Distilling the West

This podcast was with Molly Brown Spirits out of Denver, Colorado. They built the distillery by hand and are producing some of the most delicious spirits. Thank you for the interview!!!

On today’s episode we are speaking with Kris Koenig of Golden Beaver distillery, located in our home base of Chico, California. We spoke to Kris about the craft spirits they are producing and all of the thought and intention that goes into his process. Kris focuses heavily on Calrose rice being a part of their mash bill. It is a product that is locally produced and sourced right here in our area....

Today on this episode, we have a round table discussion with the Chico Whiskey Society. Spoiler alert, we are three out of the four organizers for Chico Whiskey Society so we have our good friend and fellow CWS organizer Oliver on for the discussion and tasting. We will be reviewing four different whiskeys from the Western U.S.: Bottled in Bond Wheat Whiskey from Oregon Spirit Distillers out of Be...

On this episode of Distilling the West, we spoke with Dylan Carney of Savage and Cooke based out of Mare Island in Vallejo, California. Savage and Cooke was founded by Dave Finney who originally started the Prisoner Wine company. His background in the wine industry influences their products today. Dylan was such a great resource about the use of local products in their whiskeys. We’ll taste throug...

On this episode of Distilling the West, we run you through the basics of whiskey. We talk about the difference between whiskey, bourbon, and rye along with other topics we hope you find helpful. If there's anything you think we missed, leave us a comment and we'll make sure we include it in Whiskey 201 (or is it 102? ... we'll have to figure that out.) Vocabulary From The Episode: ​ ABV : Alcohol...

On this episode of Distilling the West, we spoke with Amy and Steve from Alchemy Distillery out of Arcata, California. During the conversation we discussed their history, distilling process, and their close relationship with their community; all while tasting Boldt Bourbon and Boldt Cereal Killer 100% Rye Whiskey. After our interview, Dan went on a family vacation to Arcata and met Amy and Steve f...

In this episode we talk with Mark Stell from Bird Creek Distillery out of Portland, Oregon. We delve into the topic of American Single Malt whiskeys distilled in the Western US. Bird Creek is an excellent example of a distillery that uses locally sourced heirloom malted barley to craft a phenomenal line of American Single Malts. Mark has an amazing life story that is so interesting to hear. Please...

Welcome to Distilling the West, where every sip is a journey into the world of whiskey. Join us as we explore the rich history, intricate craftsmanship, and diverse flavors that define this timeless spirit. We focus on distilleries west of the Rockies where we will uncover the stories behind each dram and share our passion for all things whiskey. Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or just d...