Episode 019 - Misfit Spirits

The Modern Bar Cart Podcast · Oct 5, 2017 · 1h 1m

In this episode, Eric interviews distiller Peter Ahlf of Mt. Defiance Cidery and Distillery.

Peter is a really fascinating guy with an eclectic professional background and a passion for making great spirits.

Some of the things we discuss in this episode include:

How a NASA engineer-turned-carpenter applies his skills to distilling

How to transform a gas station office into a steampunk tasting room

The history and regulatory intricacies of misfit spirits like absinthe and cassis

The process of developing flavor profiles in liqueurs and vermouths

What to drink during the "Green Hour" in Paris…