Counting our Blessings (and Corn)
There’s a saying, “It takes a village to raise a child." Well, it might not take a village, but it most certainly takes good friends to raise a corn crop for OOD this year.
Outdoor enthusiasts beware: tick-borne illnesses are no joke. Two tiny seed ticks most certainly left their mark on our Master Distiller. A man who, in the 35+ years I’ve been alive, has only been ill in bed twice, was down for the count for almost a full two weeks. We’re happy to say that while he’s not in his full swing of perpetual motion, he’s nearly there. Ticks be damned— distilling, bottling and labeling must go on!
We are incredibly thankful to our dear friends who helped us finish getting in our corn crop this year. Even when not feeling the best and I’m sure having other agendas of their own, our friends assisted in spraying our fields and planting the rest of our Bloody Butcher corn. We truly cannot tell you how grateful we are.
Over in the corn fields, our earlier plantings are 8-9 feet tall and silking! Deer have been spotted munching stalks of our Bloody Butcher corn AGAIN—we’re working on a plan to encourage them to move elsewhere. Our new Looney Corn, Lancaster Sure Crop corn, Tennessee Red Cob corn, and old favorites Jimmy Red corn and Bloody Butcher corn are looking good! Pencil Cob—harvest amount is questionable.
In the meantime at the tasting room, Five Outlaws and Security have arrived! JLD will be making its debut in the very near future, along with a new take on Security. We’re excited to share our new bourbons and whiskey with our friends at OOD!
While traveling this summer or during your drive to work, we highly recommend you check out “The Mash” podcast. For all you bourbon and whiskey enthusiasts, Marc Cox produces an excellent show dedicated to all facets of the spirit, in addition to hosting guest Master Distillers and experts. Old Ozarkian Distillery was invited on the show on June 14th and had a wonderful time! Check out the podcast! Better yet, enjoy while relaxing with your favorite Old Ozarkian spirit.