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Chase The Craft
by Jesse Willson
Hang out with Jesse as he talks shop (and shit) with other chasers most of whichare professional distillers. Jesse also runs a YouTube channel called Still It.Still, it focuses entirely on home distilling where this podcast keeps itoptions open.
Episodes
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Inside the Legal Battle Over Home Distilling | Rick From HDA
Rick from the Hobby Distillers Association joins me to break down the latest legal fight over home distilling in the USA. We cover what the recent court win actually means, what it does not mean, and why this fight may be bigger than distilling itself. Join the HDA or get in contact with them…
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The Secrets And Myths Of Belle Epoque Absinthe With Allan Bishop
Allan Bishop is a professional distiller, YouTuber, podcaster and historian. In this episode, he shares the secrets of French Absinthe from the 1800's (Belle Epoque absinthe) as well as dispelling some Absinthe myths. Old Homestead Distilling: https://www.oldhomesteaddc.com Alan's Youtube…
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The Badmo Legacy Continues With Christopher
It's a tragedy that we lost Ben, But I'm glad to say that his legacy is in good hands. Check out Badmolegacy here (and purchase in the USA): https://badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop Purchase Barmo Legacy Barrels in NZ and AUS: https://chasethecraft.com/collections/consumables/oak Purchase The...
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Alan Bishop From Spirits Of French Lick Talks Absinth & Whiskey
Alan Bishop is a distiller, podcaster, YouTuber, and historian. In this podcast, we get into the nitty gritty of whiskey and absinth history and production. Spirits Of French Lick: https://www.spiritsoffrenchlick.com Alan's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/hipgnosis2/videos…
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#29 Maple, Moose, Heritage Corn & Craft Spirits With Tom From Herrick Creek
Use my special link zen.ai/chasethecraft and use chasethecraft to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professional. #madeonzencastr After moving from Canada to New Zealand Tom found a passion for home distilling. Eventually vowing to go pro or leave the hobby behind. He now operates…
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#28 Picking A Professional Coopers Brain On Barrels
Get an exclusive NordVPN deal here ➵ https://NordVPN.com/stillit It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Use my special link zen.ai/chasethecraft and use chasethecraft to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professional. #madeonzencastr This has been a long time…
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Little Barrels That Act Like Big Barrels With Ben From Bad motivator
I have been using bad motivator barrels for a while now, while none of mine have been filled for that long I have very high hopes for them. Today I got to talk to the man behind the barrel! Texas Distillery Take Over Tickets Here: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/387824241747 Get your own Badmo...
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#26 ETOH's Whiskey Reactor : Accelerated "Ageing"
Tobias and Johan from ETOH in Denmark explain the technical process of using their Whiskey Reactor to accelerate the ageing process of whisky and rum. They also share the ehtos, convictions and creative flair behind the technique. Find ETOH here: https://etoh.dk Get your own kick ass shirt from...
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#25 Bringing Ancient Stills To Life With Eric Stroud
Eric runs a farm distillery in upstate New York. He is also fascinated with very old still designs. Could they be viable in the modern world of distilling? Mohawk Spirits: https://mohawkspirits.com Nano Distilling: http://nanodistilling.com/ A short history of the art of distillation (the book...
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#24 The History Of Royal Navy Rum With Matt Pietrek
Matt Pietrek helps unpack the interesting history of Royal Navy Rum. From its beginnings in the 1600's through to a point in time, where the British navy had nuclear weapons and dolled out rum regularly to its sailors! Check out Cocktail Wonk and Matt's Book Here: https://cocktailwonk.com/
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#23 Turning Bread Into Gin : Hang 10 Distillery
This week we have Marine and Deon from hang 10 distilling who are using unsold bread to make gin!
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#022 Brewbird - Going Behind The Professional Curtain
Brewbird has been making "behind the scenes" youtube videos from commercial distilleries since she went pro around 2 years ago. In that time she has worked at 4 distilleries making a range of different products. Make sure you check out Brewbirds content: https://www.youtube.com/c/MissBrewbird…
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#021 Froth Tech : New Zealand's First Commercial Yeast Farmers
Froth technologies are supplying vibrant liquid yeast cultures to New Zealand's craft beer industry. Ryan and Simon hang out to talk about yeast, cross over between beer and spirits and the industry in general. Froth's Website: https://www.frothtech.co.nz/
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#20 Spencer Whelan. Texas : The Wild West Of Whiskey & The Shield That Protects It
Spencer Whelan is the CEO of the Texas Whiskey Trail and the Executive Director of the Texas Whiskey Association. It's an exciting time for Texas Whiskey, we are witnessing the birth of a new whiskey region that punches well above its weight. Spencer talks about how having a "team of rivals" is...
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019 Lindsay Barr : Sensory Scientist From Sample Ox
Lindsay is a sensory scientist and a founding partner of Sample Ox and Draught Lab. We talk about the software and about the art/science and geekery of sensory evaluation in general.
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#18 New Corn, Blending & Barrel Raising With Robbert From Ironroot
Its no secret that Ironroot is one of my favourite distilleries. I love their product and the way they go about things. So I invited Robbert back to talk again. This time we cover growing heirloom corn, blending and their barrel program. Ironroot Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ironrootrepublic...
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#17 Botanical Rum With Matt From Lunatic And Lover Distillery
What on earth is Botanical Rum? Before this episode, I had no idea what to expect. Turns out Lunatic And Lovers expression is amazing! Tune it to hear what it is and how its made with Matt from Lunatic And Lover! Lunatic And Lover: https://lunaticandlover.com CTC Support:...
