Alan Bishop

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.comAlan's Youtube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/user/hipgnosis2/videosDistillers Talk Podcast:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6Wa4Z2KV2K5Z6nPGgEkXUhIf You Have Ghosts You Have Everything Podcast:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6NPWGElzbUUeM3AY6RSNNC?si=ce3824769d514e75

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:  <a href="https://www.spiritsoffrenchlick.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spiritsoffrenchlick.com</a>Alan's Youtube Channel:  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/hipgnosis2/videos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/hipgnosis2/videos</a>Distillers Talk Podcast:  <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6Wa4Z2KV2K5Z6nPGgEkXUh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6Wa4Z2KV2K5Z6nPGgEkXUh</a>If You Have Ghosts You Have Everything Podcast:  <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6NPWGElzbUUeM3AY6RSNNC?si=ce3824769d514e75" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6NPWGElzbUUeM3AY6RSNNC?si=ce3824769d514e75</a>

Alan Bishop From Spirits Of French Lick Talks Absinth & Whiskey

Herrick Creek

Use my special link zen.ai/chasethecraft and use chasethecraft to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professional. #madeonzencastrAfter 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 a small distillery named after a legend that ties New Zealand and Canada together.

Use my special link <a href="http://zen.ai/chasethecraft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">zen.ai/chasethecraft</a> and use chasethecraft to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professional. #madeonzencastrAfter 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 a small distillery named after a legend that ties New Zealand and Canada together.

#29 Maple, Moose, Heritage Corn & Craft Spirits With Tom From Herrick Creek

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 coming.  I'm very glad to say that we finally have a professional cooper on the show.  Mitch does an amazing job of answering all the questions I throw at him.

Get an exclusive NordVPN deal here ➵  <a href="https://NordVPN.com/stillit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://NordVPN.com/stillit</a> It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!  Use my special link <a href="http://zen.ai/chasethecraft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">zen.ai/chasethecraft</a> and use chasethecraft to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professional. #madeonzencastr   This has been a long time coming.  I'm very glad to say that we finally have a professional cooper on the show.  Mitch does an amazing job of answering all the questions I throw at him.

#28 Picking A Professional Coopers Brain On Barrels

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 Barrel Here: https://badmotivatorbarrels.com/?aff=2   Get an exclusive NordVPN deal here ➵ https://NordVPN.com/stillit risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!

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: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/387824241747" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/387824241747</a> Get your own Badmo Barrel Here: <a href="https://badmotivatorbarrels.com/?aff=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://badmotivatorbarrels.com/?aff=2</a> Get an exclusive NordVPN deal here ➵ <a href="https://NordVPN.com/stillit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://NordVPN.com/stillit</a> risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!

Little Barrels That Act Like Big Barrels With Ben From Bad motivator

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 into the am: https://www.intotheam.com/chase

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: <a href="https://etoh.dk" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://etoh.dk</a> Get your own kick ass shirt from into the am: <a href="https://www.intotheam.com/chase" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.intotheam.com/chase</a>

#26 ETOH's Whiskey Reactor : Accelerated "Ageing"

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 mentioned): https://amzn.to/3AiCaoQ

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: <a href="https://mohawkspirits.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://mohawkspirits.com</a> Nano Distilling: <a href="http://nanodistilling.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://nanodistilling.com/</a> A short history of the art of distillation (the book mentioned): <a href="https://amzn.to/3AiCaoQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3AiCaoQ</a>

#25 Bringing Ancient Stills To Life With Eric Stroud

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/

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: <a href="https://cocktailwonk.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cocktailwonk.com/</a>

#24 The History Of Royal Navy Rum With Matt Pietrek

This week we have Marine and Deon from hang 10 distilling who are using unsold bread to make gin!

This week we have Marine and Deon from hang 10 distilling who are using unsold bread to make gin!

#23 Turning Bread Into Gin : Hang 10 Distillery

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 Chase The Craft Store:  https://chasethecraft.com Adventures In Home Brewing: homebrewing.org/ctc

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:  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/MissBrewbird" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/MissBrewbird</a> Chase The Craft Store:  <a href="https://chasethecraft.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://chasethecraft.com</a> Adventures In Home Brewing: <a href="http://homebrewing.org/ctc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">homebrewing.org/ctc</a>

#022 Brewbird - Going Behind The Professional Curtain 

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/

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: <a href="https://www.frothtech.co.nz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.frothtech.co.nz/</a>

#021 Froth Tech : New Zealand's First Commercial Yeast Farmers

Hang out with Jesse as he talks shop (and shit) with other chasers most of which are professional distillers.  Jesse also runs a YouTube channel called Still It.  Still, it focuses entirely on home distilling where this podcast keeps it options open.

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Great Stuff!

Thanks Jesse! You amaze me with your content. Keep asking the right questions and hunting down answers to the ideas and theory’s, man! Great job.

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Hang out with Jesse as he talks shop (and shit) with other chasers most of which are professional distillers. Jesse also runs a YouTube channel called Still It. Still, it focuses entirely on home distilling where this podcast keeps it options open.

Chase The Craft

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:  www.chasethecraft.com/legalize 

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:  <a href="http://www.chasethecraft.com/legalize" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.chasethecraft.com/legalize</a>

#003 Bearded & Bored & George of Barley & Hops. Home Distillers Hang Out!

