The Godfather of Rye Whiskey (WhiskyCast Episode 730: October 7, 2018)

The largest single distiller of Rye Whiskey isn't in Kentucky,
but just along the other side of the Ohio River in Lawrenceburg,
Indiana. For nearly 40 years, Larry Ebersold distilled Rye - and
other whiskies - in what is now known as the MGP Distillery.
Under the Seagram's banner and later LDI, Larry made whiskies
that were blended into some of the world's top selling whiskey
brands, and today, MGP is bottling some of the final whiskies
Larry distilled into its own brands. Today, he's consulting for
distillery startups like New Riff and Sagamore Spirit, and he'll
share some of his stories with us on WhiskyCast In-Depth. We'll
also talk with current MGP Master Distiller David Whitmer about
why warehouse construction has as much to do with climate in how
whiskies mature on Behind the Label. In the news, Canada and
Mexico will keep their tariffs on American whiskies in place
despite a new trade deal between the three countries, while Irish
lawmakers have given the green light to stricter limits on
alcohol sales. We'll also have details on a bunch of new
whiskies, too!