Words like “terroir” and modifiers like “estate-grown” are usually associated with wine. Both of which contribute and refer to a sense of place — when producers celebrate where a wine comes from and all of the environmental factors at play, you can almost taste it in the final product.
A sense of place has long been overlooked in the world of spirits, particularly whiskey. But some American distillers, such as master distiller at Minden Mill Distillery Joe O’Sullivan, are trumpeting the seemingly small — yet massively impactful — artisanal practices that shape the flavor of their whiskey. From growing grains onsite to the small decisions made in the stillhouse, Joe champions an intentional approach to whiskey making at Minden Mill.
Today on the “VinePair Podcast,” Joe joins Zach to discuss the many aspects of their distinctive estate whiskey program. From why the Carson River Valley in Nevada’s high desert is a dynamic place for growing grain to the opportunities and challenges of the distilling process, the conversation looks at how forward-thinking and dynamic producers are pushing American whiskey forward in a variety of categories.
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This podcast is sponsored by Minden Mill.
