Скачать или смотреть Grain-to-Glass Distilling Explained | John Mleziva of State Line Distillery

In this episode of the cityCURRENT Show, host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with John Mleziva, founder and head distiller of State Line Distillery in Madison, Wisconsin.

John isn’t your typical distiller. A fermentation scientist trained at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, a former EMT turned entrepreneur, and a lifelong learner with a passion for craftsmanship, John shares what it truly means to build a grain-to-glass distillery from the ground up.

We explore:
• What “grain-to-glass” really means in today’s craft spirits industry
• The art and science behind fermentation and distillation
• How State Line’s award-winning Coffee Liqueur earned multiple “Best in the World” honors
• Why sustainability, regenerative agriculture, and local sourcing create better spirits
• Emerging cocktail trends and the future of craft-first purchasing

Whether you’re a spirits enthusiast, an entrepreneur, or someone curious about the craft beverage industry, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at thoughtful distilling, community collaboration, and building a brand with purpose.

Learn more: www.statelinedistillery.com