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Nicole Austin talks Cascade Moon launch plus Josh Hurst from Pies & Pints
36 minutes Posted Nov 19, 2020 at 11:30 am.
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Nicole Austin, General Manager and distiller for Cascade Hollow Distilling in Tennessee, better known as the home for George Dickel Tennessee Whiskey, joins at the 1 minute mark.

  • Was the Cascade Moon Whisky series what you couldn't talk about last time?
  • The Cascade Moon is not part of the George Dickel brand?
  • How much did you want to give back or channel the Cascade Pure Whiskey?
  • How were you inspired by gose-style beers for this whiskey?
  • How is this an approachable whiskey?
  • How do you envision the releases of Cascade Moon going forward?
  • What can people expect with these releases?
  • Does this release take you back to your Kings County time?
  • Was there any push back from your bosses on this release?
  • Did the Bottle in Bond George Dickel release open doors to you being able to experiment? 
  • What's next for you and Cascade Hollow?


Josh Hurst, Director of Hospitality for Pies & Pints, joins us at the 19-minute mark. Pies & Pints is also part of our Things We Love Holiday Giveaway.

  • For those that aren’t aware, what can people expect Pies & Pints?
  • How did you get into your role and what all do you do?
  • How does Craft Beer and Craft Pizza go together for Pies & Pints?
  • How has Pies & Pints been able to grow over the years?
  • Local craft beer is always featured on the beer menu, how important is that?
  • How much fun is it, or is it challenging, to find these breweries?
  • How do you all come up with these unique creations for pizzas?