
04: Laws Whiskey - "There are no shortcuts." Creating great American Whiskey with Casey Rizzo & Sam Poirier
About this episode
In this episode of Whiskey Wanderlust, we visit Laws Whiskey House in Denver, where whiskey is crafted with patience, precision, and purpose. Hosts Cory and Ryan sit down with Casey Rizzo and Sam Poirier to discuss how Laws built its reputation with an unwavering commitment to quality and their ethos of “No Shortcuts.”
From sourcing heirloom grains from local Colorado farms to their meticulous distillation and aging processes, Laws is defining what true grain-to-glass whiskey means. We also get a behind-the-scenes look at The Whiskey Sanctuary, their brand-new tasting room experience.
Highlights from this episode: 🥃 How Laws Whiskey House grew into a powerhouse in Colorado’s whiskey scene. 🌾 Why their whiskey starts with Colorado-grown heirloom grains. ⏳ The role of patience in whiskey-making and why Laws never rushes the process. 🏛️ Inside their new tasting room, The Whiskey Sanctuary, a must-visit for whiskey lovers. 🤝 Their collaborative approach to distilling—no Master Distiller, just a dedicated team. 💧 How their Headwaters Series supports water conservation efforts.
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