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| 291. Mugen Spirit | 29 Oct 2025 | 01:13:47 | |
Kojin Tashiro, founder of Mugen Spirit, shares his Japanese heritage and American identity in the form of whiskey. Kojin was burnin in Japan but moved to America as a child. He blends both worlds together by sourcing Bourbon and using Japanese history, folklore, and art to tell a story of both countries inside and outside of the bottle. Guest: Kojin Tashiro Host: Jake Hukee and John Chesney Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com | |||
| 290. Clonakilty Irish Whiskey | 22 Oct 2025 | 01:17:58 | |
Co-Founder at Clonakilty Distillery, Sean Scully joins us to share his family’s story of transforming their family farm to an Irish Whiskey Distillery. Sean also highlights the vast history of Irish whiskey, and pays homage to the large Irish brands that have established themselves across the world, paving the road for the smaller distilleries that are emerging. Guest: Sean Scully Host: Jake Hukee, John Chesney & Brett Bauer Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com Key In The Lake | |||
| 280. Charity Bottle Raffle | 26 Feb 2025 | 01:19:38 | |
Last week, we hosted a charity bottle raffle to donate money to Another Round Another Rally for their aid to the LA bars/restaurants affected by the LA fires. Brands from around the world donated bottles to be raffled at our live event with 50 guests at Slightly Toasted in Chicago. We interviewed master distillers, brand reps, retailers and whiskey clubs who donated products to raise more than $3,000. Guests: Hannah Thomas, Steve Malloy, Zalman Goldbloom, Eric Rosentreter, Kimio Yonezawa and Brett Bauer Hosts: Jake Hukee, Chris Blatner and Matthew Brown Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com Key In The Lake | |||
| 190. Live From Tales of The Cocktail | 01 Aug 2022 | 01:23:19 | |
Live from New Orleans at Tales of The Cocktail, a special guest, Mickey Pinstripe aka The Bourbon and Rye Club, joins the show. Sagamore Spirit’s Brett Bauer cohosts with me to chat with Mikey about his journey through whiskey, and his landing on his love for rye whiskey. We also discuss the events of Tales and the good times we experienced during the 20th anniversary of the coveted spirits event. Guest: Mickey Pinstripe Hosts: Jake Hukee & Brett Bauer Read The Bourbon and Rye blob HERE Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com | |||
| 189. Solocast with Jake | 13 Jul 2022 | 00:36:13 | |
Jake shares the details of his recent trip to Kentucky and The Bourbon Trail, which included a long anticipated visit to Castle & Key. He also shares his thoughts on the value the online space still holds in the whiskey industry. Hosts: Jake Hukee Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com | |||
| 188. Kyle Smith - Camp Yoshi, Dabney & Bullock | 29 Jun 2022 | 01:18:40 | |
Kyle Smith is a man that can’t rest. For the past eight years, Kyle has relentlessly ran around Chicago’s hospitality industry. He’s directed bar programs at Michelin awarded restaurants, worked for various whiskey distilleries, established multiple pop-up bars/events in every type of venue possible, and is currently working with Camp Yoshi. Camp Yoshi is Kyle’s respite from the city as he runs he spirits program for the outdoor company that combines adventure to reconnect with nature and a gourmet experience of food and beverage. Guest: Kyle Smith Hosts: Jake Hukee & Callum O’Donnell Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com | |||
| 187. Eric Rosentreter - Woondinville Whiskey Co. | 22 Jun 2022 | 01:06:57 | |
Eric Rosentreter of Woodinville Whiskey Co. and I sit down to discuss the rise and importance of single barrels and whiskey clubs. We run through the pros of selling single barrels across the country to grow a brand, and the potential downfall of attaching yourself to the wrong club—that can’t commit to the promises that they make. We run through it all. Guest: Eric Rosentreter Host: Jake Hukee | |||
| 186. Pinhook Single Barrel Pick | 15 Jun 2022 | 01:01:18 | |
Chris Blatner joins me and provides three delicious single barrel samples from Pinhook. Chris and I sit down at Wolf Point Distilling to select the next Pinhook Bourbon single barrel for Leo’s Mayfair. Chris guides us through the history of Pinhook’s vertical single barrel program as we taste through and choose a 7-year-old bourbon for Leo’s. Hosts: Jake Hukee & Chris Blatner Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com | |||
| 185. Jefferson's - Trey Zoeller | 08 Jun 2022 | 00:49:23 | |
