In this episode I had the pleasure of sitting down with Mark McLaughlin to discuss his journey from Navy to Distillery and everything in-between at Old Line Spirits in Baltimore, Maryland! visit www.oldlinespirits.com Follow @oldlinespirits If you enjoyed this episode, I’d really appreciate a follow and share on social media, subscribe to our YouTube, and be sure to give us a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform! Everything you see and hear is out of pocket for us, including travel. If you support our mission of showcasing the amazing stories behind these small businesses, do ..read more

Our last audio only episode is here! I had an absolute blast talking to owner and operator, Jeff Harner, about his quaint and unique distillery in Hyattsville, Maryland. Sang•Froid Distilling is one of the smallest yet most impressive operations I've had the pleasure of visiting and I can't thank Jeff enough for having me! visit online at https://www.sangfroiddistilling.com/ follow @sangfroiddistilling If you enjoy this episode, and others we’ve done, I’d really appreciate it if you followed us on social media and be sure follow us on your preferred podcast platform – While you’re at it – I ..read more

In this episode, I again traveled to Frederick, Maryland to visit McClintock Distilling and speak with owner and operator Braeden Bumpers! Braeden graciously welcomed me into the distillery and gave a wonderfully detailed tour showcasing their beautiful space and I certainly can't wait to return! Visit them online at https://mcclintockdistilling.com/ Follow them @mcclintockdistilling If you enjoy this episode, and others we’ve done, I’d really appreciate it if you followed us on social media and be sure follow us on your preferred podcast platform – While you’re at it – I would greatly appr ..read more

In this episode I traveled to Benson, North Carolina to visit Broadslab Distillery and speak with the man behind it all, Jeremy Norris. Broadslab is just a short drive away from where I frequently visit in North Carolina and I’m glad I finally had the opportunity to take a tour and visit the beautiful farm. This is one I am excited to bring to video one day because the space Jeremy has created is impressive! The highlight of this craft distillery is their Flue Cured Bourbon and rye – a process patented by Broadslab and will surely turn some heads in the spirits industry, but I’ll let Jeremy ex ..read more

In this episode I traveled to Beltsville, Maryland to visit Shmidt Spirits and talk with master distiller, Brian Roan. The small distillery is owned and operated by Arthur Shmidt – an engineer from the College Park, Maryland area who’s desire to make better spirits than what’s on the market emboldened his blending of engineering and his love of fine liquor. Shmidt Spirits’ small operation and desire to truly experiment and test the waters on new things is the definition of why I seek out small businesses to talk to. Arthur and Brian were incredibly welcoming, and I can’t thank Brian enough for ..read more

In this episode I traveled to Northern Pennsylvania to visit the Keir Family Distillery located in the small town of Warren Center. The distillery sits on a farm just 5 miles south of the New York/Pennsylvania state border and is only about an hour from where I spend my time drilling for the Army National Guard. I had the pleasure of speaking with owner and distiller Sam Keir and learned all about his business and the trials and tribulations of starting a small craft distillery. Sam and his wife Jenn have built a cozy tasting room in an 1890s barn that has been in Sam’s family since the 1930s ..read more

In this episode, I had the pleasure of visiting the beautiful veteran owned Tobacco Barn Distillery in Hollywood, Maryland and sat down with the trio behind it all: Dan, Sean, and Scott! Tobacco Barn is a true ground to glass distillery, growing the corn used in their whiskey right there on the farm. Ground to glass recently paid off when in 2023, Tobacco Barn Distillery was named America’s Best Farm Distillery by the American Craft Spirits Association, earning them a proud visit from Maryland Governor Wes Moore to celebrate their achievement. I’m truly appreciative of the guys for having me v ..read more

In this episode, Allan sits down with Dan Morello of Tenth Ward Distilling Co. in Frederick, Maryland. Dan is one of the main distillers and graciously sat down to talk about his background and the awesome story behind Tenth Ward. Proudly woman owned and operated since 2016 by owner Monica Pearce in what used to be the Tenth Ward of downtown Frederick, Maryland - their cocktail bar is a perfect stop when visiting this historic area. Dan invited me to come sit down in their warehouse where all the magic happens. Learn more here: https://www.tenthwarddistilling.com/ Follow on social media: @ten ..read more

In this episode I traveled to Weston, West Virginia to visit the MannCave Distillery and had the pleasure of speaking to the family behind it all! Father and Daughter duo Stephen and Kelly Mann joined me for a conversation discussing their business and the unique character a small craft distillery imparts on distillation out there in the sticks of West Virginia. Stephen and Kelly were more than gracious, and I really enjoyed my time with them! visit https://www.manncave.com/ to learn more! If you enjoy this episode, and others we’ve done, I’d really appreciate it if you followed us on socia ..read more

In this episode I traveled to Culpeper, Virginia to visit the Belmont Farm Distillery and speak with famous moonshiner, Chuck Miller! The word legend isn’t enough to describe Chuck’s influence on the craft spirits industry, and his expertise is showcased in several episodes of Discovery Channel’s “Moonshiners”. In fact, while at the distillery, visitors had lined up to snag a photo and a bottle signed by him – which made me even more appreciative of the time he took to show me around the distillery and sit down for an interview. At nearly 80 years old, Chuck has been making whiskey since his g ..read more