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Barrel Room Chronicles

Barrel Room Chronicles

BRC is hosted by Kerry Moynahan, a Certified Bourbon Steward, former Bartender and all around whiskey aficionado. Join Kerry as she takes you on a journey around the globe to learn about the finest whiskeys, tour the most interesting distilleries, and meet the most talented people in the spirits industry.

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Barrel Room Chronicles video episodes are streaming on YouTube, Spotify, and newly added on Whiskey Network and Zencastr.

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Recent Episodes

Nov. 6, 2024

From Desert Adventures to Whiskey Ventures: Bill Christy's Journey to American Single Cask (S3 E20)

In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Bill Chri, the founder of American Single Cask, a new independent bottler of American craft whiskey. We kicked off the conversation by discus…
Oct. 24, 2024

Exploring the World of Whiskey Jypsi: It's Not Your Average Celebrity Whiskey Brand (S3 E19)

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of whiskey with a special focus on Jypsi Whiskey, a brand co-founded by country music star Eric Church. We explore the journey of creating this unique whiskey brand with ou…
Oct. 10, 2024

First Stop, Las Vegas! (S3 E18)

In this episode, host Kerry Moynahan takes us on a whiskey-filled journey, featuring exclusive interviews and insights from the WSWA conference (Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America) conference in Las Vegas. This episode is…
Sept. 28, 2024

Exploring Armagnac and Beyond: A Conversation with Master Blender Pete Lynch at Bhakta Spirits (S3 E17)

In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Pete Lynch, the master blender at Bhakta Spirits in Pulteney, Vermont. We delved into Pete's fascinating journey in the spirits industry, sta…
Sept. 11, 2024

Decades Distilled: The Intersection of History and Whiskey (BRC S3 E16)

In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of whiskey with Sarah Jeltema (AKA WhiskyNomad) and Kurt Maitland, the dynamic duo behind the newly launched podcast, Decades Distilled. With their combined expertise …
Aug. 29, 2024

Exploring Louisville’s Whiskey Row and the Trailblazing Women in Whiskey at the WOW Awards (S3 E15)

In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, I had the opportunity to attend the Bourbon Women's WOW Awards in Louisville, Kentucky. The episode featured interviews with notable figures in the whiskey industry, including Joyce…
Aug. 14, 2024

Inside Corning & Company: The One-Stop Shop for Craft Spirits (S3 E14)

In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, we dive deep into the world of whiskey production and brand building with Adam Spiegel, President and Master Distiller at Corning & Company. From his early days in finance to becomi…
July 31, 2024

The Editor in Chief and The Elites (BRC S3 E13)

In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, host Kerry Moynahan takes listeners on a journey through the world of whiskey, featuring two fascinating guests. The episode kicks off with a discussion with Mark Pruitt, the Editor…
July 17, 2024

A Tale of Tokyo and the Filmmaker (BRC S3 E12)

Welcome to another exciting episode of Barrel Room Chronicles! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of whiskey with two distinguished guests. First, we have David Blackmore, Global Brand Ambassador for Glenmorangie a…
July 6, 2024

Changing Laws and Making History: The Story Behind Chattanooga Whiskey (BRC S3 E11)

In this captivating episode, I sit down with Tim Piersant, one of the founding fathers of Chattanooga Whiskey, to explore the fascinating journey of reviving a historic whiskey tradition in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Tim shares…

Recent Blog Posts

Jypsi Whiskey: More Than Just a Celebrity Brand

In this blog post, we'll delve into the unique story behind Whiskey Jypsi, exploring how its Co-founder, Raj Alva and Whiskey Maker Ari Sussman, are committed to creating a high-quality whiskey brand that transcends celebrity status. We'll dive into…

Whiskey Sojourns in Sin City: My First WSWA Experience

In this blog post, I'm expanding on my recent episode of Barrel Room Chronicles where I shared my first-ever experience at the WSWA (Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America) conference in Las Vegas. It was a whirlwind of whiskey tastings, industry…

From College Campus to Craft Distillery: The Challenges and Triumphs of BHAKTA

From Whistlepig to BHAKTA: Pete Lynch's Journey In this blog post, we delve deeper into the captivating conversation with Pete Lynch, Master Blender at BHAKTA Spirits, from our recent podcast episode, Exploring Armagnac and Beyond: A Conversation w…

About the Host

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Kerry Moynahan

Host

Kerry Moynahan grew up in San Jose, California, and moved to Los Angeles after receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Cinema Production from San Francisco State University. Kerry established her career in entertainment working on sitcoms such as FRIENDS, films including Seabiscuit and War of the Worlds and reality programs. Thanks to a swift ascent into the world of television, she became a producer at the E! Network and joined the Producers Guild of America. She has also contributed to the success of many Golden Globe, Critics Choice, and Emmy-nominated programs, including The Taste, Dancing with the Stars, Better Things, and Lawmen: Bass Reeves among others.

A longtime spirits enthusiast with a specific emphasis on whiskey, Kerry belongs to numerous whiskey and spirit societies, including the Scotch Club, Women Who Whiskey and The Los Angeles Whisk(e)y & Spirits Guild to name a few. She is a Certified Bartender and Bourbon Steward and holds a certificate of completion at the Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh, Scotland. In (2021), Kerry brought her passion into her professional realm and launched Barrel Room Chronicles, where she hosts and produces a program that celebrates and explores of all things spirits, with a focus on whiskey. Each episode examines the many colorful personalities who love, make, and write about whisky, including interviews from distillers, blenders, authors, ambassadors, bartenders, and innovators in the spirits industry. In 2023 and 2024, the program received a prestigious Telly Award, which annually showcases the best work created wit… Read More

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