Sauce Secrets is a podcast discussing alcohol manufacturers and how they got to where they are now. In each episode, our host interviews a successful and interesting alcohol industry leader.


In this episode, we interview Jared Himstedt, the Head Distiller at Balcones Distilling. Founded in Waco, TX in 2008, this Texan distillery offers a diverse portfolio of award-winning premium spirits and American Single Malt whiskies.
Time Stamps

:58 – Life Before Balcones
4:40 – The Light Bulb Moment
7:12 – Process Behind the Products
8:50 – Education and the Early Years
12:58 – Neat Pairings
14:56 – Sauce Talk
17:50 – Manufacturing in Texas
20:31 – Whiskey’s Hidden Drought

References

Balcones
San Francisco World Spirit Competition (SFWSC)
Texas Born and Raised: The Balcones Story
Meet Jared Himstedt

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