Listen "Episode 28: Brett Steigerwaldt of Lyon Rum is Crafting Contemporary Expressions with Timeless Methods"
Episode Synopsis
The process of making rum is rife with lore, but for Brett Steigerwaldt of Lyon Rum (https://www.lyonrum.com) in St. Michael’s, Maryland, breaking down the variables and understanding the impacts of each factor—ingredients, fermentation, distillation, finishing—leads to more refined expression. In this episode, Steigerwaldt and host Sydney Jones discuss:
double pot distillation’s impact on flavor and texture in finished rum
distilling various iterations of white and dark rum as well as finishing in alternate spirit barrels
understanding base ingredients for better perspective on fermentation impact
the challenges of working with molasses
adapting traditional rum techniques to whiskey, making for greater ester formation
working with Rosalie Bay Distillery in Dominica
And more.
G&D Chillers: (https://gdchillers.com) G&D Chillers understands that each distillery’s chilling requirements are unique. On every distillery project, G&D offers the front-end design and engineering your team needs at no cost to you. Sid Dilawri from Filibuster Distillery says, “From the design and engineering to installation and start-up, G&D was easy to work with. We’ve had great customer service since commissioning our chiller, and I’d highly recommend them for any distillery system.” Reach out for a quote today at gdchillers.com.
double pot distillation’s impact on flavor and texture in finished rum
distilling various iterations of white and dark rum as well as finishing in alternate spirit barrels
understanding base ingredients for better perspective on fermentation impact
the challenges of working with molasses
adapting traditional rum techniques to whiskey, making for greater ester formation
working with Rosalie Bay Distillery in Dominica
And more.
G&D Chillers: (https://gdchillers.com) G&D Chillers understands that each distillery’s chilling requirements are unique. On every distillery project, G&D offers the front-end design and engineering your team needs at no cost to you. Sid Dilawri from Filibuster Distillery says, “From the design and engineering to installation and start-up, G&D was easy to work with. We’ve had great customer service since commissioning our chiller, and I’d highly recommend them for any distillery system.” Reach out for a quote today at gdchillers.com.
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