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#16 Media Creation For Marketing With Rex Williams
Rex Williams is the Media Mastermind behind Whiskey Vault and Whiskey Tribe. Rex has been in the media production for over 20 years and has built up a wealth of skill and experience when it comes to using video production to promote a business. This podcast focuses on how to use video and media...
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#15 Bearded & Bored On Food In A Distillery
Bearded and bored has his runs a youtube channel but used to work as a Chef in a range of different establishments. We sat down to have a talk about how food can fit into a distillery to create a full experience for your customers. Bearded's Channel:...
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#14 Jeff Bradford Is Paid To Learn About Craft Spirits
Jeff Bradford is the host and creator of Beer, Wine and Spirits A channel dedicated to travelling the world and learning about the world of beer wine and spirits. Jeff has a long history with the military. When he retired Jeff found a passion for craft beverages and how they are made. So he sold...
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#13 (Fixed) Soren From 1919 Distilling : Starting A Gin Distillery and RnD
1919 is a craft gin distillery based in Auckland New Zealand. In this episode, Soren (owner/founder) explains the interesting way he started the distillery and shares information about how some of their products were developed including the (world famous in New Zealand) Pineapple Bits Gin. 1919...
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#012 Murphy Quint - Cedar Ridge Distillery
Cedar Ridge won ADI's 2017 distillery of the year and are well known for their approachable yet complex bourbon. As the director of operations, Murphy has an abundance of knowledge to share. Growing a mostly self-funded family business in a rural area (which operates both a distillery and a…
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#011 Sam From Starward Distilling, Melbourne, Australia
Sam is the head distilling and head of distilling operations at Starward Distilling in Melbourne Australia. Starward is making waves internationally with their approachable yet interesting whiskey. They are doing so by making the most of what they have locally. Great malt, amazing ex wine barrels...
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#010 Rakia / Fruit Brandy With Neven From Kapela Distilling Co
Neven started distilling Rakia at 8 or 9 years old with his father on his family farm. Now he is opening a commercial distillery, Kapela Distilling Company. Not one to take these things lightly Neven has learned from and/or apprenticed with distilleries in England, Scotland and the USA. In this...
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#009 Daniel Whittington On Starting & Surviving As A Small Distillery
Daniel Whittington co-hosts The Whiskey Tribe/Vault with Rex on YouTube. These channels were so successful they were able to crowdsource their distillery (the crowded barrel) through Patreon. In this episode, we talk about opening a craft distillery. Sourcing whiskey, making white spirits and get…
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#08 Scott V From Brand Creators On Taking Action
Things have been turned upside down lately. A lot of us suddenly a lot of extra time on our hands. Do you also have a dream job/career/business that you have been thinking of getting into? Not sure if you should take that next step? Now maybe the time to take the leap and start taking action! If...
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#007 Wild Yeast - Catching, Wrangling & Expectations With Jason
There is always a little mysticism and romance when it comes to discussing wild yeast. Jason is here to help us fall more deeply in love with it & teach us how to catch it. Don't be fooled. Wild yeast is unpredictable! It could help you make the best beverage you ever, it could be destined for…
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#6 Community With Roy From Aqvavitae
Marketing Spirits & Better Individual Health Through Community Roy From Aqvavitae is the perfect person to talk about community as it pertains to the world of spirits, specifically Whisky. In this episode, we talk about how whisky changes peoples lives and brings them together. Then how this...
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#05 Grapes, Brandy & Grappa With Ilias Mastrogiannis
Ilias owns and operates Mastrogiannis Distillery out of Lakewood WA that focuses on traditional Greek spirits. Understandably this means a whole lot of grapes for brandy and grappa. Ilias also publishes a podcast called Distillery Nation which focuses on all things distilling through the eyes of…
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#4 Matt Drew - Malting & Single Malt
Matt Drew has an interesting a varied history in music, advertising, marketing and coffee. Now he brings all of that to bear in the world of American whiskey as a maltster and the host of a kick-ass new podcast called Single Malt Matters. In this episode, we talk about the process of malting and...
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#003 Bearded & Bored & George of Barley & Hops. Home Distillers Hang Out!
Hanging out with Bearded and George in person was a huge highlight of my trip to the USA. These guys helped me get Still It and Chase The Craft off the ground. Being able to swap ideas, passions and a drink in person was amazing. Sign up to get updates on the legalization effort here:...
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#002 Grain To Glass Whiskey Tips With The Likarish Brothers From Ironroot
Ironroot republic is making insanely good Bourbon and American Whiskey in Denison Texas. In fact its actually a little hard to keep up with the awards and accolades that the Likarish family are stacking up. In this episode, Jonathan & Robert walk us through the major processes and decisions that...
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#001 Ty Phelps From Andalusia Whiskey Co
Ty is a co-owner of Andalusia Whisky co in Blanco Texas. Andalusia is quickly forging a name for its self as a small distillery that punches way above its weight. While Ty focuses on being a local family business Andalusia also tips its hat to the Irish and Scottish ingredients and processes.…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hang out with Jesse as he talks shop (and shit) with other chasers most of whichare professional distillers. Jesse also runs a YouTube channel called Still It.Still, it focuses entirely on home distilling where this podcast keeps itoptions open.
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Jesse Willson
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Hang out with Jesse as he talks shop (and shit) with other chasers most of whichare professional distillers. Jesse also runs a YouTube channel called Still It.Still, it focuses entirely on home distilling where this podcast keeps itoptions open.
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