Episodes

  • The Editor in Chief and The Elites (BRC S3 E13)
    Jul 31 2024

    In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, host Kerry Moynahan takes listeners on a journey through the world of whiskey, featuring two fascinating guests. The episode kicks off with a discussion with Mark Pruitt, the Editor-in-Chief of Whiskey Network Magazine. Mark shares his personal whiskey journey, and delves into the evolution of Whiskey Network Magazine.

    Next, Kerry introduces Michael Bosch, a whiskey enthusiast and entrepreneur from Vegas, who founded the Elites, a community of industry professionals and whiskey lovers. Michael shares his whiskey journey and his plans to launch his own whiskey brand, Moss Distillery, paying homage to the historical roots of rye whiskey in Pennsylvania.

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    45 mins
  • A Tale of Tokyo and the Filmmaker (BRC S3 E12)
    Jul 17 2024

    Welcome to another exciting episode of Barrel Room Chronicles! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of whiskey with two distinguished guests. First, we have David Blackmore, Global Brand Ambassador for Glenmorangie and Ardbeg, who shares the fascinating story behind Glenmorangie's latest release, "A Tale of Tokyo." Later, we are joined by Greg Schwartz, a documentary film director, to discuss his latest projects in the world of spirits and beyond.

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    40 mins
  • Changing Laws and Making History: The Story Behind Chattanooga Whiskey (BRC S3 E11)
    Jul 6 2024

    In this captivating episode, I sit down with Tim Piersant, one of the founding fathers of Chattanooga Whiskey, to explore the fascinating journey of reviving a historic whiskey tradition in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Tim shares his personal and professional journey, detailing how he transitioned from working in retail point-of-purchase displays to becoming a key player in the whiskey industry.

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    39 mins
  • Exploring Natterjack Irish Whiskey: A Toad-ally Unique Spirit (BRC S3 E10)
    Jun 20 2024

    In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, I had the pleasure of interviewing Aidan Mehigan from Natterjack Irish Whiskey. Aidan shared the fascinating story behind the Natterjack toad mascot and how the whiskey is a blend of Irish and American flavor profiles. We discussed their award-winning Cast Strength whiskey and their plans for expansion in the US market, including California. Aidan also shared insights into their sourcing process from Great Northern Distillery and their unique approach to blending and distilling.

    Later in the episode, Chef Louise Leonard joined me to taste the Natterjack Irish Whiskey. We discussed the light and smooth characteristics of the whiskey, which led to a creative pairing idea of sautéed frog's legs flambéed with the whiskey. Louise shared her expertise on preparing frog's legs and how the whiskey's flavor profile would complement the dish.

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    43 mins
  • Whiskey, Hemingway, and Six-Toed Cats: A Unique Blend of Stories and Spirits (BRC S3 E9)
    Jun 5 2024

    Our main focus today is on Hemingway Rye, a new and exciting whiskey. I had the pleasure of speaking with Ron Call and Kyle Groth, founding members of this whiskey brand. We delved into their backgrounds, the origins of Hemingway Rye, and their journey in the whiskey industry.

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    39 mins
  • Whiskey, Witches & Music: The Christine Kammerer Story (S3 E8)
    May 24 2024

    In this episode of BRC, host Kerry Moynahan sits down with Christine Kammerer, a talented artist whose whiskey journey intertwines with her passion for music and storytelling. Christine shares insights into her unique musical whiskey experiences with Whiskey and Witches, where she pairs folklore with spirits from different regions.

    From her beginnings in Denmark to her current projects in Scotland, Christine's diverse musical background and upcoming solo album showcase her symphonic fusion of Nordic and Celtic folk music. Join Kerry and Christine as they delve into the world of music, whiskey, and powerful storytelling.

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    40 mins
  • The Whiskey Drinkers Cognac (BRC S3 E7)
    May 9 2024

    In this episode of the Barrel Room Chronicles, we dive deep into the world of Martingale Cognac, a unique spirit that challenges traditional cognac norms and appeals strongly to whiskey enthusiasts. I had the pleasure of hosting David and Saoirse, brand ambassadors and part owners of Martingale, at the Double Barrel & Whiskey Shoppe in Beverly Hills California.

    Go to Barrel Room Chronicles to see the full show notes.

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    33 mins
  • Whiskey, War, and Winning Recipes Inside Old Soldier Distillery (BRC S3 E6)
    Apr 27 2024

    In this episode of our podcast, we take a trip to the charming Old Soldier Distillery in Washington State, where history and spirits intertwine. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Andrew, the distillery's founder, and Joe, his right-hand man, to delve into the fascinating story behind their whiskey-making venture.

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    44 mins