A Karben4 craft brewer and single-malt whiskey lover has opened his own microdistillery just east of Madison.Jeff Olson’s Awildan Distilling has released two spirits so far this year — genever, a botanical spirit similar to gin, and a spiced rum made from blackstrap molasses — in conjunction with small-batch Karben4 beers made with similar flavor profiles.
Eventually, Awildan’s flagship will be whiskey. Curious drinkers can sign up now for a “progress report” taste of the first one in November 2023, but most of Awildan’s whiskies will be hanging out in barrels for a good long time, five to eight years or so...
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