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Why Glycosidic Nitrile Should Concern Distillers

A recognized carcinogen occurs in most domestic malted barley—but careful distillers can avoid it. Here’s what to know.

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How Small Distilleries Can Win with Bottled Whiskey Cocktails

Releasing your tasting room’s Manhattan or old fashioned as an RTD isn’t as simple as scaling up and bottling the recipe. Here’s some advice from two craft distilleries on how to do it successfully.

Distillers, Mothers, Cocktail Lovers

Here’s how to celebrate Mother’s Day in a way that befits a distiller.

Get Smarter about Demand Forecasting in the Modern Spirits Industry

From whiskey to gin, rum to vodka, distilleries craft liquids that captivate our senses. Behind it all is a complex challenge: accurately forecasting consumer demand. Modern production software can change forecasting for the better.

Video Tip: Carefully Cultivating Corn for Craft Distillers

Root Shoot founder Todd Olander explains what they look for when selecting varieties and growing corn for craft distillers.

Encompass Technologies Announces Advanced Capabilities for Spirits Producers

The advanced software capabilities that distillers can access with Encompass Production Cloud enhance their craft, position them for growth, and provide deeper analytics on how to operate more efficiently.

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Esoteric Spirits: Explaining (and Selling) the Process

As small, independent distillers find more curious consumers, they’re learning how to communicate the technical side of their craft—and it’s driving interest in their spirits.

CS&D Podcast Episode 5: Riley Henderson of FEW Spirits Explores Whiskey’s “Last Frontier”—Fermentation

What’s left to do in the world of whiskey? Plenty, if you ask FEW Spirits director of operations Riley Henderson. For him, the secret lies in embracing slower, more flavorful fermentations.

The “English” Bourbon Making (and Riding) Waves Across the Atlantic

Never Say Die raced out of the gate to win a major prize. But how, exactly, does one make an “English” bourbon?

The Latest Buzz: How Distillers Are Adding Coffee to Their Spirits

The classic espresso martini is only one example of a happy marriage between coffee and alcohol. Here are some different ways that craft distilleries are incorporating coffee into their spirits and liqueurs.