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Welcome to the Barrel Room Chronicles, hosted by Kerry Moynahan. Kerry is a Certified Bourbon Steward, former bartender, co-host of the Spirits of Whisk(e)y podcast, media producer and all-around whiskey aficionado. Kerry has combined her love for whiskey into media projects which celebrate this great spirit. And for the last 20 years she has been helping others tell their stories though television, film and other media. But now it’s time for her to take her love for whiskey and her experien ...
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Beast Masters Club

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Experience the World's Finest Whiskey, One Bottle at a Time. Beast Masters Club is the first of its kind - a podcast that is recorded live during monthly whiskey tastings led by industry experts and master distillers. Each tasting features a new limited release whiskey that is available for sale at www.BeastMastersClub.com. Join the club and taste these incredible whiskeys while you listen along at home and learn from the people who made them!
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Join drinks historian Elizabeth Pearce and bartender extraordinaire Abigail Gullo as they discuss booze history and culture with a little drinking advice thrown in for good measure. Best way to learn, ever.
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In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Pete Lynch, the master blender at Bhakta Spirits in Pulteney, Vermont. We delved into Pete's fascinating journey in the spirits industry, starting from his early days at Whistlepig, where he met Raj Bhakta, the current owner of Bhakta Spirits. Pete shared insights in…
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Heritage Grains, Modern Spirits, and a Craft Cocktail Revolution in Colorado In this episode, we explore the unique landscape of craft distilling in Colorado with Jamie Burns, the innovative lead distiller at The Family Jones Distillery. Jamie's journey is one of blending tradition with cutting-edge techniques, drawing from his extensive education,…
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In this episode, host Kerry Moynahan takes us on a whiskey-filled journey, featuring exclusive interviews and insights from the WSWA conference (Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America) conference in Las Vegas. This episode is packed with insightful interviews, industry stories, and a special Whiskey Whereabouts discussing Clonakilty's new whiskey re…
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Redefining Canadian Whisky And Mash Bills vs Grain Bills Nick Taylor is no stranger to blending - he hit 40 Scottish distilleries in 30 days pretending to be a whisky writer (and no, I asked, he wasn't caught!), and has since visited Ireland, Japan, and most of the distilleries in Kentucky, not to mention Canada. Bottom line, he knows that you don'…
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An Innovative Copper Method and An Oregonian Distiller in Ireland Join me on this episode to Ireland's Boyne Valley, where we explore the historic and picturesque Brú na Bóinne and the modern Boann Distillery. I sit down with Alex Witt, the head distiller at Boann, who shares his captivating journey from the United States to Ireland and his immersi…
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From Teachers to Distillers on the Longest Hike in Wales Ever wondered what it takes to leave behind a steady career and venture into uncharted territory? Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of Ellen Wakelam and her partner Alexander, who transformed their lives from a geography teacher and a baker to becoming founders of In the Welsh Wind …
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From Derby Winner to Whiskey Namesake (and the Beatles, too!) I sit down with Brian Luffman, co-founder of Never Say Die Spirits, to delve into the transatlantic journey that birthed their unique bourbon brand. We kick things off with the riveting tale of a horse named Never Say Die, whose life-saving shot of whiskey led to an improbable Epsom Derb…
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Beast Masters Club gathers with a live audience at our podcast studio to talk with our special guest Joann Street - Wild Turkey American Whiskey Ambassador and granddaughter of bourbon legend Jimmy Russell. We talk through the ins and outs of Wild Turkey's production methods, aging, what it's like to grow up in the Russell family, and finally we se…
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In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of whiskey with Sarah Jeltema (AKA WhiskyNomad) and Kurt Maitland, the dynamic duo behind the newly launched podcast, Decades Distilled. With their combined expertise and passion for whiskey, they bring a wealth of knowledge and intriguing stories to the table.…
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The First Craft Distillery St. George Spirits launched the craft distilling movement in the US. No, that's not an overstatement. Starting with brandies and eau-de-vies, adding whiskey in 1997 and various liqueurs, gins, and other spirits along the way, St. George has steadfastly led the way while remaining true to its roots and creating ever-more-i…
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Shining A Light On The Independent Spirit Lost Lantern - Adam, Nora, and their team - are bar none the best independent bottler of American whiskey working today. They have a serious claim to my favorite IB period. More than anything, you know that they've done the work and can talk about the barrels, brands, and distilleries they choose to work wi…
