Episode 105: Australia's Starward Whisky with Founder David Vitale

Episode 108: Woodford Reserve & The Kentucky Derby with Master Distiller Chris Morris, Assistant Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall

And....we're BACK, talking about some of my favorite subjects: bourbon, very fancy thousand dollar mint juleps, and the Kentucky Derby! This week's guests are Chris Morris and Elizabeth McCall, the Master Distiller and Assistant Master Distiller, respectively of Woodford Reserve, the official bourbon and Presenting Sponsor of the Kentucky Derby. On the eve of “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” I invite you to take a moment, pour out a little Woodford, and pre-game with us. This week's featured cocktail is the traditional Derby Day cocktail: Mint Julep 2 ounces Woodford Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey 1/2 ounce simple syrup 3 Fresh Mint Leaves Crushed Ice Powdered Sugar - optional.   Express the essential oils in the mint and rub them inside the glass. Add simple syrup, bourbon, and crushed ice to the glass and stir. Garnish with more ice, fresh mint, and powdered sugar.   Woodford Reserve Link: Website [https://www.woodfordreserve.com] Bit by a Fox Links: Blog [http://bitbyafox.com] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bitbyafox/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/BitByAFox/] Twitter [https://twitter.com/bitbyafox] Podcast Music [https://www.humanworldwide.com]

Episode 107: Lost Lantern— A New Independent Bottler of American Whiskey

This week's guests are Nora Ganley-Roper and Adam Polonski, the husband and wife team behind Lost Lantern, a new independent bottler of American craft whiskey modeled after the long tradition of independent bottlers in Scotland.   This week's featured cocktail is a Penicillin variation using Lost Lantern's American Vatted Malt:   AVM #1 Penicillin 2 ounces Lost Lantern American Vatted Malt Edition No 1.  3/4 ounce *honey-ginger syrup 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice 1/4 ounce Colkegan Single Malt, Lost Lantern Santa Fe Spirits Single Malt Single Cask, or any mesquite-smoked single malt candied ginger for garnish   Combine Vatted Malt, honey-ginger syrup, lemon juice, and ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Float the mesquite-smoked single malt and garnish with candied ginger.   Lost Lantern Link: Website [https://www.lostlanternwhiskey.com] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lostlanternwhiskey/] Bit by a Fox Links: Blog [http://bitbyafox.com] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bitbyafox/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/BitByAFox/] Twitter [https://twitter.com/bitbyafox] Podcast Music [https://www.humanworldwide.com]

Episode 106: Botanical Driven Spirits & LA Terroir with AMASS Distiller Morgan McLachlan

This week's guest is Morgan McLachlan, co-founder and Master Distiller behind Los Angeles based distillery The Spirit Guild and AMASS. AMASS is Morgan's most recent project and it takes inspiration from the vast botanicals that grow and are indigenous to Southern California. Morgan and I discuss Los Angeles terroir, our Pacific Northwest roots, and how she likens the technique and art of distilling to her time in the film industry behind the camera.   This week's featured cocktail is the Vesper using AMASS Gin & Vodka:   AMASS Vesper 3 oz AMASS Gin 1 oz AMASS Vodka 1/2 ounce Lillet Blanc Aperitif lemon twist for garnish   Add all ingredients to an ice-filled mixing glass. Stir until well chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon twist.   AMASS Links: Website [https://amass.com] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/amass.botanics/] Twitter [https://twitter.com/amass_botanics] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/amass.botanics] Bit by a Fox Links: Blog [http://bitbyafox.com] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bitbyafox/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/BitByAFox/] Twitter [https://twitter.com/bitbyafox] Podcast Music [https://www.humanworldwide.com]

Episode 105: Australia's Starward Whisky with Founder David Vitale

This week's guest is David Vitale, founder of Australian whisky brand Starward [https://usa.starward.com.au/store?gclid=CjwKCAiAtej9BRAvEiwA0UAWXifIYL7xOcCopaoj1CodfJJ1Y9ynLpu6zF6xR4OrZ4g1Wc7dOjRc-xoCcmIQAvD_BwE]. David and I discussed the unique quality that red wine barrels bring to Starward, the fascinating history of Australian whisky, and his recent move to the states in order to help his brand thrive here.   Inverted Manhattan 2 oz Dolin Rouge Vermouth 1 oz Starward Two-Fold Australian Whisky [https://usa.starward.com.au/products/two-fold] 2-3 dashes Peychaud's Bitters Cocktail Cherry for Garnish   Add all ingredients to an ice-filled mixing glass. Stir until well chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a cherry.   Starward Whisky Links: Website [https://starward.com.au] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/starwardwhisky/] Twitter [https://twitter.com/StarwardWhisky] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/starwardwhisky] Bit by a Fox Links: Blog [http://bitbyafox.com] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bitbyafox/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/BitByAFox/] Twitter [https://twitter.com/bitbyafox] Podcast Music [https://www.humanworldwide.com]

Episode 104: Artingstall's Gin with Paul Feig

Award-winning director and producer Paul Feig is this week's guest, discussing his new, exciting project:Artingstall's Brilliant London Dry Gin [https://www.artingstallsgin.com].   This week's featured cocktail is Paul Feig's original cocktail recipe, the Deep End:   Deep End 1.5 oz Artingstall's Brilliant London Dry Gin [https://www.artingstallsgin.com] 1 oz Cointreau .5 oz Fresh Lime Juice .5 oz Blue Curacao lime wheel, garnish   Add all ingredients to an ice-filled shaker. Shake until well chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.   Artingstall's Gin Links: Website [https://www.artingstallsgin.com] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/artingstallsgin/] Twitter [https://twitter.com/artingstallsgin] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ArtingstallsGin/] Paul Feig's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/paulfeig/] Bit by a Fox Links: Blog [http://bitbyafox.com] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bitbyafox/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/BitByAFox/] Twitter [https://twitter.com/bitbyafox] Podcast Music [https://www.humanworldwide.com]