Best Jess Distill Podcasts (2025)

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Home Distilling: Big Macs, Meme Spirits & 16th-Century Recipes w/ Jesse Wilson of ‘Chase the Craft’ 1:28:54

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Distillation has been a common topic here on Crafted as of late, and we have had the pleasure of speaking with some of the most important names in the American spirits industry. Yet, commercial distillation inevitably limits creativity and innovation. That is not the case for this week’s guest, Jesse Wilson, the founder of a pair of companies focus…

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Remix Episode! Emmy Award Winning Actor Matthew Rhys!! 2:04:14

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Well, this is mighty peculiar! An Emmy Award winning actor, the one and only Matthew Rhys, on our cheeky wee whisky podcast? Oh yes! Listen in as Joshua and Jason talk with Matthew Rhys (did we mention he's an EMMY AWARD WINNING ACTOR?!) about whisky, acting, dad jokes, kill rooms, Wales, Penderyn single malt Welsh whisky, and also, the boys drink …

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Amateur Hour: Camera Gear w/ Jonathan Ellsworth and Justin Bobb 59:02

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Recently, Jonathan has been going deep down the rabbit hole of camera gear and lighting, and the strikingly handsome Justin Bobb has been his spiritual guide. So today, we’re broaching these topics with all of you, and you’ll get to hear JE apologize profusely to Luke Koppa for basically forcing him to drink terrible coffee over the years. (You’ll …

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2025 Year in Review!! 1:46:01

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Our 9th Annual Year in Review episode is here! The agenda? Joshua, Jason, and Jess discuss their favorite: One Nation Under Whisky episode/interview Event of the year Non-SCN whiskies of the year SCN whiskies of 2025 (all while drinking as much as was needed to ensure this episode was their best Year in Review episode to date!). ...as usual, have a…

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Amanda Thomson on How Noughty AF Wine is Achieving the Seemingly Impossible 56:10

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Amanda Thomson loved enjoying a glass of wine to wind down the evening, but she also needed to be high-functioning first thing in the morning. That craving led to the 2019 release of Noughty Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Chardonnay, Thomson’s award-winning attempt to fill a massive gap in the industry. Eli sat down with Amanda to discuss what makes Nough…

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Extra! Extra!! "Good Whisky News, Everyone!" with Ollie Chilton of Elixir Distillers 38:04

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A couple weeks back our dear friend and listener of the padcost, Ollie Chilton of Elixir Distillers, told Joshua that he missed hearing good whisky news on our "Extra! Extra!!" episodes. Joshua gave him a challenge: "If you can bring us good whisky news, Ollie, we'll cover it on the padcost!" Well, Ollie brought some good news and so we decided it …

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How Does a Small Craft Brand Break Out? SennzaFinne Shares Their BluePrint 53:54

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In a spirits landscape full of massive brands and mega marketing budgets, what differentiates a craft producer? SennzaFinne, the Seattle based amaro producer founded by former bartenders, has found creative ways to make their mark. This week Eli checked back in with Gillian and Joey to learn about their approach to guerilla marketing at the world’s…

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Extra! Extra!! A bit of Laphroaig History and a VERY Special Bottling 40:34

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Joshua and Jason announce the release of the final Online Exclusive bottling of 2025: a 25 year old Laphroaig from a refill Bourbon Hogshead and the announcement is set to the backdrop of some history of production at the Laphroaig Distillery as well as close to 30 years of Laphroaig drinking experience. That and some serious belly laughs (rabbit, …

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Caviar 101 with Black River Caviar 1:04:25

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Caviar. Is there any word — or food — that more quickly conjures up associations of luxury and opulence? But caviar isn’t just a thing to serve on the yacht you don’t own, caviar has a rich history. Once a snack only for Russian oligarchs, today it is found in more places and likely on potato chips. Eli talks with Sarah Mayo for a deep dive into th…

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Joshua sits down with Vince Lucca of Powdermen Spirits Co. 1:53:05

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A few episodes ago Jason asked Joshua if there were any distilleries of note in his home state of Connecticut (the pizza capitol of the world) and Joshua named just a few, one of them being Powdermen Spirits Co. Located in Simsbury CT, Vince Lucca is producing delicious (and award winning) bourbon at Powdermen Spirits Co. and he's doing it in a way…

