Inside Sagamore: The Revival of Maryland Rye with Clint Spotleson

Inside Sagamore: The Revival of Maryland Rye with Clint Spotleson

Author: Skill Issue Studios April 3, 2025 Duration: 1:00:26

This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Clint Spotleson of Sagamore Spirit about the craft behind their unique Manhattan Finish Rye, the history of Maryland-style whiskey, and why great whiskey is meant to be shared. Clint shares stories from his journey through the spirits industry, his passion for whiskey, and what makes Sagamore stand out in a crowded market.

In this episode:

  • (00:00) – Intro
  • (02:07) – Whiskey intro and rating: Sagamore Manhattan Finish Rye Whiskey
  • (15:53) – The history and production of Sagamore Rye
  • (18:49) – Whiskey culture and collecting
  • (22:38) – Sagamore’s unique bottling and branding
  • (29:35) – Whiskey tasting techniques and anecdotes
  • (33:30) – Old school steakhouses
  • (34:59) – Sagamore Spirit WWW barrel pick
  • (40:08) – Is it a waste to use a good whiskey in a cocktail?
  • (42:13) – Sneaker collections and preferences
  • (47:52) – Italy and speaking Italian
  • (51:25) – All about pizza
  • (54:02) – What would Clint do if not in the whiskey business?
  • (56:50) – Plugs

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There's a certain alchemy that happens when you combine deep technical expertise with the warmth of a good conversation, and that's exactly what you'll find in Whiskey Web and Whatnot. Hosts Robbie Wagner, Charles William Carpenter III, and Adam Argyle bring decades of collective experience to the table, but they leave the lecture format at the door. Instead, each episode feels like pulling up a chair with colleagues who are just as passionate about the craft of building for the web as they are about the nuanced flavors in a glass of whiskey. The discussion naturally flows between the concrete details of modern development-like navigating JavaScript frameworks, CSS architecture, or the practical realities of agentic AI and new coding tools-and the broader, human aspects of a software engineering career. This podcast from Skill Issue Studios is built on the idea that the tools and the people who use them are equally important. You'll come for insightful, grounded advice on developer productivity and emerging technologies, but you'll stay for the genuine camaraderie and the occasional spirited debate about which whiskey bottle truly earns a spot on the shelf. It’s a refreshing blend of substance and personality, making complex topics accessible and reminding everyone that there's always a story behind the code.
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