Bryan Smith
Oct 2, 2024
Hard Truth: Indiana's Fastest Growing Distillery with Bryan Smith
Get the story behind Indiana’s fastest-growing distillery from Master Distiller Bryan Smith. From humble beginnings to building a national brand, this episode covers whiskey science, flavor profiles, and what’s next for Hard Truth.
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Podcast Summary
I sat down with Bryan Smith, Master Distiller at Hard Truth Distilling Co.
We chat about the insane rise of the distillery from a modest start above a pizza restaurant to becoming Indiana's largest destination craft distillery.
The discussion covers the creation of signature products like cinnamon vodka and rye whiskies, and the collaboration within Indiana's bourbon industry.
02:06 The Origins of Hard Truth Distillery
03:23 From Brewing to Distilling: The Journey
06:47 The Science and Passion Behind Whiskey Making
21:38 The Sweet Mash vs. Sour Mash Debate
23:49 The Distillation Process Explained
30:55 Building the Hard Truth Experience
34:44 Recognition and Success
37:46 The Art of Whiskey Tasting
40:07 Passion for the Craft
41:33 Scaling Up and Expanding
43:16 Authenticity in Whiskey Production
47:22 Indiana's Whiskey Heritage
51:50 Future Plans and Challenges
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Guest(s)
Bryan Smith
Date Published
October 2, 2024
