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Single Malt FrontierSMF Ep. 55: Holiday Special! A Smoky Maltmas Carol (feat. 4 industry guests!)Featuring Daniel Whittington as Jacob "Barley", Caitlin Bartlemay (McCarthy's Single Malt) as the Spirit of Maltmas Past, Mark Vierthaler (Whiskey Del Bac) as the Spirit of Maltmas Present, and Tyler Pederson (Westland Distillery) as the Spirit of Maltmas Future
Please enjoy our spirited and malty holiday special inspired by Dickens' A Christmas Carol. My own performance was inspired by Houston's Alley Theatre's stage production of A Christmas Carol.
This special has been 2 years in the making, starting with initial recordings in December 2023, all of which were re-recorded...
2025-12-241h 08
Single Malt FrontierSMF Ep. 53: American Peat with Tyler Pederson of Westland DistilleryOur interview today is Tyler Pederson, Master Distiller of Westland Distilling. What you're about to see is an unreleased interview from the archives. This was originally recorded January 12th, 2024, when we were still hoping that a release of our Holiday Special in January 2024 made any kind of sense. We've since re-recorded Tyler's segment for the Holiday Special, but the original recording ended up being less on-theme and more just a generally good interview, so we decided to prep that for release as a standalone podcast episode, which is what you're about to see today.
2025-12-1525 min
Off Topic Whiskey139: Whiskey DelBac With Mark Vierthaler“Today we’re heading to the desert — where saguaros stand guard, the sun bakes the earth, and whiskey takes on a flavor you can’t find anywhere else. I’m sitting down with Mark from Whiskey Del Bac, the Arizona distillery turning mesquite smoke, bold ideas, and Southwestern grit into some of the most distinctive American single malts out there. We’ll talk about the magic of desert aging, the art of mesquite malting, and how Whiskey Del Bac is carving its own trail in the whiskey world. So pour a glass, kick back, and join me for a taste of the...
2025-08-161h 49
Single Malt Frontier#62 - Whiskey Del Bac w/ Mark VierthalerIn this episode I traveled to Tucson, AZ to visit Whiskey Del Bac during the American Craft Spirits Association Convention! With some last minute scheduling, Master Distiller Mark Vierthaler and I were able to sit down have this fantastic conversation!
Even more special about this episode is that our good friend and fellow podcaster Doug (DemiTastes as he's known on the internet) joined in on the conversation to help proctor some American Single Malt questions!
I can't thank both Mark and Doug enough for their willingness to...
2025-06-2149 min
Spirits & Distilling Podcast18: Mark Vierthaler of Whiskey Del Bac Is Pursuing a Distinct Sense of Place, TransparentlyWhiskey Del Bac in Tucson, Arizona, has pursued a taste of place in its spirits since opening in 2011, using local mesquite wood instead of peat to smoke-dry malt for its single-malts. Head distiller and blender Mark Vierthaler—also the interim marketing director—joined the team in 2021, leading the production of what he calls the distillery’s “love letter to the Sonoran desert.”
In this episode, Vierthaler joins host Sydney Jones to talk terroir, transparency, marketing, blending, and balancing art with pragmatism. Among other topics, he discusses:
transparency and sense of place as integral to the brand
sourcing r...
2024-10-3058 min
Single Malt FrontierEp. 23: Rick Wasmund, Founder of Copper Fox DistilleryToday we'll be interviewing Rick Wasmund, Founder of Copper Fox Distillery.
This live interview is scheduled for 2pm PDT / 5pm EDT on Thursday 7/25.
Copper Fox Distillery makes some amazing American Single Malts smoked and/or aged with hardwood such as applewood and peach wood. This is a completely unique source of flavor amongst the world's whiskeys and we can attest that the results are both delicious and intriguing.
Learn more about Copper Fox Distillery at https://www.copperfoxdistillery.com and on Instagram @copperfoxdistillery
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2024-08-0952 min
Bourbon Lens286: Whiskey Del Bac – Arizona Whiskey Born in the Sonoran DesertMark Vierthaler, Head Distiller for Whiskey Del Bac, joins Bourbon Lens to talk Single Malt. Whiskey Del Bac is known for its mesquite style of American Single Malt, but they have so much to offer for any fan of American Whiskey who is looking to explore what the Southwest has to offer. Founded in 2011, Whiskey Del Bac has really hit a stride with their releases including Dorado, Classic, Frontera, and their Distiller's Cut American Single Malts. We discuss each during this week's episode and found a well-balanced portfolio with something for everyone. Stream this episode on your fa...
