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The episode features a discussion with David Mandell and Ryan Poe about innovation in whiskey distilling and the launch of SHANG Whiskey.

In this episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark welcome back fan-favorite guest David Mandell, Co-Founder and CEO of Whiskey House of Kentucky, for his fourth appearance on the show. Joining him for the first time is Ryan Poe, Distillery Senior Manager and Head of Innovation at Whiskey House of Kentucky, making not only his Bourbon Life debut, but his very first podcast appearance. The conversation begins with Ryan sharing his background and the journey that ultimately led him to Whiskey House, where innovation isn't just a buzzword - it's a core part of the company's DNA. David and Ryan discuss how Whiskey House's unique approach to contract distilling and product development allows them to tackle projects that many distilleries simply can't, while also navigating the challenges facing today's whiskey market. The discussion then turns to one of the most exciting and ambitious spirits projects to hit the market in recent years: SHANG Whiskey. David and Ryan take listeners behind the scenes of this groundbreaking collaboration between Maritime Brands, True Essence Foods, Guìzhōu Guótái Shùzhì Liquor Group, Whiskey House, and The Blending House. They explore the rich…

People in this episode

Hosts: Matt, Mark

Guests: David Mandell, Ryan Poe

Topics covered

• whiskey
• innovation
• distilling
• spirits
• contract distilling
• product development

Keywords

• whiskey
• innovation
• distilling
• SHANG Whiskey
• contract distilling
• spirits
• Jiang Xiang Baijiu

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Whiskey House of Kentucky, Maritime Brands, True Essence Foods, Guìzhōu Guótái Shùzhì Liquor Group, The Blending House

Products: SHANG Whiskey, SHANG East + West

Places: China, Jiang Xiang Baijiu

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