
Big Thirst represents some Texas brands, but Mark does not work on production of any brands in the whiskey category.Mark Shilling is the CEO at SUSTO Mezcal and Partner at Big Thirst.
Nino Kilgore-Marchetti is a whiskey writer and the owner/editor in chief of The Whiskey Wash, an award winning whiskey lifestyle website. Thank you to the Crowded Barrel Whiskey Co for hosting us. It is a night of sampling new whiskey, meeting friends, and enjoying food, cigars, and music. You will get to choose from 70+ whiskeys made by the 34 distilleries participating. It doesn't matter if you are an avid whiskey drinker or think you might like whiskey this is an opportunity for you to try new whiskeys and meet the people that make them. You can taste the best Texas whiskeys and many more. Festival attendees will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite distillery to decide on the people's choice award. "These are their winners, but remember the best whiskey is the one you like," says Co-Founder Jake Clements. Dripping Springs Distilling - Republic Whiskey. Maverick Whiskey - Straight Triticale Whiskey. Austin Craft Spirits - Austin 85 Light Whiskey.
Other Whiskeys: includes whiskeys aged in used barrels, blended whiskey, and light whiskey. Spirit of Texas Brewing and Distilling - Pfluger Single Malt Whiskey.Old Humble Distilling Company - Double Oak Straight Rye.William Price Distilling - Straight Rye finished in bourbon barrels.