2024-07-0858 min
Single Malt FrontierEp. 18: Mark Vierthaler of Whiskey Del BacA long time overdue, we're finally having Mark Vierthaler on the show! Mark is Head Distiller of Whiskey Del Bac, makers of Mesquite-smoked American Single Malt Whiskey. Smoked whiskey is a particular point of passion for me, and especially alternative sources of smoke like mesquite wood. Can't wait for this conversation! We'll see you there!
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2024-05-032h 46
Still TalkingTalking Booze and Business with Mark VierthalerThe fellas talk with Mark Vierthaler of Wiskey Del Bac about the joys of distilling under the Arizona heat dome, American Single Malt, the state of distilling, the beer battles, and so much more.
2023-09-2842 minStill Talking Podcast |Talking Booze and Business with Mark Vierthaler
The fellas talk with Mark Vierthaler of Wiskey Del Bac about the joys of distilling under the Arizona heat dome, American Single Malt, the state of distilling, the beer battles, and so much more.
2023-09-2842 min
UnCapped PodcastEpisode 336 - Whiskey Del BacThis week we talked to Mark Vierthaler, the head distillery at Whiskey Del Bac located in Tuscon, Aizona. Mark is a master at story telling so will you want to give this one a listen. We got the story of how the distillery came to be and the interesting origin of their name. We also discussed their use of mesquite smoke and its effect on their whiskey and how the climate in Arizona effects the barrel aging process.Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelFollow Chris on Instagram Like us on Facebook! Pr...
2023-08-181h 25
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastMesquited, Not PeatedIn this Mesquited, not Peated conversation with Whiskey Del Bac Head Distiller Mark Vierthaler, some of the topics we discuss include: What it takes for a spirit to be called an "American Single Malt Whiskey," a term that is currently self-administered by the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission, but that's on track for nationwide federal approval and regulation by the TTB. A brief romp through some of the controversies still yet to be resolved regarding the mandatory or prohibited use of certain barrels and finishing techniques. The story of Whiskey Del Bac - from esoteric Southwest-inspired furniture, to...
2023-03-301h 17
Chill FilteredEpisode 244: Whiskey Del Bac Ode to Islay Batch 1On this episode of Chill Filtered, we have a very different show than normal, but a very special episode indeed. We drink Whiskey Del Bac’s Ode to Islay (Batch 1) and chat with Mark A. Vierthaler, Whiskey Del Bac’s Head Distiller. We have a great time chatting it up with Mark and forgo our usual segments this week. We’ll pick back up into the regular episodes again next week, but hope you can enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed this whiskey.
2023-03-061h 26Chill FilteredEpisode 238: Whiskey Del Bac Sentinel Rye (Batch 1)On this episode of Chill Filtered, Cole and Robby explore a unique and rare whiskey from one of our favorite smaller distillers: Whiskey Del Bac Sentinel Rye (Batch 1). They discuss the history and process of Del Bac Distillery, as well as the characteristics and flavor profile of this particular rye whiskey and what makes it unique. We read from our interview with Mark Vierthaler (@whiskyicarus). On Whiskey World News, Robby shares an article about the recent lawsuit against Fireball maker, Sazerac. And on "What Whiskey Would You Choose?", Cole asks: What is one of your favorite American whiskeys West...
2023-01-231h 04
Craft Spirits Podcast30: Mark A. Vierthaler Of Whiskey Del BacOur latest guest on The Craft Spirits Podcast is Mark A. Vierthaler, the head distiller at Tucson, Arizona-based Hamilton Distillers Group—producers of Whiskey Del Bac. He was also elected to ACSA’s board of directors in 2022, and he has experience working at Tenth Ward Distillery and Boot Hill Distillery. In this episode, Mark discusses his journey from a distillery that dabbles in nearly all categories to one that focuses on American Single Malt, including his general path to distilling and much more.
2023-01-1957 min
The Whiskey Ring PodcastEp. 63: Whiskey Del Bac with Stephen Paul and Mark VierthalerOur first ever episode from Arizona!
I'm joined by Whiskey Del Bac Founder Stephen Paul and Head Distiller Mark Vierthaler to walk through the Whiskey Del Bac Classic, the Whiskey Del Bac Dorado, and how they're making American Single Malt in the not-so-dry desert on a spaceship malting apparatus.
