• Episode 682: The Spirits of Winter with Iron Fish, Valentine, Long Road and Traverse City area distillers (Feb. 1-2, 2025)

  • Feb 3 2025
  • Length: 45 mins
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Episode 682: The Spirits of Winter with Iron Fish, Valentine, Long Road and Traverse City area distillers (Feb. 1-2, 2025)

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  • Behind the Mitten: Episode 682 - The Spirits of Winter

    The spirits of winter are here, and they sure are delicious!

    This week we visit with some of our favorite craft distilleries from around Michigan, to learn more about this segment of the beverage industry.

    Segment 1: We'll take you to Traverse City to check out the tasting rooms that have popped up all over town, with each one having its own special feel and flavor. Thanks to Mike Kent of Traverse City Tourism for being on the show. Liste of TC area distillers at traversecity.com.

    Segment 2: Sarah Anderson from Iron Fish Distillery is always a great guest, and her cocktails aren't so bad either. She'll share some of the new offerings they have this winter, including their bourbons which are finally ready.

    Segment 3: Jon O'Connor, co-owner of Long Road Distillers and president of the Michigan Crafts Distillers Association, stops by to talk about trends in the industry, including the exploding popularity of cocktails-in-a-can.

    Segment 4: Finally, we reconnect with our friend Rifino Valentine from Valentine Distilling Co.. in Ferndale.We've always loved his Michigan-made vodka, and were pleased to learn that his bourbons and whiskeys are pretty fantastic, too.

    Drink local this weekend on Behind the Mitten!

    Follow all of our adventures and get the latest podcast at amyandgonzo.com.

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