The Distillery Nation Podcast

Ilias Mastrogiannis•www.distillerynation.com

Distillery Nation is a podcast that takes you inside the story of starting a small craft distillery. Ilias Mastrogiannis talks about his own story on starting up a business. The struggles, regulations, cost and everything in between. In addition to real-world advice we interview some of your favorite craft distillers!

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DNP 015: David Groom - Schnapsleiche Spirits

In this episode of the Distillery Nation Podcast I talk with David Groom of Schnapsleiche Spirits. David shares his advice for juggling his day job along the distillery and why producing authentic German style Schnaps was very important for the distillery and co-founders. Join us this month for another great interview with great insight into the business of craft spirits and the makers behind them. Please visit this podcast at http://www.distillerynation.com/ and view all of today's show notes.

Aug 30, 2016•39 min

DNP 014: Skip Tognetti - Letterpress Distilling

In this episode of the Distillery Nation Podcast I talk with Skip Tognetti of Letterpress distilling. Skip shared his journey and some real talk about what it takes to open up a distillery, the sacrifies you have to do and his deep Italian roots. This interview was a blast and you get to see Skip and his passion for this business. I learned alot talking to Skip and his advice on being a problem solver struck a cord with me and you know that when Greeks and Italians talk its all good, don't miss ...

Jul 30, 2016•34 min

DNP 013: Peter Bignell - Belgrove Distillery

In this episode of the Distillery Nation Podcast I talk with Peter Bignell of Belgrove Distillery. Peter is a true farm to bottle distillery producing some award winning Rye Whiskey, check out this exciting episode from all the way Tasmania Australia. Please visit this podcast at http://www.distillerynation.com/ and view all of today's show notes.

Jun 28, 2016•31 min

DNP 012: The TTB Audit

In this episode of the Distillery Nation Podcast I do another solo episode around my learnings from a TTB Audit class. I breakdown the hot items on why DSPs get audited and what to look for that can put you in the high risk bucket. Please visit this podcast at http://www.distillerynation.com/ and view all of today's show notes. Today's music was The Ancient Language.

May 29, 2016•18 min

DNP 011: The TTB Permit

In this episode of the Distillery Nation Podcast I talk solo and I'm going over my process of obtaining my TTB permit for a Distilled Spirits Plant. I cover topics around the overall process, what where some of the issues I hit and overall from start to finish my experience with getting my approval along with the documentation aspect and why I had to lock-up the DSP. Please visit this podcast at http://www.distillerynation.com/ and view all of today's show notes. Today's music was Balkans Beats ...

Apr 28, 2016•26 min

DNP 010: Tim Koether - Claremont Distillery

In this episode of the Distillery Nation Podcast we talk to Tim Koether from Claremont Distillery. Tim is CEO of Claremont Distillery out of New Jersey. Tim talked about his path to opening the business, and that every hurdle builds a stronger foundation. Join us for another episode of the podcast with all of the shownotes and everything that was discussed at our website. Please visit this podcast at http://www.distillerynation.com/ and view all of today's show notes. Today's music was Balkans B...

Mar 29, 2016•26 min

DNP 009: Tami Brockway Joyce - Seattle Distilling

In this episode of the Distillery Nation Podcast we talk to Tami Brockway Joyce from Seattle Distilling. Tami is CEO behind Seattle Distilling out of Vashon Island in WA and the mind behind Seattle Distilling Vodka, Gin and Whiskey! We talk about builing a community and how important it should be to every business, the origins of Seattle Distilling and why grain to glass matters. Please visit this podcast at http://www.distillerynation.com/ and view all of today's show notes. Today's music was B...

Feb 25, 2016•23 min

DNP 008: Nathan Kaiser - 2Bar Spirits

In this episode of the Distillery Nation Podcast we talk to Nathan Kaiser. Nathan is the owner of 2Bar Spirits located in Seattle WA. Nathan started out in the technology industry but quickly went back to his roots and opened the 2Bar Spirits Distiller. 2Bar represents the family heritage and it’s about using local ingredients to make the best products available, from their moonshine to their excellent bourbon 2Bar has a lot of attributes we admire. Please visit this podcast at http://www.distil...

