Crafted Conversations
Fernando Plata and his cousin Mark just wanted to make their own booze. Ten years later, Big Cypress Distillery is one of Miami's most respected craft producers.
In this episode, Fernando shares how an 82nd Airborne vet taught himself to distill gin from old perfumery books (29 versions to get the first one right), why Big Cypress is product-first and marketing-last, the reality of aging spirits in Florida's heat, his case against the three-tier system, and the camaraderie that keeps the state's craft scene together.
Stories. Not Reviews.
Produced in partnership with ADI (distilling.com). Sponsored by The Bar Book and Bridgetown Brew Systems. Support the show at buymeacoffee.com/craftedconvos.
Produced by Allan Cogan, Grant Brown, Nick Post, and Andrew Sindall.
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