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Discriminating Tastes: Testing for Differences in Your Spirits

When distillers need sensory evaluation to identify outliers or differences in samples, look no further than discriminative testing. Here’s how it works.

Beyond Oak: Craft Distillers Are Branching Out

While nothing is likely to replace the mighty oak for barrels, distillers are exploring a variety of other woods for aging spirits with distinctive character.

Why Distilling a Dairy By-Product May Be a Whey Forward

It may sound cheesy, but some American distillers are joining a trend from overseas—fermenting and distilling spirits with whey.

Video Tip: Aging and Cask Finishing Single-Malt Whiskey at a Small Distillery

In this clip from his video course, Boulder Spirits distiller Justin Baier shares several details about how they age, evaluate, blend, and proof down different barrels of single-malt whiskeys, as well as how they finish some in different kinds of casks.

CS&D Podcast Episode 1: Hosts Sydney Jones and Molly Troupe Share Their Favorite Distilling Techniques

In this launch episode of the Craft Spirits & Distilling Podcast, hosts Sydney Jones of FEW Spirits and Molly Troupe of Freeland Spirits introduce the podcast and each other with a dive into their favorite distilling techniques.

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Spirit of Experimentation: Casks that Intrigue

When selecting barrels to finish their spirits, some craft distillers are going against the grain.

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How Distilleries Can Craft a Winning Bar Program

An on-site liquid-to-lips program is essential for producers to connect with customers—and not just your visitors, but also the bars where you aim to gain a foothold. Here are some key points to keep in mind when setting up and refining the bar program at your own distillery.

Video Tip: Making Consistent Cuts When Distilling Craft Whiskey

In this clip from his video course, Boulder Spirits distiller Justin Baier explains how they approach collecting the heads, hearts, and tails for desirable flavors and a consistent single-malt whiskey.

In Favor of Flavor: Distillers Who Eschew Neutrality in Their Vodkas

A change in TTB rules has opened the door for craft distillers to produce vodkas with character. The next challenge: Convince customers it’s worth the price.

American Aquavit: Riffing on a Scandinavian Staple

With its long-established tradition and unique flavors, aquavit is finding favor among North American drinkers and bartenders—and among craft distillers, who appreciate its familiar process and opportunities for distinctive character.