Join tea expert So-Han from West China Tea, Richard of Whiskey Provisioner, and distiller Moose Allen from Andalusia Distilling for an engaging discussion about Moose's journey into the world of craft distilling and a tasting of their special heavily peated single malt whiskey finished in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks. Moose shares his fascinating story of transitioning from a career in paint equipment repair to volunteering at Andalusia Distilling, where he quickly became an indispensable part of the team. He discusses the challenges and joys of working at a small craft distillery, from jury-rigging equipment to experimenting with unique cask finishes.So-Han introduces a special fermented "shou" Pu-erh tea cake, explaining how these teas are pressed and aged to develop rich, complex flavors that pair exceptionally well with whiskey. He demonstrates how to break apart the tea cake using a special knife, preparing it for brewing. The group then samples Andalusia's heavily peated single malt, comparing it to their regular peated expression. Moose explains how the sherry cask finishing rounds out the smoky flavors, creating a beautifully balanced and complex whiskey. They discuss the importance of exploring different flavor profiles and the joy of sharing unique expressions with friends in the whiskey and tea communities. Moose emphasizes the value of keeping an open mind and being willing to experiment with new techniques and ingredients.The episode concludes with a special tea and whiskey pairing, affectionately dubbed "Pusky," and an invitation to visit West China Tea at their new location in East Austin. Whether you're a fan of single malt whiskey, fermented teas, or the passionate people who craft them, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. Cheers!@TeaHouseGhost ⸺ credits ⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺ Richard Amiro - host http://richardamiro.com So-Han Fan - guest https://www.youtube.com/@TeaHouseGhost - https://westchinatea.com/ Cory Cranfill - a really helpful guy  https://youtube.com/@shedlogic - https://www.righttoolmedia.com Moose- guest https://www.andalusiawhiskey.com/ https://www.instagram.com/andalusiawhiskey/ ⸺ socials ⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺ Website: https://whiskeyprovisioner.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhiskeyProvis TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeyprovisioner Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhiskeyProvisioner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiskey_provisioner