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I sat down and answered some questions about myself, and How To Distill with InsideHook! Check out some insights into the book's contents, as well as some information on my journey to publishing the book.

On December 5th, 1933, after 13 years of Prohibition, the United States repealed the 18th Amendment and Americans were free to drink again. Some would say that Americans liked their liquor and beer a little too much coming into prohibition, and that's what caused the nationwide experiment to ban alcohol.  It did curb drinking on a whole, but created an entire new industry around spirits.

Hosted by Still Spirits via livestream on Facebook, Aaron Hyde joined Nick Wiseman of Bevie, and Mike Brennan of BSG Handcraft to talk about diving into distilling with botanicals.  if you're interested in the basics of botanicals and gin making, or looking for more info about using herbs and spices from your back yard, this webinar is a great place to start. From the host, Still Spirits:  Distilling with Botanicals is a vast and exciting topic, but it can be a little overwhelming knowing where to start. Join our knowledgeable team and special guest on Facebook Live to learn: - How...

How to Distill book author Aaron Hyde will walk you through the small-scale distilling process over four hours. You’ll watch a live spirit distillation with cuts for whiskey, and Aaron will also discuss the distillation of most major spirits including moonshine, brandy, rum, whiskey, and gin. He’ll be answering your questions throughout the process as you learn the art of distillation using a small still. Please note this workshop will be recorded and as an attendee you will have full access to the video replay and course materials for up to nine months after the event. To sign up and...

As if you needed an excuse to more a nice glass of whiskey, May15th is World Whisky Day!   If you're looking to celebrate the best you possibly can, just a few days earlier Glen Scotia 25 Year Old Single Malt was named the best whisky in the world for 2021, at the San Francisco World Spirits competition.  There are a lot of other great options out there, so pour a dram of your favorite and cjoin me in celebrating this wonderful beverage.  Cheers! https://www.worldwhiskyday.com/what-world-whisky-day/