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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 39 MIN

Engineering Flavor

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In this episode, we sit down with Fernando Plata of Big Cypress Distillery to talk about his journey into the world of distillation, the passion behind craft spirits, and the wide range of products he’s helped create and develop.Fernando shares how he first got introduced to distilling, the challenges and rewards of working in the craft spirits industry, and what makes the Big Cypress approach unique. From concept to bottle, we dive into the artistry, science, and storytelling behind each product he’s involved with.Due to unexpected technical camera difficulties during recording, this episode takes on a unique visual twist. Instead of traditional footage, the conversation is presented through animation and comic-book-inspired visuals as an homage to classic Captain America-era cartoon storytelling. The result is a fun, nostalgic style that adds a creative layer to an already great conversation.If you’re interested in craft spirits, entrepreneurship, or hearing how passion projects evolve into full-fledged brands, this episode delivers insight, personality, and a little vintage comic-book flair. Hope you enjoy. Cheers!

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In this episode, we sit down with Fernando Plata of Big Cypress Distillery to talk about his journey into the world of distillation, the passion behind craft spirits, and the wide range of products he’s helped create and develop.Fernando shares how he first got introduced to distilling, the challenges and rewards of working in the craft spirits industry, and what makes the Big Cypress approach unique. From concept to bottle, we dive into the artistry, science, and storytelling behind each product he’s involved with.Due to unexpected technical camera difficulties during recording, this episode takes on a unique visual twist. Instead of traditional footage, the conversation is presented through animation and comic-book-inspired visuals as an homage to classic Captain America-era cartoon storytelling. The result is a fun, nostalgic style that adds a creative layer to an already great conversation.If you’re interested in craft spirits, entrepreneurship, or hearing how passion projects evolve into full-fledged brands, this episode delivers insight, personality, and a little vintage comic-book flair. Hope you enjoy. Cheers!

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