Crafted Conversations

In this episode, I traveled to Oshkosh, Wisconsin to learn the store of the only distillery in town: Sturgeon Spirits. Owner and distillery Karl Loewenstein graciously sat down with me to discuss all the things he's infusing, his small business, and his background as a Russian History Teacher! They have some fantastic products and I can't wait to visit Sturgeon Spirits again next time I'm in the area and I truly appreciate Karl's hospitality and conversation! For more information: Be sure to follow: @sturgeonspirits & @squadronspirits Visit: https://sturgeonspirits.com/ https://www.squadronspirits.co/ Special shout out to my friend and associate producer Nate Haug for his help on this episode! 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 me a favor and head over to buymeacoffee.com/craftedconvos Buy Me a Coffee is an awesome way to help creators like me with simple one-time donations OR a monthly contribution. Every dime goes into giving these breweries, distilleries and more some much deserved limelight. Visit us online at www.craftedconvos.com Follow us on social media: ⁠@craftedconvospod⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube at    / ⁠@craftedconvospod   ⁠ Full video is exclusively on YouTube and Spotify! If you every have any questions or concerns – please reach out: coganconvo@gmail.com All music is provided by ⁠Artlist.io⁠ and copyright information can be provided upon request. Cheers! ⁠#smallbusiness⁠ ⁠#craftdistilleries⁠ ⁠#craftbreweries⁠ ⁠#craftedconvos⁠ ⁠#milwaukee⁠ ⁠#wisconsin⁠ ⁠#cheers⁠ ⁠#craftspirits⁠ ⁠#distillery #brewery #jhenry #craftedconvos⁠

In this episode, I traveled to Dane, Wisconsin - just north of Madison - to learn all about J. Henry & Sons and their incredible family story. Master Blender Joe Z. Henry - the oldest of the Henry sons - sat down with me to discuss all things Bourbon and Rye centered around their family farm. They have some fantastic products and I can't wait to visit J. Henry & Sons again next time I'm in the area and I truly appreciate Joe's hospitality and great conversation! For more information: Be sure to follow: @jhenrybourbon Visit: https://jhenryandsons.com/ 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 me a favor and head over to buymeacoffee.com/craftedconvos Buy Me a Coffee is an awesome way to help creators like me with simple one-time donations OR a monthly contribution. Every dime goes into giving these breweries, distilleries and more some much deserved limelight. Visit us online at www.craftedconvos.com Follow us on social media: @craftedconvospod Subscribe to our YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@craftedconvospod Full video is exclusively on YouTube and Spotify! If you every have any questions or concerns – please reach out: coganconvo@gmail.com All music is provided by Artlist.io and copyright information can be provided upon request. Cheers! #smallbusiness #craftdistilleries #craftbreweries #craftedconvos #milwaukee #wisconsin #cheers #craftspirits #distillery #brewery #jhenry #craftedconvos

In this episode, I traveled to my hometown of West Allis, Wisconsin to learn all about the brewery that opened after I moved away! Co-owner Kyle Ciske and Brewer Cameron Patterson welcomed me to Ope! and shared their story, alongside a flight of beer of course! Enjoy the music in the beginning and ending? Cheers to Kyle - a musician himself - for sharing the jingles he produced for different brands at Ope! I can't wait to visit Ope next time I'm home and I truly appreciate Kyle and Cam's hospitality and great conversation! For more information: Be sure to follow: @opebrewingco Visit: https://www.opebrewingco.com/ A special thanks to my onsite team: Executive producer Grant Brown Associate Producer Dr. Nick Post Set Assistant Daniel Sponder 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 me a favor and head over to buymeacoffee.com/craftedconvos Buy Me a Coffee is an awesome way to help creators like me with simple one-time donations OR a monthly contribution. Every dime goes into giving these breweries, distilleries and more some much deserved limelight. Visit us online at www.craftedconvos.com Follow us on social media: @craftedconvospod Subscribe to our YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@craftedconvospod Full video is exclusively on YouTube and Spotify!If you every have any questions or concerns – please reach out: coganconvo@gmail.com All music is provided by Artlist.io and copyright information can be provided upon request. Cheers! #smallbusiness #craftdistilleries #craftbreweries #craftedconvos #milwaukee #wisconsin #cheers #craftspirits #distillery #brewery #westallis

