Small spirits producers are giving large, global cream liqueur brands from multinational conglomerates a run for their money with an award-winning array of craft brands. A panel of craft cream liqueur producers share their stories and secrets of creating products for today’s craft-savvy consumers.
Panelists:
Scott Sanders, Tobacco Barn (Hollywood, Maryland)
Tom Bard, The Bard Distillery (Graham, Kentucky),
JD Recobs, Misunderstood Brands (Bardstown, Kentucky)
27 Mar 2026
68: Vegetable Spirits & Liqueurs Roundtable
Garden vegetables are having a moment in the craft spirits industry, bringing savory elements to liqueurs and gin, and even serving as a base substrate for some distillates. Join us as we welcome a trio of producers incorporating everything from Brussels sprouts and peas to asparagus in their creations.
Panelists:
David Bly, Festif Amaro (Los Angeles)
Jon O'Connor, Long Road Distillers (Grand Rapids, Michigan)
Aleks Zhdanov, 3BR Distillery (Keyport, New Jersey)
20 Mar 2026
67: Rye Whiskey Roundtable
The complete audio from our Rye Whiskey Roundtable. We check in with some of the country’s top craft rye whiskey producers to compare notes on mashbills, flavor profiles, production techniques, grain sourcing, and connecting with a new generation of consumers. We’ll also analyze current rye whiskey sales data in this comprehensive discussion.
Who:
Gina Holman, J. Carver Distillery (Waconia, Minnesota)
Todd Leopold, Leopold Bros. (Denver, Colorado),
Brian McKenzie, Finger Lakes Distilling (Burdett, New York)
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Sydney Jones
Joseph O'Sullivan
James Donaldson
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Apple Podcasts (US)
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5 ratings
Spotify
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Podcast Authority Score: 30 / 100
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