web02.fireside.fm Sat, 23 May 2026 03:01:14 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Spirits & Distilling Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Sensory Program” https://spiritsanddistilling.fireside.fm/tags/sensory%20program Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0600 Enjoy and learn from conversations with leading distillers as co-hosts Sydney Jones, head distiller for FEW Spirits in Chicago, and Molly Troupe, master distiller for Freeland Spirits in Portland, Oregon, explore the technical and creative processes behind award-winning and storied spirits. It’s a podcast by distillers, for distillers, that covers the broad world of finely crafted spirits—botanical and herbal spirits, fruit distillations, agave spirits, grain spirits, and more. Listen as the hosts discuss every aspect of the process, from ideation and ingredient selection through conversion and fermentation, distilling, aging, finishing, proofing, and packaging. Subscribe to this bi-weekly podcast for tips and techniques that will help you make better spirits. en-us episodic Make and drink great spirits. Spirits & Distilling Enjoy and learn from conversations with leading distillers as co-hosts Sydney Jones, head distiller for FEW Spirits in Chicago, and Molly Troupe, master distiller for Freeland Spirits in Portland, Oregon, explore the technical and creative processes behind award-winning and storied spirits. It’s a podcast by distillers, for distillers, that covers the broad world of finely crafted spirits—botanical and herbal spirits, fruit distillations, agave spirits, grain spirits, and more. Listen as the hosts discuss every aspect of the process, from ideation and ingredient selection through conversion and fermentation, distilling, aging, finishing, proofing, and packaging. Subscribe to this bi-weekly podcast for tips and techniques that will help you make better spirits. no spirits, distilling, distilled spirits, bourbon, vodka, rum, gin, craft, craft spirits. Spirits & Distilling support@spiritsanddistilling.com 2: Ale Ochoa Takes a Scientific Approach to Sensory Evaluation and Whiskey Blending https://spiritsanddistilling.fireside.fm/2 c990b297-caa8-48c6-ba64-b3870d4d7e0c Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0600 Spirits & Distilling full Spirits & Distilling Sensory scientist and experienced whiskey blender Ale Ochoa joins Molly to discuss the finer points of developing a palate, articulating flavor and aroma attributes, training a sensory team, testing and validating results, and more. 1:12:29 yes <p>Ale Ochoa is an expert sensory scientist and master blender with years of experience building sensory teams both large and small. In this episode, she outlines key parameters for sensory programs and outlines both simple and more complex ways of deploying sensory tools to improve blends, identify flaws, create more compelling descriptions, and make better spirits. </p> <p>Through this episode, she covers: </p> <ul> <li>Understanding flavor and aroma interactions in blends</li> <li>Identifying flaws and setting thresholds for fixes</li> <li>Training and validating sensory panelists</li> <li>Testing methods for identifying flaws as well as positive attributes</li> <li>Evaluating results in statistically significant ways</li> <li>Calibrating your palate and training on attributes</li> <li>Telling stories through whiskey blends</li> </ul> <p>And more. </p> <p><strong>Brought to you by:</strong><br> <strong><a href="https://www.atulc.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">American Canning:</a></strong> Looking to expand into aluminum cans but worried about corrosivity, off-flavors, scalping or pin-hole leaks? aTULC is a premium performance can proven to double product shelf-life. 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Become future-proofed at <a href="https://www.encompasstech.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">encompasstech.com</a>. </p> <p><strong><a href="https://rmsroller-grinder.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">RMS Roller-Grinder</a></strong> At RMS Roller-Grinder, they design and build quality roller mills and grain handling systems for your specific distilling needs. From idea to installation, they can help with roller mills, augers, control panels, bulk storage, and more. RMS has the right equipment to help you increase efficiency, simplify your process, and create a quality, crafted product. Contact them today at <a href="https://rmsroller-grinder.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">rmsroller-grinder.com</a> to work with their experts on your new distillery build or expansion. </p> distilling, sensory testing, sensory program, whiskey blending, spirits blending, bourbon Ale Ochoa is an expert sensory scientist and master blender with years of experience building sensory teams both large and small. In this episode, she outlines key parameters for sensory programs and outlines both simple and more complex ways of deploying sensory tools to improve blends, identify flaws, create more compelling descriptions, and make better spirits.