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The Whiskey that Set a Land Speed Record: Montgomery Distilling 1:15:48

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Not every distillery owner has a land speed record to their name, but Ryan Montgomery of Montgomery Distilling does. So Eli talked with him about all things spirits, from the Montana-grown grain that helped power that land speed record, to the world’s first bourbon-based amaro. They also discuss the similarities between aquavit and gin; the labor o…

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Extra! Extra!! Virginia Distillery Co Celebrates 10 years. J&J taste their new Gingerbread Stout Cask whisky! 36:22

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10 years of distillation -- what a milestone for Virginia Distillery Company and for American Single Malt writ large! Joshua and Jason discuss these 10 years but talk, too, about their relationship with the company that goes back 15+ years ago, before the distillery started producing their own spirits. The duo also taste through VDC's new Gingerbre…

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HiFi Audio, Aesthetics, & Design w/ Heaven 11’s Itai Azerad 55:00

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A famous philosopher once said, “Without music, life would be a mistake.” We agree. And while music is all around us, it’s easier and easier to take it for granted, or to have a very diluted experience of it. So, how do you elevate your everyday music listening experience? Today, Simon catches up with Itai Azerad, founder of Heaven 11, to talk abou…

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Matthew McFadyen of Good Spirits Co. joins Jess for a wee chitty-chat 1:37:18

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Glasgow is home to many things whisky-related: Glasgow Distillery, Clydeside Distillery, The Bon Accord, The Pot Still, an SMWS Member's Room, and the home the one and only Jessica Rabbit Guillermo Lomas. The list could go on, really, but would surely be an "incomplete Joshua-Hatton-list" if we left off The Good Spirits Company; one of Glasgow's mo…

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Travel Coffee Gear, Hand Grinders, & Coffee Roasting with Calibration Coffee Lab’s Alex LeBlanc 51:20

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How do you make great coffee on the road? Jonathan talks with Alex LeBlanc, the owner and head roaster at Calibration Coffee Lab, to talk about our recent attempts at this. Then, we discuss Alex’s own approach to roasting, and what becomes clear is that there are lots of different priorities and values that a particular coffee roaster might have — …

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Extra! Extra!! SCN Retrospective From 2011 to 2025 & beyond. How'd we get here? Where's it going? 1:17:55

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Single Cask Nation -- America's Original Independent Bottler -- is nearing on 15 years as an independent bottling company. Catch up with the Joshua, Jason, and Jess as they recount their very beginnings and talking about the growth of the company through the lens whisky, packaging changes, the addition of a US retail range, Global growth, and now a…

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One Nation Under Whisky J-Team Share their Favorite SCN whiskies of 2025 (so far) 1:18:24

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If you’re long-time listeners (now viewers!) of One Nation Under Whisky then you know that, each October, the J-Team drop an episode highlighting their favorite SCN and non-SCN Whiskies of the Year. This year is a little different. Joshua, Jason, and Jess decided to move their favorite non-SCN Whiskies of the Year to their “Year in Review” episode …

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Extra! Extra!! Single Cask Nation launching new website combining Oct & Nov 2025 bottles for November! 1:02:11

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Not only are Single Cask Nation launching a new website on November 6th (which will include access to old accounts and purchasing data, if you're a long standing Nation member) the J-Team are adjusting their launch schedule! Put October 23rd far from your mind and focus on November 6th @ Noon EST when Single Cask Nation will be releasing 6 new Onli…

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Shane Armstrong & Jason Moore discuss all details and news around Garryana 10 Year Old 1:18:36

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Joshua and Jason welcome both Shane "Showtime" Armstrong (Master Blender, Westland Distillery) and Jason Moore (Managing Director, Westland Distillery) back to the podcast. In this episode we find our very own Jason visiting with Shane at the Westland "Sensory Lab" going through the design, make-up, and flavors of Garryana 10yo, and then our time w…

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Nib Making, Engine Turning, & Hand Chasing: the Art of Pen & Pencil Making with Giles English of Yard-O-Led 1:02:52

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Since 1822, Yard-O-Led has been making some of the finest pens and pencils in the world. They’ve survived wars, they created the “self-propelling pencil,” and today, we talk with Giles English, about the nearly 200-year history of the company that invented the mechanical pencil and still hand-crafts every sterling silver pen in their Birmingham wor…

