Jamie joins us to chat about how her nearly lifelong curiosity of the spirits industry took her to a couple Midwest craft distilleries straight out of college to her current role representing international brands. We also discuss the challenges of balancing work and life, staying humble, diet and maintaining a healthy relationship with your loved ones.

Jake Hukee, Wilson Torres and Matt Brown sit down at Begyle Brewing to chat

about Spring/Summer cocktails and whiskeys to explore. The trio also open

up to discuss the failures they’ve experienced in the industry, and how

they transformed those experiences into positives. Then they explore the

advantages that independent bottle shops have over large retails stores.

And of course, they chew over what bottle they’re drinking.

Mary joins us to chat about how a road trip and a random nap in Austin, TX

changed her life. Mary is the Ambassador of Buzz for Treaty Oak in Chicago,

IL, bringing the delicious spirits and the pragmatic foundation of the

family owned distillery to folks across the U.S.

Mary joins us to chat about how a road trip and a random nap in Austin, TX

changed her life. Mary is the Ambassador of Buzz for Treaty Oak in Chicago,

IL, bringing the delicious spirits and pragmatic foundations of the family

owned company to tastebuds across the U.S.

Jake Hukee, Wilson Torres and Matt Brown sit down to chat and catch up on

the whiskeys all three are currently enjoying. The trio also discuss the

progress of the Illinois craft distiller licensing bill currently in the

state House.

Jake Hukee and Wilson Torres breakdown the events and the community built

during Chicago’s Whisky Week. In the second part of the hour, the two hosts

detail the process and the inspiration to create Key In The Lake.

Jared Savocchi of The Native joins Wilson Torres and Jake Hukee to chat about his passion for building a bar based on his vinyl collection and a trip to Speyside, Scotland. Then adjusting his drink menu to the crowd his neighborhood spot attracts.

Wilson Torres, Matt Brown and Jake Hukee sit down to breakdown what we’ve

drank, where we’ve drank, and what is to come during the remainder of

Chicago’s Whisky Week. We also explain the entire process of selling a

barrel program to bars and retail.

Ian joins us to talk about the origin story of the heritage brand and the importance of finding happiness and passion in your work.

Mike joins Jake Hukee and special cohost Matthew Brown of Blaum Bros. Distilling Co. to chat about owning one of the best independent liquor stores in Chicago. Moreno’s houses one of the finest collections of mezcal and tequilas in the United States, along with more than 600 whiskeys and 600 craft beer selections.