Doug McLaughlin Master Distiller Inside M And O Spirits: Long Ferments And Double Oak Flavor

The Scotchy Bourbon Boys · Jul 3, 2026 · 1h 4m · transcript

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We sit down with Doug McLaughlin of M&O Spirits to hear how a film-and-production background turned into a grain-to-glass distillery south of Columbus. We taste through Ta-Da, Pumpkin Spice, Black, Smoke, and a cask strength pour while Doug breaks down the process choices that make his whiskey stand out.

• Doug and Mike’s path from basement R&D to a fully licensed Ohio craft distillery

• Why M&O sticks to 55-gallon barrels and waits for real maturity

• The double oaking method using custom toasted and charred staves

• Long fermentation for fruit esters and a cleaner…