Join us at West China Tea for a unique tasting experience as we explore the connection between whiskey and tea! We're joined by Christopher Rice from 10th Mountain Whiskey, who shares the captivating history of the 10th Mountain Division and how their legacy inspires their craft.

Discover:

The heartwarming story behind 10th Mountain Whiskey and its connection to the brave soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division.

The unique challenges and rewards of distilling whiskey at high altitudes in Colorado.

The art of tea brewing and how it mirrors the craft of whiskey making.

The importance of sharing experiences and creating memories over a good drink.

Highlights:

So-Han brews a special red tea called Gamma Ray, a purple tea variety, and expertly guides us through its preparation.

Chris introduces us to 10th Mountain's 75% blue corn bourbon, a whiskey with unique flavor notes and a heartwarming backstory.

We delve into the world of flavor, discussing the nuances of blue corn, rye, and the influence of different grains on whiskey and tea.

So-Han and Chris share personal stories and memories evoked by specific whiskey and tea experiences.

Richard emphasizes the importance of community and shared experiences in enjoying whiskey and tea.

Don't miss this engaging conversation filled with history, flavor, and the shared passion for craft beverages!

⸺ credits ⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺ Richard Amiro - host http://richardamiro.com So-Han Fan - guest https://www.youtube.com/@TeaHouseGhost - https://westchinatea.com/ Cory Cranfill - a really helpful guy https://youtube.com/@shedlogic - https://www.righttoolmedia.com Guest - Chris Rice 10th Mountain Whiskey instagram.com/10thmtnwhiskey instagram.com/cats_cocktails_conversations ⸺ socials ⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺ Website: https://whiskeyprovisioner.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeyprovisioner Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhiskeyProvisioner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiskey_provisioner Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhiskeyProvis