The Enthusiastic Whiskey Hobbyist

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Discussions w/the Pros:

TOMORROW AT 7:00 PM!

Tom Buchsbaum, co-Founder, Austin Craft Spirits
Episode #63

Thursday Feb 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Meeting ID: 86529496548
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Past Discussions:

Jan 20 2026
Episode #62 - Greg Keeley, Founder/CEO, Larrikin Bourbon Co.
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Nov 17 2025
Episode #61 - Torabhaig with Jake Hukee and Bruce Perry
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Mar 27 2025
Episode #60 - Hannah Thomas, Stauning Whisky
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Feb 19 2025
Episode #59 - Connor Davis, Driftless Glen
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Jan 30 2025
Episode #58.5 - In Person Interview with Zak Crabbe & John Ampee III, Brother Justus
Jan 21 2025
Episode #58 - Becky and Scott Harris, Catoctin Creek Distilling
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Dec 17 2024
Episode #57 - Scott Blackwell and Ann Marshall, High Wire Distilling
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Nov 11 2024
Episode #56 - Marcus Reidy, The Lakes Distillery
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Sep 16 2024
Episode #55 - Joe McEwan, Altamar Brands. High N' Wicked Whiskey
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Jun 27 2024
Episode #54 - Kyle McHugh, CVHSpirits, Bunnahabhain
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May 15 2024
Episode #53 - Thomas Mooney, Founder/CEO, Westward Whiskey
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Mar 26 2024
Episode #52 - Casey Rizzo, Laws Whiskey House
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Jan 09 2024
Episode #51 - Colin Keegan, Santa Fe Spirits (Colkegan)
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Oct 30 2023
Episode #50 - Jake Wheatley, Whiskey Del Bac
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Aug 15 2023
Episode #49 - Tamar Kaye + Crispin Cain, Mendocino Spirits/Low Gap
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Jul 11 2023
Episode #48 - Gregg Snyder, Chicken Cock Master Distiller
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May 08 2023
Episode #47 - In Person Interview/Tasting with Old Elk Distilling
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Apr 20 2023
Episode #46 - 3rd Anniversary Party - Featuring Lew Bryson and Martin Duffy
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Feb 23 2023
Episode #45 - Mike and Matt Blaum, Blaum Bros Distilling Co.
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Jan 25 2023
Episode #44 - ImpEx Beverages Hybrid Event with Joshua Hatton & Mary Barthelt
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Nov 30 2022
Episode #43 - Pip Hanson, Food and Beverage Director, Keeper's Heart Whiskey
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Oct 18 2022
Episode #42 - Amanda Beckwith, Lead Blender, Virginia Distillery Company
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Sep 14 2022
Episode #41 - Corsair Artisan Distillery, Head Distiller Lorna Conrad with Ryan Schemmel
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Jul 11 2022
Episode #40 - Samantha Montgomery, Bardstown National Brand Ambassador
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Jun 09 2022
Episode #39 - Jeff Schwartz, the Whiskeyfellow!
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May 25 2022
Episode #Cask3278 - Starward Bottle tasting with Jake Hukee
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Mar 24 2022
Episode #38 - TX Whiskey, Simon Nicolian, Pernod Ricard Whisk(e)y Ambassador
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Feb 22 2022
Episode #Special Event - Discussions w/the Pros. Special Event: New Cedar Ridge releases
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Feb 07 2022
Episode #37 - Eric Rosentreter, Brand Ambassador, Woodinville Whiskey
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Jan 12 2022
Episode #36 - Pete Friello, Compass Box
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Dec 08 2021
Episode #35 - Murphy Quint, Cedar Ridge Distillery
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Oct 28 2021
Episode #34 - Callum O'Donnell, Aberlour
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Oct 06 2021
Episode #33 - Koray Ozdemir, Paul John Whisky
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Aug 26 2021
Episode #31 - Jared Himstedt, Balcones
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Aug 09 2021
Episode #32 - Patrick Heist, Wilderness Trail
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Jun 29 2021
Episode #30 - Tamar Kaye + Crispin Cain, Mendocino Spirits
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Jun 07 2021
Episode #29 - Chris Riesbeck, Westland
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May 26 2021
Episode #28 - Michael Paladini, Penelope Bourbon
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May 04 2021
Episode #27 - Lisa Wicker, Widow Jane Distillery
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Apr 06 2021
Episode #26 - Cameron George, Ardbeg
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Mar 11 2021
Episode #25 - A.Klafter + A.Howell, Thornton
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Mar 02 2021
Episode #24 - Herman Mihalich, Dad's Hat
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Feb 16 2021
Episode #23 - Sonat Hart, Koval
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Feb 03 2021
Episode #22 - Joe Henry, J. Henry and Sons
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Jan 14 2021
Episode #21 - Raj Sabharwal, Glass Revolution Import
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Dec 21 2020
Episode #20 - Jake Hukee, Starward
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Dec 07 2020
Episode #19 - Discussions w/the Pros. Episode #19, Michael Bloom, 50 State Blend
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Nov 24 2020
Episode #18 - Discussions w/the Pros. Episode #18, Rebecca Harris, Catoctin Creek
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Nov 10 2020
Episode #17 - Sam Filmus. Impex Beverages
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Oct 26 2020
Episode #16 - Margie Lehrman, Am Craft Spirits Assoc
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Oct 13 2020
Episode #15 - Paul Scott, Heavenly Spirits, Armorik
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Sep 30 2020
Episode #14 - Allison Parc, Brenne
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Sep 14 2020
Episode #13 - Jeff Walsh, Oppidan Spirits
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Sep 02 2020
Episode #12 - Nick Nagele, Whiskey ACRES
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Aug 18 2020
Episode #11 - Dan Crowell, Ardbeg & Glenmorangie
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Aug 04 2020
Episode #10 - Brett Pontoni, Binny's
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Jul 22 2020
Episode #9 - Dave Sweet
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Jul 07 2020
Episode #8 - Blaum Bros.
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Jun 23 2020
Episode #7 - Paul Hletko, F.E.W. Spirits
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Jun 08 2020
Episode #6 - Steph Ridgway
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May 26 2020
Episode #5 - Single Cask Nation
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May 18 2020
Episode #4 - Bill Welter, Journeyman Distillery.
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May 04 2020
Episode #3 - Monique Huston, Winebow
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Apr 22 2020
Episode #2 - Martin Duffy, Glencairn USA
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Mar 30 2020
Episode #1 - Lew Bryson
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