490 - The Pioneer of American Single Malt with Miles Munroe of Westward Whiskey

Bourbon Pursuit

Hobbies, Food, Arts, Leisure

4.9 • 866 Ratings

🗓️ 28 November 2024

⏱️ 54 minutes

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Summary

Our single malt journey continues. In this episode we discuss the unique aspects of single malt whiskey, the journey of Westward Whiskey, and the blending process with their Master Blender, Miles Monroe. Monroe shares his background in music and how it influenced his path to whiskey, as well as the importance of fermentation and distillation techniques. In this conversation we discusses the intricate process of crafting whiskey, the importance of flavor profiles, and the evolution of consumer perceptions towards American Single Malt. Show Notes: 00:00-Introduction to Bourbon Pursuit and Single Malt Whiskey 04:45-Miles Monroe's Journey from Music to Whiskey 10:00-The Founding Story of Westward Whiskey 15:07-The Craft of Single Malt Distillation 19:55-Blending Methodology and Flavor Profiles 26:09-Crafting the Perfect Whiskey Blend 30:19-The Journey of a Master Blender 32:10-Understanding Aging and Flavor Profiles 34:22-Consumer Perception of American Single Malt 38:57-International Reception and Market Expansion 42:40-Future Plans and Visitor Experience Support this podcast on Patreon

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0:00.0	I used to play music.
0:01.2	I can stay at the mic.
0:02.5	Yeah, there you go.
0:03.1	I talk with my hands.
0:04.0	I'll keep them here.
0:05.7	Yeah.
0:06.7	Be all right.
0:07.4	We're going to dive into that.
0:08.3	Kind of music.
0:09.2	Hold on.
0:09.7	Oh, yeah.
0:10.0	We're going to dive in.
0:13.3	Save it for the show, Ryan.
0:14.8	Save it for the show, Ryan.
0:15.7	Save it for the show, we're talking about something we usually don't know. and interviews with people making the bourbon whiskey industry happen. And I'm one of your host, Kenny Coleman.
0:39.0	Well, today on the show, we're talking about something we usually don't talk about.
0:42.6	And that's single malt.
0:44.3	I know you've heard us talk time and time again about how we're sweet corn boys, but there's
0:49.3	always been one that stood out a little bit above the rest, and that's because they're
0:53.2	doing something a little bit different. And to tell that's because they're doing something a little bit
0:54.9	different. And to tell that story, we've brought on Miles Monroe. He's the master blender for
1:00.6	Westward Whiskey. And in this episode, he talks about his background of music, and what inspired him
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