Through this episode, she covers:

  • Understanding flavor and aroma interactions in blends
  • Identifying flaws and setting thresholds for fixes
  • Training and validating sensory panelists
  • Testing methods for identifying flaws as well as positive attributes
  • Evaluating results in statistically significant ways
  • Calibrating your palate and training on attributes
  • Telling stories through whiskey blends

And more.

Brought to you by:
American Canning: Looking to expand into aluminum cans but worried about corrosivity, off-flavors, scalping or pin-hole leaks? aTULC is a premium performance can proven to double product shelf-life. Its manufacturing process requires no water, coolants, chemicals, or wastewater treatment. Crafted for higher ABV products, acidic ingredients, emulsions, salt, and sulfites, aTULC is the toughest, most sustainable can for your brand. Contact American Canning for a free compatibility consult or visit aTULC.com.

Arryved: Arryved point of sale combines industry expertise, essential tasting room tools, and a whole lotta love to make running your distillery easier. Scale faster with Arryved’s mobile system that offers flexible service with QR code ordering, detailed reporting, and award-winning customer support. New customers get your first month free when you launch before April 1st, 2024.Visit Arryved.com/spiritsanddistilling and mention this ad.

Encompass: Omnibibulous means “able or willing to drink almost anything.” That’s the attitude of the consumer you’re trying to reach: they’re omnibibulous. So how does your distillery remain competitive? Distillers must future-proof their business with a multi-segment production attitude to meet consumers with the right beverages for the right occasions. Encompass Production Cloud is the software designed to help you lead in the modern beverage industry. Become future-proofed at encompasstech.com.

RMS Roller-Grinder At RMS Roller-Grinder, they design and build quality roller mills and grain handling systems for your specific distilling needs. From idea to installation, they can help with roller mills, augers, control panels, bulk storage, and more. RMS has the right equipment to help you increase efficiency, simplify your process, and create a quality, crafted product. Contact them today at rmsroller-grinder.com to work with their experts on your new distillery build or expansion.

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Through this episode, she covers:

  • Understanding flavor and aroma interactions in blends
  • Identifying flaws and setting thresholds for fixes
  • Training and validating sensory panelists
  • Testing methods for identifying flaws as well as positive attributes
  • Evaluating results in statistically significant ways
  • Calibrating your palate and training on attributes
  • Telling stories through whiskey blends

And more.

Brought to you by:
American Canning: Looking to expand into aluminum cans but worried about corrosivity, off-flavors, scalping or pin-hole leaks? aTULC is a premium performance can proven to double product shelf-life. Its manufacturing process requires no water, coolants, chemicals, or wastewater treatment. Crafted for higher ABV products, acidic ingredients, emulsions, salt, and sulfites, aTULC is the toughest, most sustainable can for your brand. Contact American Canning for a free compatibility consult or visit aTULC.com.

Arryved: Arryved point of sale combines industry expertise, essential tasting room tools, and a whole lotta love to make running your distillery easier. Scale faster with Arryved’s mobile system that offers flexible service with QR code ordering, detailed reporting, and award-winning customer support. New customers get your first month free when you launch before April 1st, 2024.Visit Arryved.com/spiritsanddistilling and mention this ad.

Encompass: Omnibibulous means “able or willing to drink almost anything.” That’s the attitude of the consumer you’re trying to reach: they’re omnibibulous. So how does your distillery remain competitive? Distillers must future-proof their business with a multi-segment production attitude to meet consumers with the right beverages for the right occasions. Encompass Production Cloud is the software designed to help you lead in the modern beverage industry. Become future-proofed at encompasstech.com.

RMS Roller-Grinder At RMS Roller-Grinder, they design and build quality roller mills and grain handling systems for your specific distilling needs. From idea to installation, they can help with roller mills, augers, control panels, bulk storage, and more. RMS has the right equipment to help you increase efficiency, simplify your process, and create a quality, crafted product. Contact them today at rmsroller-grinder.com to work with their experts on your new distillery build or expansion.

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