Talnua Distillery Tour: The American Whiskey with an Irish Soul

March 6, 2025
Season: 1
Episode: 5
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🍀 Want to see where American Single Pot Still whiskey is made? Step inside Talnua Distillery for an exclusive tour!

In this episode of Whiskey Wanderlust, we go behind the scenes with Patrick Miller to explore Talnua’s grain-to-glass whiskey-making process. Learn how their triple distillation method, custom-built copper pot stills, and Colorado climate create a truly one-of-a-kind whiskey experience.

🗝️ What You’ll Discover in This Tour:

1️⃣ How Talnua uses malted & unmalted barley in their mash bill—following Irish whiskey traditions.
2️⃣ Why their three stills (Urð, Verðandi, and Skuld) are named after Norse mythology and how they refine their spirit.
3️⃣ The spirit safe—how Talnua precisely cuts heads, hearts, and tails to produce a smooth and complex whiskey.
4️⃣ The story behind Talnua’s Continuum Cask System, a solera-style aging method that ensures a deep, layered flavor profile.
5️⃣ Why their climate-controlled fermentation system ensures consistency and adds character to their whiskey.
6️⃣ A look at their barrel aging program, featuring ex-bourbon barrels, Cognac casks, and Madeira finishes.

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