Lets head up north the Pennsylvania. Where rye whiskey is king and has a long history. Today we are chatting with Avianna Wolfe and talking all things S&W. From there what made them do this, to preserving heritage and history. Its a epic episode.

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Dick Stoll’s roots stretch back to his tenure at the historic Pennsylvania Michter’s Distillery. There, under the mentorship of Master distiller C. Everett Beam, Stoll honed his skills and mastered the particular style of Pennsylvania whiskey distillation.
Despite Pennsylvania Michter’s closure in the 1980s, Stoll’s passion for both whiskey and the region has endured. As a capstone to his career, he partnered with Avianna and Erik Wolfe to revive the historic legacy right here in Lititz, Pennsylvania.

Stoll & Wolfe pays homage to centuries of artisanal craftsmanship while ushering in a new chapter in the state’s whiskey legacy. Stoll & Wolfe has worked diligently to produce premier whiskies that capitalize on historic grains, local techniques, and a connection to the larger community. With each meticulously crafted sip of Stoll & Wolfe spirits, one can taste the echoes of Pennsylvania’s rich past and the promise of its enduring legacy in the world of whiskey.

Established in 2016, Stoll and Wolfe was founded as a revival of the art of Pennsylvania whiskey distilling and the long storied, tradition that has made the Lancaster region a hot bed for innovation.
Pennsylvania’s rich history of American whiskey craftsmanship and heritage dates back to the 1700s. Throughout the history of whiskey making, no distiller has become more synonymous with the Pennsylvania whiskey region than Dick Stoll.

To experience the Stoll & Wolfe dedication to distilling, visit us in our tasting room in Lititz, Pennsylvania or place an order in both our local online store or nationwide shipping options. We are excited for you to join us in celebrating our shared history and craft.

AMERICAN RYE WHISKEY HISTORY BORN IN LANCASER CO, PA. “The Bomberger Distillery Complex (just over 5 miles from Stoll & Wolfe) represents the transformation of whiskey distilling from a seasonal agricultural enterprise into a large-scale industry specializing in the yearround production of distilled spirits.” -National Register Historic Places • The site has a documented history of spirit production since 1753. Bomberger's was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, declared a National Historic Landmark in 1980, and was America's smallest commercial distiller at the time of its 1989 closure. • The National Register of Historic Places lists Bomberger’s Distillery amongst the most significant locations in American Manufacturing History amongst the original Anheuser-Busch Brewery, Coca-Cola Bottling Plant in Georgia, Duke Homestead and Tobacco Factory in North Carolina, and the Milton Hershey Mansion. Notable Dates in Local Whiskey History 1753 John and Michael Shenk, Swiss Mennonite farmers, Began Distilling Rye Whiskey at the Site. 1783-1827 Rudolph Meyer (Brother in Law of Michael Shenk) Acquired the Distillery and Operated with Modest Improvements. 1827-1860 John Kratzer (Shenk’s Descendants) Runs Distillery Making Continual Improvements and Expanding Production. 1860-1919 Abraham Bomberger and Sons Operate Until Prohibition Forces Closure of Distillery. 1920-1934 Distillery is Closed Due to Prohibition 1934-1961 Operates Under Variety of Names, Mostly Small Scale Local Production and Contracts 1961-1972 Charles Everett Beam is Master Distiller 1972-1989 PA Michter’s Operational, Dick Stoll Master Distiller

Finally Im getting to releasing this great episode. Not from not wanting to but MAN its been busy. Today we are talking to the Doll Of Distilling herself Erin Lee. I am so excited for this chat, we talked all about Step up program. We dove deep into Tea. You Just have to check it out.

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ADI’s International Spirits Competition Rising Star in Distilling Shortlist Nominee: Erin Lee

Erin Lee, a graduate of the StepUp Internship program, has transitioned from fashion designer and tea sommelier to distiller in a remarkable journey. Her passion for tea, sparked by a trip to Asia, led her to become a Certified TAC Tea Sommelier in 2021. This newfound appreciation for intricate flavors directed her towards whiskey, culminating in her selection for the inaugural STEP UP Intern class by the American Craft Spirits Association. Erin has trained at renowned distilleries across the U.S. and joined Few Spirits as Head Distiller in 2023. Currently, with support from the Michael James Jackson Foundation, she is pursuing her General Certificate in Distillation from the Institute of Brewing and Distilling. And for these reasons the American Distilling Institute’s International Spirits Competition selected Lee as a shortlist nominee for our 2024 Rising Star in Distilling Award.

A grain-to-glass distillery since 2011, FEW Spirits produces award–winning craft whiskey and gin in a tucked away alley located in the growing Chicago suburb of Evanston, IL..

ALSO KNOWN AS THE COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, THE 1893 WORLD’S FAIR TOOK PLACE IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. IT REPRESENTED THE DAWN OF MODERNISM & INTRODUCED OUR NATION TO phosphorescent LIGHTS, MOVING WALKWAYS, an electricity powered water fountain and the invention of THE FERRIS WHEEL. It WAS even THE LAUNCHING GROUND OF A NOTABLE BRAND OF JUICY CHEWING GUM AND A BRAND OF BEER THAT WAS AWARDED A FIRST PLACE BLUE RIBBON. BOTH ARE STILL AROUND TODAY.

however, IT WAS ALSO THE GOLDEN AGE OF PRE-PROHIBITION WHISKY.

SEVERAL DECADES LATER, EVANSTON, A SUBURB JUST NORTH OF CHICAGO, WOULD BECOME KNOWN AS THE SEAT OF PROHIBITION AND THE established HEADQUARTERS FOR THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT – SPEARHEADED BY A WELL KNOWN FEMALE FIGURE, WHO ALSO ADVOCATED HEAVILY FOR WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE. prohibition was repealed in 1933, but EVANSTON WAS A DRY COMMUNITY THAT CLUNG DEAR TO concept of the NOBLE EXPERIMENT decades AFTER repeal.

THESE TWO ICONIC MOMENTS IN TIME AND PLACE, BECAME the INSPIRATION behind few spirits.

PAUL HLETKO, FOUNDER & DISTILLER, SAW THE POWER OF PEOPLE FOLLOWING THEIR DREAMS. he TURNED HIS SIGHTS TO MAKING SPIRITS. HE RELENTLESSLY PURSUED A NEW STYLE OF URBAN WHISKEY THAT WOULD BE THE EQUAL TO THAT OF HIS FRIENDS IN KENTUCKY. BUT CREATING WHISKEY IN THE SEAT OF PROHIBITION? SEEMED LIKE A GOOD PLACE TO START A BOLD, PARADIGM BREAKING WHISKEY BRAND.

DOWN A DARK BACK ALLEY IN EVANSTON, YOU WILL FIND AN OLD CHOP-SHOP MAKING FLAVORFUL BOURBON & RYE FROM GRAIN-TO-GLASS WITH A BOLD CHICAGO-STYLE TWIST. Innovative products continue to flow from the team at FEW. PROOF, AS EVER, THAT APPEARANCES CAN BE DECEPTIVE.

Smashing Pumpkins

In an innovative collaboration, FEW Spirits and The Smashing Pumpkins have unveiled a distinctive bourbon, meticulously crafted and brought to bottle strength using Billy Corgan’s own Midnight Rose Tea from his tea shop in Chicago, Madame Zuzu’s. This unique partnership – unlike any in the rock-whiskey world before – blends the bold flavors of our exceptional FEW bourbon with the avant-garde musical spirit of The Smashing Pumpkins, known for their influential alternative rock sound showcased in iconic albums like ‘Siamese Dream’ and ‘Mellon Collie & The Infinite Sadness.