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Episode: McKenzie Whiskey Flight Night: Bourbon, Rye & Pot Still with Collin McConville
Description: We sit down with Collin McConville, Head Distiller at Finger Lakes Distilling in New York, for a flight night featuring McKenzie Bourbon, McKenzie Rye, and McKenzie Pot Still Whiskey.Collin shares his path into distilling, what drew him to Finger Lakes, and how the NYS Farm Distillery Bill helped kickstart New York’s craft spirits scene. We dig into the region’s grain-to-glass approach, the patience behind their 4+ year aging process, and how McKenzie balances American tradition with Irish inspiration.Plus, Collin gives us a taste of what’s next for Finger Lakes Distilling, from new pr...