Fermented Adventure The Podcast

This episode feature Aidan Mehigan of Natterjack Irish Whiskey. Aidan was living in London and he realized that the didn't have a favorite Irish Whiskey. At the time he was working in finance and he had the desire to build something. In 2015 he registered the name Natterjack and received a cease and desist order from Jack Daniel's. The whole concept for this Irish Whiskey is to do somethin...

This episode features Ben Brown of Porchlight. Ben, like so many other hopefuls in the hospitality industry started in an entry level position. Immediately Ben showed promise and the company recognized his ability to make connections with people. In 2015 Porchlight opened and Ben arrived as a bar back and server. He quickly rose through the ranks where today he is the beverage director. Located in...

This episode features Amy Holmwood of Holistic Spirits Company . Amy was seeking a spirit that was "less unhealthy" for herself and her family. An entrepreneur from early childhood, she started to get to work on creating the perfect product that solved a problem. Being that her and her husband are into health and wellness, as well as natural solutions, they wondered how can the body meta...

This episode features Daniel Hare of CR Citrus . In 2017 "Smokin Connie" got a Traeger grill. When visiting his father's home he came across a Meyer lemon tree in the backyard. The idea came to him to slice and smoke the lemons. Through a lot of trial and error he dialed in a perfect recipe. Initially they made great Christmas gifts. The demand from family and friends became so great...

This episode features Pip Hanson of Keeper's Heart Whiskey . Keeper's Heart was created at an O'Shaughnessy, Irish American family reunion in Minneapolis five years ago. The O'Shaughnessy's came to America during the potato famine. The reunion brought the family together to reminisce and converse over whiskey. The idea to start a distillery sprang to life. This family endeavor...

This episode feature Eileen Wayner of Tales of the Cocktail . In 2001 Tales of the Cocktail began as a walking tour of the French Quarter in New Orleans. The desire was to have conversations, explore spirits and to learn. Twenty one years later TOTC is the leading drinks based cocktail/festival. This week long conference takes place at the Ritz Carlton. There are activations and parties that are s...

This episode features Stacy Jurich of Boochy Mama's Kombucha . Stacy first learned how to make kombucha while living in Hawaii. She was house sitting for someone and they asked her to take care of their kombucha while they were away. She was hooked on the magic al tonic and she began brewing at home. Stacy continued to hone her craft and pretty much peddled into her business. In 2015 she opene...

This episode features Calum Leslie of Spearhead Whisky . Spearhead Whisky is a 100% single grain malted barley which is distilled in a coffey style still. Finished in ex-bourbon barrels and then the liquid spends time in infrared toasted virgin American oak barrels. This creates a spirit that is sweet, light and super approachable for a Scotch whisky. Calum came to Loch Lomond distillery in 2019 a...

This Episode features Alfonso Esquivias Gonzalez and Erik Silva of Cocktails & Spirits Podcast . We spoke with Alfonso and Erik to discuss a plethora of subjects. Alfonso is a bartender who is dedicated to his trade. In 2021 he began a journey to discover more about cocktails. He experimented with different recipes. That's where Erik comes in. He and friends sampled the magic elixirs that...

This Episode features Tony Gonzales of Ghost Ice System . Ghost ice System is a way to make crystal clear ice cubes from tap water. This is perfect for bars, restaurants and home use. This is craft ice at its finest. This all came to Tony in 2013. He was set to do a cocktail competition and he wanted to add something that would help his cocktail stand out. It was then that Ghost Ice was conceived....

This episode features ⁠ Matt Pietrek The Cocktail Wonk ⁠ . It all started about 15 years ago with the love of tiki cocktails. The more that Matt learned the more excited he got. He took his writing experience and turned it into the Cocktail Wonk Blog. For Matt it's the flavor, the run and the exotic fruits that make the tiki cocktails appealing to him. Beach Bum Berry's, Sippin' Safari...

This episode features  ⁠Ken Oka of  ⁠iichiko Shochu . We met up with Ken Oka at Tales of The Cocktail to discuss what's been happening with iichiko since we spoke last. They have a new release. iichiko Special, which comes out this Autumn. It is aged in American white oak and sherry casks. They're even using a special yeast to produce the amazing flavor. When you see it available add this...

This episode features Jackie Williams of Bar Convent Brooklyn . Bar Convent Brooklyn was back in Industry City for 2023. This years event was expanded to occupy more space. The booths and activations were bigger and even better. BCB is a party where business gets done. 4,500 industry professionals attended over 2 days. There were 198 brands represented and visitors came from 51 countries and 46 st...

