Barrel Room Chronicles

In this special Whiskey Whereabouts episode, Kerry Moynahan reconnects with Colby and Ashley Frey of Fray Ranch Distillery in Fallon, Nevada. Together, they dive deep into Fray Ranch’s latest release—100% unmalted barley whiskey—as Kerry tastes it live for the first time. The trio explores the significance of grain-forward distilling, the innovation behind smoked whiskeys using homemade peat bricks, and the resilience of Fray Ranch...

In this episode, I take a nostalgic trip to my hometown of San Jose, California, where I visit the 10th Street Distillery. I had the pleasure of touring the distillery with founders Virag Saksena and Vishal Gauri and learning about their award winning expressions.

Later in the show, I catch up with the legendary Dr. Rachel Berry at the Mermaid Bar in downtown Los Angeles. Dr. Barrie, known for her groundbreaking work in the whiskey...

In this season finale of Barrel Room Chronicles, I, Kerry Moynahan, bring you an exciting episode filled with in-person coverage from the Summer Highland Games and Whiskey and Barrel Days in Pleasanton, California. Despite the delay due to the Southern California fires, we are thrilled to wrap up Season 3 with a bang and look forward to launching Season 4 soon.

During the Highland Games, I had the pleasure of speaking with numerous ...

Welcome to another exciting episode of BRC! In Season 3, Episode 23, host Kerry Moynahan takes you on a journey through the 2024 Kentucky Bourbon Festival. This episode is packed with exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and a deep dive into the world of bourbon. With a whopping 17 guests you wont want to miss this super-sized episode! Guests include:

Haley Perros, Aaron Harris, Tia Edwards, Ben Franzini, Maggie Y...

In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, Kerry Moynahan takes you on an exclusive journey through the Nth, the world's premier whiskey and luxury spirits experience held at The Wynn in Las Vegas. Kerry had the incredible opportunity to speak with some of the most esteemed figures in the whiskey industry, including Master Blender Richard Paterson from The Dalmore, Deborah Stewart of Glenfarclas, Gareth Howells from Aberfeldy, Alex...

In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Bill Christy, the founder of American Single Cask, a new independent bottler of American craft whiskey. We kicked off the conversation by discussing Bill's unexpected journey into the whiskey industry, which began with car camping trips in the desert and evolved into a deep appreciation for Scotch and American craft whiskeys.

Bill shared the inspirat...

In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Pete Lynch, the master blender at Bhakta Spirits in Pulteney, Vermont. We delved into Pete's fascinating journey in the spirits industry, starting from his early days at Whistlepig, where he met Raj Bhakta, the current owner of Bhakta Spirits. Pete shared insights into the unique culture and ethos that both Whistlepig and Bhakta embody, emphasizing t...

In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, I had the opportunity to attend the Bourbon Women's WOW Awards in Louisville, Kentucky. The episode featured interviews with notable figures in the whiskey industry, including Joyce and Autumn Nethery from Jeptha Creed, whiskey writer Maggie Kimberl, master distiller Marianne Eaves from Forbidden Bourbon, and Heather Greene, CEO and master blender at Milam & Green Distillery.

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In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, we dive deep into the world of whiskey production and brand building with Adam Spiegel, President and Master Distiller at Corning & Company. From his early days in finance to becoming a key player in the craft distilling industry, Adam shares his fascinating journey and the innovative services Corning & Company offers to craft distilleries and brands. Plus learn how you can score...

In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, host Kerry Moynahan takes listeners on a journey through the world of whiskey, featuring two fascinating guests. The episode kicks off with a discussion with Mark Pruitt, the Editor-in-Chief of Whiskey Network Magazine. Mark shares his personal whiskey journey, and delves into the evolution of Whiskey Network Magazine.

Next, Kerry introduces Michael Bosch, a whiskey enthusiast and entrepr...

Welcome to another exciting episode of Barrel Room Chronicles! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of whiskey with two distinguished guests. First, we have David Blackmore, Global Brand Ambassador for Glenmorangie and Ardbeg, who shares the fascinating story behind Glenmorangie's latest release, "A Tale of Tokyo." Later, we are joined by Greg Schwartz, a documentary film director, to discuss his latest projec...

In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, I had the pleasure of interviewing Aidan Mehigan from Natterjack Irish Whiskey. Aidan shared the fascinating story behind the Natterjack toad mascot and how the whiskey is a blend of Irish and American flavor profiles. We discussed their award-winning Cast Strength whiskey and their plans for expansion in the US market, including California. Aidan also shared insights into their sourcing p...