298. Still Austin

About this episode

Eric Mersch and Sam Bergren discuss the evolution and success of Still Austin distillery.

Eric Mersch and Sam Bergren of Still Austin are back. Eric hasn’t been on in couple years and the last time Sam appeared on the show he was representing Mississippi River Distilling Co. Now, the duo kills it in the Illinois market for this great, emerging Texas Distillery. They share the ethos and how the distillery has adapted in the past decade to become very recognizable American distillery. Guest: Eric Mersch & Sam Bergren Host: Jake Hukee and John Chesney Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com Key In The Lake

People in this episode

Hosts: Jake Hukee, John Chesney

Guests: Eric Mersch, Sam Bergren

Topics covered

• distilling
• Texas whiskey
• Illinois market
• American distillery
• adaptation in business

Keywords

• Still Austin
• whiskey
• distillery
• Texas
• Illinois
• Eric Mersch
• Sam Bergren
• Mississippi River Distilling Co.
• business adaptation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Still Austin, Mississippi River Distilling Co.

Places: Illinois, Texas

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