Jefferson’s founder Trey Zoeller joins the show to share how he’s “Pushing the boundaries of what bourbon can be, and the defintions without bastardizing it.” We also share a dram of Jefferson’s newest release Ocean Rye. Trey explains the origins of the Ocean series, and how he’s honoring tradition, history and adventure to create a whiskey apart from the rest of American distilleries. Guests: Trey Zoeller Hosts: Jake Hukee, Callum O’Donnell & Chris Blatner Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com | |||
| 184. World Whisky Day Part 2 | 30 May 2022 | 01:35:20 | |
On World Whisky Day, we interviewed five different representatives from six different distilleries from across the world for our Live Tasting Event. On Part 2, we interview Kotryna Gesait,Starward East Coast Ambassador. Dave Smith, St. George Head Distiller. Nick Brady Maas, founder of Dancing Goat. (00:25 - 32:42) - Kotryna shares how her personal travels across the world collided with the Starward story: a new world whisky distillery on the path to make a pure Australian experience in a bottle. She also explains how Starward challenges the palate by using a rare technique of fully maturing single malts inside of fresh Australian red wine barrels. The brand stretches the imagination of what whisky can be. (32:48 -:58:54) - Dave shares how the collaboration between whiskey distilling and art combine to produce beautiful spirits that are meant to be shared during even more beautiful moments. St. George is the oldest small American distillery since prohibition, and Dave shares how the distillery grabbed inspiration from whisky across the world to build and continue 40 years of spirits distillation. (59:20) Our spiritual guru through the vast world of whiskey, Nick Brady Maas celebrates how agriculture is the divine component that allows us all to enjoy the great invention of whiskey. He leads an inspiring conversation on the principles of Dancing Goat, and why is love for rye and how the inspiration of his family drives hmi to build the next great American distillery. Guests: Kortyna Gecait, Dave Smith & Nick Maas Hosts: Jake Hukee, Wilson Torres & Chris Blatner Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com | |||
| 183. World Whisky Day Part 1 | 24 May 2022 | 01:20:20 | |
On World Whisky Day, we interviewed five different representatives from six different distilleries from across the world for our Live Tasting Event. On Part 1, we interview Val Colella, Castle & Key National Brand Ambassador and Dom Venegas, Pernod Whisky Portfolio Ambassador. (00:03:05 - 00:28:30) - Val guides us through her history of growing up and living in New York, but finding her love and passion for whiskey down in Kentucky. She also shares how their young distillery is taking strides to become the next great American whisky distillery reviving in the Old Taylor distillery. (29:00 - 01:20:20) - Dom takes us through his extensive personal history from behind the bar in San Francisco and New York. He shares his experience of opening bars like Bourbon & Branch and The Nomad New York, and the folk heroes he met along the way that encoungered him to develop an undeniable passion for spirits. He also ushers the audience back through history to explain strenuous backgrounds of how both The Glenlivet and Spot Whiskeys endured to be in our glasses today. Guests: Val Colella, Castel & Key National Brand Ambassador. Dom Venegas, Pernod Whisky Portfolio Ambassador. Hosts: Jake Hukee, Wilson Torres & Chris Blatner Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com | |||
| 182. Whisky Week Wrap-up with Joe Z. Henry | 18 May 2022 | 00:37:40 | |
Joe Henry founder of J. Henry & Sons Bourbon joins me to warmup Whisky Week. We sound like we were out drinking late for 4-5 nights, consequently, the proof is in our hoarse voices. We also discuss the annual release of J. Henry’s Bellefontaine Reserve, extra-aged for five and a half years in new, charred oak barrels, slowly reduced and finished in ex-Cognac barrels. Guest: Joe Z. Henry Host: Jake Hukee Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com | |||
| 181. Lew Bryson | 13 May 2022 | 01:06:38 | |
Whiskey author, writer Lew Bryson drops by for a special Whisk(e)y Week podcast. Lew shares his three decades worth of knowledge of watching the whiskey industry transform into the predominant international spirits category. His examination of “the purpose of making whiskey” propels our chat about American distilleries growing during the last decade; how marketing has effected the whiskey world in all countries; how distilleries are defining their whiskey on and outside of the label; and so much more. Guest: Lew Bryson Hosts: Jake Hukee Buy Lew’s book “Whiskey Master Class” HERE Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com Jake Hukee is a brand ambassador for Starward Whisky | |||
