Life, Distilled

MicroShiner contributor Amanda Sapio explains why the coronavirus pandemic provides ample proof that we need to end our dependence on global supply chains and return to local, small-batch production. ********************************** This episode of the Life, Distilled podcast is brought to you by The Barrel Mill. https://www.thebarrelmill.com/ ********************************** MicroShiner is your guide to the world of craft spirits and the small batch life. Please give us a 5 star rating, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends. It means a lot! *********************************** Find micro-distilleries. Discover craft spirits. Download the MicroFinder app: https://www.microshiner.com/download-mobile-app *********************************** Join our community and keep in touch! TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MicroShiner FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MicroShiner/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/microshiner/ ISSUU: https://issuu.com/microshiner

Brian's last stop on his New Jersey distillery tour brought him to Newark’s All Points West Distillery ********************************** MicroShiner is your guide to the world of craft spirits and the small batch life. MicroShiner's Brian Cary travels to New Jersey to visit 4 distilleries in 2 days! His last stop brought him to Newark, New Jersey’s All Points West Distillery Here, Brian sits down with owner/founder Gil Spaier, where they discuss making a whiskey that was abandoned because it was deemed to be “too american.” Gil also brings up the issues with Jersey liquor laws and distribution. A fine distillery with great whiskey. This episode of the Life, Distilled podcast is brought to you by The Barrel Mill. https://www.thebarrelmill.com/ Please give us a 5 star rating, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends. It means a lot! *********************************** You can watch this episode of #LifeDistilled in 360 video at https://www.youtube.com/microshiner *********************************** Find micro-distilleries. Discover craft spirits. Download the MicroFinder app: https://www.microshiner.com/download-mobile-app *********************************** Join our community and keep in touch! TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MicroShiner FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MicroShiner/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/microshiner/ ISSUU: https://issuu.com/microshiner

Brian Cary continues his tour of New Jersey, and his third stop is Silk City Distillers in the town of Clifton. ********************************** MicroShiner is your guide to the world of craft spirits and the small batch life. MicroShiner's Brian Cary travels to New Jersey to visit 4 distilleries in 2 days! His third stop is Silk City Distillers. Here, Brian sits down with owner/founder Jim Bednar, where they chat about the process of getting licensed and much more, including Silk City’s Maple Bourbon Whiskey and Bourbon Maple Syrup! (BTW, it’s all gone by now #seasonalrelease) This episode of the Life, Distilled podcast is brought to you by The Barrel Mill. https://www.thebarrelmill.com/ Please give us a 5 star rating, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends. It means a lot! *********************************** You can watch this episode of #LifeDistilled in 360 video at https://youtu.be/h-CJAL2Wjkw *********************************** Find micro-distilleries. Discover craft spirits. Download the MicroFinder app: *********************************** Join our community and keep in touch! TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MicroShiner FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MicroShiner/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/microshiner/ ISSUU: https://issuu.com/microshiner

Brian sits down with Owner/Founder Brant Braue from Jersey Artisan Distillery in Fairfield, NJ. ********************************** MicroShiner is your guide to the world of craft spirits and the small batch life. MicroShiner's Brian Cary travels to New Jersey to visit 4 distilleries in 2 days! His second stop was Jersey Artisan Distilling in Fairfield, New Jersey, where Brian sits down with Owner/Founder Brant Braue. They discuss New Jersey’s liquor laws and what motivated Brant to open a micro-distillery. Along the way, they taste his amazing James F.C. Hyde Sorgho Whiskey. This episode of the Life, Distilled podcast is brought to you by The Barrel Mill. https://www.thebarrelmill.com/ Please share, give us a thumbs up, or leave us feedback in the comments. It means a lot! *********************************** You can watch this episode of #LifeDistilled in 360 video at https://youtu.be/h-CJAL2Wjkw *********************************** Find micro-distilleries. Discover craft spirits. Download the MicroFinder app: https://www.microshiner.com/download-... *********************************** Join our community and keep in touch! TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MicroShiner FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MicroShiner/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/microshiner/ ISSUU: https://issuu.com/microshiner

