57 episodes

The Spirited Advocate Podcast brings together leaders in the distilled spirits industry to discuss pressing issues of the day. The spirits industry is comprised of so much more than alcohol producers– its farmers, manufacturers, distillers and more here in the U.S. and around the globe. Host Chris Swonger and his guests explore it all while enjoying their favorite cocktail or distilled spirit.

Spirited Advocate Podcast Distilled Spirits Council of the United States

    • Business
    • 4.9 • 30 Ratings

The Spirited Advocate Podcast brings together leaders in the distilled spirits industry to discuss pressing issues of the day. The spirits industry is comprised of so much more than alcohol producers– its farmers, manufacturers, distillers and more here in the U.S. and around the globe. Host Chris Swonger and his guests explore it all while enjoying their favorite cocktail or distilled spirit.

    Standing Tall with Sotol

    Standing Tall with Sotol

    Chris sits down with Brent Looby, CEO of Desert Door, to discuss how Sotol is the next spirit you should have in your glass.

    • 30 min
    Celebrating 50 years of DISCUS

    Celebrating 50 years of DISCUS

    Chris is joined by Jim Bareuther, a beverage industry veteran, to toast DISCUS’ 50 year anniversary.

    • 37 min
    Reviving American Craft Distilling

    Reviving American Craft Distilling

    Master Distiller Bruce Joseph discusses his career, the future of the industry, and the return of pot-distilled whiskey.

    • 25 min
    A Mixologist with a Twist

    A Mixologist with a Twist

    Chris is sitting down with mixologist and winner of Netflix’s “Drink Masters,” Lauren Paylor O’Brien, to discuss her unique approach to cocktails.

    • 23 min
    Honoring a Veteran Distiller

    Honoring a Veteran Distiller

    Chris is joined by Scott Neil, veteran and Co-Founder of Horse Soldier Bourbon, to talk making the transition from the battlefield to the distillery.

    • 33 min
    Transforming the Bourbon Tradition

    Transforming the Bourbon Tradition

    Chris speaks with Kaveh Zamanian, the founder, distiller and CEO of Rabbit Hole Distillery, about innovating in the heritage-steeped world of bourbon.

    • 15 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
30 Ratings

30 Ratings

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