Episode Thirty Seven Part 2

Bourbon, Beards, and Belvederes

Join us in unraveling the delightful secrets of light whiskeys in this intriguing episode. Discover how this underrated spirit variety stands out with its unique flavors, like the surprising hint of caramelized peach, and learn about the innovative methods behind its creation. We delve into the fascinating stories of whiskey crafting, from noteworthy barrel selections to the evolution of unfinished rye whiskies.

The episode also highlights the impressive world of sourced spirits and the distilleries creating phenomenal blends even without the use of light whiskies. As we venture further into this delicious exploration, we touch on the exciting developments in the whiskey industry, emphasizing the influence of higher-proof light whiskeys and the potential future trends.

Our tasting adventure doesn't end with whiskeys. We dive into the captivating realm of rum crafting featuring the Angel's Envy blend and Ron Izalco rum. Learn about the distinct characteristics that make these distilled spirits uniquely satisfying and hear about potential future special editions targeted towards creating a bartender's dream rum.

A unique highlight of our episode is a candid conversation with Matt Witzig, master blender of Rye3Whiskey and Izalco Rum. We discuss the art and joy behind blending, product development challenges, and the thrill of creating unique blends. Matt also shares insights into the company's ethos of aspiring for excellence and their grand success at international festivals, thus making this episode a must-listen for any whiskey or rum enthusiast.