After a years-long effort by the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission American Single Malt has officially been ratified as the newest category of American Whiskey on December 18, 2024. Minden Mill Master Distiller Joe O’Sullivan is a pioneer in the movement to make American Single Malt an official category of American Whiskey. Joe talks about apprenting under Steve McCarthy, the guy who’s generally considered the creator of American Single Malt in the 1990s. Joe explains what it takes to make American Single Malt entirely on a single estate, cultivating the distinctive terroir of Nevada’s H
Tracy embraces “punk rock” tequila! “Comisarios” upheld tradition in defiance of oppression, preserving the 2000 year history of tequila making during prohibition. Comisarios guarded natives clandestinely distilling tequila in the mountainous terrain of Los Altos of Jalisco. John Milstead of Stellar Spirits & Wine visits to talk about “Truth In Tequila”; specifically Tequila Comisario.
Scott Seales has logged more than 16 years of experience in the Hospitality industry, 12 of them in Las Vegas. His professional history includes almost every job in the food and beverage world, from line cook/dishwasher to senior management. Tracy and Scott met during his tenure as Craft and Import beer specialist for Johnson Brothers of Nevada. Scott’s adventures also include Able Baker, Anthem Country Club, Stoney’s Rockin’ Country … and now he’s preparing to introduce the Arts District of Las Vegas to Modest Brewing Company. “Modest Brewing Company is ready to bring delicious beer to the La
John “Griff” Griffith II started as a home brewer in 1992, and then joined Joyride Brewing in Edgewater, Colorado where he learned the finer points of the 10-barrel brewing system. He’s a nationally recognized BJCP beer judge, and travelled to compete at The Great America Beer Festival as a Pro/AM entrant with Joseph James Brewery (2015). Griff and his wife, Kristi, decided to make Mojave Brewing Company a family-owned business in 2017, and signed a lease for a section of the old Bank of America building in Henderson, Nevada. With the help of many dedicated employees including head brewer Andy
Get ready to tap into the mind of one of Las Vegas’s most accomplished brewers, Jeff Tewes. As he makes his way from the acclaimed Tenaya Creek/Beer Zombies, to Las Vegas Brewing Company (in the original Tenaya Creek building), Jeff has been a pivotal figure in elevating the local craft beer scene. He’s the mastermind behind a portfolio of exceptionally consistent and celebrated beers. Renowned for his meticulous technique and deep respect for brewing tradition, Jeff’s expertise has helped solidify Las Vegas as a destination for serious beer lovers.
Lauren Kennedy of Hotaling & Company returns to celebrate the second anniversary of the Thirst Trap Podcast. Just back from an adventure with Tracy to Dingle, the charming town on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. Dingle is home to the Dingle Distillery, a craft operation that has quickly gained international acclaim. The distillery produces a range of high-quality spirits, including whiskey, gin, and vodka, all crafted with a commitment to traditional methods and local ingredients, contributing significantly to the town’s growing reputation as a hub for artisan food and drink. There were also side
Las Vegas native Amanda Koeller, one of the only female head brewers in the state, shares the news that she’s leaving her hometown for a new opportunity at Last Best Place Brewing Company in Bozeman, Montana. Before joining Las Vegas Brewing Company in March 2023, Amanda held key brewing roles at local breweries—including assistant and lead brewer positions at Big Dog’s and Bad Beat Brewing. At Las Vegas Brewing, Amanda headed an all-women brew team alongside Becca Halpin, marking the only female-led brewing duo in Southern Nevada. She spearheaded the creation of a rotating series of beers, li
It’s an “Anniversary” visit with the guy behind Roseade, Karl Zeigler. He shares some news about what’s on the horizon for Roseade, the growth of the ready-to-drink market, wine-spritzer competitors, and “better day-drinking” in general. .otter-masonry .blocks-gallery-grid .blocks-gallery-item img{ width:100% }
Meet Tiki Bar Owner and Purveyor of Bettie Page Rum, Michael Cobb. The High Roller Tiki Lounge is the first and only craft beer and wine bar exclusively featuring tiki style wine based and liquor alternative cocktails – tiki-tails, eclectic and popular beers and more. You’ll find tiki drinks like the painkilla, mai tai, suffering scandinavian and many more. Their house special is a drink called “This Drink Will Get You Lei’d”. Bettie Page Spiced Rum is skillfully crafted with a unique blend of spices, resulting in rich, complex flavors of vanilla, clove and baking spices.
