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S02E07 WftA – American Single Malt Whiskey

Whiskey for the Ages Podcast

In this episode, Whiskey for the Ages editor Brian Dawson introduces a modern take on an age-old whiskey … Single Malt, but now with a decidedly American twist.

This newest of whiskey styles is on the cusp of receiving an official government designation. Together, we are witnessing history in the making. Along with Brian, WftA editors Hannah and Elora will talk about what it takes to be an American Single Malt, some of the challenges producers are facing and introduce some of the key distillers making this new product.

And of course, your hosts will be pouring and discussing what they’re drinking too! Here’s the lineup …

Old Pepper Single Malt Small Batch
Grand Teton Private Stock 7yr American Single Malt
Headframe The Kelley Single Malt
Virginia Distillery Co. Courage & Conviction American Single Malt Whiskey

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WftA HEADLINE NEWS LINKS FOR S02E07_231207

An Academy For American Single Malt
Higgins, J. (2023, July 24). An Academy For American Single Malt. Whisky Advocate. https://whiskyadvocate.com/ (Retrieved 2023, November 09).

Frey Ranch releases American Single Malt
Simmons, T. (2023, November 03). Frey Ranch releases American single malt. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2023 November 03).

World’s Oldest Whisky Discovered in the Cellar of a Scottish Castle
Forbes, E. (2023, September 27). World’s Oldest Whisky Discovered in the Cellar of a Scottish Castle. Scottish Field. https://www.scottishfield.co.uk/ (Retrieved 2023, November 27).

DISTILLERIES IN THE NEWS

Stranahan’s names its first head blender
Hohwieler, R. (2023, October 10). Stranahan’s names its first head blender. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2023 October 10).

‘It Was Always the Goal’: Balcones Ditches Bourbon, Dedicates Future to American Single Malt Whiskey
Morrow, D. (2023, November 21). ‘It Was Always the Goal’: Balcones Ditches Bourbon, Dedicates Future to American Single Malt Whiskey. Whiskey Raiders. https://whiskeyraiders.com/ (Retrieved 2023, November 23).

‘A Blank Slate’: Now 15 Years Old, Balcones Distilling Pioneers Budding, Uncharted Texas Whiskey Scene
Morrow, D. (2023, November 21). ‘A Blank Slate’: Now 15 Years Old, Balcones Distilling Pioneers Budding, Uncharted Texas Whiskey Scene. Whiskey Raiders. https://whiskeyraiders.com/ (Retrieved 2023, November 23).

WHISKEY ECONOMICS

Suntory Announces Massive Price Spike for Japanese Whisky, Some Types More than Double in Price
Baseel, Casey, (2023, November 22). Suntory Announces Massive Price Spike for Japanese Whisky, Some Types More than Double in Price. Sora News24. https://soranews24.com/ (Retrieved 2023, November 22).

Autumn budget: spirits duty frozen until August
Kiely, M. (2023, November 22). Autumn budget: spirits duty frozen until August. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2023, September 28).

U.S. Whiskey Is ‘Collateral Damage’ in Trans-Atlantic Trade Fight
Peterson, K. and Mackrael, K. (2023, November 27). U.S. Whiskey Is ‘Collateral Damage’ in Trans-Atlantic Trade Fight. The Wall Street Journal. https://www.wsj.com/ (Retrieved 2023, November 28).

NEW PRODUCT RELEASES

New Riff Releases First Sour Mash Single Malt Whiskey
Press Release. (2023, September 12). New Riff Releases First Sour Mash Single Malt Whiskey. Bevnet. https://www.bevnet.com/ (Retrieved 2023, September 20).

Jack Daniel’s American Single Malt Debuts in GTR
Collins, G. (2023, September 28). Jack Daniel’s American Single Malt debuts in GTR. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2023, September 28).

Rabbit Hole “Founder’s Collection”, 12 Year Bourbon Amburana Finish Cask Strength
Seth Thompson, S. (2023, November 22). Rabbit Hole “Founder’s Collection”, 12 Year Bourbon Amburana Finish Cask Strength. Go Bourbon. https://www.gobourbon.com/ (Retrieved 2023, November 22).

WHISKEY INSIGHTS

OurWhisky Foundation adds festive images to library
Hohwieler, R. (2023, November 20). OurWhisky Foundation adds festive images to library. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2023 November 21).

Why The American Oak Tree Is Superb For Aging Bourbon
Regina, L. (2023, November 27). Why The American Oak Tree Is Superb for Aging Bourbon. The TastingTable. https://www.tastingtable.com/ (Retrieved 2023, November 28).

What Are the Regional Styles of American Rye Whiskey?
Miller, K. (2023, November 29). What Are the Regional Styles of American Rye Whiskey? InsideHook. https://www.insidehook.com/ (Retrieved 2023, November 29).

American Whiskey Makers Dig Deep in Search of New Flavors
Stewart, D. (2023, November 24). American Whiskey Makers Dig Deep in Search of New Flavors. Distiller Magazine. https://distilling.com/distillermagazine/ (Retrieved 2023, November 29).

REVISIT PAST STORIES

Spirits to be Exempt from EU Packaging Policy
Hohwieler, R. (2023, November 23). Spirits to be exempt from EU packaging policy. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2023 November 20).

A New Adirondack Growth: Whiskey Fungus
Craig, G. (2023, November 29). A new Adirondack growth: Whiskey fungus. Adirondack Explorer. https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/ (Retrieved 2023, November 29).

WSWA: DTC Spirits Report ‘Misleading’
Carruthers, N. (2023, November 30). WSWA: DTC spirits report ‘misleading’. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2023 November 30).

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