UnCapped Podcast Chris Sands

In this week's episode I talked to Max Lents and Eli Breitburg-Smith, the co founders of Baltimore Spirits Company. We kicked off the interview talking about the Spirits of Maryland: Frederick event that takes place on May 18th in downtown Frederick, Md. You can get more info and tickets at www.marylandspirits.org/
Next Max went over all of the details on their Cocktail Gallery. After that Eli joined us to talk about and taste their upcoming Green Is Gold release and one of the few spirits they have not released because it is not up to their standards.
Finally we talked about their bourbon, toasted finish Epoch, and upcoming events.

I recently caught up with Hirad Yaldaei, co-owner and head distiller of Dragon Distillery. We talked about all of the things they have going on and how the business has changed over the years. Hirad also shared some awesome stories from his personal life.

This week I talked to Eduardo Sánchez, one of the creators of The Blair Witch Project. Once I got done fanboying Ed talked about how he got into filmmaking, he recounted stories about the making of The Blair Witch Project and the effect it has had on his life. We also discussed some of the other projects he has worked on more recently.

This week I had the amazing opportunity of being granted the first interview that the hottest brewery in craft beer has participated in. My esteemed guests this week are Rob (Brand Development/Events Coordinator) and Andyy (Director of Merchandizing) from Salt and Oak Brewery. This is an episode you don't want to miss. Salt and Oak has provided some much needed excitement back into the craft beer world. Make sure you give them a follow on Instagram. - instagram.com/saltandoakbrewery
This episode was recorded live at the @beerscoveryapp Too Hot for Gram festival help at Imprint Beer Company.

This week we talked to Gary Hill, co founder of 9north Rum.
Listen in to hear the history of the company and get a lot of knowledge about rum.

This week I was joined by Jason Scheerer (General Manager) and Tim "Scooter" Christofield (Head Bartender) from Max's taphouse in Baltimore, Maryland. They made the trek out to Frederick to give me all of the details for their 20th annual Belgian Beer Fest that takes place February 16th to the 19th. We also talked about Max's history and their impressive 113 tap draft system. Check them out at www.maxs.com for details.