For the final episode of Craft Spirited, we bring you Mammoth Distilling, headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan, and the brainchild of founder Chad Munger and Ari Sussman, a former businessman and distiller with a penchant for creating exceptional spirits and utilizing the prized Rosen Rye. Mammoth Distilling draws inspiration from the Great Lakes. One of their best-selling whiskeys is the Mammoth Straight Bourbon, a meticulously crafted bourbon known for its caramelized flavors and smooth finish. In this chat, Chad & Ari bring us through the history of Rosen Rye and how they are trying to revitalize this lost varietal. 

Our Article - https://www.mashngrain.com/distilleries/mammoth-distilling

Website - https://mammothdistilling.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mammoth_distilling/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MammothDistilling

Spirits of French Lick, in the bucolic heartland of French Lick, Indiana, has become a hallmark of artisanal whiskey production. Led by Alan Bishop, a master distiller committed to reviving forgotten recipes and techniques, his distillery has gained acclaim for preserving and rebuilding Indiana's distilling heritage. Their singular Lee W. Sinclair 4-Grain Bourbon, a meticulously crafted spirit, brings corn, wheat, oats, and barley together in an incredible blend of flavors. Through Alan Bishop’s dedication, the Spirits of French Lick has established itself as a beacon in the craft spirits movement. We’re thrilled for you to learn more from Alan directly in this episode of Craft Spirited!

Our Article - https://www.mashngrain.com/distilleries/spirits-of-french-lick

Website - https://www.spiritsoffrenchlick.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/spiritsoffrenchlick/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SpiritsofFrenchLick/

Our Article - https://www.mashngrain.com/distilleries/stoll-and-wolfe

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stollandwolfewhiskey/?hl=en

In episode two of Craft Spirited, we’re bringing you Far North Spirits, located in the northernmost reaches of Minnesota. A series of serendipitous events caused Mike Swanson to return home to reimagine his family’s ancestral farm and turn it into a grain-to-glass distillery that draws from local Minnesotan agricultural traditions and Nordic sensibilities. In this conversation with Michael, you’ll hear how he and his wife’s previous careers inspired their marketing. Their research study on the impact of different rye varietals on aroma and flavor may change the way we think about whiskey. Cheers!

Our Article - https://www.mashngrain.com/distilleries/far-north-spirits

Website - https://farnorthspirits.com/home/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/farnorthspirits/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/farnorthspirits

Rye Study - https://farnorthspirits.com/rye-study/

On Craft Spirited’s inaugural episode, we’re learning about Kings County Distillery in Brooklyn, New York. You’ll hear how an underground urban moonshine operation grew into one of New York’s oldest and most acclaimed distilleries. Colin Spoelman, co-founder of Kings County, will talk about his Kentuckian roots, how he founded Kings County, and what sets his distillery apart. Their best-selling whiskey is the Kings County Bourbon, a small-batch bourbon known for its rich caramel notes and robust flavors.

We welcome you to sip either of those as you listen to our first episode of Craft Spirited! 

Our Article - https://www.mashngrain.com/distilleries/kingscountydistillery

Website - https://www.kingscountydistillery.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kingscountydistillery/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kingscountydistillery

Welcome to Craft Spirited, an American Mash & Grain podcast, where host and co-founder Devin Ershow distills the stories behind the craft whiskey movement. In each episode, he uncorks the captivating conversations behind AMG's award-winning articles, playing clips from conversations with innovative distillers who share their expertise and insights. Whether you're a whiskey enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this podcast is your ticket to the heart of American whiskey culture. It's a course on the history of whiskey packed into an easy-listening episode. Join us as we explore the rich history, specific science, complex flavors, and driven individuals who are changing what American whiskey is and can be.

We encourage you to open a bottle of American Mash & Grain's Borrowed Page Volume One or Two or one of the whiskeys from the distillers we're discussing, as each episode has a sipping interlude made for you to indulge in the flavors and process your hearing about. Craft Spirited is more than just a podcast; it's a sensory experience meant to deepen your appreciation for the artistry in every pour. So, have yourself a glass, settle in, and let the stories and flavors of whiskey wash over you. Cheers!