Neatly on the Rocks

One thing whiskey drinkers (like Page) always want to know is "how do I learn how to put words to what I'm tasting?" This week join us as Lisa, with her amazing palate, walks Page through Sensory Bootcamp. 

Whiskey cocktails are delightful, but making them at home can daunt even the most experienced whiskey drinker. This week Lisa and Page chat with Heather Wibbels, who both demystifies cocktails for beginners, and offers new approaches to experts, in her new book/love letter to cocktails, Bourbon is my Comfort Food.

Cocktail Contessa/Buy Her Book: https://www.cocktailcontessa.com/books/ 

Bourbon Women Foundation: https://bourbonwomenfoundation.org/

Bourbon Women: https://bourbonwomen.org/

SIPosium 2022: https://bourbonwomen.org/2022-siposium/ 

Everyone dreams of being something when they grow up, but few are fortunate enough to discover their passion early and pursue it to a full career in the same way Alex Castle of Old Dominick Distilling has. Lisa and I have a chat with Alex about her passion for spirits, the history and future of Old Dominick, and so much more. 

www.olddominick.com

www.spiritsunited.org 

Check out Laws Whiskey House at www.lawswhiskeyhouse.com!

This week Lisa and Page talk with Blair Woodall, SVP/General Manager of Templeton Rye Spirits based in Templeton, Iowa about climate's impact on the process of making whiskey, women's impact in the whiskey world, grains, and so much more.

Show Notes:

Proof: The Science of Booze by Adam Rogers (book)

Cask Management for Distillers by Matt Strickland (book)

American Distilling Institute https://distilling.com/

Templeton Distilling https://templetondistillery.com

Maggie Kimberl has a resume that bourbon lovers envy, a writing voice that sings, and a passion that is evident. She has chatted with and written about the most prominent, creative, and amazing people in the spirits industry, and we are honored to have her join us on this episode to talk about the history of whiskey, and all things Bourbon Women's Association.

If you're interested in joining the Bourbon Women's Association head over to https://bourbonwomen.org/

SIPosium 2022 Details are forthcoming, be sure to join and subscribe to the newsletter so you don't miss anything!

If you want to check out the book Girly Drinks: A World History of Women and Alcohol head to http://www.malloryomeara.com/girly-drinks

Check out Maggie's amazing writing at: American Whiskey Mag, Whisky Magazine, and the Bourbon Women's website!

It's 2022, and that means the podcast is back - really for reals this time! Page Gerrick is excited to be joined by her new co-host and dear friend Lisa Davis to do a little "get to know you" chat. Lots of fun and lots of laughs to be had here, so dive in and get to know your hosts as 2022 kicks off, and get ready to settle in because the content coming this year will be fresh, fun, and undoubtedly full of whiskey.

Marianne Eaves, Kentucky's first female Master Distiller, joins Page to chat about her new project Eaves Blind, and so much more. We talk about her passion, where it came from, and how she's channeling it to further revolutionize the whiskey industry.

Eaves Blind: https://www.eavesblind.com/home

Texas whiskey is giving Kentucky a run for its money by crafting bold whiskeys with a unique personality. This week, Page sits down with Robert Likarish of Ironroot Republic Distilling to chat about the origin of those bold flavors and the deep ties they have to old world techniques. Tune in and get ready to fall in love with a whole new breed of brown liquor.