Eli Brown, Author at BLISTER

Home Distilling: Big Macs, Meme Spirits & 16th-Century Recipes w/ Jesse Wilson of ‘Chase the Craft’ (Ep.94)

December 24, 2025 by Eli Brown

This week Eli talks with Jesse Wilson, the founder of a pair of companies focused on home distillation, Still It and Chase the Craft. In this conversation we dive into the history of both companies, the science of distillation, the magic of aging, and the unique insights Jesse has gained from his exploration of supremely small batch spirits production.

Amanda Thomson on How Noughty AF Wine is Achieving the Seemingly Impossible (Ep.92)

December 10, 2025 by Eli Brown

Eli sat down with Amanda Thomson, founder of Noughty AF, to discuss what makes Noughty “wine, just better”; the differences between the American and European markets; and some of the most challenging aspects of creating a product line that has come to define quality N/A wine.

How Does a Small Craft Brand Break Out? SennzaFinne Shares Their BluePrint (Ep. 91)

December 5, 2025December 3, 2025 by Eli Brown

In a spirits landscape full of massive brands and mega marketing budgets, what differentiates a craft producer? SennzaFinne, the Seattle based amaro producer founded by former bartenders, has found creative ways to make their mark.

Caviar 101 with Black River Caviar (Ep.90)

November 26, 2025 by Eli Brown

Caviar. Is there any word — or food — that more quickly conjures up associations of luxury and opulence? We talk with Sarah Mayo for a deep dive into the history of global caviar production and the ways in which the modern market is shaping consumption.

“Get Thee To A Cheese Monger!” Cheesemaking w/ Jasper Hill Farm’s Zoe Brickley (Ep.85)

September 24, 2025 by Eli Brown

Eli and Jonathan talk with Zoe Brickley — Jasper Hill’s “Minister of Culture” — about how a struggling Vermont dairy farm made a very big gamble and grew into one of the most respected and award-winning names in American artisan cheese.