Barrel Room Chronicles

Barrel Room Chronicles

Welcome to the Barrel Room Chronicles, hosted by Kerry Moynahan. Kerry is a Certified Bourbon Steward, former bartender, co-host of the Spirits of Whisk(e)y podcast, media producer and all-around whiskey aficionado. Kerry has combined her love for whiskey into media projects which celebrate this great spirit. And for the last 20 years she has been helping others tell their stories though television, film and other media. But now it’s time for her to take her love for whiskey and her experience in the entertainment industry to uncover the fascinating stories of the water of life.

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December 16, 2025 28 mins

Kerry Moynahan sits down with Anna Axster and Wendelin von Schroder, co-founders of Lodestar Whiskey and two of Forbes’ 10 Women Changing the Whiskey Industry. The cousins share how their music industry careers inspired an inclusive whiskey brand, their flagship blend of American Single Malt and High-Rye Bourbon, and what’s next for Lodestar Whiskey.To read the full show notes please visit: https://www.barrelroomchronicles.com/load...

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In this special on-location episode, Kerry heads to New York City to sit down in person with returning guest Robin Robinson—author, whiskey educator, and one of the industry’s most captivating storytellers. Five years after first appearing on the show, Robin joins Kerry to unveil his brand-new book, The History of Whiskey in 100 Bottles, Barrels & More, a sweeping chronicle that traces the origins of distilled spirits from anci...

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October 16, 2025 66 mins

Welcome to another exciting episode of Barrel Room Chronicles! I'myour host, Kerry Moynahan, and today we're diving deep into the vibrant worldof whiskey at the Tales of the Cocktail festival in New Orleans. This episodeis packed with spontaneous street interviews, exclusive festival finds, andinsightful conversations with industry leaders. So, pour yourself a dram, kickoff your shoes, and join me on this whiskey adventure.

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Fog City Social isn’t your typical whiskey festival—it’s a curated experience where every pour tells a story and every guest is treated like a VIP.

In this episode, Kerry takes you inside Fog City Social Four at San Francisco’s historic Ring Con Center, sharing conversations with some of the most exciting voices in whiskey today:

  • Rory Glasgow (Brown-Forman, GlenGlassaugh/BenRiach/Glenglassaugh)

  • Nora Ganley-Roper (Lost Lantern)

  • Pete...

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Kerry Moynahan talks with Mel Heim, the creative mind behind Big Nose Kate Whiskey, a bold spirit honoring the legendary frontier woman who outlived Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp. Backed by powerhouse investors Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone, the brand rewrites Kate’s story—celebrating resilience, independence, and a legacy too big to be forgotten.

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In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, Kerry Moynahan its down with Bobby DeMars—filmmaker turned whiskey innovator and founder of Blind Barrels, the only double-blind whiskey tasting subscription in the U.S. What began as a quarantine pastime has grown into a national movement, spotlighting small American distilleries and making premiumcraft whiskey more accessible than ever.

Also, check out our new online whiskey shop!

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In this special on-location episode, Kerry Moynahan takes you behind the velvet ropes at The Nth 2025, one of the most prestigious luxury whiskey events in the world. Join Kerry as she reconnects with some of the industry’s most respected voices—and tastes some of the rarest expressions on the market.

From brand-new American launches and collector-level Scotch to unique rice whiskies from Japan and elegant cask-finished releases, t...

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In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, host Kerry Moynahan explores two unique sides of the American spirits revolution—one driven by finance, the other by flavor.First, Kerry sits down with Ryan LaValle and Hunter Robillard, of ASM Capital Partners, a venture firm dedicated to fueling the future of American Single Malt whiskey. From Hunter’s early days helping his father create a maple-infused whiskey brand to Ryan’s transitio...

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In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, host Kerry Moynahan sits down with Caitlin Bartlemay, Master Distiller at Clear Creek Distillery, to dive into the pioneering spirit behind McCarthy’s Whiskey—widely recognized as the original American single malt. Broadcasting from the heart of Hood River, Oregon, Caitlin shares her journey from wheat farm kid to one of the most respected figures in American craft distilling.Listeners wil...

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Host KerryMoynahan takes Barrel Room Chronicles to the floor of WSWA Access Live in Denver for an exclusive Whiskey Whereabouts special. From global cask aging with Lost Irish to the bold innovation of Tennessee Legend, this episode features dynamic interviews with the people behind today’s most exciting spirits. Discover award-winning American single malts from Balcones and Virginia Distillery Co., a bourbon tribute to a 12-year-o...

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In this spirited episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, host KerryMoynahan sits down with two trailblazing women who are reshaping the whiskey world—Women Who Whiskey founder Julia Ritz Toffoli and Kim Ohanneson, head of the Los Angeles chapter.

In This Episode:

·       The origin story of Women Who Whiskey

·       Julia’s first taste of whiskey—and how it changed everything

·       How Kim launched the LA chapter and grew it to 2,000+ mem...

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In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, host Kerry Moynahan heads to the University of Kentucky for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most innovative programs shaping the future of American whiskey. Her journey begins with a conversation with Dr. Janice Fernheimer, Professor and founding facultymember of the University’s Distillation, Wine & Brewing Studies program. They discuss her unique path from Jewish Studies into ...

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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...

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April 11, 2025 45 mins

Host Kerry Moynahan interviews Marcello Grande, from the San Francisco Whiskey Society, to discuss the origins, growth, and future of Fog City Social — San Francisco's premier whiskey and spirits festival. Plus a quick chat with Westland Distillery's Ana Hinz.

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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...

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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 ...

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December 19, 2024 65 mins

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...

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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...

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November 21, 2024 30 mins

This week, host Kerry Moynahan brings you the second half of her coverage of the 2024 WSWA Conference in Las Vegas from earlier this year. This episode is packed with fascinating conversations with Ignition Kentucky Bourbon owner Steve McPherson, Hand Barrel Bourbon's Co-founder Jim Hand AND we dig up some dirt with Harvey Williams of Delta Dirt Distillery.

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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...

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