Jack Coleman and Rosedale Distilling: How a DC Lawyer Built a Whiskey Brand on Mississippi History

Host Trey Malone sits down with Jack Coleman, attorney turned distiller and mayor of Rosedale, MS, to talk about how deep Mississippi’s whiskey history runs and how that history became the foundation for Rosedale Distilling Company. Jack shares the story of Perry Martin, the famous Rosedale bootlegger, plus how he built a modern spirits business around local heritage, historic buildings, and community investment.We discuss how authenticity drives consumer interest, how a new distillery gets off the ground before its own whiskey is aged, and why Jack believes experience matters as much as the product itself.