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Single Malt Matters
by Matt Drew
Dedicated solely to the culture, craft and people of the emerging American Single Malt Whisky tradition. Spirits, distilleries, distillers, legislation - all things relevant to the matters of American Single Malt Whisky. Hosted by Maltster, WSET-2 and whisky student Matt Drew.
Episodes
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What's the best tool in your sensory arsenal? Glencairn's Marty Duffy
In a bit of a branch off the traditional approach of talking with distillers and whiskey makers, Matt takes a left turn and talks with Marty Duffy, U.S. Representative for Glencairn Crystal about one of the most ubiquitous symbols of fine whiskies the world over; the Glencairn glass.
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A Unique and IMPORTANT Perspective On Sensory - Phil Downer, Wanderback #2/2
Matt wraps up his conversation with Phil Downer of Wanderback in Hood River focusing almost exclusively on arguably the most critical aspect of making whiskey; sensory evaluation. And of COURSE, arguably the most critical component of sensory evaluation is tasting! So we do that, too. With...
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Wanderback Whiskey, Hood River, OR
In the first of two episodes, Matt gets together with Phil Downer, Founder and Chief Whiskey Maker of Wanderback in Hood River, Oregon. And it's impossible to talk about his latest release (release #5) without talking about how and why Phil has chosen to take a bit of a non-traditional approach…
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How Does Milling Impact Flavor?
Making good on his promise from episode #34, Matt starts the deep dive down the whiskey rabbit hole to talk about milling with Matt Hofmann from Westland, and Murphy Quint from Cedar Ridge. This is so important to talk about, in large part because most people have NO understanding of it, but…
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What is The Judgement of Westland?
In this episode, Matt gets back together with Steve Hawley from Westland Distillery in Seattle to taste through (and talk about) The Judgement of Westland. The Paris Wine Tasting of 1976, also known as the Judgment of Paris, was a wine competition organized in Paris on 24 May 1976 by Steven...
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Can identical barrels maturing right next to each other really taste THAT different?
In the second episode with Adam and Nora from Lost Lantern and Stephen Paul, founder of Whiskey Del Bac, we really dig into some interesting flavor differences between three expressions - a couple of which, though distilled at the same time and aged right next to each other in identical barrels,...
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So . . . you turned furniture into whiskey? Whiskey Del Bac & Lost Lantern
In the first of two episodes with Stephen Paul of Whiskey Del Bac and Adam and Nora of Lost Lantern, we discuss the back story of Whiskey Del Bac, which was born out of a love of Scotch and a furniture business, as well as what it was that appealed to Adam and Nora. Adam and Matt also catch up...
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They actually flushed their underwear? Joe O'Sullivan & Caitlin Bartlemay #2/2
The second and final episode with Caitlin and Joe starts off with a conversation around the strong sense of community in American Single Malt, as well as (to a greater degree) American craft distilling. From there we touch on topics ranging from the trajectory of the category and where it will be...
