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Whiskey Musings


Jeff Zahrt
Jan 153 min read
Exploring the Craft of Spirits at Dueling Grounds Distillery
A behind the scenes look at our trip to Dueling Grounds Distillery
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Jeff Zahrt
Dec 29, 20243 min read
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.
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Nate Pilcher
Dec 2, 20244 min read
Rush Creek Distilling (Guest Blogger/Patreon Supporter - Nate Pilcher)
One of, if not the best craft bourbons I can recall.
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Jeff Zahrt
Oct 24, 20243 min read
Casey Jones Distillery
The story behind Casey Jones was amazing. It's everything you would expect from a moonshiners history.
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Jeff Zahrt
Sep 14, 20243 min read
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.
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Jeff Zahrt
Jul 3, 20243 min read
SideShow Spirits
The Great American Whiskey Cookers crew took a trip to Lincoln, Nebraska. And wow did we find a gem.
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Jeff Zahrt
Jun 19, 20243 min read
Blaum Brothers Distillery
Great American whiskey Cookers take a trip to Blaum Brothers Distillery in Galena, Illinois
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Jeff Zahrt
May 23, 20243 min read
The Largest Small Craft Distillery
One distillery is making whiskey for over 100 brands. And, you have probably had one or more.
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Jeff Zahrt
Feb 15, 20243 min read
Cedar Ridge Distillery
A visit to Cedar Ridge Distillery in Swisher Iowa and a conversation about the #1 whiskey in the state of Iowa
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Jeff Zahrt
Dec 19, 20232 min read
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.
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Jeff Zahrt
Oct 18, 20232 min read
45th Parallel Distillery
Our trip visiting 45th Parallel Distillery
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kirk030
Sep 28, 20233 min read
Iowa Legendary Rye
Talk about history and a trip to prohibition era Whiskey. This is a story you need to hear.
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Jeff Zahrt
Sep 14, 20233 min read
Driftless Glen
Our trip to Driftless Glen Distillery in Baraboo, Wisconsin.
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kirk030
Aug 31, 20233 min read
Spirit Hound Distillery
Single Malt Whiskey from Colorado, A hand built still and whiskey for a Friend. Spirit Hound Distillery has it going on.
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kirk030
Aug 6, 20233 min read
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...
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kirk030
May 10, 20233 min read
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.
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kirk030
Mar 31, 20232 min read
The Cost of Craft Whiskey
Why does Craft Whiskey cost more or the same as whiskey that has been around forever?
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