Key In The Lake Whiskey Podcast

Two Chicagoans dedicated to everything whiskey. Join Jake Hukee and Wilson Torres as they thread the current identity of the whiskey industry to the principles of the past through conversations and interviews with industry leaders.

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Episodes

Wednesday Dec 29, 2021

Sam Bergren joins us to talk through this great Iowa DIstillery’s single barrel program. We highlight their 10 year Anniversary Edition Single Barrel that’s available for purchase at the distillery. Sam and I also lament on the great gas station pizza of Iowa, while speaking upon the progression of craft distilling.Guest: Sam Bergren Host: Jake HukeeMississippi Rover Distilling CompanyListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake

Tuesday Dec 28, 2021

Eric Rosentreter, Woodinville Whiskey’s Regional Brand Ambassador, discusses the history of Woodinville and their single barrel program.Guest: Eric RosentreterHost: Jake Hukee Visit Woodinville Whiskey HERESupport our fundraiser for the Pat Tillman Foundation HEREListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake

Monday Dec 27, 2021

Live from Gold Eagle Wine and Spirits, I sit down with purveyor Jake Cigelnik and Dan from The Adventures Club to discus their double barrel pick from Maker’s Mark: Alien vs. Predator. Jake and Dan share their elaborate five hour experience of selecting their single barrels through Maker’s truly unique procedure for clubs/retailers to sample their way through a chosen private select.Guests: Jake from Gold Eagle & Dan from Adventures ClubHosts: Jake HukeeShop at Gold Eagle HEREListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake

Sunday Dec 26, 2021

Mark Williams, IL Director of Market Development, joins us to share Traverse City’s single barrel program, an update on their new distillery, and a great story on how this single barrel fell back into their lap after a Chicago whiskey club decided to not purchase this joyous bourbon.Guest: Mark WilliamsHosts: Jake Hukee & Callum O’DonnellVist Traverse City Whiskey HEREListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake

Saturday Dec 25, 2021

The 12 Days of Barrel Picks is back, and we’re kicking this festive season off with Pinhook. Our good friend Chris Blatner stops by to present The Whiskey Legion and Leo’s Mayfair 6-year bourbon single barrel selection.Guest: Chris BlatnerHosts: Jake Hukee & Callum O’DonnellVisit Pinhook HereVisit Leo’s Mayfair HEREListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake

158. Bourbon Charity

Monday Dec 13, 2021

Monday Dec 13, 2021

Executive Director of Bourbon Charity, Chris Blatner shares how they’re building a community around whiskey and charity together with whiskey lovers to support amazing organizations like Children's Tumor Foundation and St. Jude, Boys & Girls Club of America.Guest: Chris BlatnerHosts: Jake Hukee & Callum O’DonnellSupport Bourbon Charity HEREDonate to Bourbon Charity HEREBecome a Bourbon Hood member HEREListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake

Wednesday Nov 24, 2021

Wilson Works For Castle & Key. Yes. our very own Wilson Torres is the new market manager for Castle & Key. Wilson shares his fortuitous four-year relationship with the distillery, and how his conversations with the founders over the years lead him down his whiskey path. Wilson also shares how Castle & Key is revitalizing the Old Taylor Distillery by preserving the past and integrating it with modern distilling. Hosts: Jake Hukee & Wilson TorresVisit Castle & Key HereListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake

Thursday Nov 18, 2021

Live from Birch Road Cellar, we do a whiskey tasting with a live studio audience. We feature Aberlour and Starward (of course), along with The Glenlivet and Kyle Smith of Westward Whiskey. Drink along as we educate, laugh and perform the art of being a brand ambassador.Guests: Kim Bosse & Kyle SmithVisit Birch Road HereVisit Westward Whiskey HereHosts: Jake Hukee & Callum O’DonnellListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake

Wednesday Nov 10, 2021

Mythology Distillery’s. National Sales Director Andy Izeluk joins us to share how travel and adventure prompted three friends to build a distillery that embraces community, friendship and the next unknown is this adventure called life. Andy also shares how his work on the distributor side of industry prepared him to jump-ship to the brand side of the whiskey industry. Guest: Andy Izeluk & Brett BauerHosts: Jake Hukee & Wilson TorresVisit Mythology Distillery HereListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake

154. Sagamore Spirit Mini-Pod

Wednesday Nov 03, 2021

Wednesday Nov 03, 2021

Brett Bauer is back to preview Sagamore Spirit’s two new releases: 8-Year-Old Rye and Rye Ale Finish.Purchase Sagamore Spirit HereGuest: Brett BauerHosts: Jake Hukee & Wilson TorresListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake

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