Bittersweet. It’s the best way to describe Crowded Barrel’s distiller joining the blending team at Balcones Distilling in Waco, Texas. Emma will be missed, but we can’t help but feel proud when a friend achieves something that’s important to them. We never really focused on it, but her favorite part of whiskey making (by far) has always been blending. And when the blending team of a renowned distillery like Balcones comes calling - the only right answer is, “hell yah.”
It’s the best way to describe Crowded Barrel’s distiller joining the blending team at Balcones Distilling in Waco, Texas. Emma will be missed, but we can’t help but feel proud when a friend achieves something that’s important to them.
We never really focused on it, but her favorite part of whiskey making (by far) has always been blending. And when the blending team of a renowned distillery like Balcones comes calling - the only right answer is, “hell yah.”
You may not be entirely up to speed on this development if you missed the most recent Tribe episode. Usually, skipping an episode would be an unforgivable act of negligence for any, MB.
But this one was suuupppeerrr nerdy, so we can let it slide - this time.
Here’s the timestamped link for you to get caught up. There’s also a Magnificent peek at the most recent Bastard’s Ball in there: https://youtu.be/cfk0nwXi4SM?t=719
As you can imagine, Crowded Barrel is now on the hunt for another DISTILLER to join our ranks. You can find the broad strokes and contact info for our distilling gig in the linked video. (Yes, brewing or distilling experience is important.)
Here’s to the opened door, the uncharted path, and the most important moment in the birth of any new legend - your first step.
~ The Magnificent Bastard
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