| 279. Torabhaig & Mossburn | Neil Macleod Mathieson | 13 Feb 2025 | 01:10:03 | |
Neil Macleod Mathieson is the whisky maker for Torabhaig Distillery and Mossurn Distillers & Blenders. He has 40 years of experience in the spirits industry. Neil began his career by writing to Champagne houses, in a gentlemanly way, to become a blender. A couple of houses accepted him onto their estates and from there whisky was the next step. Blending and distilling of spirits has been Neil’s only job. On this episode, he breaks down the process of collecting barrels for blending Mossburn’s projects, along with the purpose of bringing together the elements of space, culture and tradition to create Torabhaig. Guests: Neil Macleod Mathieson Host: Jake Hukee & Brett Bauer Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com | |||
| 180. Jake and Callum Talk Barrels | 04 May 2022 | 00:51:22 | |
Callum and Jake catchup to discuss the importance and impact an individual cask has on a batch of whiskey. The guys focus on a Castle & Key single barrel tasting they did earlier in the day with Wilson, and how three barrels—aged in the same warehouse, with the same mash bill—tasted incredibly different. They also share the details of upcoming whiskey events, including their World Whiskey Day event at The Beer Cellar Glen Ellyn. Hosts: Jake Hukee & Callum O’Donnell Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com | |||
| 179. Full Transparency | 26 Apr 2022 | 00:32:30 | |
Jake sits down to share why the podcast hasn’t been consistently published over the past couple of months. He explains how his love for whiskey and his job as an ambassador for Starward Whisky, along with life altering anxiety has led to less dedication to the podcast. Host: Jake Hukee Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com Jake Hukee is a brand ambassador for Starward Whisky | |||
| 178. It's a Prestigious St. Patrick's Day | 17 Mar 2022 | 00:55:40 | |
Callum and Jake celebrate St. Patricks Day by celebrating Callum’s new prestigious position at Pernod Ricard. We also share our St. Paddy’s bar crawl from this past Saturday during Chicago’s celebration of the holy Irish holiday. Hosts: Jake Hukee & Callum O’Donnell Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com | |||
| 177. Sagamore Spirit | 09 Mar 2022 | 01:02:00 | |
Sagamore President Brian Treacy and Central Sales Director Brett Bauer join me for a conversation about their new Bottled In Bond and Rum Finish Rye. Their efforts to create a Bottled In Bond symbolizes the distillery’s transition from using MGP contracted distillate to a grown up distillery, ushering in their hard work and dedication to becoming an all-in Maryland Rye distillery. Guests: Brett Bauer and Brian Treacy Hosts: Jake Hukee Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com Jake Hukee is a brand ambassador for Starward Whisky | |||
| 176. Callum and Jake | 12 Feb 2022 | 01:05:56 | |
Callum and Jake catchup to share their early-year thoughts on the whiskey industry by discussing the importance, or the lack their of importance to whiskey clubs. They also discuss the importance of neighborhood bars and their role of maintaining community. Hosts: Jake Hukee & Callum O’Donnell Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com | |||
| 175. Keeler Club | 31 Jan 2022 | 01:02:06 | |
(Gio) Sean Giordano, co-founder of Keeler Club, rejoins the sho. Gio shares how he and his partner are bringing family values to the dining room of Chicago. With an elevated focus, and the decadence of the midwest, Keeler Club is popup restaurant combining the heritages of both chefs, while providing a jovial atmosphere that celebrates the feeling of sitting in your living room with great friends and family. Keeler Club is launching on Feb. 21 at the speakeasy of The Swill Inn. Guests: Sean Giordano Hosts: Jake Hukee & Callum O’Donnell Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com | |||
| 174. Journeyman Distillery - Tom Balich and Matt McClain | 24 Jan 2022 | 00:51:00 | |
Journeyman Distillers Tom Balich and Matt McClan host us at the distillery. Tom and Matt speak on the evolution of their single barrel program over the last decade and the current expansion of Journeyman across the United States and in their local community. Guest: Tom Balich & Matt McClain Hosts: Jake Hukee & Callum O’Donnell Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com | |||