In this episode I traveled back to my hometown of Milwaukee, WI and had the special privilege of speaking with Head Distiller Nate Newbrough and Bar Manager Brendan Cleary - at Great Lakes Distillery!! Back when we were still just doing audio, Great Lakes joined us on Episode 12 for what is still our most successful audio episode TO DATE! Now, we bring them to video! Sharing the story of Great Lakes Distillery is special for us as its not only our hometown distillery, but also the tasting room, tour, and space was our intro to distilling while growing up! I can't thank Nate and Brendan enough for their hospitality and I always look forward to visiting when back in town. For more information: Follow: @greatlakesdistillery on Instagram Visit: https://greatlakesdistillery.com/ A special thanks to my onsite Associate Producer Dr. Nick Post for his tremendous work on this episode. 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 me a favor and head over to buymeacoffee.com/craftedconvos Buy Me a Coffee is an awesome way to help creators like me with simple one-time donations OR a monthly contribution. Every dime goes into giving these breweries, distilleries and more some much deserved limelight. Visit us online at www.craftedconvos.com Follow us on social media: @craftedconvospod Subscribe to our YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@craftedconvospod Full video is exclusively on YouTube and Spotify! If you every have any questions or concerns – please reach out: coganconvo@gmail.com All music is provided by Artlist.io and copyright information can be provided upon request. Cheers! #smallbusiness #craftdistilleries #craftbreweries #craftedconvos #milwaukee #wisconsin

In this episode I traveled to Washington DC and had the pleasure of speaking with Jordan Cotton, co-founder and distiller at the Cotton & Reed Rum Distillery! I'm so thankful for Jordan's hospitality and look forward to visiting again when I'm in the area!For more information:Follow: @cottonandreed on InstagramVisit: https://www.cottonandreed.com/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 me a favor and head over to buymeacoffee.com/craftedconvosBuy Me a Coffee is an awesome way to help creators like me with simple one-time donations OR a monthly contribution. Every dime goes into giving these breweries, distilleries and more some much deserved limelight.Visit us online at www.craftedconvos.comFollow us on social media: @craftedconvospodSubscribe to our YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@craftedconvospodFull video is exclusively on YouTube and Spotify!If you every have any questions or concerns – please reach out: coganconvo@gmail.comAll music is provided by Artlist.io and copyright information can be provided upon request.Cheers!#smallbusiness #craftdistilleries #craftbreweries #craftedconvos

In this episode I traveled to Baltimore, MD and had the honor of speaking with the great Max Lents and Eli Brietburg-Smith. Both are Co-founders and distillers at Baltimore Spirits Co!I'm so thankful for Max and Eli's hospitality and look forward to visiting again when I'm in the area!For more information:Follow Baltimore Spirits Co.: @baltspiritsco on InstagramVisit: https://baltimorespiritsco.com/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 me a favor and head over to buymeacoffee.com/craftedconvosBuy Me a Coffee is an awesome way to help creators like me with simple one-time donations OR a monthly contribution. Every dime goes into giving these breweries, distilleries and more some much deserved limelight.Visit us online at www.craftedconvos.comFollow us on social media: @craftedconvospodSubscribe to our YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@craftedconvospodFull video is exclusively on YouTube and Spotify!If you every have any questions or concerns – please reach out: coganconvo@gmail.comAll music is provided by Artlist.io and copyright information can be provided upon request.Cheers!#smallbusiness #craftdistilleries #craftbreweries #craftedconvos

In this episode I traveled to Middleburg, VA - a small rural town just about an hour west of Washington D.C. - and had the honor of speaking with the head distiller at Mt. Defiance Cidery & Distillery: Peter Ahlf! I'm so thankful for Peter's hospitality and time and can't wait to visit again when I'm in the area!For more information:Follow Mt. Defiance: @mtdefiance on InstagramVisit: www.mtdefiance.comIf 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 me a favor and head over to buymeacoffee.com/craftedconvosBuy Me a Coffee is an awesome way to help creators like me with simple one-time donations OR a monthly contribution. Every dime goes into giving these breweries, distilleries and more some much deserved limelight.Visit us online at www.craftedconvos.comFollow us on social media: @craftedconvospodSubscribe to our YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@craftedconvospodFull video is exclusively on YouTube and Spotify!If you every have any questions or concerns – please reach out: coganconvo@gmail.comAll music is provided by Artlist.io and copyright information can be provided upon request.Cheers!#smallbusiness #craftdistilleries #craftbreweries #craftedconvos

