Ep170 - Meet Augusta Distillery’s First Master Distiller: Alex Castle

This time on Five Drinks or Midnight, we’re back at Travel Bar for an exclusive conversation with Alex Castle, the first-ever Master Distiller and Director of Distillery Operations at Augusta Distillery. As a Kentucky native with an impressive resume in the bourbon world, Alex is set to make waves in the spirits industry with Augusta’s highly anticipated expansion.

Augusta Distillery, known for its award-winning Buckner’s Bourbon and Old Route 8, is making headlines, and Alex is leading the charge. We dive into her journey as a distiller, her thoughts on the evolving bourbon landscape, and what’s next for Augusta’s upcoming release.

If you’re a cocktail enthusiast, bartender, brand ambassador, hospitality professional, or whiskey aficionado, this episode is a must-watch. Whether you’re passionate about Kentucky bourbon, distillation techniques, or industry insights, we’ve got you covered.

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00:00 - Intro
00:38 - Question 1 - How did you get started in the spirits business?
10:19 - Question 2 - What drew you to Augusta Distillery, and how does this role differ from your previous experiences in the industry?
18:08 - Question 3 - What sets Augusta’s bourbon apart from other Kentucky distilleries?
25:33 - Question 4 - If you could make one prediction about the future of American whiskey, what would it be?
34:12 - Question 5 - Do you believe bourbon innovation should always stay within the bounds of traditional Kentucky methods?

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