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Extra! Extra!! New Single Cask Nation Online Exclusive Packaging Unveiled (plus new October bottlings) 48:07

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This is history people; this is not just the announcement of new Single Cask Nation packaging, this is Single Cask Nation putting The Nation front and center because, truly, it's always been about The Nation. It's always been you. What does this all mean? Well, you'll have to listen (or watch) to find out! Also, three new, exciting, and totally dif…

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Scott Harris of Catoctin Creek Talks Investment, Growth, the Industry, and makes him and Jason a Cocktail! 1:24:02

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It's always lovely having Scott Harris of Catoctin Creek Distilling Company return to the podcast. In today's episode he and Jason discuss the state of the whisky industry writ large (and the fact that Scott feels we're coming out of some difficult times), an investment opportunity in the distillery, potential expansion of the distillery, and just …

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“Get Thee To A Cheese Monger!” Cheesemaking w/ Jasper Hill Farm 1:10:19

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Jasper Hill Farm is one of the most respected names in American artisan cheese, and in today’s episode, Jonathan & Eli talk with Zoe Brickley — Jasper Hill’s “Minister of Culture” — about how a struggling Vermont dairy made a big gamble that grew into an award-winning operation. We dig into the 9,000-year history of cheesemaking; the science and cr…

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Extra! Extra!! J&J Taste through Waiheke Distillery's new Range of whiskies from New Zealand 52:21

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The lovely team at Waiheke Island Distillery in New Zealand were kind enough to send Joshua and Jason their latest range of whiskies including a cask sample that shows the direction their spirit is going with some new stills the Distillery has installed. Along with the whisky samples came full information including: Barley types Yeast types Ferment…

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Jonathan Gagné on Astrophysics, Coffee, & The Physics of Espresso 1:22:15

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Jonathan Gagné is producing some of the best work in the world in terms of increasing our understanding and appreciation of coffee. And his new book, The Physics of Espresso, is incredibly smart, impressively easy to understand, and…fun! So it was an honor to have Jonathan on to talk about astrophysics, boulders, dust, soup, crema, headspace, and m…

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Getting Über Geeky about Clynelish Distillery with Ewan Morgan of Diageo 1:18:18

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Ok, whisky geeks, this is why you subscribe the One Nation Under Whisky Padcost. It's in depth whisky conversation like this. Jason and Ewan go so far down the Clynelish rabbit hole, discussing science, flavor, and even mythology, that as they venture down the rabbit hole they bypass Alice and all the inhabitants of Wonderland. It's wonderful. Note…

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The Business of Craft Beer 1:20:09

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With all the economic & cultural shifts swirling about these days, we wanted to get a handle on the state of craft beer: what does the current landscape look like, what are the biggest challenges, and what are the most interesting opportunities? Eli Brown and I discuss all of the above with New Image Brewing founder, Brandon Capps. We Want to Hear …

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Extra! Extra!! J&J Discuss September 2025 US Online Exclusive Bottlings 42:47

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Joshua & Jason discuss some very special Scotch whiskies being released on singlecasknation.com on Thursday, September 18: a 14yo BenRiach, 12yo Clynelish, and 8yo "Cawdor Springs". They also read some listener mail and drink a little whisky together. All in all, they had a heck of a time together. ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen …

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Inside Four Roses with Master Distiller Brent Elliott: Craft, Innovation and Industry Wisdom 44:39

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In the latest episode of Distillery Nation Podcast, we sit down with Brent Elliott, the Master Distiller behind one of Kentucky's most beloved bourbon brands—Four Roses. Known for their distinctive high-rye mashbills and exceptional craftsmanship, Four Roses has earned its place as an iconic name in the bourbon world, and Elliott's expertise is a d…

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Terence Reilly VP Sales & Marketing of Aganorsa Leaf & Yoni Miller discuss our next cigar project 1:15:05

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A wonderfully geeky conversation is had between Joshua, Yoni Miller (SCN's in-house Cigar Czar/Tobacco Trouble-Maker/Meme-Meiser) and Terence Reilly of Aganorsa Leaf surrounding the ins and outs of cigar production, Aganorsa Leaf, and the next SCN cigar project with them using the Single Cask Nation ex-Balcones peated cask. Lots of fun conversation…

