Welcome to another episode of "Who's My Rep?" In today's interview, host Jason Littrell sits down with the president of AmbreBev, Dr. Tom Baeker, who is also the driving force behind Blue Rook Cane Spirits. Join us as we delve into the fascinating journey of how Dr. Baeker's love affair with Brazil and its iconic beverage, cachaca, led him to create a unique line of spirits in Central Kentucky. Discover the story behind the decision to import cachaca, the challenges they faced in finding it in the US, and their ultimate goal to share this delightful drink with the American market. We also explore the intricacies of sugarcane spirit production and the distinct differences between corn and sugarcane-based neutral spirits. So sit back, relax, and join us as we uncover the captivating world of Blue Rook Distillery in this full interview with Dr. Tom Baeker.

"Kentucky's Love Affair with Cachaca: The real question then is why did somebody from Kentucky end up becoming so enchanted with Keshasa in the 1st place and Cain's spirits, on another."

— Dr. Tom Baeker [00:01:32 → 00:01:40]

Viral Topic: "The Fascination with Cachaca and Caipirinha in Brazil"

Quote: "We became really intrigued by cachaca and the cocktail that was typically made with it called the caipirinha. It was everywhere. I mean, everywhere you turned, not just in city centers, but in more rural areas, in the most remote bodegas, everybody had and was drinking some sort of concoction made with cachaca, most usually the caipirinha."

— Dr. Tom Baeker [00:03:22 → 00:03:31]

"Importing Cachaca: 'This should is something that we should bring to the US in a more robust way.'"

— Dr. Tom Baeker [00:04:17 → 00:04:23]

"The Love Story of Cachaca: 'We fell in love, finally, with a distillery Just north of the city of Rio in a town called Novo Fri Bordeaux, the distillery is called Fazenda Soledada, And it was a it's a beautiful place located in a nature preserve, with crystal clear running water and run by a True master distiller.'"

Dr. Tom Baeker, the president of AmbreBev, now doing business as Blue Rook Cane Spirits, is an indie entrepreneur based in Central Kentucky. While Kentucky is known for its bourbon, Dr. Baeker's company is breaking the mold by offering unique and unconventional products. With no bourbon or whiskey in their repertoire, Blue Rook Cane Spirits stands out by providing one-of-a-kind offerings to both the local community and the rest of the country. Dr. Baeker's innovative and daring approach sets him apart in the spirits industry.

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