I sat down with Bryan Smith, Master Distiller at Hard Truth Distilling Co.

We chat about the insane rise of the distillery from a modest start above a pizza restaurant to becoming Indiana's largest destination craft distillery.

The discussion covers the creation of signature products like cinnamon vodka and rye whiskies, and the collaboration within Indiana's bourbon industry.

02:06 The Origins of Hard Truth Distillery 03:23 From Brewing to Distilling: The Journey 06:47 The Science and Passion Behind Whiskey Making 21:38 The Sweet Mash vs. Sour Mash Debate 23:49 The Distillation Process Explained 30:55 Building the Hard Truth Experience 34:44 Recognition and Success 37:46 The Art of Whiskey Tasting 40:07 Passion for the Craft 41:33 Scaling Up and Expanding 43:16 Authenticity in Whiskey Production 47:22 Indiana's Whiskey Heritage 51:50 Future Plans and Challenges

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