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Distillers Talk

Christi Atkinson and Alan Bishopdistillerstalk.libsyn.com
Distillers Talk is hosted by Alan Bishop of Spirits of French Lick and Christi Atkinson. Tune in for exclusive interviews with distillers and industry experts sharing their collective knowledge.
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Episodes

Distillers Talk #131 - Bill Hockett, Dayton Barrel Works Artisan Distillery

Distiller Bill Hockett of Dayton Barrel Works Artisan Distillery joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to discuss his recent release of Harper's Siren Armagnac Barrel-Aged Gin. We also chat about the whiskey Bill will be releasing in the future under his own label, contract work and then we try to find the perfect botanical-themed name for future Baby Hockett coming this year.

Jun 01, 202357 min

Distillers Talk #128 - JJ Jackson

Moonshiners Master Distiller contestant and veteran JJ Jackson, aka "High and Angry", joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson on Distillers Talk to discuss his personal journey that led a philosophy and theater arts major to the military and ultimately to distillation.

May 04, 20231 hr 20 min

Distillers Talk #127 - Henry Anderson

Henry Anderson of Dominion Distillery and Gatling Still Works in Washington State joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to chat about the distillery and his still building company. You've heard about one of his projects on a previous episode!

Apr 07, 202346 min

Distillers Talk #126 - Two Eagles Distillery

Jessie Zien and Matt Nurre of Two Eagles Distillery join Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to talk about their distillery located in the Chicago area. They talk about their adventures in contract distillation, in addition to making their own products including whiskey, gin, arak and RTD cocktails. We get into their specialty working with flavor chemistry and botanicals, as well as ethical barrel sourcing and the future of barrels for aging whiskey.

Mar 31, 20231 hr 6 min

Distillers Talk #125 - Randall Janc, Whiskey Shaman

Randall Janc aka Whiskey Shaman joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson this week with a blind flight of spirits he is working on and we discuss his projects, including his spirits-focused YouTube Channel. Follow The Whiskey Shaman on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_whiskeyshaman Check out Whiskey Business FBG: https://whiskeybusinessfbg.com...

Mar 24, 20231 hr 1 min

Distillers Talk #124 - Marielle Songy

Journalist and writer Marielle Songy joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to talk about her new book, The Absinthe Frappé, and all things absinthe. Tune in to hear about her exploration with absinthe and thoughts on how distillers and cocktail bars can help make absinthe more relatable in the U.S. market.

Mar 17, 20231 hr 2 min

Distillers Talk #123 - Fernando Plata, Big Cypress Distillery

Fernando Plata of Big Cypress Distillery in Miami joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to discuss botanical spirits and extraction methods. Make sure you catch this one as we also issue a challenge for a unique botanical bill to meet our custom spirits request!

Mar 11, 20231 hr 29 min

Distillers Talk #122 - Jerrod Leon Henry, Rio Grande Distillery

Jerrod Leon Henry of Rio Grande Distillery joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to chat about the distillery and their products. We're digging deep into agave, gin, moonshine and more. He even shares a story from his youth about the first time he was playing around and trying to make liquor.

Feb 23, 20231 hr 31 min

Distillers Talk #121 - Chip Tate

Chip Tate returns to Distillers Talk with Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to deep dive into questions distillers should be asking themselves and any prospective partners before entering into business agreements. We also get into brandy and agave spirits!

Feb 10, 202359 min

Distillers Talk #120 - Silver Tree Beer & Spirits

Will, Clay and Dallas Glazik of Silver Tree Beer & Spirits join Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to talk about the new distillery the three brothers are launching, as well as their current and upcoming products. We also learn about the family farm and their proprietary seed strains.

Feb 02, 20231 hr 4 min

Distillers Talk #119 - Chip Tate

Chip Tate of Chip Tate Craft Copperworks and Tate & Co Distillery joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to discuss his custom still building, the craft distilling industry, future plans with the distillery, brandy and more.

Jan 19, 20231 hr 12 min

Distillers Talk #118 - Kelley Tennille

Kelley Tennille joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to update on her latest projects with Whiskey Thief Distilling and her seasonal gins, as well as her work producing okra hydrosols for Pholk Beauty. We also highlight her second run on Moonshiners: Master Distiller, which is currently airing on the Discovery Channel.

Jan 13, 20231 hr 11 min

Distillers Talk #115 - Inbox Beverage

Max Fann and Malik Warrad of Inbox Beverage join Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to discuss their container-based brewing and distilling units, as well as their own spirits offerings.

Dec 02, 202239 min

Distillers Talk #113 - Tennessee Hills Brewstillery

Stephen Callahan of Tennessee Hills Brewstillery joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson on Distillers Talk with his team, including Head Distiller Jason Franklin and brewmaster Danny Smith.

Nov 11, 202252 min

Distillers Talk #112 - Zach Traylor

Zach Traylor joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to discuss his research work focused on cultivating corn varieties tailor-made for whiskey production.

Nov 05, 20221 hr

Distillers Talk #109 - Cyrus Mason, Still 'n the Clear

Cyrus Mason of the podcast Still 'n the Clear joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to discuss the podcast and his newly launched Moonshiners Academy. Learn more about Cyrus: Moonshiners Academy https://moonshinersacademy.com/ Still'n The Clear Website https://stillntheclear.com/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8BLWAw6PV2kRjW4Lmgdp5w...

Oct 07, 202256 min

Distillers Talk #108 - ADI Conference and More

Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson catch up after vacation to chat about what they've been up to over the past couple weeks. We get into barrel picks, Alan's recap from the ADI conference, getting locked in garages and elevators and more on the horizon during Bourbon Heritage Month.

Sep 23, 202252 min
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