| 173. Steve Malloy of Malloy's Finest | 17 Jan 2022 | 01:26:29 | |
Steve talks to us about the history of the multi-generational ran liquor store. He shares how he’s honoring the legacy of his grandfather and father by perusing personal relationships with distilleries across the world to create an eclectic collection of spirits for his customers. We also discuss the proliferation of craft distilleries, barrel programs and the new methods of distilleries/liquor stores alike sell their products. Guest: Steve Malloy Hosts: Jake Hukee & Wilson Torres Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com | |||
| 172. Jeppson's Bourbon - Tremaine Atkinson and Tyrus Yamagiwa | 10 Jan 2022 | 01:05:41 | |
I sit down with Founder Tremaine Atkinson and Head Blender Tyrus Yamagiwa of Jeppsons Bourbon. We explore how they began sourcing whiskey from George Dickel and MGP to begin their bourbon program with the infamous/legendary Jeppson’s Malort label front and center on the bottle. We track the history of Tremaine creating CH Distillery as a vodka distillery to purchasing Jeppson’s Malort and innovating into a bourbon distillery. Guests: Tremaine Atkinson & Tyrus Yamagiwa Host: Jake Hukee Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com | |||
| 171. 12 Days of Barrel Picks - Aberlour 18 | 05 Jan 2022 | 00:33:52 | |
| 278. Bowling For Jim Beam (Pins) | 03 Feb 2025 | 00:58:48 | |
John Chesney of Slightly Toasted and Matthew Brown of La Crosse Distilling are back. John shares how his bar’s recent Pappy Van Winkle event revealed that the one percent of American whiskey drinkers are jaded by our overabundant amount of great American offerings. We also discuss how bars and retailers are surviving during the slow months of January and February; and how marketing departments of distilleries are in their “Bell-Bottom” phase. Guests: Matthew Brown, John Chesney and Eric Rosentreter Host: Jake Hukee Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com Key In The Lake | |||
| 170. 12 Days of Barrel Picks - Journeyman Distillery | 05 Jan 2022 | 00:21:29 | |
Journeyman Distillers Tom Balich and Matt McClain join the show. Tom and Matt speak on the evolution of their single barrel program over the last decade and the current expansion of Journeyman across the United States and in their local community. Guest: Tom Balich & Matt McClain Hosts: Jake Hukee & Callum O’Donnell Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com | |||
| 169. 12 Days of Barrel Picks - Dancing Goat Distillery | 03 Jan 2022 | 00:46:35 | |
Dancing Goat founder, head distiller and 2021 Key In The Lake Whiskey Podcast MVP Nick Brady Maas joins the pod. He shares how he created his single barrel program from MGP stock, and by producing his own solera barrel-aging system and double-oaking his private selects whiskeys. Guests: Nick Brady Maas Hosts: Jake Hukee Visiting Dancing Goat Distillery HERE Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com | |||
| 168. 12 Days of Barrel Picks - Starward Whisky | 02 Jan 2022 | 00:38:50 | |
I nerd out about Starward’s single barrel program. if you didn’t know, I’m the Midwest Brand Ambassador for Starward Whisky, and I help lead our single barrel program across the US. We also feature an amazing single barrel selection from Leo’s Mayfair. Happy New Year. | |||
| 167. 12 Days of Barrel Picks - Castle & Key | 01 Jan 2022 | 00:42:44 | |
Wilson features the first single barrel to launch in Illinois from Castle & Key. Wilson unknowing helped select this single barrel while visiting the distillery in late 2021. Wilson and Jake also reflection their professional relationship from their beginning days of working at KOVAL to the growth and current craze for single barrels across the industry. And, Wilson poses a giveaway for a bottle of the featured single barrel (41:48). Hosts: Jake Hukee & Wilson Torres Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com | |||
| 166. 12 Days of Barrel Picks - Watershed Distillery | 31 Dec 2021 | 00:38:23 | |
Steve Malloy of Malloy’s Finest sits down with us to share his Watershed Distillery Single Barrel. Steve talks to us about the history of the multi-generation family ran liquor store, and the legacy of his grandfather and father that he’s honoring of by perusing personal relationships with distilleries across the world to create an eclectic collection of spirits for his customers. Guest: Steve Malloy Hosts: Jake Hukee & Wilson Torres Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com | |||
