Whether she’s distilling in far-flung locales, blending beautiful spirits, or writing about others’ processes, Devon Trevathan crafts stories in both words and flavors.
By: Molly TroupeWater is an essential component to producing high-quality spirits. Knowing how it affects your mash is what can take your products from good to great.
By: Reade HuddlestonMushrooms offer a range of characteristics that may appeal to consumers, whether they’re seeking flavor in spirits or function in NA beverages.
By: Courtney IsemanFundamentals
A distillery’s goals tend to influence its choice of equipment, as different spirits call for different ways to process grain or other fermentables. Here’s a primer.
By: Gabe TothRum with distinctive character and refined expression is key for this Maryland distillery, and head distiller Brett Steigerwaldt doesn’t leave flavor up to fate.
By: Sydney JonesSubscriber Exclusive
The available data around flavor impacts is unclear—even contradictory—but this much we know: Distilling a range of strengths for the barrels will give you a broader range of blending options.
By: Matt StricklandFor Women’s History Month, we mix up some cocktails in honor of those who pushed for a seat at the table and a place behind the bar.
By: Sailor GuevaraFundamentals
Understanding the fundamentals of proper mashing or cooking can be essential to producing good spirits.
By: Gabe TothAs a chemist with a background in pharmaceutical quality, Ashley Barnes developed scientific discipline and a data-driven approach. Now as master blender at the Blending House, she applies that same rigor to the subject of aging and blending spirits.
By: Molly TroupeAdding a brewery to a distillery—or vice versa—can open up some options for makers, bringing new efficiencies and opportunities for creativity.
By: David NilsenAging barrels on rivers and waterways offers distillers a unique profile—and an intriguing story—for their spirits. However, there are some legal and technical challenges to overcome.
By: Hollie StephensR&D distiller Mitch Mahar describes the innovation program that helps WhistlePig choose single-cask finishes worth pursuing, as well as potential threads for their annual Boss Hog special release.
By: Liz Rhoades , Mitch MaharFundamentals
A distiller’s choice of still design can have a significant impact on their product lineup—and vice-versa.
By: Gabe TothCharacter and expression in “simple” vodka distillations? Is it really possible? The cofounder and master distiller behind this Santa Fe, New Mexico, craft distillery not only thinks so, but she walks through her process of using atypical grains and other ingredients to produce vodka with spirit and verve.
By: Sydney Jones