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EPISODE · Mar 14, 2023 · 34 MIN

Episode 70: Distilling Rye Whiskey, with Nicole Austin, Todd Leopold, and Greg Metze

from Radio Imbibe · host Paul Clarke, Nicole Austin, Todd Leopold, Greg Metze

Over the past 20 years, rye whiskey has moved from being an also-ran to taking the spotlight, with bartenders and distillers nationwide rediscovering its promise. Our March/April 2023 issue dives deep into today’s world of rye, and for this episode, we talk with three distillers about their enthusiasm for making rye whiskey: Nicole Austin from Cascade Hollow Distilling, Todd Leopold from Leopold Bros. Distillery, and Greg Metze from Old Elk.Radio Imbibe is the audio home of Imbibe magazine. In each episode, we dive into liquid culture, exploring the people, places, and flavors of the drinkscape through conversations about cocktails, coffee, beer, spirits, and wine. Keep up with us at imbibemagazine.com, and on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and if you're not already a subscriber, we'd love to have you join us—click here to subscribe. 

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Rye ruled America’s whiskey glasses throughout the 19th century, then nearly disappeared in the 20th. As our March/April 2023 issue details, rye whiskey is now back in a big way, and this episode digs into some of the promises—and challenges—of making rye, with distillers Nicole Austin, Todd Leopold, and Greg Metze.

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