Sauce Secrets is a podcast discussing alcohol manufacturers and how they got to where they are now. In each episode, our host interviews a successful and interesting alcohol industry leader.
In this episode, we interview Trey Blocker, the founder and CEO of Salvation Spirits. Recorded in the tasting room above his distillery located in Fredericksburg, Texas, Trey shares how his mission-driven distillery blends bold Texas fruit, world-class craftsmanship, and a passion for purpose into every bottle.
Time Stamps
1:05 – Life Before Salvation Spirits5:30 – The Entrepreneur’s First Big Hurdle: Funding & Founder’s Round6:50 – Brand Building From Concept to Bottle8:53 – Advice for Pitching Bars & Restaurants Your Product10:26 – Sauce Spotlight13:14 – The Rise of Non-Alcoholic & Low-Alcohol Trends16:12– Partnering With PurposeReferences
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