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Extra! Extra!! J&J Taste Thru the Tormore Blueprint range 41:43

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Joshua and Jason have a proper sit down with the Tormore Blueprint range of whiskies. Listen as the pair break down the whiskies from nose, to palate, to finish. An uber geeky tasting, to be sure! ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the co…

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Coffee Gear, Pt. 5: One-Year Update on Jonathan’s Coffee Setup & Journey 1:17:25

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What happens when an obsessive gear reviewer dives headfirst into the expansive world of espresso? It’s now been over a year since our last update on Jonathan Ellsworth’s coffee journey, so Eli and he talk about what’s new in his setup; what he’s learned (or rejected) from the depths of coffee videos and online forums; and whether this whole thing …

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Murphy Quint Master Distiller & Director of Operations at Cedar Ridge Distillery 1:07:36

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Joshua and Jason have a sit down with Murphy Quint, Master Distiller and Director of Operations at Cedar Ridge Distillery. If you're new to One Nation Under Whisky, get ready for a super fun, super in-depth geeky whisky conversation. If you're a long-time padcost listener, you know why you're here (and thanks, as always, for listening!)... ...as us…

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The Cast Iron Comeback: Field Company Co-Founder, Stephen Muscarella 59:23

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Fact: Cast iron is having a moment. And that’s true even while the cast-iron skillet has never lost its standing as one of the most iconic of culinary tools. So today, Eli talks with Field Company co-founder, Stephen Muscarella, about how a vintage pan sparked a journey to reimagine cast iron from the ground up. They get into what makes cast iron s…

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Extra! Extra!! J&J Discuss August 2025 Online Exclusives 38:01

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Joshua and Jason discuss the details of Single Cask Nation's August 2025 US Online Exclusive Releases along with the various whisky bundles coming with them. They also swear quite a lot at one another. Is it more so than usual? There's only one way to find out... ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're…

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Ghia’s Journey from ‘Shark Tank’ to the Mainstream 54:36

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Ghia is a drink brand that isn’t trying to be beer, wine, or spirits — and definitely not a “mocktail.” It’s bitter, bold, and built for people who want a drink that doesn’t play it safe. Today, Eli talks with Ghia founder Mélanie Masarin about building a culinary inspired non-alcoholic option that’s not about sobriety, but about choice, occasion, …

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Pablo Goldbarg of Catador Itinerante, Independent Bottler of World Whiskies 1:34:00

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Independent Bottling tends to have a sharp focus on Scotch whiskies, specifically single malt. There are a few notable bottlers that focus solely on American Spirits (Lost Lantern and Crowded Barrel come to mind here) but there's no independent bottler that focuses solely on World Whiskies. Well, not until now. Meet Pablo Goldbarg of Catador Itiner…

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The Master Blender's Path: Jesse Parker's Journey Building Doc Swinson's 1:14:27

5M ago1:14:27

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In our latest episode of The Distillery Nation Podcast, we dive into the remarkable transformation of Doc Swinson's Whiskey with Master Blender Jesse Parker. What makes this story particularly fascinating is how the company evolved from helping other businesses scale to becoming a premium whiskey brand themselves. Jesse's journey into master blendi…

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OUR GUY WON! Celebrating CRAFTED co-host, Eli Brown, on His Grant Award + What's Next for His Project 24:51

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On CRAFTED ep. 75 we told you a bit about the proposal Eli submitted re: N/A cocktails. Welp, Eli was awarded the very competitive ‘Raise the Bar’ grant, so Jonathan talks with him about why this is a big deal, and Eli shares more details about his project. Congrats, Eli! We Want to Hear from You! Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you’…

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Extra! Extra!! J&J Discuss Indian Tariffs on Scotch Whisky Dropping from 150% to 75% 39:49

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Joshua & Jason discuss the fact that India dropped its tariffs on Scotch whisky from 150% to 75% with the aim to drop them down to 40% over the next 10 years. This is a boon to the Scotch whisky industry especially during these slower times. Also, the boys discuss a question that popped up on the internet: “What's the best age to bottle Scotch whis…

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Christopher "Seabass" Sebastian of Blind Barrels (and beloved padcost listener) 1:11:39

