EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 11 MIN
Episode #135 - How a Custom Still Mix-Up Became a Happy Accident at Lonely Oak Distillery
from Great American Whiskey Cookers · host Great American Whiskey Cookers
🥃 Sometimes the best things in whiskey happen by accident.You don't just order a custom still and have it show up next week. Building a distillery still can take months—or even years. And when projects stretch that long, mistakes can happen.That's exactly what happened at Lonely Oak Distillery.What started as a mix-up during the still-building process resulted in a unique combination of stainless steel and copper that wasn't exactly what was ordered... but turned out to be a happy accident.The story behind how their still came to be is funny, unexpected, and a great reminder that innovation sometimes comes from embracing the unexpected.👉 Listen now to hear the story behind one of the most unique stills we've encountered and how it became part of Lonely Oak's whiskey-making journey.
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🥃 Sometimes the best things in whiskey happen by accident. You don't just order a custom still and have it show up next week. Building a distillery still can take months—or even years. And when projects stretch that long, mistakes can happen. That's exactly what happened at Lonely Oak Distillery. What started as a mix-up during the still-building process resulted in a unique combination of stainless steel and copper that wasn't exactly what was ordered... but turned out to be a happy accident...
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