Key In The Lake Whiskey Podcast

254. Industry Roundtable

Brett Bauer and Steve Malloy join the show. We talk through the emergence of celebrity-backed spirits and the lack of integrity involved with such brands. We also forecast the trends of ’24; will premium priced bottles continue to sell? And, while sipping on single barrels, we build a Key In The LaKe whiskey portfolio. Guests: Brett Bauer & Steve MalloyHost: Jake Hukee Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake

253. Chris Blatner | UrbanBourbonist

Chris Blatner, The UrbanBourbonist and Executive Director of Bourbon Charity, joins me for a conversation on the current climate of single barrels and LTO’s. We discuss how the market will respond to these higher-lined items in 2024, and the brands were looking forward to seeing innovations from this year.Guest: Chris BlatnerHost: Jake HukeeListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake

252. 12 Days of Barrel Picks | Starward

A one of a kind single barrel from Starward Whisky Is discussed. I’m an ambassador of Starward, and I sit down with friend and colleague Steve Malloy of Malloy’s Finest to chat about his Starward single malt single barrel aged in a Tawny cask for five years. Deal with this moment of self-indulgence.Host: Jake Hukee Steve MalloyListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake

251. 12 Days of Barrel Picks | Teeling

Guest: Alex BrickHosts: Jake Hukee & Matt BrownListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake

250. 12 Days of Barrel Picks | Old Elk

We finally got the whiskey power couple. The Rosentreters, Eric and Susan, joined us at Delilah’s to chat about a variety of topics. They reminisce about working and meeting at Delilah’s, and how working at such a coveted whiskey bar developed their skillsets of educating and developing brands. Susan shares her 20 years of working in a male-dominated industry, and how she’s earned the respect of buyers, consumers with her passion and commitment to whiskey. And we get into Old Elk’s Wheat Whiskey single barrel available at Slightly Toasted.Guests: Susan Rosentreter & Eric RosentreterHosts: Jake Hukee & Matt BrownListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake

249. 12 Days of Barrel Picks | Rare Character

Live from Malloy’s Finest, proprietor Steve Malloy shares his Rare Character Amburana Rye single barrel. Steve shares how he forged a relationship with RC to purchase the first Illinois single barrel from the company. Also, listen to the very, very end, you might be surprised.Guests: Steve Malloy & Eric RosentreterHost: Jake HukeeListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake

248. 12 Days of Barrel Picks | Slightly Toasted

John Chesney of Slightly Toasted shares their latest single barrel from Old Forester. John is always looking for the best whiskey he can find for their extensive single barrel program. As an operator of the on-premise, he and his business partners tussle with the idea of adding their single barrels to cocktails or serving them neat, but, this Old Forester can be enjoyed any way you desire. It’s high in proof, yet light in oak, and rich in flavor. Go buy it now.Guest: John ChesneyHosts: Jake Hukee & Matt BrownVISIT SLIGHTLY TOASTED HEREListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake

247. 12 Days of Barrel Picks | Dancing Goat

Our beloved brothers from Wiscy City, USA lead us off on the 12 Days of Barrel Picks this year. Matt Brown explains their single barrel approach and highlights a delicious, unique pick from Malloy’s Finest in Chicagoland. Guests: Matt Brown & John ChesneyHosts: Jake Hukee Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake

246. Alex Brick | Teeling Whiskey

Alex recently became an ambassador for Teeling Whiskey. He shares a brief history of the acclaimed Irish distillery and how it relates to the history of whiskey produced in Ireland. Alex also explains how the roots of the distillery were involved in the revival of Teeling, and how they’re integrating an innovative approach to making modern Irish whiskey for their core collection and single barrel program.Guest: Alex BrickHosts: Jake Hukee & Matt BrownListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake

245. John Chesney | Slightly Toasted

John is the GM and Operator of Slightly Hospitality.. Slightly Toasted is one the best modern whiskey bars in Chicago. John shares his perspective of building/running bars and restaurants during the height of the whiskey and revived cocktail booms. He discusses his method of working with distributors to build a prestige back bar, handling relationships with spirits reps., and being a guide—from behind the bar—to guide whiskey drinkers on their journey through the current and next generation of whiskey.247. 12 Days of Barrel Picks | Dancing Goat