Brian sits down with Owner/Founder Tim Koether from Claremont Distillery in Fairfield, NJ along with MicroShiner's Amanda Sapio. ********************************** MicroShiner is your guide to the world of craft spirits and the small batch life. MicroShiner's Brian Cary travels to New Jersey to visit 4 distilleries in 2 days! First stop was Claremont Distillery in Fairfield, New Jersey. Brian sits down with Owner/Founder Tim Koether along with MicroShiner contributor Amanda Sapio. They discuss New Jersey liquor laws, Tim's motivation to open a distillery, and the reason for the name behind the brand. This episode of the Life, Distilled podcast is brought to you by The Barrel Mill. Please share, give us a thumbs up, or leave us feedback in the comments. It means a lot! *********************************** You can watch this episode of #LifeDistilled in 360 video at https://youtu.be/MI5gXWkem-U *********************************** Find micro-distilleries. Discover craft spirits. Download the MicroFinder app: https://www.microshiner.com/download-... *********************************** Join our community and keep in touch! TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MicroShiner FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MicroShiner/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/microshiner/ ISSUU: https://issuu.com/microshiner

Brian Cary and Adam Junod sit down with Master Distiller Maddie Kelly at 2Bar Spirits in Seattle, WA. ********************************** MicroShiner is your guide to the world of craft spirits and the small batch life. MicroShiner is in Seattle, Washington! In this episode, Brian Cary and friend Adam Junod visit 2Bar Spirits to discuss its history and learn how it all began. They also chat about Maddie’s chemistry degree and how she applies her knowledge as a chemist to whiskey, including their limited release rye. This episode of the Life, Distilled podcast is brought to you by The Barrel Mill. Please share, give us a thumbs up, or leave us feedback in the comments. It means a lot! *********************************** You can watch this episode of #LifeDistilled in 360 video at https://youtu.be/MI5gXWkem-U *********************************** Find micro-distilleries. Discover craft spirits. Download the MicroFinder app: https://www.microshiner.com/download-... *********************************** Join our community and keep in touch! TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MicroShiner FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MicroShiner/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/microshiner/ ISSUU: https://issuu.com/microshiner

MicroShiner is in San Diego, California! Brian Cary and his friend Aaron Hitt visit San Diego Distillery to talk with Founder and Distiller, Trent Tilton about the business of making craft spirits in extreme small batch form, while working with local breweries to make unique, limited release whiskeys. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/microshiner ********************************** MicroShiner is your guide to the world of craft spirits and the small batch life. MicroShiner is in San Diego, California! Brian Cary and his friend Aaron Hitt visit San Diego Distillery to talk with Founder and Distiller, Trent Tilton about the business of making craft spirits in extreme small batch form, while working with local breweries to make unique, limited release whiskeys. www.sddistillery.com Please share with your friends, give us a 5 star rating, or leave a review. It means a lot! *********************************** Find micro-distilleries. Discover craft spirits. Download the MicroFinder app: https://www.microshiner.com/download-mobile-app *********************************** Join our community and keep in touch! TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MicroShiner FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MicroShiner/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/microshiner/ ISSUU: https://issuu.com/microshiner

