This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief takes you deep into the winter wonderland of Minnesota for a conversation with Jace Marti of Black Frost Distilling—a man whose passion for whiskey is as bold as the spirits he crafts.

Jace shares the incredible story of his family’s brewing legacy and how it sparked the dream of a distillery, one that champions Minnesota-grown grains and a rare distillation method more commonly found north of the border.

The journey kicks off with Black Frost Wheated Blended Bourbon Whiskey, a masterpiece with a derived mash bill of 63% corn, 25% wheat malt, 7% barley malt, and 5% rye malt. Aged in Minnesota-grown oak barrels with a medium toast and #3 char, this 92-proof beauty delivers layers of spiced candied orange, cherry cola, pale chocolate, toasted oak, caramel, and vanilla.

But the adventure doesn’t stop there! In the second half, Jace and the big man dive into the Black Frost Blended Rye Malt Whiskey. Crafted from an 80% rye, 18% corn, and 2% barley malt mash bill, and aged in those same Minnesota barrels, this rye explodes with flavors of sweet caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, Mexican chocolate, roses, orange cola, and dried apricots.

Brewmasters turned distillers are shaking up the whiskey world, and Jace Marti is proof that the fusion of brewing expertise and distilling innovation leads to some seriously phenomenal drams.

So pour yourself a glass, strap in, and get ready for another unforgettable ride on The Whiskey Trip! Cheers! 🥃🔥