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S&D Podcast Episode 39: Jarrad Huckshold of The Cask Takes a Winemaker’s Approach to Whiskey Maturation and Blending

Understanding the dynamic way casks interact with the liquid inside and the environment around them is key to producing the components of a great whiskey blend.

Spirits of the Desert: Distilling with Prickly Pear

From fermentation to infusion, distillers are finding unique approaches to tap into the fruits of the cactus.

Fundamentals

Getting Steamy: A Primer on Ways to Heat Your Still

Choosing between steam, direct-fire, electric, and oil-heated equipment is a matter of budget, taste, and local code enforcement.

How to Keep Your Stainless Spotless

A critical part of properly caring for stainless steel in the distillery is properly cleaning it, ensuring a long lifespan for the equipment as well as the safety of your team.

S&D Podcast Episode 38: Jonathan Goldberg of Black Velvet Seeks Harmony through Thoughtful Blending

The master distiller for Alberta, Canada’s Black Velvet embraces the challenge of blending dynamically different distillates into a cohesive whole, with a process focused on consistency, quality, and repeatability.

Striking a Balance: The Growth of Mid-Strength Spirits

A handful of distillers are looking to temper ABV without compromising flavor to provide something more for moderation-minded consumers.

Mastering Frozen Cocktails

Always popular when the weather gets hot, frozen drinks look simple enough but demand some know-how to get the best results.

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Forecasting: If You Make It, Will They Come?

Planning production in the distillery requires more than an optimistic foot on the gas. It demands a calculated look at production and sales capacity.

S&D Podcast Episode 37: Staying Sane and Happy in the Spirits Industry—a Panel Discussion with Maggie Campbell and Jennifer Wren

Get your bugout bag ready! In this special episode, co-hosts Molly Troupe and Sydney Jones reunite to swap advice with American Cane CEO Maggie Campbell and Jennifer Wren, an industry veteran who now specializes in coaching women on professional development.

Unlock the Power of Yeast Blends in Crafting Unique Spirits

By pitching expertly crafted yeast blends and experimenting to achieve the desired outcomes, distillers can unlock innovative flavors and differentiate their spirits from all the others on the shelf.