Jan 28, 2016•27 min

DNP 007: Ted Pappas - Big Bottom Distilling

In this episode of the Distillery Nation Podcast we talk Ted Pappas. Ted is not only a fellow Greek but the owner behind the Big Bottom distilling and family of spirits. Ted brings years of business experience, he's the current President of the Oregon Distillers Guild and drops some solid business advice. Please visit this podcast at http://www.distillerynation.com/ and view all of today's show notes. Today's music was Balkans Beats by The Freak Fandango Orchestra.

Dec 23, 2015•39 min

DNP 006: Hubert Germain-Robin

In this episode of the Distillery Nation Podcast we talk to Hubert Germain-Robin. Hubert is the co-cofounder behind the Germain Robin distillery and family of spirits and more specific their brandies. We go over his book, and all thing distilling. Please visit this podcast at http://www.distillerynation.com/ and view all of today's show notes. Today's music was Balkans Beats by The Freak Fandango Orchestra.

Nov 24, 2015•35 min

DNP 005: Steven Stone - Sound Spirits

In this episode of the Distillery Nation Podcast we talk to Steven Stone from Sound Spirits and the creator of Ebb+Flow Vodka and Gin! Steven was among the first in the Seattle district to open his distillery, paving the way for a lot of other distilleries. Listen for an inside view of some really cool distillery equipment and some of his early experiments. Please visit this podcast at http://www.distillerynation.com/ and view all of today's show notes. Today's music was Balkans Beats by The Fre...

Oct 29, 2015•20 min

DNP 004: Jason Parker and Micah Nutt - CopperWorks Distilling

In this episode of the Distillery Nation Podcast we talk to Jason Parker and Micah Nutt from CopperWorks Distilling and the creators of the CopperWorks Gin and Vodka! Jason and Micah together bring decades of experience in the brewing industry and they took that experience to open a very beautiful distillery by the Seattle waterfront. We talk about single malt whiskey how they build a river on top of a building and how location is important. Please visit this podcast at http://www.distillerynati...

Sep 30, 2015•50 min

DNP 003: Jason O'Donnell - Tualatin Valley Distilling

In this episode of the Distillery Nation Podcast we talk to Jason O’Donnell from Tualatin Valley Distilling and the creator of Oregon Single Malt American Whiskey! Jason operates a pretty small distillery, we talk about hotplates, software to keep track of your customers and the origins of Tualatin. Please visit this podcast at http://www.mastrogiannisdistillery.com/ and view all of today's show notes. Today's music was Balkans Beats by The Freak Fandango Orchestra.

Sep 15, 2015•34 min

DNP 002: The Equipment

In this episode of the Distillery Nation Podcast Ilias talks about sourcing his pot still and equipment and that its all about Location, Location, Location! Please visit this podcast at http://www.mastrogiannisdistillery.com/ and view all of today's show notes. Today's music was Balkans Beats by The Freak Fandango Orchestra.

Sep 15, 2015•10 min

DNP 001: Ben Capdevielle - Captive Spirits

In this episode of the Distillery Nation Podcast we talk to Ben Capdevielle from Captive Spirits and the creator of Big Gin. Ben talks about starting small, his tips on making the most of the distillery space and his favorite drink! Please visit this podcast at http://www.mastrogiannisdistillery.com/ and view all of today's show notes. Today's music was Balkans Beats by The Freak Fandango Orchestra.

Sep 15, 2015•27 min

DNP 000: The Introduction

In this episode of the Distillery Nation Podcast Ilias gives you a little bit of background on this story, the podcast and his plans for opening a small craft distillery here in the States. Please visit this podcast at http://www.mastrogiannisdistillery.com/ and view all of today's show notes. Today's music was Balkans Beats by The Freak Fandango Orchestra.

Sep 15, 2015•5 min

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