Chip Tate: Back in the Saddle Again

Maverick whiskey maker Chip Tate is back after a sabbatical following his acrimonious departure from Balcones Distilling. Now the master distiller for innovation with Foley Family Wines & Spirits, Tate has quietly been working on his first new whiskies in nearly 11 years under the company's Ampersand Spirits label. Dubbed Malus, Vinea, and Opimus, each one is a unique blend that challenges whiskey lovers with new flavors, and they fit perfectly with Tate's unique approach to making whiskey. Chip Tate joins us on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, Ontario Premier Doug Ford is planning to make good on his threat to pull the best-selling Canadian Whisky off store shelves if Diageo closes its Crown Royal plant in his province. We'll also have the latest on the Uncle Nearest receivership and a new report showing a decline in Irish whiskey exports in 2025.

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Chip Tate: Back in the Saddle Again is an episode from WhiskyCast by CaskStrength Media.

This episode is 42:04 long.

This episode was published on Jan 11, 2026.

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