Trading Barrels Like Bonds: How DBFEX Is Reinventing the Spirits Industry with Todd Sanders

Whiskey isn’t just for sipping anymore, it’s becoming a serious asset class. On this episode of All Business, Jeffrey Hayzlett sits down with Todd Sanders, Chairman & CEO of Spirits Capital Corporation, to unpack how DBFEX (the Distilled Barrel Financial Exchange) is bringing transparency, efficiency, and trust to one of the most old-school industries around. Todd breaks down how aging barrels are now traded like financial instruments, why verification and real-time data matter, and how DBFEX’s first-of-its-kind insurance program is reducing risk and opening the door for institutional investors. From fintech and AI-powered pricing to expansion into Scotch and Irish whiskey, this conversation explores how legacy backroom deals are being replaced by a transparent, modern marketplace where innovation can mature right alongside the whiskey itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices