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Spirits & Distilling support@spiritsanddistilling.com 29: Devon Trevathan of Liba Spirits and Trovador Rum Distills Spirits with Stories https://spiritsanddistilling.fireside.fm/29 4a39d2be-2550-4848-9f3f-0572412ba16e Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0600 Spirits & Distilling full Spirits & Distilling Whether she’s distilling in far-flung locales, blending beautiful spirits, or writing about others’ processes, Devon Trevathan crafts stories in both words and flavors. 1:01:49 yes <p>Storytelling is in Devon Trevathan’s blood, and whether she’s distilling unique spirits in Austria, New Orleans, or Australia, or writing about the inspiring technical work of peers for articles for Spirits &amp; Distilling, she remains focused on the dual side of making—pushing outside of one’s comfort zone and finding truth. Through <a href="https://libaspirits.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Liba Spirits</a>, she pursues a nomadic approach, producing spirits with their own stories at often far-flung locales. And with <a href="https://www.trovadorrum.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Trovador Rum</a>, based in Nashville, Tennessee, she applies her developed blending skills to create a synthesis of various rum traditions. But her interests stretch well beyond specific styles and schools, and in this conversation with host Molly Troupe, she touches on: </p> <ul> <li>the unique flavor profile and historical significance of peated whiskey</li> <li>navigating the unique challenges of nomadic distilling</li> <li>exploring new ingredients and processes in the context of foreign distilleries</li> <li>working with infusion and maceration in place of barrel aging</li> <li>finding balance between sweetness and bitterness in aperitivo</li> <li>fine tuning spirits with filtration and adjustments</li> </ul> <p>And more. </p> <p><strong><a href="https://gdchillers.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">G&amp;D Chillers:</a></strong> G&amp;D Chillers understands that each distillery’s chilling requirements are unique. On every distillery project, G&amp;D offers the front-end design and engineering your team needs at no cost to you. Sid Dilawri from Filibuster Distillery says, “From the design and engineering to installation and start-up, G&amp;D was easy to work with. We’ve had great customer service since commissioning our chiller, and I’d highly recommend them for any distillery system.” Reach out for a quote today at gdchillers.com. </p> distilling, aperitivo, peated whisky, gin Storytelling is in Devon Trevathan’s blood, and whether she’s distilling unique spirits in Austria, New Orleans, or Australia, or writing about the inspiring technical work of peers for articles for Spirits & Distilling, she remains focused on the dual side of making—pushing outside of one’s comfort zone and finding truth. Through Liba Spirits, she pursues a nomadic approach, producing spirits with their own stories at often far-flung locales. And with Trovador Rum, based in Nashville, Tennessee, she applies her developed blending skills to create a synthesis of various rum traditions. But her interests stretch well beyond specific styles and schools, and in this conversation with host Molly Troupe, she touches on:

  • the unique flavor profile and historical significance of peated whiskey
  • navigating the unique challenges of nomadic distilling
  • exploring new ingredients and processes in the context of foreign distilleries
  • working with infusion and maceration in place of barrel aging
  • finding balance between sweetness and bitterness in aperitivo
  • fine tuning spirits with filtration and adjustments

And more.

G&D Chillers: G&D Chillers understands that each distillery’s chilling requirements are unique. On every distillery project, G&D offers the front-end design and engineering your team needs at no cost to you. Sid Dilawri from Filibuster Distillery says, “From the design and engineering to installation and start-up, G&D was easy to work with. We’ve had great customer service since commissioning our chiller, and I’d highly recommend them for any distillery system.” Reach out for a quote today at gdchillers.com.

]]> Storytelling is in Devon Trevathan’s blood, and whether she’s distilling unique spirits in Austria, New Orleans, or Australia, or writing about the inspiring technical work of peers for articles for Spirits & Distilling, she remains focused on the dual side of making—pushing outside of one’s comfort zone and finding truth. Through Liba Spirits, she pursues a nomadic approach, producing spirits with their own stories at often far-flung locales. And with Trovador Rum, based in Nashville, Tennessee, she applies her developed blending skills to create a synthesis of various rum traditions. But her interests stretch well beyond specific styles and schools, and in this conversation with host Molly Troupe, she touches on:

  • the unique flavor profile and historical significance of peated whiskey
  • navigating the unique challenges of nomadic distilling
  • exploring new ingredients and processes in the context of foreign distilleries
  • working with infusion and maceration in place of barrel aging
  • finding balance between sweetness and bitterness in aperitivo
  • fine tuning spirits with filtration and adjustments

And more.

G&D Chillers: G&D Chillers understands that each distillery’s chilling requirements are unique. On every distillery project, G&D offers the front-end design and engineering your team needs at no cost to you. Sid Dilawri from Filibuster Distillery says, “From the design and engineering to installation and start-up, G&D was easy to work with. We’ve had great customer service since commissioning our chiller, and I’d highly recommend them for any distillery system.” Reach out for a quote today at gdchillers.com.

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