| 165. 12 Days of Barrel Picks - Jeppson's Bourbon | 30 Dec 2021 | 00:28:26 | |
I sit down with Tremaine Atkinson and Tyrus Yamagiwa of Jeppsons Bourbon. We explore how they began sourcing whiskey from George Dickel and MGP to begin their bourbon program with the infamous/legendary Jeppson’s Malort label front and center on the bottle. We also dive into their single barrel program that’s sweeping across Chicago retailers and focus on a pick from GNS Market. Guests: Tremaine Atkinson & Tyrus Yamagiwa Host: Jake Hukee Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com | |||
| 164. 12 Days of Barrel Picks - Mississippi River Distilling Co. | 29 Dec 2021 | 00:39:51 | |
Sam Bergren joins us to talk through this great Iowa DIstillery’s single barrel program. We highlight their 10 year Anniversary Edition Single Barrel that’s available for purchase at the distillery. Sam and I also lament on the great gas station pizza of Iowa, while speaking upon the progression of craft distilling. Guest: Sam Bergren Host: Jake Hukee Mississippi Rover Distilling Company Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com | |||
| 163. 12 Days of Barrel Picks - Woodinville Whiskey Co. | 28 Dec 2021 | 00:24:53 | |
Eric Rosentreter, Woodinville Whiskey’s Regional Brand Ambassador, discusses the history of Woodinville and their single barrel program. Guest: Eric Rosentreter Host: Jake Hukee Visit Woodinville Whiskey HERE Support our fundraiser for the Pat Tillman Foundation HERE Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com | |||
| 162. 12 Days of Barrel Picks - Maker's Mark | 27 Dec 2021 | 00:39:06 | |
Live from Gold Eagle Wine and Spirits, I sit down with purveyor Jake Cigelnik and Dan from The Adventures Club to discus their double barrel pick from Maker’s Mark: Alien vs. Predator. Jake and Dan share their elaborate five hour experience of selecting their single barrels through Maker’s truly unique procedure for clubs/retailers to sample their way through a chosen private select. Guests: Jake from Gold Eagle & Dan from Adventures Club Hosts: Jake Hukee Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com | |||
| 161. 12 Days of Barrel Picks - Traverse City Whiskey Co. | 26 Dec 2021 | 00:31:42 | |
Mark Williams, IL Director of Market Development, joins us to share Traverse City’s single barrel program, an update on their new distillery, and a great story on how this single barrel fell back into their lap after a Chicago whiskey club decided to not purchase this joyous bourbon. Guest: Mark Williams Hosts: Jake Hukee & Callum O’Donnell Vist Traverse City Whiskey HERE Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com | |||
| 277. Hot, Not, Thought | 28 Jan 2025 | 01:06:19 | |
Matthew Brown is back with a new game called Hot, Not, Thought. The game turned into an expertise for us to discuss new brands and marques coming soon to the market. We gage our levels of anticipation and excitement for these new whiskeys, and discuss how they’ll adjust into the current climate of this fading whiskey industry. Guest: Matt Brown Host: Jake Hukee Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com | |||
| 160. 12 Days of Barrel Picks - Pinhook | 25 Dec 2021 | 00:30:10 | |
The 12 Days of Barrel Picks is back, and we’re kicking this festive season off with Pinhook. Our good friend Chris Blatner stops by to present The Whiskey Legion and Leo’s Mayfair 6-year bourbon single barrel selection. Guest: Chris Blatner Hosts: Jake Hukee & Callum O’Donnell Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com | |||
| 158. Bourbon Charity | 13 Dec 2021 | 00:50:47 | |
Executive Director of Bourbon Charity, Chris Blatner shares how they’re building a community around whiskey and charity together with whiskey lovers to support amazing organizations like Children's Tumor Foundation and St. Jude, Boys & Girls Club of America. Guest: Chris Blatner Hosts: Jake Hukee & Callum O’Donnell Donate to Bourbon Charity HERE Become a Bourbon Hood member HERE Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com | |||
| 157. Wilson Works For Castle & Key | 24 Nov 2021 | 01:04:54 | |
Wilson Works For Castle & Key. Yes. our very own Wilson Torres is the new market manager for Castle & Key. Wilson shares his fortuitous four-year relationship with the distillery, and how his conversations with the founders over the years lead him down his whiskey path. Wilson also shares how Castle & Key is revitalizing the Old Taylor Distillery by preserving the past and integrating it with modern distilling. Hosts: Jake Hukee & Wilson Torres Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com | |||
