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Distilling the WestAuthor: Distilling the West
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79: Pod Share With Bottle S.H.O.C.K.
Wednesday, 24 December, 2025
In this episode of Distilling the West, we’re joined by guest hosts Oliver Hutton and Travis Cardoso from CASKS & CORKS for a relaxed but detailed tasting that focuses heavily on process and how it shows up in the glass.Today’s tasting lineup includes:Charbay Distillery BrandySabbatical Distillery Straight BourbonWoodinville Whiskey Company Rye finished in Port casksWoodinville Whiskey Company Bourbon finished in Saturnine casksAlongside the spirit tastings, the conversation naturally moves into wine-making processes and how wine and spirits intersect—especially when it comes to finished barrels and secondary cask influence. Rather than getting overly technical, the discussion stays practical and experience-based, exploring how wine practices and wine-finished casks impact flavor, color, and overall character in whiskey and brandy.This episode is a great listen for anyone interested in how wine and spirits worlds overlap, with thoughtful tasting notes, real-world perspective, and plenty of insight into how process decisions shape the final pour.
