Whiskey Lore®: The Interviews

Join Best Selling Author Drew Hannush as he talks with the founders, distillers, authors, historians, and brand ambassadors that lead us to a greater understanding of the whiskies we love - and the ones we should know more about.Drew not only explores the history of bourbon, scotch, rye, and other world whiskies, he seeks to broaden our understanding of styles, regions, and the distiller's craft through deep dives with those in the know. Each episode is meant to be as pertinent today as it will be well into the future.Enjoy the journey - cheers and sláinte mhath!Bourbon, Scotch, Irish, Japanese, American Single Malt, French, Indian, no whisky category is off limits. Drew's natural curiosity for the lore and

Whiskey Lore®: The Interviews is a arts podcast hosted by Drew Hannush, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  🎙️ Ep. 121 - Dr. Pat Heist: Wilderness Trail Distillery (Final Episode on "The Interviews" Feed)

  Jun 30, 20251h 1mS0

  <p >FINAL EPISODE ON THE INTERVIEWS FEED<br /> Please look up the Whiskey Lore Podcast and subscribe for future interviews. I am consolidating feeds. All older interviews have been moved to that main Whiskey Lore Podcast feed.</p> <p >In this conversation, Drew Hannush interviews Dr. Pat Heist, co-founder of Wilderness Trail Distillery, exploring the journey from a small farmhouse distillery to a significant player in the whiskey industry. They discuss the scientific approach to distilling, the impact of the Renewable Fuels Act, the evolution of fermentation practices, and the importance of data collection in whiskey production. Dr. Heist shares...

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  Episode #120

  Clay Shwab: The True Story of the Man Behind George Dickel's Whisky

  Oct 17, 20241h 8mS0

  <p >When it comes to whisky legends, George Dickel has one of the most confusing. Was he a distiller or wasn't he a distiller? Who is this Victor or Manny Shwab that gets a mention during the historical breakdown on the tour. Did George ever own the Cascade Hollow distillery? And if he didn't who did? Plus, where did the slogan for their whisky "Mellow as Moonlight" come from?</p> <p>My guest today, Clay Shwab, is the great-grandson of the man who had a vision for George Dickel & Co, laid his own money on the line, and helped bring...

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  Episode #119

  Finding Colorado's Grains of Distinction with Al Laws of Laws Whiskey House

  Apr 22, 20241h 25mS0

  <p>Back during the Pandemic, I was chatting with a friend of my from New Mexico about whiskey and I noticed on the Zoom call how many bottles of Laws Whiskey House spirits he had on his back shelf. He was a real fan. And that piqued my interest. So when I was traveling back from California on a major road trip, I made a quick stop into the Denver-based distillery.</p> <p>It didn't take me long to fall in love with their San Luis Valley Rye. I heard stories that this rye was hand picked from wild rye...

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  Episode #118

  The History of the American Still (Part 2) with Alan Bishop

  Apr 15, 202448 minS0

  <p>This week, I continue my conversation with Alan Bishop as I toss him one of the little gems I found in my research about Kentucky Bourbon. The question must be asked, when did Kentucky move from pot stills and log stills to the modern column and thumper/doubler combination? We might be pretty close to an answer.</p> <p>It is time to move on to the late 19th century and learn what distillers like James C. Crow and other legends were using in their distilleries and why. And we'll find out Col. E.H. Taylor's opinion about Kentucky's...

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  Episode #117

  The History of the American Still with Alan Bishop

  Apr 8, 20241h 8mS0

  <p>While digging into the history of Kentucky Bourbon, I kept hearing this nagging voice in my head saying - you need to understand stills to tell this story. Yes, I do know modern stills and have seen them used on both sides of the Atlantic. But these big column stills are not what American whisky was originated on. And, in fact, some of those old style stills have all but disappeared, such as the three-chamber still, kettle stills, and saucer stills.</p> <p>Knowing that Alan has dabbled in all different types of distillation using a variety of stills...

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