296. Stephen Kurpinsky | As Is Productions
From Key In The Lake Whiskey Podcast by Jake Hukee
March 16, 2026 · 1h 6m · Episode 296
About this episode
Stephen Kurpinsky discusses his transition from Mr. Black to founding As Is Productions and his vision for the spirits industry.
Stephen and I catch up. We’ve both moved on from our Australian spirits companies. After more than six year, Stephen resigned from being the National Brand Ambassador of Mr. Black. He’s now venturing out on his own, creating his a production for the industry, As Is Productions. Listen to what his creative mind and skillset can do for spirits companies, restaurants, bars and coffeeshops. Guest: Stephen Kurpinsky Host: Jake Hukee Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com Key In The Lake
People in this episode
Host: Jake Hukee
Guest: Stephen Kurpinsky
Topics covered
- spirits industry
- creative production
- hospitality
- entrepreneurship
- Australian spirits
Keywords
- spirits
- production
- hospitality
- entrepreneur
- Mr. Black
- As Is Productions
- Australian spirits
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: As Is Productions, Mr. Black
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