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Whiskey Musings

Behind the Scenes: Exploring Lonely Oak Distillery and Capturing the Magic on Film
...walking around the grounds of this distillery reminded me of growing up...
Jeff Zahrt
Feb 203 min read
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Exploring the Craft of Spirits at Dueling Grounds Distillery
A behind the scenes look at our trip to Dueling Grounds Distillery
Jeff Zahrt
Jan 153 min read
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The Ultimate Season 2 Recap: What You Missed, Who You Loved, and What's Next!
Season 2 for the Great American Whiskey Cookers is in the books. Here's a quick look back and what's coming up in 2025.
Jeff Zahrt
Dec 29, 20243 min read
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Rush Creek Distilling (Guest Blogger/Patreon Supporter - Nate Pilcher)
One of, if not the best craft bourbons I can recall.
Nate Pilcher
Dec 2, 20244 min read
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Casey Jones Distillery
The story behind Casey Jones was amazing. It's everything you would expect from a moonshiners history.
Jeff Zahrt
Oct 24, 20243 min read
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Old Monroe Distilling
We found a great craft distillery in Columbia, Illinois. A small husband / wife team making some tasty whiskey. With a history to match.
Jeff Zahrt
Sep 14, 20243 min read
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SideShow Spirits
The Great American Whiskey Cookers crew took a trip to Lincoln, Nebraska. And wow did we find a gem.
Jeff Zahrt
Jul 3, 20243 min read
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Blaum Brothers Distillery
Great American whiskey Cookers take a trip to Blaum Brothers Distillery in Galena, Illinois
Jeff Zahrt
Jun 19, 20243 min read
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The Largest Small Craft Distillery
One distillery is making whiskey for over 100 brands. And, you have probably had one or more.
Jeff Zahrt
May 23, 20243 min read
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Cedar Ridge Distillery
A visit to Cedar Ridge Distillery in Swisher Iowa and a conversation about the #1 whiskey in the state of Iowa
Jeff Zahrt
Feb 15, 20243 min read
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Tis the season for Lists!
Lists, Lists, Lists...Tis the season for best of lists. Maybe you can find a new whiskey you haven't tried.
Jeff Zahrt
Dec 19, 20232 min read
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45th Parallel Distillery
Our trip visiting 45th Parallel Distillery
Jeff Zahrt
Oct 18, 20232 min read
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Iowa Legendary Rye
Talk about history and a trip to prohibition era Whiskey. This is a story you need to hear.
kirk030
Sep 28, 20233 min read
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Flavor Profiles
What are the flavor profiles in whiskey?
Jeff Zahrt
Sep 21, 20233 min read
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Driftless Glen
Our trip to Driftless Glen Distillery in Baraboo, Wisconsin.
Jeff Zahrt
Sep 14, 20233 min read
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Spirit Hound Distillery
Single Malt Whiskey from Colorado, A hand built still and whiskey for a Friend. Spirit Hound Distillery has it going on.
kirk030
Aug 31, 20233 min read
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An Open letter to Craft Whiskey
Craft whiskey…you had me from hello. (I know, cheesy movie reference, but it applies). I’ve been drinking whiskey since I started...
kirk030
Aug 6, 20233 min read
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10,000 Drops
Our Visit to 10,000 Drops Distillery in Faribault, Minnesota. This is a wheated 4 year old Bourbon that you want to check out.
kirk030
May 10, 20233 min read
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The Cost of Craft Whiskey
Why does Craft Whiskey cost more or the same as whiskey that has been around forever?
kirk030
Mar 31, 20232 min read
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