178: Old Homestead Distilling with Alan Bishop

April 11, 2026 · 1h 46m · Season 1 · Episode 178

About this episode

Alan Bishop discusses the distilling world and the impact of local agriculture on craft spirits.

This episode should have happened long ago. Alan is really doing some real critical thing in a good way for the entire distilling community. This conversation was as epic as i knew it would be. We talked of the distilling world, making good products. and the bourbon glut. So much we got into hope you enjoy. Be Blessed Oldhomesteaddc.com https://www.thealchemistcabinet.com/ Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== At Old Homestead Distilling Co., we’re a pot still distillery focused on heirloom corn, Indiana-grown grains, unique yeast strains, and small-batch spirits inspired by history. We offer tastings, cocktails on tap, and rotating spirit slushies. Old Homestead Distilling Company in Indiana celebrates a rich history of local distilling that dates back to homesteading times when each homestead proudly operated its own still. Our approach is deeply rooted in this heritage, blending traditional batch distillation methods with contemporary techniques. We source our grains, fruits, botanicals, and yeast locally, embracing Indiana’s agricultural richness to craft spirits…

People in this episode

Host: Randall Janc

Guest: Alan Bishop

Topics covered

distilling
bourbon
craft spirits
local agriculture
heirloom corn

Keywords

distilling
bourbon glut
small-batch spirits
heirloom corn
Indiana distilling

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Old Homestead Distilling Co., Bad Motivator Barrels, The Alchemist Cabinet

Places: Indiana