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Man-o-Manschewitz, such a brilliant conversation between Jason and Christopher "Seabass" Sebastian of Blind Barrels! Seabass is a friend, a longtime padcost listener, the receiver of our very first listener nickname (wethinks??), a whisky curator for Blind Barrels, and a helluva good guy. The conversation, the history behind Blind Barrels, the fact…

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What is ‘Amaro’ & Why is Bitter Better? Sennza Finne on a Spirit You Should Know 1:02:11

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Amaro is bitter, complex, and a little mysterious — and most people have no idea what it actually is. So in this episode, Eli talks with the folks behind Sennza Finne, a Seattle-based amaro producer making small-batch, seasonal expressions. We get into what amaro is (and isn’t); how their experience as bartenders shaped their process; and why every…

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Extra! Extra!! J&J discuss 2025 SCN US Retail Release #13 & August Online Exclusives 59:53

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Joshua and Jason have a sit down to discuss the upcoming Retail Release # 13 for the US. There are 8 bottlings all in all but, to give you and idea, they've bottled a 17yo Balblair in PX Sherry, a 10yo Ben Nevis in Spanish Oak, a 12yo Benrinnes in New Charred Oak... some real charmers to discuss and a lot of ground to cover. Add to this, the boys s…

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Knives & Knifemaking w/ Jamison Chopp of Acre Forge 1:14:22

6M ago1:14:22

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Jonathan talks knives and knife making with Jamison Chopp, a bladesmith who works with a group of individual knife makers at Acre Forge, in Portland, Oregon. We talk about what’s changed and what hasn’t about the way knives are made today; we dive into the details of blade shape, blade materials, and handles; we talk about what separates a great kn…

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A Much Needed J&J Catch Up (Ketchup?)! 1:23:36

6M ago1:23:36

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So far, 2025 has been a year of travel for both Joshua and Jason, and the type of travel that has had them separate from one another. For a couple of guys who tend to be tied to the hip, it's been a wee bit strange. Now, we've been teasing the launch of a very big episode, a much anticipated episode, and we promise you, that will be coming soon (li…

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Fermentation, the Key to Most of the Things You Love (w/ Nile Zacherle, Eli Brown, & Jonathan Ellsworth) 1:13:15

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Many of us love (and love talking about) coffee, wine, or beer, but few of us go around professing our love of fermentation. But after this conversation, you’ll see why maybe we should. Because fermentation isn’t merely a chemical process, it’s the key to many of those things we love. And for Nile Zacherle, the founder of Mad Fritz, it’s the common…

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Extra! Extra!! Joshua & Jess discuss Ardgowan, Arran, Speyside Whisky School, and more! 57:49

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Who says there's not a lot of whisky news happening in the summer time?! The Ardgowan Distillery in Scotland has finally started running spirit and the Lochranza Distillery on Arran (aka Isle of Arran Distillery) turned 30 years old on June 29th. Both of these items are quite news worthy if'n you ask us! Add to this, Jess shares details of her time…

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Craft N/A Cocktails & Why They Matter More Than You Think 57:20

6M ago57:20

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Craft N/A Cocktails are on the rise, but there is still much that needs to change in this space — fundamental things like what we should and shouldn’t be calling this whole category, and why that matters. Today, Jonathan Ellsworth discusses these things with our CRAFTED co-host and professional mixologist Eli Brown, who sees the real-world importan…

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Tatsuya Minagawa, Proprietor of The Highlander Inn 54:35

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Recorded in March 2025, Joshua and Jess visit The Highlander Inn located in Craigellachie, right in the heart of Speyside to meet with Tatsuya Minagawa, the inn's proprietor. Tatsuya is a legend. This is not hyperbole. This is fact. Once you're deep enough into Scotch and Japanese whisky Tatsuya Minagawa is a name you learn because it's a name that…

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The Madness of Nile Zacherle, Mad Fritz Brewing 1:23:05

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Madness. That’s what you call it when a former sponsored skateboarder gets a Ph.D. in fermentation, then starts brewing super-premium beer in Napa Valley. In this conversation, Eli Brown talks with Nile Zacherle, the founder & master brewer of Mad Fritz. RELATED LINKS: Blister Craft Collective Become a BLISTER+ Member Mad Fritz Brewing Mad Fritz Me…