On this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, host Kerry Moynahan sits down with Anna Axster and Wendelin von Schroder, co-founders of Lodestar Whiskey, at Melrose Umbrella Company in West Hollywood. Recently named by Forbes as two of 10 Women Changing the Whiskey Industry, the cousins share how their careers in…
Join host Kerry Moynahan in New York City for an in-person conversation with whiskey educator, historian, and author Robin Robinson. Five years after his first appearance on the show, Robin returns to share insights from his brand-new book The History of Whiskey in 100 Bottles, Barrels & More—a deep dive…
Welcome to another exciting episode of Barrel Room Chronicles! In Season 4, Episode 13, host Kerry Moynahan takes you on a journey to the vibrant city of New Orleans for the renowned Tales of the Cocktail festival. This episode is packed with spontaneous street chats, exclusive interviews, and unforgettable events.…
Fog City Social Four brought the whiskey world to San Francisco’s historic Ring Con Center for a one-of-a-kind experience where every guest is treated like a VIP. Unlike a typical whiskey festival, Fog City Social is intimate, curated, and filled with rare pours and unforgettable stories. In this episode, Kerry…
In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, host Kerry Moynahan sits down with Mel Heim, the powerhouse behind Big Nose Kate Whiskey—a bold spirit inspired by the legendary Hungarian immigrant who carved her own path through the Wild West. Kate outlived the myths of Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp, and…
In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, Kerry Moynahan sits down with Bobby DeMars—filmmaker turned whiskey innovator and founder of Blind Barrels, the only double-blind whiskey tasting subscription in the U.S. What began as a quarantine pastime has grown into a national movement, spotlighting small American distilleries and making premium…
Barrel Room Chronicles now has a whiskey shop where every brand has been featured on the show. Check it out here: https://shopbarrelroomchronicles.us/
In this special on-location episode, Kerry Moynahan takes you behind the velvet ropes at The Nth 2025, one of the most prestigious luxury whiskey events in the world. Join Kerry as she reconnects with some of the industry’s most respected voices—and tastes some of the rarest expressions on the market.…
In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, host Kerry Moynahan explores two unique sides of the American spirits revolution—one driven by finance, the other by flavor. First, Kerry sits down with Ryan LaValle and Hunter Robillard, of ASM Capital Partners, a venture firm dedicated to fueling the future of American…
Join Kerry as she chats with Caitlin Bartlemay, Master Distiller at Clear Creek Distillery, home of McCarthy’s Whiskey—the original American single malt. Discover how a rainy trip to Ireland inspired a Pacific Northwest whiskey revolution, explore McCarthy’s signature peated expressions, and learn how Caitlin went from wheat farm kid to…
Live from WSWA Access Live 2025, this Barrel Room Chronicles episode is a Whiskey special packed with powerhouse stories, bold new brands, and the people pushing whiskey forward. 🎙️ Hear from: 🥃 Lost Irish 🥃 Tennessee Legend 🥃 Whiskey Row 🥃 Balcones 🥃 Virginia Distillery Co. 🥃 Edmund’s Honor 🥃…
n this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, host Kerry Moynahan chats with Julia Ritz Toffoli, founder of Women Who Whiskey, and LA chapter President Kim Ohanneson. They dive into the origins of this global whiskey club for women, their mission to make whiskey more inclusive, and the surprising story behind…
Join host Kerry Moynahan on a journey to the University of Kentucky where whiskey meets academia. In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, Kerry speaks with Dr. Janice Fernheimer about her work in the university’s distillation program, the Women in Bourbon Oral History Project, and her upcoming graphic novel America’s…
n this special Whiskey Whereabouts episode, Kerry Moynahan reconnects with Colby and Ashley Frey of Fray Ranch Distillery in Fallon, Nevada. Together, they dive deep into Fray Ranch’s latest release—100% unmalted barley whiskey—as Kerry tastes it live for the first time. The trio explores the significance of grain-forward distilling, the…
Host Kerry Moynahan interviews Marcello Grande, from the San Francisco Whiskey Society, to discuss the origins, growth, and future of Fog City Social — San Francisco's premier whiskey and spirits festival. Plus a quick chat with Westland Distillery's Ana Hinz.
Welcome to the Season 4 premiere of Barrel Room Chronicles (BRC)! In this exciting episode, host Kerry Moynahan takes you on a journey through the world of whiskey, featuring exclusive tours, interviews, and special events. Join Kerry as she visits her hometown of San Jose, California, for an in-depth tour…
Title: Season 3 Finale: Whiskey Adventures, Highland Games, and Heartfelt Tributes | Barrel Room Chronicles Description: Welcome to the season finale of Barrel Room Chronicles! In this special episode, host Kerry Moynahan takes you on a journey through the Summer Highland Games and Whiskey and Barrel Days in Pleasanton, California.…
Welcome to Season 3, Episode 22 of Barrel Room Chronicles! In this episode, host Kerry Moynahan takes you on an exclusive journey through the Nth, the world's premier whiskey and luxury spirits experience, held at The Wynn in Las Vegas. Episode Highlights: Interviews with Whiskey Legends: Keri chats with Master…
This week, host Kerry Moynahan brings you the second half of her coverage of the 2024 WSWA Conference in Las Vegas from earlier this year. This episode is packed with fascinating conversations with Ignition Kentucky Bourbon owner Steve McPherson, Hand Barrel Bourbon's Co-founder Jim Hand AND we dig up some…
This week, host Kerry Moynahan brings you the second half of her coverage of the 2024 WSWA Conference in Las Vegas from earlier this year. This episode is packed with fascinating conversations with Ignition Kentucky Bourbon owner Steve McPherson, Hand Barrel Bourbon's Co-founder Jim Hand AND we dig up some…
In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, we dive deep into the world of American Single Cask whiskey with the founder and owner of this exciting new company. From his humble beginnings exploring the desert wilderness to launching a unique whiskey brand, our guest shares his fascinating journey and the…
In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, we dive deep into the world of Whiskey Gypsy, a unique whiskey brand co-founded by country music star Eric Church. Join us as we chat with Raj and Ari, the masterminds behind this innovative brand, and explore their fascinating journey from concept to…