Stephen comes from a carpentry background - having joined the "nub club" - and saw the beauty of mesquite wood. Like their counterpart in New Mexico, Stephen and Whiskey Del Bac decided to incorporate that delicious smoke into their single malt (the Dorado), but not the cl...
2022-10-191h 30
The BrewDeck PodcastS.3 E.2 - Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em (Part 1)Things are heating up on The BrewDeck Podcast for this Two-Part Smoked Beer series! In this episode, Toby Tucker, Grant Lawrence, and John Egan sit down with smoked beer and spirits experts from Stone Brewing, Whiskey Del Bac, and Steeplejack Brewing. First, Kris Ketcham, Senior Manager of Brewing and Innovation at Stone Brewing, shares the history that Stone Brewing has with the smoked beers style. Then, the BrewDeck crew talks to Mark Vierthaler, Head Distiller at Whiskey Del Bac, which specializes in making American single malt whiskeys. Mark discusses smoking and malting what Whiskey Del Bac considers "mesquited, not peated...
2022-02-111h 13
The BrewDeck PodcastS.3 E.2 - Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em (Part 1)Things are heating up on The BrewDeck Podcast for this Two-Part Smoked Beer series! In this episode, Toby Tucker, Grant Lawrence, and John Egan sit down with smoked beer and spirits experts from Stone Brewing, Whiskey Del Bac, and Steeplejack Brewing.
First, Kris Ketcham, Senior Manager of Brewing and Innovation at Stone Brewing, shares the history that Stone Brewing has with the smoked beers style. Then, the BrewDeck crew talks to Mark Vierthaler, Head Distiller at Whiskey Del Bac, which specializes in making American single malt whiskeys. Mark discusses smoking and malting what Whiskey Del Bac considers "...
2022-02-111h 13
Barrel Tasting w/ Howard FletcherTenth Ward Distilling Company : Warding off the OrdinaryJoin Howard as he goes back to Frederick, Maryland, to meet Mark Vierthaler, Head Distiller at Tenth Ward Distilling Company. They’re going to talk about the emerging craft distilling industry in Maryland and their mission to ward off the ordinary with their unique but high-quality bottled spirits. If you want to know more about Maryland’s first Absinthe, you better stick around! In this episode, you’ll learn:
● Why is Genever considered the grandfather of modern gin?
● Caraway Rye spirit’s distinct and divisive taste; either you’ll love it, or you’ll...
2020-10-201h 00
Gin and Sometimes WhiskeyGin in the 20's: 1820s, the gin palaces Welcome to our second history of gin TARDIS adventure that we are taking! This month we are headed to the 1820s to visit gin palaces of the UK. We are also going to give you a great cocktail recipe, learn about innovation in gin production, and of course, it all revolves around the rise of gin palaces in cities of industry.
Thanks for listening!
References for this episode include:
Difford’s Guide - “History of gin (1800-1830) - Gin’s gentrification” https://www.diffordsguide.com/g/1108/gin/history-of-gin-1800-1830
Discover Britain...
2020-05-2746 min
Chefs Without RestaurantsDistiller Mark Vierthaler of Tenth Ward Distilling CompanyOn this episode we have Mark A. Vierthaler. Mark is the head distiller at Tenth Ward Distilling Company in Frederick, Maryland. Some of the spirits they produce are a genever style gin, absinthe nouvelle, caraway rye, and a smoked corn whiskey. On this episode:· Support and collaboration within the craft spirits community· The history of absinthe and Maryland rye· An in-depth look at how the spirits world operatesThe distillers and distilleries mentioned: Privateer Rum, Leopold Brothers, Few Spirits, Orchid Cellar Meadery & Winery, and McClintock Distilling.Books Mentioned: Liquid Intelli...
2020-04-131h 19
Distilling CraftAmari, AmaroA HUGE DOUBLE EPISODE. Colleen Moore from Dalkita talks with Mark Vierthaler Head Distiller of Tenth Ward Distilling Company out of Fredrick, MD about their Pawpawmaro. A clever combination of Amaro + Paw Paws. Amaro as a definition is discussed, plus the delicate, rare fruit native to North America.
2019-12-311h 19UnCapped PodcastEpisode 130 - The KopstootMark (not Mike as Chris introduces him) Vierthaler, the Head Distiller at Tenth Ward Distilling Company, stopped by the studio to talk craft spirits. He gave us a brief history of his distilling experience and taught us about genever. Chris also received a lesson on how to do a kopstoot. If you want to spend a day with Mark learning how to be a distiller go to http://bit.ly/10thdistiller for information.
2019-04-101h 04