MicroShiner founder Cobey Williamson returns to Life, Distilled to share some thoughts on where to begin with creating a sustainable, circular economy. ********************************** MicroShiner is your guide to the world of craft spirits and the small batch life. In this episode, Cobey is back to share some great small batch products and his thoughts on buying sustainably produced clothing and what we can do to help move the world toward a circular economy. Mentions in this episode include: https://www.vilyaspirits.com/spirits https://www.bydog.org/ https://shopgoldleaf.com/ https://www.microshiner.com/feed/life-distilled-360-video-small-batch-sober-october-self-improvement https://www.patagonia.com/blog/2019/08/recycling-is-broken-now-what/ https://www.microshiner.com/feed/2018/2/13/life-distilled-the-southernmost-micro-distillery-in-the-world https://www.microshiner.com/feed/life-distilled-360-video-organic-cotton-clothing-toad-co https://www.efficacyclothing.co/ https://www.taylorstitch.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/KellyRomanArt Please share, give us a thumbs up, or leave us feedback in the comments. It means a lot! *********************************** Watch this episode in 360 video!!! https://youtu.be/B5S89v7EEyU *********************************** Find micro-distilleries. Discover craft spirits. Download the MicroFinder app: https://www.microshiner.com/download-mobile-app *********************************** Join our community and keep in touch! TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MicroShiner FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MicroShiner/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/microshiner/ ISSUU: https://issuu.com/microshiner

Brian visits Alley 6 Craft Distillery in Healdsburg, California, where he sits down with owner/distiller Jason Jorgensen, Neil Espinosa, and Robert Cordtz, formerly VP of Sonoma Cider and now with Cookies California. They discuss the merits of apple brandy, single malt rye, pumping & dumping, and cannabis, all while enjoying a taste of the amazing spirits that come from this distillery. ********************************** MicroShiner is your guide to the world of craft spirits and the small batch life. In this episode, Brian is at Alley 6 Craft Distillery in his backyard of Healdsburg. Please share, give us a thumbs up, or leave us feedback in the comments. It means a lot! *********************************** You can watch this episode of #LifeDistilled in 360 video at https://youtu.be/0agTjb8zsQY *********************************** Find micro-distilleries. Discover craft spirits. Download the MicroFinder app: https://www.microshiner.com/download-... *********************************** Join our community and keep in touch! TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MicroShiner FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MicroShiner/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/microshiner/ ISSUU: https://issuu.com/microshiner

MicroShiner is in Denver for the American Distilling Institute conference, so Brian and his old film school pal Katey Selix take a trip to Bear Creek Distillery. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/microshiner ********************************** MicroShiner is your guide to the world of craft spirits and the small batch life. In this episode, Brian and his friend Katey Selix sit down with Jay Johnson of Bear Creek Distillery to talk about the business of making craft spirits from grain to glass in a state famous for its beer. https://bearcreekdistillery.com/ Please share with your friends, give us a 5 star rating, or leave a review. It means a lot! *********************************** Find micro-distilleries. Discover craft spirits. Download the MicroFinder app: https://www.microshiner.com/download-mobile-app *********************************** Join our community and keep in touch! TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MicroShiner FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MicroShiner/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/microshiner/ ISSUU: https://issuu.com/microshiner

Brian visits Foss Distillery in Iceland, where they make craft spirits out of birch sap. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/microshiner ********************************** MicroShiner is your guide to the world of craft spirits and the small batch life. In this episode, Brian and Misty continue their adventures with a trip to Iceland. While there, they visit Foss Distillery, a micro-distillery that specializes in the production of craft spirits made from birch sap and other Icelandic botanicals. https://www.fossdistillery.is/ Please share with your friends, give us a 5 star rating, or leave a review. It means a lot! *********************************** Watch this episode of #LifeDistilled in 360 video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uuxc6QdybpQ *********************************** Find micro-distilleries. Discover craft spirits. Download the MicroFinder app: https://www.microshiner.com/download-mobile-app *********************************** Join our community and keep in touch! TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MicroShiner FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MicroShiner/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/microshiner/ ISSUU: https://issuu.com/microshiner