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In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, I had the opportunity to attend the Bourbon Women's WOW Awards in Louisville, Kentucky. The episode featured interviews with notable figures in the whiskey industry, including Joyce and Autumn Nethery from Jeptha Creed, whiskey writer Maggie Kimberl, master distiller Marianne Eaves from Forbidden Bourbon, …
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Gin, Apple Brandy, Whiskey...and Pechuga? What if participating in local farmer's markets could boost your brand more than major media coverage? In the latest episode, I sit down with Max Lents, the passionate founder and CEO of Baltimore Spirits Company. Max takes us through his journey of reviving Maryland rye whiskey, from the company’s birth in…
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From Rye to Armagnac: Pete Lynch's Story In the second part to our Bhakta Sessions series as we welcome the exceptional Pete Lynch, the master blender for Bhakta Spirits. With a career that kick-started under the legendary Dave Pickerel at Whistlepig, Pete’s journey in the whiskey and armagnac world is nothing short of inspiring. We delve into his …
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Embracing Your Heritage: Ken Schreiner's Journey from Real Estate to Artisanal Whiskey and Gin In this riveting episode, we explore Ken Schreiner's inspiring transition from a religious upbringing that shunned alcohol to reviving his family's historic whiskey brand. Ken discusses cherished old distilling notebooks as he navigates the labyrinth of "…
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In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, we dive deep into the world of whiskey production and brand building with Adam Spiegel, President and Master Distiller at Corning & Company. From his early days in finance to becoming a key player in the craft distilling industry, Adam shares his fascinating journey and the innovative services Corning & Co…
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Reviving The Cabrach: The Whiskey-Powered Renaissance of a Storied Scottish Region Imagine a region renowned for its whisky, considered a birthplace of it, with quality competing with big, old names like Glenlivet and Glenfarclas. Then imagine this region, once a thriving center of production, loses its population, falling below 100 people for an e…
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Journey Through Time: JP's Adventures in the Spirits Industry and the Art of Armagnac What happens when you drive a German Shepherd and a minivan from Florida to Vermont for an internship that changes your life? My guest, Johnathan Page, fondly known as JP and the Minister of Time at Bhakta Spirits, shares his serendipitous journey into the spirits…
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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 Netw…
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From Empire Rye to Whiskeyland: The Balas Brothers' Journey in Storytelling and Whiskey What is Whiskeyland? More importantly, what is your Whiskeyland? Is it visiting an up-and-coming blending house like Pursuit Spirits? Reviving a long-lost rye species (Rosen rye) with Mammoth? Representing the other Indiana distilleries with Hard Truth? Or just …
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Music, Mashing, and Medals - The Whiskey Authority in Texas Heather Greene is an undeniable superstar of the whiskey world. From her start with the Flatiron Room in New York City to working with William Grant & Sons to writing Whiskey Distilled, Heather has raced up the ranks of distillers and whiskey wunderkinds. Now the CEO of Milam & Greene Whis…
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Revolutionary. Innovative. Technologically Unparalleled. Big. Join me for an insightful conversation with David Mandell as we discuss the exciting launch of Whiskey House of Kentucky. We explore the expansive 176-acre facility in Elizabethtown, designed for custom whiskey production with advanced technological setups. David shares the ambitious 10-…
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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 G…
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Sustainability in Scotch with Annabel Thomas Join us as we explore the fascinating world of sustainable Scotch whisky with Annabel Thomas, the founder of Nc'nean Distillery. In this episode, Annabel takes us on her journey from the corporate world to the remote west coast of Scotland, where her family's farm became the birthplace of a visionary, su…
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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 bec…
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Whisky Secrets from Cumbria: A Journey with Kirsty Taylor What makes English whisky stand out in a crowded global market? Kirsty Taylor, the commercial director at the Lakes Distillery, shares the secrets behind their award-winning single malts and the innovative spirit driving England's whisky renaissance. We delve into the fascinating journey of …
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The Oldest Independent Bottlers and a Brand New Scottish Distillery Are you fascinated by the rich history of whisky and the art of independent bottling? Join me as I welcome esteemed friend Gary Pickard, Northeast Regional Manager of Pacific Edge Wine and Spirits. Gary takes us on a captivating journey through the histories of two iconic independe…
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