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Who Made the FIRST American Single Malt? Joe O'Sullivan & Caitlin Bartlemay, McCarthy's Single Malt #1/2
Episode 30, features Mr. Joe O’Sullivan, Master Distiller, and Ms. Caitlin Bartlemay, Head Distiller of Hood River Distillers/Clear Creek Distillery, makers of THE O.G. American Single Malt, McCarthy’s Oregon Single Malt! This episode is the first of two with this genuinely passionate and…
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Andrew Webber & Murphy Quint
Episode 29 starts in Nashville with Anger Webber, CEO and co-founder of Corsair Distillery and creator of Triple Smoke. Some great ground was covered, most notably Andrew's approach to smoke and flavor exploration in a new category. From there, we head to the midwest and catch up with Murphy…
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Jake Holshue #3/3
Wrapping up my conversation with Jake Holshue, the train cars start to pile up from the very start. And they just. Don't. Stop. This was SO MUCH fun, with topics ranging from Whiskey Podcasts to industry awards, Jake's legendarily TERRIBLE luck traveling, distilling with fish . . . So many…
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Update: Himstedt/Balcones, Hofmann/Westland
In episode 27, Matt catches up with Jared Himstedt from Balcones to cover a range of topics from the insane Texas weather's impact on maturation, to the anticipation of news coming soon from the TTB and upcoming releases and experimentation. Then Matt Hofmann comes on to talk about some…
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Jake Holshue, Rogue Spirits, Newport, OR #2
In the second episode with Level 11 Spirits Wizard Jake Holshue, Jake throws a little shade, talks some more about his whiskies, celebrity partnerships, and we really dig deep into why Craft Malt is not only so important in this industry, but also why it's typically so overlooked. Matt also…
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Jake Holshue, Rogue Spirits, Newport, OR
NOT FOR THE SQUEAMISH!!! Like, on so many levels... In the first of a series of episodes featuring Jake Holshue from Rogue Spirits in Newport, OR, the world record for number of F-bombs dropped on a whiskey podcast gets broken in the first seven minutes. Jake also talks about the only job he's…
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Moose Allen, Andalusia Whiskey Co., Blanco, TX
One of the most fun interviews yet, with a sincere and down-to-Earth dude. Moose Allen from Andalusia Whiskey Co. in Blanco, TX talks about discovering the world of whiskey, finding Andalusia, and doing whatever it takes to get where you want to be. (Photo cred: ZoomaDesign.com)
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Adam & Nora, Lost Lantern #2/2
In the second and final episode with Adam Polonski and Nora Ganley-Roper of Lost Lantern Whiskey, Matt discusses the potential and current state of regional variation in American Single Malt, the challenges they encountered in bringing their first releases to the public, and get into tasting…
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Adam & Nora, Lost Lantern #1/2
In the first of two episodes with Adam Polonski and Nora Ganley-Roper, Matt digs into the unique aspect of the Lost Lantern brand and its significance in terms of the future for the category, as well as why a blender and Independent Bottler is so damn cool in the first place!
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Miles Munroe, Westward Whiskey #2/2
In the second and final episode with Miles Munroe, much ground is covered. The big takeaway here, is that Miles is arguably one of the coolest and most genuine people in the business - and he's also making some delicious Single Malt!
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Miles Munroe, Westward Whiskey #1/2
In the first of two episodes featuring Miles Munroe, of Westward Whiskey in Portland, OR, Miles talks about an unlikely start, rooted in rock n' roll. Matt also talks about a bit of a shift in the direction of the podcast.
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Murphy Quint, Cedar Ridge Distillery
Near disaster at his family's fledgling distillery, cutting his teeth in American Single Malt at Stranahan's, what really keeps him up at night, horrible Whisky reviews and . . . Slipknot? Matt had an awesome conversation with Murphy Quint of Iowa's Cedar Ridge Distillery.
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Jared Himstedt, Balcones Distilling, Waco, TX #2/2
The backstory of Balcones' entry into American Single Malt, the importance of local grain and malt, and . . . do I detect a hint of a rivalry with Westland? Matt wraps up the 2nd half of his conversation with Jared Himstedt of Balcones Distillery in Waco, TX.
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Jared Himstedt, Balcones Distilling, Waco, TX #1/2
In the first of two episodes, Matt talks with Jared Himstedt about his exploration of American Single Malt and the origins of Balcones Distilling.
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Amanda Beckwith and Greg Goodson, Virginia Distillery Co. #2/2
In the second of two episodes, Matt concludes his conversation with Amanda Beckwith and Greg Goodson from Virginia Distillery Co. This time, we dig a little deeper into things like grain, the importance (and hype) of water’s role in the process, transparency, maturation, Federal excise tax, and a...
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Amanda Beckwith and Greg Goodson, Virginia Distillery Co. #1/2
In the first of two episodes, Matt gets together with Amanda Beckwith and Greg Goodson from Virginia Distillery Co. to talk about some of their unique approaches to blending, maturation, and their latest American Single Malt expression, "Courage & Conviction," an homage to their founder, Dr.…
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Johnny Jeffery, Bently Heritage Estate Distillery #2/2
In the second and final episode with Johnny Jeffery, Matt talks in more depth about the unique approach and amazing design and technology that has gone into the Bently approach of making world-class, bespoke American Single Malt Whisky.
