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The Distillery Nation Podcast

Ilias Mastrogiannis

A podcast for craft distilleries and the distillers behind them

Episodes

20 of 143 episodes

From Landscape Architecture to Bourbon: Steven Beam's Unlikely Path to Limestone Branch

Steven Beam, master distiller at Limestone Branch Distillery and Yellowstone Bourbon, joins the show to talk about starting the distillery i...

43:49Aug 14, 2026

Kris Bohm on Batch vs. Continuous Distillation, the 250-Barrel Crossover & Sourcing with Transparency

When does the romance of the pot still stop making financial sense? For Kris Bohm, who has spent his career designing, installing, and runni...

44:53Jun 13, 2026

The Whiskey Writer Who Became a Maker: Jay West on Provenance Bourbon, Patience in Production & Blending at Scale

What happens when a whiskey critic stops writing about great whiskey and starts making it? For Jay West, the answer is Provenance Bourbon an...

41:49Feb 28, 2026

Inside America's Whiskey Powerhouse: Ian Stirsman (Ross and Squibb/MGP) on Remus Bourbon, Distillery Innovation & Quality at Scale

In this episode of the Distillery Nation Podcast, Ian Stirsman, the master distiller of Ross and Squibb (formerly MGP), shared his journey i...

43:45Feb 1, 2026

Inside Four Roses with Master Distiller Brent Elliott: Craft, Innovation and Industry Wisdom

In the latest episode of Distillery Nation Podcast, we sit down with Brent Elliott, the Master Distiller behind one of Kentucky's most belov...

44:39Sep 3, 2025

The Master Blender's Path: Jesse Parker's Journey Building Doc Swinson's

In our latest episode of The Distillery Nation Podcast, we dive into the remarkable transformation of Doc Swinson's Whiskey with Master Blen...

01:14:27Aug 1, 2025

From Pears to Single Malt: Caitlin Bartlemay on Clear Creek's Distilling Legacy

In our latest episode of the Distillery Nation Podcast, we sit down with Caitlin Bartlemay, Master Distiller at Clear Creek Distillery , to...

01:07:43Jun 1, 2025

Beyond the Still: Creating a Destination Tasting Room for Your Distillery

In this month's solo episode of the Distillery Nation Podcast, I'm taking you behind the scenes of my journey creating our flagship tasting...

28:46Apr 30, 2025

Heritage in a Glass: How Tomas Nava is Revolutionizing Mexican Whiskey with Heirloom Corn

In the evolving landscape of global spirits, one visionary stands at the forefront of a quiet revolution. Tomas Nava, owner and distiller at...

01:16:00Mar 31, 2025

Crafting the Perfect Tasting Room: Insights from Bar Owner Chall Gray

In this month's episode of The Distillery Nation Podcast, we dive into the world of tasting rooms and hospitality with acclaimed bar owner a...

51:40Mar 1, 2025

Building Million-Dollar Spirits Brands: Inside Top Shelf Ventures with Noah Friedman

In this episode of the Distillery Nation Podcast, we sit down with Noah Friedman, co-founder of Top Shelf Ventures , to explore the fascinat...

45:42Feb 1, 2025

Distillery Nation 2024 Year in Review: 11 Game-Changing Conversations in Craft Spirits

The craft spirits industry continues to evolve, and this year's Distillery Nation Podcast interviews have unveiled invaluable wisdom from so...

28:42Dec 30, 2024

Building a Heritage: Jennifer and Justin Stiefiel's Journey from Local Distillers to Industry Innovators

In this month's episode of the Distillery Nation Podcast, we sit down with Jennifer and Justin Stiefiel, the visionary co-founders of Herita...

01:05:58Nov 30, 2024

Art Meets Spirits: How Seth Watson's Distillery Of Modern Art Blends Creativity and Craft

In this month's episode of Distillery Nation Podcast, we sit down with Seth Watson, the visionary founder behind the Distillery of Modern Ar...

44:43Oct 30, 2024

From Oyster Shells to Shelves: Distillery 98's Sustainable Vodka Journey

In this latest episode of the Distillery Nation Podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Harrison Holditch, co-founder of Distillery...

01:08:26Sep 30, 2024

Elevating Your Tasting Room: Insights with A Bar Above's Chris Tunstall

In the latest episode of the Distillery Nation Podcast, we had the pleasure of chatting with Chris Tunstall, co-founder of A Bar Above ! Chr...

37:02Sep 1, 2024

Navigating the Headwinds: Insights from Mark Beres on the Craft Spirits Landscape (Part 2)

We're excited to bring you the second part of our insightful series with Mark Beres, co-founder and CEO of Flying Leap Vineyards and Distill...

01:33:54Aug 21, 2024

Navigating the Headwinds: Insights from Mark Beres on the Craft Spirits Landscape (Part 1)

We are thrilled to announce a special two-part episode of the Distillery Nation Podcast featuring Mark Beres, the President and CEO of Flyin...

01:11:56Jul 31, 2024

Crafting Success: Lessons from James Bay Distillers' Co-Founder

In the latest episode of the Distillery Nation Podcast, we had the pleasure of chatting with Ernie Troth, co-founder and distiller at James...

01:00:05Jul 1, 2024

Mastering Distillery Equipment: Insights with Kris Bohm of Distillery Now Consulting

In our latest episode of the Distillery Nation Podcast, we dive deep into the world of distillery equipment with none other than Kris Bohm,...

48:53Jun 1, 2024