This special episode features Jim , Ellen , Rob and Kevin Hough of Liberty Pole Spirits . On July 15th Liberty Pole Spirits entered a new chapter in the history of their whiskey distillery. Friends, family and new fans joined the celebration and filled their new campus to capacity. It was an amazing experience to be part of the festivities and tour this state of the art distillery. The crowned jew...

This episode features  ⁠ Luigi Ambrosi⁠  of ⁠ Cardenxe . The journey bagan around a passion for music. Luigi went on an adventure to discover a near extent music genre in Mexico. He and his co-founder found themselves immersed in an area where Sotol grows and is distilled. They fell in love with the moment, the spirit of the music and the drink. Sotol is a Northern Mexican traditional ancient spir...

This episode features  Josh Morton of Barrow's Intense Ginger . Josh started making the ginger liqueur in his kitchen for his friends ten years before it became a product that he sold. As he calls it, "A Happy Accident". His inspiration was lemon cello that he enjoyed during his visit to Italy. Josh was disappointed by what he drank when he returned to the United States. A chef frien...

This episode features  ⁠Kim Bard⁠  and  ⁠Tom Bard⁠  of  ⁠ The Bard Distillery ⁠ . In this episode we catch up with Tom and Kim. We talk about Bar Convent Brooklyn and their experiences. The Bard was featured on Episode 83 . Do go back and listen to learn more about their history and how they got started. We do discuss the progress and growth that they have made at the distillery since February 202...

For this episode we return to Independent Spirits Distillery for a Bonus episode with Mark Breen Klein . To hear more about the distillery and how they got started please listen to Episode 125 . We get to complete our interview and taste more of the wonderful expressions that Independent is producing. This includes their experimental series. 131 Davidson Rd, Woolwich Township, NJ 08085  -  ⁠(609)...

This episode features ⁠⁠Kevin of ⁠ Imbibitude . For Kevin it began with an interest in cocktail making and mixology. It was an experience with one cocktail in particular that peaked his interest in peated whisky. Kevin grew up experiencing his grandfather's enjoyment of bourbon. This lead to learning more about all types of spirits. To date he has visited 49 states and over 100 distilleries. W...

This episode features ⁠⁠⁠ Anjali Bhargava⁠  of ⁠⁠ Anjali's Cup . Anjalis journey into business began as a snack company. She discovered that the business wasn't scalable. The stress of building a business took a toll on her health. She searched for a solution to her intense migraines. Anjali fell back on the splices and herbs that she was raised on. Turmeric became her go to and she sought...

This episode features  Stuart Madany of  ⁠⁠⁠ Seminary Hill Cidery . Doug Doetsch grew up in the Western Catskills. His family goes back five generations. There was a strong desire to start an agricultural project. That's how Doug and Susan Manning got started with Seminary Hill Cidery. The land was perfect for an apple and pear orchard. Stuart joined the team in October of 2020. Cider began be...

This episode features Evelyn Medina of  ⁠⁠ Mean Mug Coffee Company . Mean Mug started about eight years ago in Salisbury, NC. Evelyn believed that her town was in need of a place where people could meet, get to know each other and find community. She wanted to create a melting pot of sorts. Mean Mug was established as a place to meet over coffee and break down myths and barriers. Her story, which...

This episode features Vincent Capitolo and Gerard Laird Dunn of  ⁠ Laird & Company . In 1698 Samuel Laird came from Scotland and settled in the new world. He was a well experienced maker of scotch. While grain wasn't plentiful, apples certainly were. This was how the apple jack and apple brandy business was launched. This episode provides us the opportunity to learn how Apple Jack is produ...

This episode features Caroline Kristof of  ⁠ Kristof Farms . In 1971 Caroline's grandfather purchased 75 acres in Yamhill, Oregon. Originally the farm produced cherries which were grown for the cherry pie industry. Over time the land around them became populated by vineyards and those beautiful cherries were no longer as desirable. In 2018 a decision was made to put in apple trees. Half of wha...

This episode features Katie Morgan of Right Bee Cider ⁠ . Charlie was a professional beer brewer. Although, Katie didn't care for beer, she loved cider. Charlie made a special cider for Katie's birthday as a surprise. Their cidery began as a love story. Early on in the relationship they both realized that they had a desire to start a business. Cider was a natural fit. Right bee Cider was l...