Matt Drew

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 how to get stuck in your self at home with minimal equipment.  We also get into the state of single malt in the USA and many other things.   Listen to Single Malt Matters at: https://asmwpodcast.com/

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 how to get stuck in your self at home with minimal equipment.  We also get into the state of single malt in the USA and many other things.  Listen to Single Malt Matters at: <a href="https://asmwpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://asmwpodcast.com/</a>

#4 Matt Drew - Malting & Single Malt 

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 a craft distiller.    Today we talk about grapes, the joys of podcasting, brandy and grappa.    Grab a drink, hang out and join us!  More from Jesse and Chase The Craft at:  www.chasethecraft.com  Find Ilias's Podcast here on all major podcatchers &amp; visit his distillery website here: www.mastrogiannisdistillery.com 

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 a craft distiller.   Today we talk about grapes, the joys of podcasting, brandy and grappa.   Grab a drink, hang out and join us! More from Jesse and Chase The Craft at:  <a href="http://www.chasethecraft.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.chasethecraft.com</a> Find Ilias's Podcast here on all major podcatchers &amp; visit his distillery website here: <a href="http://www.mastrogiannisdistillery.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.mastrogiannisdistillery.com</a>

#05 Grapes, Brandy & Grappa With Ilias Mastrogiannis

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 and the crazy Melbourne climate.    Their whiskey is available internationally so keep an eye out and pick up a bottle for yourself.    Starward Whiskey: https://starward.com.au/ More From Jesse and Chase The Craft: https://chasethecraft.com/ Adventures In Home Brewing: https://www.homebrewing.org/CTC

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 and the crazy Melbourne climate.   Their whiskey is available internationally so keep an eye out and pick up a bottle for yourself.   Starward Whiskey: <a href="https://starward.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://starward.com.au/</a> More From Jesse and Chase The Craft: <a href="https://chasethecraft.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://chasethecraft.com/</a> Adventures In Home Brewing: <a href="https://www.homebrewing.org/CTC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.homebrewing.org/CTC</a>

#011 Sam From Starward Distilling, Melbourne, Australia 

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 episode, Neven helps us understand the process of making Rakia or Fruit Brandy.   Kapela Distilling Co: https://kapeladistilling.com/ Chase The Craft Support: https://chasethecraft.com/support Adventures In Home Brewing: https://www.homebrewing.org/ctc

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 episode, Neven helps us understand the process of making Rakia or Fruit Brandy.   Kapela Distilling Co: <a href="https://kapeladistilling.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://kapeladistilling.com/</a> Chase The Craft Support: <a href="https://chasethecraft.com/support" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://chasethecraft.com/support</a> Adventures In Home Brewing: <a href="https://www.homebrewing.org/ctc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.homebrewing.org/ctc</a>

#010 Rakia / Fruit Brandy With Neven From Kapela Distilling Co

Daniel Whittington

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 a look behind the scenes at The Crowded Barrel.  Visit The Whiskey Tribe:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCphIm9gI_JbeI0ByZSRt5Mg More From CTC: www.chasethecraft.com  AIH Home Brew: www.homebrewing.com/ctc

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 a look behind the scenes at The Crowded Barrel.  Visit The Whiskey Tribe:  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCphIm9gI_JbeI0ByZSRt5Mg" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCphIm9gI_JbeI0ByZSRt5Mg</a> More From CTC: <a href="http://www.chasethecraft.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.chasethecraft.com</a> AIH Home Brew: <a href="http://www.homebrewing.com/ctc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.homebrewing.com/ctc</a>

#009 Daniel Whittington On Starting & Surviving As A Small Distillery

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 you do, chances are you are going to need an understanding of how marketing can work for your company/project as well.  Scott is in the middle of rebranding.  But you can find some of his stuff at:  brandcreators.com Get more from Jesse and Chase The Craft: www.chasethecraft.com Support The Podcast: www.chasethecraft.com/support

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 you do, chances are you are going to need an understanding of how marketing can work for your company/project as well.  Scott is in the middle of rebranding.  But you can find some of his stuff at:  <a href="http://brandcreators.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">brandcreators.com</a> Get more from Jesse and Chase The Craft: <a href="http://www.chasethecraft.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.chasethecraft.com</a> Support The Podcast: <a href="http://www.chasethecraft.com/support" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.chasethecraft.com/support</a>

#08 Scott V From Brand Creators On Taking Action

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 &amp; 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 the drain.  Jason is a professional, production brewer at Brew Union in Palmerston North New Zealand. In his spare time, he has a passion for weird and wonderful fermentation.   Find Brew Union Here:  https://www.brewunion.co.nz/   Find Manawabrew Here:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsE7PIsLv2Vkj2IM7VCilBQ Support Chase The Craft:  https://chasethecraft.com/support

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 &amp; 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 the drain.  Jason is a professional, production brewer at Brew Union in Palmerston North New Zealand. In his spare time, he has a passion for weird and wonderful fermentation.  Find Brew Union Here:  <a href="https://www.brewunion.co.nz/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.brewunion.co.nz/</a> Find Manawabrew Here:  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsE7PIsLv2Vkj2IM7VCilBQ" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsE7PIsLv2Vkj2IM7VCilBQ</a> Support Chase The Craft:  <a href="https://chasethecraft.com/support" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://chasethecraft.com/support</a>

#007 Wild Yeast - Catching, Wrangling & Expectations With Jason

Marketing Spirits &amp; 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 community of people can improve an individual's life.  We also look at how the commercial world should think about becoming a part of this community so they can highlight the awesome things they make.  Make sure to visit Roy's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Aqvavitae

Marketing Spirits &amp; 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 community of people can improve an individual's life.  We also look at how the commercial world should think about becoming a part of this community so they can highlight the awesome things they make.  Make sure to visit Roy's YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/Aqvavitae" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/Aqvavitae</a>

#6 Community With Roy From Aqvavitae

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 &amp; Robert walk us through the major processes and decisions that are needed to make to create a world-class Whiskey. Its grain to glass baby!

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 &amp; Robert walk us through the major processes and decisions that are needed to make to create a world-class Whiskey. Its grain to glass baby!

#002 Grain To Glass Whiskey Tips With The Likarish Brothers From Ironroot

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