Cobey & Brian arrive in Minneapolis, Minnesota a little early for the annual American Craft Spirits Association conference, so what do they do? Visit a new upstart micro distillery, of course. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/microshiner ********************************** MicroShiner is your guide to the world of craft spirits and the small batch life. In this episode, MicroShiner founders Cobey Williamson and Brian Cary sit down with co-founder Andy McLain to discuss how he is realizing his vision for an Anglo-inspired distillery at Royal Foundry Craft Spirits. https://royalfoundrycraftspirits.com/ Please share with your friends, give us a 5 star rating, or leave a review. It means a lot! *********************************** Watch it in 360 video! https://youtu.be/NKEyTKudmJ8 *********************************** Find micro-distilleries. Discover craft spirits. Download the MicroFinder app: https://www.microshiner.com/download-mobile-app *********************************** Join our community and keep in touch! TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MicroShiner FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MicroShiner/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/microshiner/ ISSUU: https://issuu.com/microshiner

Bill Owens, founder of the American Distilling Institute, and his son Erik sit down with MicroShiner founders Cobey Williamson and Brian Cary at the 16th Annual ADI Conference in Denver, Colorado to talk about craft spirits, the past, present, and future of ADI, and the photographs Bill took at Altamont. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/microshiner ********************************** MicroShiner is your guide to the world of craft spirits and the small batch life. In this episode, MicroShiner founders Cobey Williamson and Brian Cary sits down with Bill Owens, nationally renowned photographer, craft brewing pioneer, and founder of the American Distilling Institute, the cornerstone of the craft spirits movement in the United States. Bill is joined by his son Erik, and together they relate the story of how ADI came to be, where it is going, and how there is no money in art. https://distilling.com/ Please share with your friends, give us a 5 star rating, or leave a review. It means a lot! *********************************** Watch it in 360 video! https://youtu.be/wPfkThF5HPY *********************************** Find micro-distilleries. Discover craft spirits. Download the MicroFinder app: https://www.microshiner.com/download-... *********************************** Join our community and keep in touch! TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MicroShiner FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MicroShiner/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/microshiner/ ISSUU: https://issuu.com/microshiner

Brian and his wife Misty visit the Portuguese Island of Madeira for their honeymoon and take the opportunity to stop in at a local rum distillery, Engenhos do Norte. Nestled in the town of Porto da Cruz, this old factory crushes local fresh sugar cane seasonally to produce their award winning rum. Cheers! Be sure to support this snow on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/microshiner *********************************** Be sure to add a visit to Engenhos do Norte to your itinerary the next time you're in Madeira. http://engenhosdonorte.com/ *********************************** You can also view this webcast in 360 video https://youtu.be/-ekeESrW0nE *********************************** Find micro-distilleries. Discover craft spirits. Download the MicroFinder app: https://www.microshiner.com/download *********************************** Join our community and keep in touch! TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MicroShiner FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MicroShiner/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/microshiner/ ISSUU: https://issuu.com/microshiner

Cobey uses the opportunity afforded by Sober October to talk about navigating wellness, electronics, and men’s fashion while trying to stay true to the small batch lifestyle. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/microshiner ********************************** MicroShiner is your guide to the world of craft spirits and the small batch life. In this episode, MicroShiner founder Cobey Williamson shares how he is using Sober October to focus on wellness using supplements, minimizing his footprint by repairing old electronics, and creating a unique style while staying true to the small batch lifestyle. https://www.onnit.com/supplements/ https://hostdefense.com/ https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/75854CE0-6284-4A21-AB6D-9538592A45D1 https://www.goldenbeards.com/ https://www.bigdspeedshop.com/ https://www.efficacyclothing.co/ Please share with your friends, give us a 5 star rating, or leave a review. It means a lot! *********************************** Find micro-distilleries. Discover craft spirits. Download the MicroFinder app: https://www.microshiner.com/download-mobile-app *********************************** Join our community and keep in touch! TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MicroShiner FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MicroShiner/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/microshiner/ ISSUU: https://issuu.com/microshiner

