Hotaling & Co.: An inside look with Kevin Aslan

About this episode

The episode features an in-depth discussion with Kevin Aslan about the whiskey scene in San Francisco and the distilling process at Hotaling & Co.

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an epic dive into San Francisco's whiskey scene on this episode of Bourbon With Friends! Hosts Brian, Germ, and Martin reunite with special guest Kevin Aslan, Head Distiller at Hotaling & Co. (formerly Anchor Distilling), to unpack the magic behind Old Potrero Rye, Hirsch Selected Bourbons, and more. From pot-still secrets to bold barrel finishes, Kevin spills on his journey from brewer to blender—and we taste some mind-blowing samples that prove why SF spirit...

People in this episode

Hosts: Brian, Germ, Martin

Guest: Kevin Aslan

Topics covered

• whiskey
• distilling
• San Francisco
• spirits
• tasting
• brewing

Keywords

• whiskey
• distilling
• Hotaling & Co.
• Old Potrero Rye
• Hirsch Selected Bourbons
• San Francisco
• tasting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hotaling & Co., Anchor Distilling

Products: Old Potrero Rye, Hirsch Selected Bourbons

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