🍀 What if the future of Irish whiskey was being made in Colorado? 🥃

In this episode of Whiskey Wanderlust, we sit down with Patrick and Meagan Miller, the founders of Talnua Distillery, to explore how they’re pioneering Single Pot Still Whiskey—with a distinctly American twist.

🔥 Episode Highlights:

1️⃣ How a honeymoon in Ireland sparked America’s first Single Pot Still Distillery.

2️⃣ The difference between Irish Single Pot Still & American Single Malt Whiskey—and why Talnua is setting a new standard.

3️⃣ How Talnua Distillery blends Old World Irish whiskey traditions with New World American innovation to create a unique Single Pot Still style.

4️⃣ How Colorado’s climate, grain, and water influence their whiskey’s flavor.

5️⃣ The Acorn Project—Talnua’s commitment to high-impact philanthropic endeavors including natural resources and local farming.

6️⃣ How Talnua self-regulates according to the Irish Whiskey File, staying true to traditional pot still whiskey methods while innovating for American whiskey drinkers.

🥃 This Episode’s Tasting

✅ Talnua Distillery Heritage Selection

✅ Talnua Distillery 2025 Old Saints’ Keep

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📍 In this Bootleg Episode of Whiskey Wanderlust, we sit down with Al Laws, the founder of Laws Whiskey House, for an unexpected, no-holds-barred conversation about the creation of their new tasting room—the Whiskey Sanctuary. 🥃

What started as a quick chat turned into a 40-minute deep dive into the vision, challenges, and whiskey philosophy that makes Laws one of Colorado’s most respected distilleries.

On This Episode:

🔹 How five years of permitting and two years of construction turned into one of Denver’s most impressive whiskey destinations.

🔹 The custom 250-pound staircase that caused months of delays (and why it was worth it).

🔹 The CU Athletics whiskey collaborations—including Ralphie’s Reserve and Black & Gold Bourbon.

🔹 The "No Shortcuts" philosophy—why Laws refuses to rush aging or source whiskey.

🔹 The evolution of Laws' whiskey blending process, from Cognac finishes to their custom French blending tank.

In this episode of Whiskey Wanderlust, we visit Laws Whiskey House in Denver, where whiskey is crafted with patience, precision, and purpose. Hosts Cory and Ryan sit down with Casey Rizzo and Sam Poirier to discuss how Laws built its reputation with an unwavering commitment to quality and their ethos of “No Shortcuts.”

From sourcing heirloom grains from local Colorado farms to their meticulous distillation and aging processes, Laws is defining what true grain-to-glass whiskey means. We also get a behind-the-scenes look at The Whiskey Sanctuary, their brand-new tasting room experience.

Highlights from this episode: 🥃 How Laws Whiskey House grew into a powerhouse in Colorado’s whiskey scene. 🌾 Why their whiskey starts with Colorado-grown heirloom grains. ⏳ The role of patience in whiskey-making and why Laws never rushes the process. 🏛️ Inside their new tasting room, The Whiskey Sanctuary, a must-visit for whiskey lovers. 🤝 Their collaborative approach to distilling—no Master Distiller, just a dedicated team. 💧 How their Headwaters Series supports water conservation efforts.

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