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Johnny Jeffery, Bently Heritage Estate Distillery, Minden, NV #1/2
In the first of two episodes, Matt talks with good friend and Master Distiller, Johnny Jeffery, about a career trajectory that started in Chicago's music scene, and, following time spent in Eastern Europe where he fell in love with 18th century agricultural practices, eventually to Northern…
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Gabe Toth, The Family Jones, Loveland, CO
In episode 12, Matt gets together with Mr. Gabe Toth, Distiller at Colorado's The Family Jones Distillery and Author of "Craft Floor Malting: A Practical Guide." They cover a LOT of ground, including the importance of (and flavor impacts of) quality grain, the impacts of COVID-19 on the craft...
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Matt Hofmann, Westland #2/2
In the final of two episodes with Matt Hofmann, we dig even deeper into how Westland Single Malts have become such an evocative expression of the Pacific Northwest, including some of the thoughts behind different expressions and the use of the rare native Garryana Oak (Quercus Garryana) Westland...
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Matt Hofmann, Westland #1/2
In the first of two episodes with Westland Distillery's Co-Founder and Master Distiller Matt Hofmann, Matt digs into the history of Westland and gets a better understanding of its vision, and how that's helped shaped its trajectory into the esteem of so many the world over.
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P.T. Wood / Wood's High Mountain Distillery / Salida, CO
Man, what a great episode! Matt talks with Co-Founder and Owner of Wood’s High Mountain Distillery and Salida, CO Mayor, Mr. P.T. Wood. This was a great opportunity to talk with someone doing some really cool stuff within the existing TTB standard of identity to make a specific interpretation and...
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Steve Hawley, American Single Malt Whiskey Commission / Westland Distillery
In this important episode, Matt talks with Mr. Steve Hawley from the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission about the history and mission of the Commission, as well as the trajectory of the category.
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Graeme Wallace, Boulder Spirits / Vapor Distilling / Hogback Spirits
Matt travels to Boulder, CO to sit down with Graeme Wallace of Boulder Spirits/Vapor Distillery/Hogback Distillery to talk about his unique approach to American Single Malt through the eyes of a Scot.
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The Music of Michael Kirkpatrick #2/2
In the second of two episodes with Michael Kirkpatrick, the topic of price vs. perceived value is discussed at length, as well as some more specific legal whisky requirements. Michael also plays a few songs, and delicious whiskies are tasted.
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The Music of Michael Kirkpatrick #1/2
In this episode, Matt gets a chance to sit down with Michael Kirkpatrick, the man behind the music of the podcast, and talk about life, music, and of course, whisky. We also talk about our tasting of Balcones Texas Single Malt!
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Stephen Osborn #3/3
In the final episode with Stephen Osborn, Matt digs a little deeper into his thoughts behind barrel and maturation, and then starts popping some corks and tasting some whiskies.
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Stephen Osborn #2/3
In episode #2 of 3 with Stephen Osborn, Matt dives a little deeper into malting, as well as the importance of barley selection and Steve's approach to fermentation and maturation.
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Stephen Osborn #1/3
In episode 2, Matt talks with Stephen Osborn, owner, founder and distiller of Stoutridge Winery and Distillery in Marlboro, NY. In this first of three episodes, Stephen talks about how he came to distill some distinctive and delicious American Single Malt Whiskys through his love of making wine…
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Introduction
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Dedicated solely to the culture, craft and people of the emerging American Single Malt Whisky tradition. Spirits, distilleries, distillers, legislation - all things relevant to the matters of American Single Malt Whisky. Hosted by Maltster, WSET-2 and whisky student Matt Drew.
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Dedicated solely to the culture, craft and people of the emerging American Single Malt Whisky tradition. Spirits, distilleries, distillers, legislation - all things relevant to the matters of American Single Malt Whisky. Hosted by Maltster, WSET-2 and whisky student Matt Drew.
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