It’s a bourbon Flight Night as we enjoy a few varieties of Chicken Cock and talk with legend and master distiller Gregg Snyder. The crew for flight night includes: D. or the @vabourbonhunter on Instagram; Chris, or @Jefftherabb1t on Instagram; and A, @influensky on Instagram. Plus, we chat with Gaston Martinez, CEO and co-founder of IZO Spirits, who talks about Cinco de Mayo, Mexican spirits and more.
SHOW NOTES:
We kick off Flight Night IV with Gregg Snyder, Chicken Cock master distiller, at the 1:30-mark.
- Introduction of the panel
- ONE TOUGH QUESTION: Would you rather enjoy a drink on the porch/deck or at the bar?
- History of the Chicken Cock brand
- FIRST UP: Chicken Cock bourbon
- Consistency on releases
- What drew you to Chicken Cock and Grain & Barrel Spirits?
- What’s it like partnering with Bardstown Bourbon Company to to produce custom bourbon and whiskey for Chicken Cock?
- SECOND UP: Chicken Cock rye
- Working at Wild Turkey and launching Russell Reserve?
- What’s next for Chicken Cock?
Then we switch gears as we welcome Gaston Martinez, CEO/founder of IZO Spirits, at the hour plus mark.
- ONE TOUGH QUESTION: Would you rather enjoy a drink on the porch/deck or at the bar?
- How IZO Spirits got its start
- Expanding the spirits line?
- What is used in Mexican spirits?
- How do the Mexican spirits differ? How is tequila different from mezcal?
- Agave Tequila Extra Añejo Cristalino Tequila recently took home some big awards
- What’s next and where can folks find you
Hops & Spirits 