372: Onyx & Amber - The Art of Precision Blending

Description

What happens when you combine the high-altitude climate of Colorado with a scientific approach to barrel maturation? In this episode, we sit down with Ben Rosen, co-founder of Onyx and Amber, to discuss their meteoric rise and recent wins at the World Whiskies Awards.

Ben pulls back the curtain on their "guest blender" philosophy and explains why small-batch variation isn't just a byproduct of craft distilling—it’s the goal. We explore the delicate balance between the art of sensory blending and the science of wood interaction, and how Onyx and Amber is shaping the future of craft whiskey.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The secrets behind their award-winning Colorado aging process.
• How Onyx and Amber utilizes "guest blenders" to create diverse flavor profiles.
• The impact of altitude and climate on whiskey maturation.
• Why the future of whiskey lies in the transparency of small-batch blending.

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