out. Join me and make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode of the Great 48 Tour of American Craft Distilleries. Find all of the flights at whiskey-lore.com/flights

Dread River Distillery (Birmingham, AL) WF0045 The Deep South tour continues as I move through 48 great states and craft distilleries. Today I'm at Birmingham's Dread River Distillery meeting with their head distiller Joshua. We're going to dive into his experience moving from a Pennsylvania distillery into the heat of the South. We'll also learn about an American Single Malt experiment that took a unique turn, learn how Dread River fits into the Birmingham nightlife, and we'll attempt to meet Patty, the stray turned distillery cat. And what does Kudzu have to do with whiskey? We'll find out. Join me and make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode of the Great 48 Tour of American Craft Distilleries. Find all of the flights at <a href="https://whiskey-lore.com/flights" rel="noopener noreferrer">whiskey-lore.com/flights</a>&nbsp;

Great 48 Tour Stop 7: Alabama's Dread River Distillery and the Birmingham Vibe

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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