44: Dave Smith of St. George Spirits Captures Sense Memories in a Bottle

The Craft Spirits & Distilling Podcast features Sydney Jones interviewing Dave Smith, head distiller and blender at St. George Spirits, about the distillery’s history and philosophy. Smith details St. George's founding in 1982 by Jörg Rupf, emphasizing Rupf's focus on capturing the essence of local harvests and his influence on the distillery's intentional approach. Smith also shares the story of Lance Winters joining St. George and their collaborative approach to innovation, particularly in American single malt whiskey, highlighting their use of varied barley roast levels to create unique flavor profiles, and their homage to Japanese whiskey. The conversation explores the importance of sense memories and artistic expression in distilling.