Still Talking

For years now bartenders have been proselytizing the year of rum. The guys aren’t so sure… Tune in for the discussion on all things rum. Where is it going? What are the best routes to expansion of the category, and of course some a weird tangent that ends up on on Vin Diesel. Enjoy

Join the guys to hear their thoughts on the trends others have already predicted! We cover CBD cocktails, Tiki drinks, oversized garnishes and so much more. Check it out.

Its 2019 and the guys are back! Rob Masters from The Family Jones Distillery joins in for a discussion on cleaning wooden fermenters, whether its bourbon or vodka that ‘pays the bills’, and what Seth Rogan movies are best!

This week, the guys sit down with Ryan Csanky of Aria Gin in Portland, Oregon. Aria has been making quality gin for the better part of a decade—Ryan shares his experiences getting permitting and dealing with agents on both the local and federal level, as well as a couple of not-so-funny jokes. Enjoy! Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter for more updates, and a very happy holidays to all o...

This week the guys discuss Death’s Door and their recent bankruptcy filing. They cover the hurdles many distillers face in starting, maintaining, and growing their business and brands. Enjoy!

This week, the guys try to make sense of the term “master distiller.” Does it still carry the same meaning it once did? Do we think the title should come with some necessary qualifications? Are any of us masters of anything? (That last question is obviously a no.) Find out on this episode of Still Talking.

This week, the guys take a shallow dive into marketing. They discuss how to market your craft spirit, demographics that deserve your attention, and the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald or why Zeno flies to Cleveland every year in November. If you aren’t subscribed already, smash that button above. And be sure to check out the Winter 2018 issue of Artisan Spirit Magazine, heavily mentioned in t...

This week, the guys talk quality control. They discuss some of the better practices to ensure quality inside your distillery, no matter the size, and get a little distracted along the way (surprise, surprise). We’ll probably need to follow this up with a second episode so let us know if that is something you’d be into. If you don’t do so already, why not follow us on social media...

This week, the guys discuss American whiskey and its many forms! They talk about current trends, double macro, and their guesses for what the future holds. Give it a listen and be sure to subscribe for new episodes. You can follow us @stillcast on Instagram and Twitter for updates.

We’re back with a new episode! This week, the guys discuss innovation in the distilling industry. This will definitely go down in the annals of Still Talking history as one of the drunker episodes we’ve made (especially for you, Colton) but there’s still some important information in there. We’d love to hear your feedback, get in touch with us via email or on our Twitter @S...

This week, the guys get back into their regular routine (kind of). They discuss drinking on the job, diversity in the industry, and toilet wine, among other topics. Give it a listen and let us know what you think! If you want to see more updates, go ahead and follow us on twitter ( @stillcast ) and instagram ( stillcast ), oh and Facebook too if you still use it!

We’re back everybody! Sorry for the ghosting, but the Still Talking team was extremely busy for most of September–Colton and I went to Australia, Zeno moved to New Orleans, and Brian had yet another child (jk, he already has 79 of them). While we were away, Colton sat down to speak with Derv McGowan and Sebastian Reaburn of Anther Spirits about the Australian distilling industry, espec...

Still Talking is going on tour! Just kidding, but we are going abroad. This week, we all gather round to talk about Colton and Devon’s upcoming trip to Australia and the beverage industry there. Expect some great content from our travels in upcoming episodes and follow us on Instagram @stillcast to see photos from the trip. This week’s episode is sponsored by High Proof Creative. Read...

This week, the guys discuss packaging and why it matters. Deciding on the right look of your bottle and label is one of the most nerve-wracking experiences in releasing a product–there are a lot of options, and plenty of opportunities to go wrong. Do the guys make it easier? Not really, but they have fun anyways. Enjoy!

This week, the guys talk about spirit categories! They discuss standards of identity, label approval, Malort, then quickly get distracted by other topics, including moon bourbon, which is not and probably never will be a thing. Enjoy!

This week, the guys talk about Pay to Play in the distilled spirits industry. It should be noted that they are NOT experts on this issue, and if you are a distiller or distillery owner with questions on this topic, get yourself a lawyer. Otherwise, feel free to listen to three industry professionals fumble through this concept and talk about Brad Pitt some more. Enjoy!

This week, the guys talk Mergers & Acquisitions! As the industry grows, so will instances of merging brands to larger spirits groups and sales to conglomerates. We’ve seen it in beer, and the negatives associated with it, but will the same happen in spirits? We discuss this and more on the ep.

This week, we made an episode for the consumer, which is funny since we’re pretty clueless abut what’s going on with consumers these days. We discuss questions you should ask your bartender, why you should go on distillery tours as much as you can, and why Zeno loves a brandy old fashioned. Enjoy!

This week, we decided to release a little informal mini episode. The guys talk about their origin stories in the industry. Kind of like all that superhero shit, but way less badass. Insider tip: there is a bit of extra content at the end. Listen all the way through for a bonus story about Brian’s time in the funeral business.

This week, the guys talk about yeast! There are jokes (obviously), but there’s also a lot of good information about fermentation and the role yeast plays in distillation as well as the marketing of a product. Also, they talk about Guy Fieri. It’ll make sense when you listen to it. Enjoy!

This week the guys welcome their very first guest. William Hornaday, the general manager of Kelivn Cooperage , drops by to discuss new versus re-charred barrels, strange barrel shapes, and favorite actors. Enjoy!

This week, the guys thought it would be a good time to talk safety. Not only is ACSA hosting its Distillery Safety Management convention in Cincinnati today and tomorrow, Barton 1792 just experienced a very unfortunate warehouse collapse, where thankfully no one was injured. They get into that situation and much more on today’s episode. Enjoy!

This week’s episode is inspired by a listener comment on Reddit! Thank you u/ignorancepower for the constructive criticism and the questions. The guys break down the difference between marketing a GNS product vs those who start their distillery grain to glass, and Brian messes up the intro not once, not twice, but three damn times. Please get in touch with us with any questions that you migh...

This week, the guys got into barrel aging and what Zeno did last Friday night (which was definitely NOT against his will). They discuss rapid maturation, solera, the squarrel and more. Check it out and subscribe for the latest episodes! You can follow us @stillcast for updates and news.

This week, the guys were joined by yours truly! We sat down to answer a couple of questions from a reddit AMA posted on r/firewater. This was definitely a hectic episode, there was a lot working against us 一 Brian’s basement flooded, so his carpeting had to be removed, Zeno wasn’t able to come to Nashville so he had to record on his computer using Apple headphones, there were four peo...