In this episode I traveled to Kearneysville, WV - a small town just 20 min NW of Harpers Ferry - and had the pleasure of speaking with owner and operator of Devil's Due Distillery: Wylie McDade. I'm so thankful for Wylie's hospitality and friendship and can't wait to visit again when I'm in the area!For more information:Follow Devil's Due: @devilsduedistillery on InstagramVisit: https://www.facebook.com/DevilsDueDistillery/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 me a favor and head over to buymeacoffee.com/craftedconvosBuy Me a Coffee is an awesome way to help creators like me with simple one-time donations OR a monthly contribution. Every dime goes into giving these breweries, distilleries and more some much deserved limelight.Visit us online at www.craftedconvos.comFollow us on social media: @craftedconvospodSubscribe to our YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@craftedconvospodFull video is exclusively on YouTube and Spotify!If you every have any questions or concerns – please reach out: coganconvo@gmail.comAll music is provided by Artlist.io and copyright information can be provided upon request.Cheers!#smallbusiness #craftdistilleries #craftbreweries #craftedconvos

In this episode I traveled to Old Town Alexandria, VA - a beautiful historic town just minutes from Washington DC - and had the honor of speaking with Tom "Big T" Gale - the Director of Operations at one of the biggest bourbon bars and restaurants in the area, Virtue Feed & Grain! Tom is a Kentucky Colonel, Executive Bourbon Steward, king of one-liners, and named one of Alexandria's most interesting men in 2020. I'm so thankful for Tom's hospitality and friendship and can't wait to visit again when I'm in the area!"The historic building that houses Virtue Feed & Grain was once a feed house in the 1800s, bordering historic Wales Alley. A former Alexandria Mayor, Irishman John Fitzgerald, shared ownership of Wales Alley where beer was sold as early as 1786. The alley was named after the brewery owner, Andrew Wales. With re-purposing the building into the restaurant and bar, the name ‘Virtue Feed & Grain’ emerged from the hopeful intentions of those who thoughtfully and virtuously restored and reclaimed a piece of history." For more information:Follow Tom: @bigtbourbon on InstagramFollow the place: @virtuefeedgrainVisit: https://virtuefeedgrain.com/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 me a favor and head over to buymeacoffee.com/craftedconvosBuy Me a Coffee is an awesome way to help creators like me with simple one-time donations OR a monthly contribution. Every dime goes into giving these breweries, distilleries and more some much deserved limelight.Visit us online at www.craftedconvos.comFollow us on social media: @craftedconvospodSubscribe to our YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@craftedconvospodFull video is exclusively on YouTube and Spotify!If you every have any questions or concerns – please reach out: coganconvo@gmail.comAll music is provided by Artlist.io and copyright information can be provided upon request.Cheers!#smallbusiness #craftdistilleries #craftbreweries #craftedconvos

In this episode I traveled to Norristown, PA - just outside of Philadelphia - and had the honor of speaking with John George - founder and distiller of Five Saints Distilling! I'm so thankful for John's hospitality and can't wait to visit again when I'm in the Philly area!"Growing up in the Upstate New York countryside provided a childhood of outdoor fun and adventure from nightly football on a neighbor’s farm and swimming with the cows to sledding on Baldy Mountain. John explored on a bike with one pedal (what Freedom!) and spent quality time with his Dad, three uncles and later Giovanni. His first retail sales lesson as a stock boy in a local pharmacy inspired John to become a Registered Pharmacist. In Pharmacy School he spent a day in one of the courses on spirits, manufacturing and proofing. Little did he know back then that he would be putting that experience into practice in the Five Saints Distillery."For more information:Follow @fivesaintsdistilling on InstagramVisit: https://fivesaintsdistilling.com/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 me a favor and head over to buymeacoffee.com/craftedconvosBuy Me a Coffee is an awesome way to help creators like me with simple one-time donations OR a monthly contribution. Every dime goes into giving these breweries, distilleries and more some much deserved limelight.Visit us online at www.craftedconvos.comFollow us on social media: @craftedconvospodSubscribe to our YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@craftedconvospodFull video is exclusively on YouTube and Spotify!If you every have any questions or concerns – please reach out: coganconvo@gmail.comAll music is provided by Artlist.io and copyright information can be provided upon request.Cheers!#smallbusiness #craftdistilleries #craftbreweries #craftedconvos