Kerry Moynahan sits down with Anna Axster and Wendelin von Schroder, co-founders of Lodestar Whiskey and two of Forbes’ 10 Women Changing the Whiskey Industry. The cousins share how their music industry careers inspired an inclusive whiskey brand, their flagship blend of American Single Malt and High-Rye Bourbon, and what’s next for Lodestar Whiskey.To read the full show notes please visit: https://www.barrelroomchronicles.com/loadstar-whiskey-s4e15

From Music to Whiskey: The Story Behind Lodestar (BRC S4 E15)

In this special on-location episode, Kerry heads to New York City to sit down in person with returning guest Robin Robinson—author, whiskey educator, and one of the industry’s most captivating storytellers. Five years after first appearing on the show, Robin joins Kerry to unveil his brand-new book, The History of Whiskey in 100 Bottles, Barrels & More, a sweeping chronicle that traces the origins of distilled spirits from ancient pots and early alembics all the way to modern whiskey culture.



Head to https://www.barrelroomchronicles.com/with-robin-robinson-s4-e14/ to see the full show notes

 The History of Whiskey: A Deep Dive with Robin Robinson (S4 E14)

Welcome to another exciting episode of Barrel Room Chronicles! I'myour host, Kerry Moynahan, and today we're diving deep into the vibrant worldof whiskey at the Tales of the Cocktail festival in New Orleans. This episodeis packed with spontaneous street interviews, exclusive festival finds, andinsightful conversations with industry leaders. So, pour yourself a dram, kickoff your shoes, and join me on this whiskey adventure.

BRC at Tales of the Cocktail (S4 E13)

Fog City Social isn’t your typical whiskey festival—it’s a curated experience where every pour tells a story and every guest is treated like a VIP.

In this episode, Kerry takes you inside Fog City Social Four at San Francisco’s historic Ring Con Center, sharing conversations with some of the most exciting voices in whiskey today:

 * Rory Glasgow (Brown-Forman, GlenGlassaugh/BenRiach/Glenglassaugh)

 * Nora Ganley-Roper (Lost Lantern)

 * Peter Talhame (Bear Fight Whiskey, with Seth MacFarlane & Gabriel Macht)

 * Richard Lobrano-Chibnall (Molly Malone Whiskey)

 * Zakai (Filey Bay English Single Malt)

 * Peter Currie (Shand Import, rare Caledonian single grain)

From tropical coastal Scotch and bold American blends to delicate Irish whiskey and rare 31-year-old single grain, this episode celebrates the innovation, heritage, and community spirit that make Fog City Social unlike any other festival.

🎧 Pour a dram and join the journey.

From Sandend to Suits - Whiskey Conversations at Fog City Social (BRC S4 E12)

Kerry Moynahan talks with Mel Heim, the creative mind behind Big Nose Kate Whiskey, a bold spirit honoring the legendary frontier woman who outlived Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp. Backed by powerhouse investors Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone, the brand rewrites Kate’s story—celebrating resilience, independence, and a legacy too big to be forgotten.

Whiskey, Grit, and the Untold Story of Big Nose Kate (BRC S4 E11)

In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, Kerry Moynahan its 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 premiumcraft whiskey more accessible than ever.

Also, check out our new online whiskey shop [https://shopbarrelroomchronicles.us/]!

Guess What’s in Your Glass: Bobby DeMars Blindsides the Whiskey World (S4 E10)

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.

From brand-new American launches and collector-level Scotch to unique rice whiskies from Japan and elegant cask-finished releases, this episode showcases the craftsmanship, innovation, and personality behind the glass.

Casks, Characters & Collectibles: The Best of The Nth Universal Whiskey Experience 2025 (S4 E9)

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 Single Malt whiskey. From Hunter’s early days helping his father create a maple-infused whiskey brand to Ryan’s transition from Wall Street to whiskey investment, this duo is helping bridge the gap between distilleries and capital. They discuss how whiskey becomes an asset class, what makes American Single Malt such a compelling category, and how ASM is empowering distilleries to grow through thoughtful investment and strategic support.Then, in Tavern Talk Kerry speaks with Neal Cohen, co-founder of Tip Top Proper Cocktails. From their humble beginnings inspired by the music festival circuit to landing on Delta Airlines, Tip Top is redefining what ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails can be. Neal walks us through their whiskey-forward offerings—from their high-rye bourbon Old Fashioned to their award-winning Penicillin—and shares how they’ve built a brand rooted in balance, convenience, and craft.Whether you’re a whiskey enthusiast, an investor, or just someone curious about the next frontier in spirits, this episode pours you a full measure of insight and inspiration.



Where Whiskey Meets Wall Street—and the Ready-to-Drink Revolution (S4 E8)

In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, host Kerry Moynahan sits down with Caitlin Bartlemay, Master Distiller at Clear Creek Distillery, to dive into the pioneering spirit behind McCarthy’s Whiskey—widely recognized as the original American single malt. Broadcasting from the heart of Hood River, Oregon, Caitlin shares her journey from wheat farm kid to one of the most respected figures in American craft distilling.Listeners will hear about the visionary founder Steve McCarthy, who launched Clear Creek in 1985 with a mission to create European-style fruit brandies using Oregon-grown produce. A rainy hiking trip in Ireland later sparked his passion for peated single malt, and in 1994, McCarthy’s released the first drops of what would become the foundation of the American single malt movement.Caitlin breaks down the unique distillation process using imported Scottish peated malt and Oregon oak barrels, as well as the use of a single-pass hybrid still—setting McCarthy’s apart from traditional Scotch methods. From the flagship 3-year white label to the rich 6-year and Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish, Kerry and Caitlin taste their way through the core expressions, highlighting their earthy, forest-forward peat profile and complex flavor development.

The Origins of American Single Malt with Caitlin Bartlemay of McCarthy’s Whiskey (S4 E7)

Host KerryMoynahan takes Barrel Room Chronicles to the floor of WSWA Access Live in Denver for an exclusive Whiskey Whereabouts special. From global cask aging with Lost Irish to the bold innovation of Tennessee Legend, this episode features dynamic interviews with the people behind today’s most exciting spirits. Discover award-winning American single malts from Balcones and Virginia Distillery Co., a bourbon tribute to a 12-year-old innovator with Edmond’s Honor, and updatesfrom returning favorites like Natterjack. Plus, learn about the legacy of Tom Bullock Spirits and the mission behind Pronghorn Collective. Pour yourself a dram and join the journey.
🎧 Listen now on BarrelRoomChronicles.com or whereveryou get your podcasts.

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Barrel-Aged Dreams: Inside Access Live’s Spirit Makers (S4 E6)

1st Reel Entertainment takes you on culinary and spirited adventures with its vodcasts, Barrel Room Chronicles and The Cocktail Guru Show.

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Welcome to the Barrel Room Chronicles, hosted by Kerry Moynahan. Kerry is a Certified Bourbon Steward, former bartender, media producer and all-around whiskey aficionado. Kerry has combined her love for whiskey into media projects which celebrate this great spirit. And for the last 20 years she has been helping others tell their stories though television, film and other media. But now it’s time for her to take her love for whiskey and her experience in the entertainment industry to uncover the fascinating stories of the water of life.

Barrel Room Chronicles 

Hosts Jonathan and Jeffrey Pogash talk food, drink, entertainment and all things delicious, luxurious, and fun on The Cocktail Guru Podcast.