EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 40 MIN
In-Depth Interview with Switchgrass Spirits, An Employee-Owned Distillery in St. Louis, MO
from Blind Tasting Podcast · host John Starck
In this episode, I sit down with Nick Colombo, Operations Manager at Switchgrass Spirits in St. Louis, for a no-fluff, behind-the-scenes conversation about what it takes to run a worker-owned, award-winning distillery. We dig into the origins, the challenges, the mistakes, and why local whiskey done right is making waves.Check out the full episode for an honest, in-depth look at Switchgrass, the people behind it, and the bourbon that keeps them winning gold medals.Grab my new book Whiskey Wisdom & Bourbon B.S.: Barrel Strength Legends, Lies, and Untold Tales here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLNGXJL3Like what I'm doing? Support the pod here: https://buymeacoffee.com/blindtastingpodcast Help support the podcast by shopping for whiskey, prohibition, and gangster-related photos and art at: https://famousdocs.etsy.com Get 20% off for a limited time when you purchase 4 or more items!Swing by, follow, and comment at Blind Tasting Podcast on Facebook and Instagram at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560596922297https://www.instagram.com/blindtastingpodcast/
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In-Depth Interview with Switchgrass Spirits, An Employee-Owned Distillery in St. Louis, MO
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