| 156. Live Whiskey Tasting at Birch Road Cellar | 18 Nov 2021 | 01:35:10 | |
Live from Birch Road Cellar, we do a whiskey tasting with a live studio audience. We feature Aberlour and Starward (of course), along with The Glenlivet and Kyle Smith of Westward Whiskey. Drink along as we educate, laugh and perform the art of being a brand ambassador. Guests: Kim Bosse & Kyle Smith Hosts: Jake Hukee & Callum O’Donnell Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com | |||
| 155. Mythology Distillery - Andy Izeluk | 10 Nov 2021 | 01:26:25 | |
Mythology Distillery’s. National Sales Director Andy Izeluk joins us to share how travel and adventure prompted three friends to build a distillery that embraces community, friendship and the next unknown is this adventure called life. Andy also shares how his work on the distributor side of industry prepared him to jump-ship to the brand side of the whiskey industry. Guest: Andy Izeluk & Brett Bauer Hosts: Jake Hukee & Wilson Torres Visit Mythology Distillery Here Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com | |||
| 154. Sagamore Spirit Mini-Pod | 03 Nov 2021 | 00:18:03 | |
Brett Bauer is back to preview Sagamore Spirit’s two new releases: 8-Year-Old Rye and Rye Ale Finish. Guest: Brett Bauer Hosts: Jake Hukee & Wilson Torres Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com | |||
| 153. Industry Round Table | 20 Oct 2021 | 01:41:36 | |
Jake, Callum and Wilson are joined by old friends Chris Blatner and Matt Brown, along with a new friend of the business (Gio) Sean Giordano. Gio is a Longtime bartender and former bar manager, and brings a balanced perspective of how whiskey brands can build in bars and restaurants. We throw questions and situations at Gio to see how he’d help build brand loyalty for up and coming distilleries. Guests: Chris Blatner, Matthew Brown and Sean Giordano Hosts: Jake Hukee, Wilson Torres & Callum O’Donnell Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com | |||
| 152. Bespoke Beverage | 13 Oct 2021 | 00:51:05 | |
Founders of Bespoke Beverage Bobby Gonzalez and Noah Tracht sit down with us to share their innovative story of creating cocktails to go through the hospitality industry. Bobby and Noah also share their insights on developing a business during the pandemic, that’s transformed into a disruptor in the alcohol industry. | |||
| 151. Callum and Jake Have A Night Out | 06 Oct 2021 | 01:01:55 | |
Callum and Jake return from a night of account visits to share their stories and insights of being a whiskey brand ambassador in Chicago. The two also kill a bottle of Jim Beam 8-year-old Bourbon in a donkey decanter from 1988. (This is not a sober episode). Hosts: Jake Hukee & Callum O’Donnell Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com | |||
| 150. Bourbon Heritage Month | 06 Sep 2021 | 01:21:50 | |
Guests: @UrbanBourbonist - Chris Blatner & Matt Brown of Blaum Bros. Distilling Co. Hosts: Jake Hukee Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com Jake Hukee is a brand ambassador for Starward Whisky | |||
| 276. Big Vs. Little Single Malt Distillery | 23 Jan 2025 | 00:35:52 | |
For the last six months I’ve worked for The Macallan. My previous employer was Starward Distillery from Melbourne, AU. I worked for the Aussie outfit for over five years, and on this episode I talk about the pros of working for one of the biggest single malt distilleries in the world versus a smaller single malt distillery. Host: Jake Hukee Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com Key In The Lake | |||
| 149. Industry Talk With Jake | 24 Aug 2021 | 00:50:41 | |
Jake sits down solo on this episode to explain why there hasn’t been a podcast the last couple of weeks. Jake also shares his travels across the country during the last month, and talks about the responsibility of whiskey social media and how it has evolved in just the past couple of months. | |||
| 148. Mark Williams - Traverse City Whiskey | 03 Aug 2021 | 01:00:50 | |
Guest: Mark Williams Hosts: Jake Hukee & Callum O’Donnell Vist Traverse City Whiskey HERE Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com | |||
| 147. Stephen Kurpinsky - Mr. Black Spirits | 19 Jul 2021 | 01:10:12 | |
Guests: Stephan Kurpinsky Hosts: Jake Hukee, Wilson Torres & Callum O’Donnell Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com | |||