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How Oregon Oak And Scottish Peat Shape A Bold American Single Malt with Master Distiller Caitlin Bartlemay
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We sit down with master distiller Caitlin Bartlemay to dig into why American single malt keeps gaining ground and why McCarthy’s still stands out after decades on the shelf. We get practical about peat, Oregon oak maturation, proof, climate, and what it takes to steward a whiskey brand without chasing every trend.
• the rise of American single malt and what category recognition changes for shelves and menus
• Caitlin’s farm and winery background and how it shapes her approach to distilling
• learning the job through apprenticeship culture and the realities of early distillery…
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