Copper Mule Distillery (Hermann, MO) WF0064

Back in 2001, I stumbled upon a beautiful section of Missouri, just west of St. Louis known as Missouri Wine Country. That trip saw me stopping off at my first ever tasting experience - at the Stone Hill Winery. A couple trips later, I discovered there was whiskey to be had in the German community of Hermann. Now, there are several distilleries and I bumped into one of them while doing research for my next book.

Join me as I chat with Don Gosen, founder of Copper Mule Distillery, we've got insider info on the Missouri Expedition Trail, insights into Missouri's distilling legacy, and the surprise legacy Don and his wife discovered in their own family.

Here are some of the things we chat about:

• Exploring Hermann: A Historical Overview

• The Rise of Distilling in Hermann

• From Brewing to Distilling: A Personal Journey

• Uncovering Family History and Distilling Heritage

• The Significance of the Century Farm

• The Legacy of Bourbon and Brandy Production

• Bartering and Historical Practices in Distilling

• The Appeal of Wheated Bourbons

• Missouri's Whiskey Heritage and Distilling History

• The Role of Local Ingredients in Distilling

• Moonshine Stills: A Unique Collection

• The Importance of Quality Barrels in Bourbon

• Exploring the Missouri Spirits Expedition

• The Distillery Tour Experience

• Collaboration in the Distilling Community

The extended version of this interview found at patreon.com/whiskeylore has 15 more minutes of extra interview time with some fun extras.