Richard hosts another episode of Whiskey Provisioner with Jason Sowder and Theresa Smith, featuring a side-by-side tasting of two distinctive rye whiskeys. They explore Stauning Danish Rye, a unique double-oaked expression from the Drammers Club single barrel program, alongside Wilson Valley Mercantile's Texas-made "seed to sip" rye whiskey. The trio dives deep into the complexities of rye whiskey production, from floor malting techniques to direct-fire distillation. They discuss how Stauning's innovative approach using malted rye and small pot stills creates rich chocolate and marshmallow notes, while Wilson Valley's farm-to-glass approach yields a clean, grassy expression that captures the essence of their Texas farm distillery. The conversation extends beyond tasting notes to explore the broader whiskey education landscape, touching on programs like the Whiskey Sommelier certification, Bonafide Whiskey Enthusiast program, and various international whiskey academies. A perfect watch for anyone interested in craft distilling, rye whiskey variations, and the growing world of whiskey education.

Richard Amiro - host http://richardamiro.com

Cory Cranfill - a really helpful guy https://youtube.com/@shedlogic - https://www.righttoolmedia.com

Guest - Theresa Smith https://www.canadianwhiskysmith.com/ https://www.instagram.com/canadianwhiskysmith/

Guest - Jason Sowder https://www.instagram.com/theproofllc/ https://theproofllc.com/