Making good on his promise from episode #34, Matt starts the deep dive down the whiskey rabbit hole to talk about milling with Matt Hofmann from Westland, and Murphy Quint from Cedar Ridge.

This is so important to talk about, in large part because most people have no understanding of it, but before malt can be mashed, it has to be milled, and that milling process is arguably the first step of the production process that has an immense impact not only of flavor, but on general perceived quality.

Here's why . . .

How Does Milling Impact Flavor? Episode 35

In the first of two episodes, Matt gets together with Phil Downer, Founder and Chief Whiskey Maker of Wanderback in Hood River, Oregon.
And it's impossible to talk about his latest release (release #5) without talking about how and why Phil has chosen to take a bit of a non-traditional approach to how he's building his brand; by collaborating with other distilleries and like-minded brands focused on both quality and the exploration of flavor.

Wanderback Whiskey, Hood River, OR

Matt wraps up his conversation with Phil Downer of Wanderback in Hood River focusing almost exclusively on arguably the most critical aspect of making whiskey; sensory evaluation. 

And of COURSE, arguably the most critical component of sensory evaluation is tasting! So we do that, too.
With Wanderback's latest release, #5.

And it is . . . SO good!

A Unique and IMPORTANT Perspective On Sensory - Phil Downer, Wanderback #2/2

In a bit of a branch off the traditional approach of talking with distillers and whiskey makers, Matt takes a left turn and talks with Marty Duffy, U.S. Representative for Glencairn Crystal about one of the most ubiquitous symbols of fine whiskies the world over; the Glencairn glass.

What's the best tool in your sensory arsenal? Glencairn's Marty Duffy

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