Ep. 52: Middle West Spirits with Co-Founder and Head Distiller Ryan Lang

2022-07-27

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Episode 52! We're jumping back to the Midwest with Middle West Spirits. Co-founder and head distiller Ryan Lang joins the Whiskey Ring Podcast to talk distilling in Ohio, heavy and light grains, and how to properly pronounce "Michelone". Middle West puts out some spectacular whiskies, and my favorite of the core lineup might just be their Pumpernickel Rye. Don't miss out on the wheat whiskey or the wheated bourbon, though. Middle West Spirits is having the conversation about wheat that other distilleries are having about rye ...

Middle West puts out some spectacular whiskies, and my favorite of the core lineup might just be their Pumpernickel Rye.

Don't miss out on the wheat whiskey or the wheated bourbon, though. Middle West Spirits is having the conversation about wheat that other distilleries are having about rye - what can wheat be and what can it bring to the table. Check out my tasting notes on all their products farther down in this description.

Who knows - Wheat Whiskey might just be the next boom after Rye.

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Thanks for listening! Now here’s Ryan Lang, co-founder and head distiller of Middle West Spirits.

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Middle West Spirits Reviews

Middle West Spirits Straight Wheat Whiskey

Middle West Spirits Straight Wheated Bourbon "Michelone Reserve"

Middle West Spirits Dark Pumpernickel Rye (Coming later today!)

Middle West Spirits Straight Wheated Bourbon "Michelone Reserve" TSR Pick Stagg Smasher

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