Cobey visits Homestead Organics and talks kombucha, kraut, and appropriate scale with Erin Belmont in the House of Ferments. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/microshiner ********************************** MicroShiner is your guide to the world of craft spirits and the small batch life. In this episode, MicroShiner founder Cobey Williamson sits down with Erin Belmont of House of Ferments, a small batch fermented food and beverage maker in the Bitterroot Valley. They discuss the case for going small and local and why it makes sense to stay there, all while sampling a variety of kombuchas and fermented vegetables. https://www.facebook.com/fermentology/ https://www.homesteadorganicsmt.com/ https://www.loyaltolocalbitterroot.coop/ Please share with your friends, give us a 5 star rating, or leave a review. It means a lot! *********************************** Find micro-distilleries. Discover craft spirits. Download the MicroFinder app: https://www.microshiner.com/download-mobile-app *********************************** Join our community and keep in touch! TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MicroShiner FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MicroShiner/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/microshiner/ ISSUU: https://issuu.com/microshiner

Brian chats with Lindsay Musco of Poppy & Vine to talk about their shared passion for craft culture, small batch lifestyle, and Northern California. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/microshiner ********************************** MicroShiner is your guide to the world of craft spirits and the small batch life. In this episode, host Brian Cary sits down with Lindsay Musco of Poppy & Vine, a lifestyle feed dedicated to wine, wonder, and the joy of living in Sonoma County. They discuss their beginnings in media, their love for craft and small batch, and how MicroShiner and Poppy & Vine both came to be, all over a decadent pairing of donuts and grape at Fathia Vineyards. https://www.poppyandvine.life/ http://www.fathiavineyards.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CityGardenDoughnuts https://www.facebook.com/Tans-Donut-1628089364173540/ *********************************** Please share with your friends, give us a 5 star rating, or leave a review. It means a lot! *********************************** Join our community and keep in touch! TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MicroShiner FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MicroShiner/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/microshiner/ ISSUU: https://issuu.com/microshiner

Cobey enjoys some craft spirits from Vilya Spirits and shares why he believes buying organic cotton clothing from companies like Toad & Co is so important. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/microshiner ********************************** MicroShiner is your guide to the world of craft spirits and small batch lifestyle. In this episode, MicroShiner founder Cobey Williamson breaks down the importance of choosing organic cotton and highlights some business casual options from Toad & Co, an apparel company with a focus on sustainability, while enjoying a glass of Huckleberry Liqueur from Vilya Spirits. https://www.toadandco.com/ https://www.vilyaspirits.com/ http://microshiner.tumblr.com/ Please share with your friends, give us a 5 star rating, or leave a review. It means a lot! *********************************** Join our community and keep in touch! TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MicroShiner FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MicroShiner/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/microshiner/ ISSUU: https://issuu.com/microshiner

Brian sits down with Stephen Gould, proprietor of Golden Moon Distillery and talks about their history-based approach to producing craft spirits. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/microshiner ********************************** MicroShiner is your guide to the world of craft spirits and the small batch lifestyle. In this episode, host Brian Cary continues his bachelor party tour of Colorado craft spirits with a visit to Golden Moon Distillery in Golden, Colorado. He and Stephen Gould, mastermind behind Golden Moon’s line of traditional herbal liquors and liqueurs, discuss crafting spirits using traditional methods and the distillery’s coming expansion. http://goldenmoondistillery.com/ *********************************** Please share with your friends, give us a 5 star rating, or leave a review. It means a lot! *********************************** Join our community and keep in touch! TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MicroShiner FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MicroShiner/

Brian travels to Boulder, Colorado for his bachelor party, and starts things off with a visit to Vapor Distillery. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/microshiner ********************************** MicroShiner is your guide to the world of craft spirits and the small batch lifestyle. In this episode, host Brian Cary and his friend Joseph Laker visit Vapor Distillery in Boulder, Colorado to sample some craft spirits from the Front Range. http://www.vapordistillery.com/ Please share with your friends, give us a 5 star rating, or leave a review. It means a lot! *********************************** Join our community and keep in touch! TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MicroShiner FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MicroShiner/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/microshiner/ ISSUU: https://issuu.com/microshiner