Under My Host

Awkward intro and drunkin' sailor cursing brought to you by.... Leopold Bros. Navy Strength American Gin!

We spend almost 2 hours talking to Todd Leopold about his lovely spirits, sustainability, Leopold Bros' distillery expansion, floor malting, music, infections (the good kind!), and much, much more. Guest Hosts: Maggie Campbell & Pete Newsom of Privateer Rum, Erin Jimcosky of CRAFT by Under My Host, Brian Sullivan and Amit Ram of Cape Ann Brewing

Music: Radon - Demon Lover

Our guest is Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales cofounder and brewer, Ron Jeffries. Ron touches on how he got his start in brewing, being the first brewery in the US to produce 100% oak-aged beers, where he finds inspiration, blending, cellaring and Boulevardia. Guest hosts are Beejay Oslon of Pipeworks Brewing Company; Patrick Dawson, author of Vintage Beer; brewer, Brian Sullivan and Jeremy Danner of Boulevard Brewing Company.

Music: Radon - Demon Lover

We share a couple of Spiteful brews and catch up with Spiteful's brewers and founders, Jason Klein and Brad Shaffer. Guest Host are Colin Joliat of CRAFT by Under My Host, Brian Sullivan, Freddy Swelm of Capones Liquors and Drew Fox of 18th Street Brewery.

Music: Radon - Demon Lover

PM Spirits founder, Nicolas Palazzi, joins us to talk about some of the rare, high-end spirits he imports into the US, some spirits business-related topics and a bit of utter nonsense. Guest Hosts: Maggie Campbell of Privateer Rum and Erin Jimcosky of CRAFT by Under My Host (both of whom I failed to introduce at the start of the show.)

If you're interested in seeking out the products we discuss during Nicolas' show they are: Goutte de Poire Williams (Williams Pear Brandy) by Distillerie Artisanale Laurent Cazottes, Paul Beau Hors d'Age Cognac Grande Champagne, and Navazos-Palazzi's Spanish Brandy (Old Montilla Single Cask) & Rum (cask strength rum bottles from Oloroso casks) www.pmspirits.com

More conversation than "show".... We were fortunate enough to spend an evening drinking Russian River beers and talking with Russian River cofounder and brewmaster, Vinnie Cilurzo. This is a long one, folks, but once you start talking to Vinnie and drinking his beers, it's hard to stop. So, before you hit play, crack open a Russian River, if you've got one, kick back and enjoy! Guest Hosts: Maggie Campbell of Privateer Rum, Steve Gagner of 14th Star Brewing Company and Erin Jimcosky & Colin Joliat of CRAFT by Under My Host

Music: Radon - Demon Lover

This week's guests are Walt and Luke Dickinson of Wicked Weed Brewing. We catch up with the brothers almost a year after their first show to hear about the opening of a second location for a sour tasting room, their new bottling line, their involvement in the beer happenings in Asheville and we talk a bit about the collaborations Wicked Weed is doing with some of the best brewers/breweries around. Guest host is Sam Cruz of Against the Grain Brewery in Louisville, KY.

Music: Radon - Demon Lover

A recording of friends sharing some (so many) drinks and talking shop. This one was just for fun.

Guests: DAVE PICKERELL (Master Distiller at Hillrock Estates, Mount Vernon and WhistlePig), SAM CRUZ (Against the Grain Brewery), MAGGIE CAMPBELL (Privateer Rum), PATRICK DAWSON (author of Vintage Beer) and ERIN JIMCOSKY (CRAFT by Under My Host)

Mostly self-indulgent, but we did manage to talk about Patrick Dawson's new book Vintage Beer, the controversy swirling around Whistle Pig and sourcing, ACDA, Veterans in Craft (ViC), Sam's never-ending quest for rum barrels and CRAFT by Under My Host. Yeah, and I pronounced Diageo... Giageo and Diego. I feel terrible about that. :)

Music: Radon - Demon Lover

Monday, March 24, 2014

Dear Listeners,

We accept the fact that we had to sacrifice a whole Monday night and our livers for your entertainment, but we think you're crazy to make us describe ourselves and another show. You see us as you want to see us... In the simplest terms and the most convenient definitions. But what we found out is that each one of us is a ballerina... ...and a distiller... ...and an artist... ...a writer... ...and a loudmouth.

Sincerely yours, the Whisk(e)y Club & our guest, founder & producer of Brenne Whisky, Allison Patel

Music: Radon - Demon Lover

Our guest this week is, Privateer Rum's head distiller, Maggie Campbell. In addition to tasting and talking about the beautiful rums that Maggie is crafting at Privateer, we hear about: Maggie's background in the beverage industry, her friends & mentors and the importance of transparency in 'craft' distilling. Guest hosts are Elizabeth Powell and Kyle Dill.

Music: Radon - Demon Lover

Allagash brewmaster, Jason Perkins, talks about his background in brewing, Allagash's extensive line of Belgian inspired ales, collaborations and Brettanomyces Michaels. Guest Hosts are Steve Gagner of 14th Star Brewing Company and Dave Weglarz of StilL 630.