In this episode of the Distillery Nation Podcast I talk with Jake Soule of Admiralty Distillers in Port Townsend WA. Jake has been distilling brandy for the last years producing amazing products and flavors. We talk about his start, why he chose to make brandy and why it's important to source locally ingredients. Jake has recently won the 2016 ADI Best of Category for his grappa, so give it a listen and learn how this brandy produce makes it happen. Please visit this podcast at http://www.distillerynation.com/ and view all of today's show notes.

In this episode of the Distillery Nation Podcast I talk with Adam Szymkow owner of Polonee Distillery. We jumped right into the issues with Adam and brought up issues with his custom bottles, and getting licensed in Canada to his approach to vodka with his four ingredients and his very accurate still. I had a blast talking with him and I do hope you enjoy this interview with Adam. Please visit this podcast at http://www.distillerynation.com/ and view all of today's show notes.

The Distillery Nation Podcast is celebrating its one year. I started this project on September 15, 2015 and here we are a year later and going strong. I wanted to keep this month episode short and with a quick overview of where I'm at in terms of the distillery. I also have links to the newly shop that went live along with tips for doing a small launch. In this episode I talk about some of the mistakes I did recently, the Ouzo, and what's coming next. Please visit this podcast at http://www.distillerynation.com/ and view all of today's show notes.

In this episode of the Distillery Nation Podcast I talk with David Groom of Schnapsleiche Spirits. David shares his advice for juggling his day job along the distillery and why producing authentic German style Schnaps was very important for the distillery and co-founders. Join us this month for another great interview with great insight into the business of craft spirits and the makers behind them. Please visit this podcast at http://www.distillerynation.com/ and view all of today's show notes.

In this episode of the Distillery Nation Podcast I talk with Skip Tognetti of Letterpress distilling. Skip shared his journey and some real talk about what it takes to open up a distillery, the sacrifies you have to do and his deep Italian roots. This interview was a blast and you get to see Skip and his passion for this business. I learned alot talking to Skip and his advice on being a problem solver struck a cord with me and you know that when Greeks and Italians talk its all good, don't miss this interview. Please visit this podcast at http://www.distillerynation.com/ and view all of today's show notes.

In this episode of the Distillery Nation Podcast I talk with Peter Bignell of Belgrove Distillery. Peter is a true farm to bottle distillery producing some award winning Rye Whiskey, check out this exciting episode from all the way Tasmania Australia. Please visit this podcast at http://www.distillerynation.com/ and view all of today's show notes.

In this episode of the Distillery Nation Podcast I do another solo episode around my learnings from a TTB Audit class. I breakdown the hot items on why DSPs get audited and what to look for that can put you in the high risk bucket. Please visit this podcast at http://www.distillerynation.com/ and view all of today's show notes. Today's music was The Ancient Language.

In this episode of the Distillery Nation Podcast I talk solo and I'm going over my process of obtaining my TTB permit for a Distilled Spirits Plant. I cover topics around the overall process, what where some of the issues I hit and overall from start to finish my experience with getting my approval along with the documentation aspect and why I had to lock-up the DSP. Please visit this podcast at http://www.distillerynation.com/ and view all of today's show notes. Today's music was Balkans Beats by The Freak Fandango Orchestra.

In this episode of the Distillery Nation Podcast we talk to Tim Koether from Claremont Distillery. Tim is CEO of Claremont Distillery out of New Jersey. Tim talked about his path to opening the business, and that every hurdle builds a stronger foundation. Join us for another episode of the podcast with all of the shownotes and everything that was discussed at our website. Please visit this podcast at http://www.distillerynation.com/ and view all of today's show notes. Today's music was Balkans Beats by The Freak Fandango Orchestra.

In this episode of the Distillery Nation Podcast we talk to Tami Brockway Joyce from Seattle Distilling. Tami is CEO behind Seattle Distilling out of Vashon Island in WA and the mind behind Seattle Distilling Vodka, Gin and Whiskey! We talk about builing a community and how important it should be to every business, the origins of Seattle Distilling and why grain to glass matters. Please visit this podcast at http://www.distillerynation.com/ and view all of today's show notes. Today's music was Balkans Beats by The Freak Fandango Orchestra.