Distilling is something very near and dear to my heart. The effort of creating something that won't just fill a bottle, but fill one's spirit (no pun intended) is a truly wonderful endeavor. When it comes to Orange County, it wasn't until Blinking Owl Distillery spread its wings that this dream became a reality. Founded by Brian Christenson, and Robin Christenson - one of the best couples you could ever hope to meet - the distillery has cemented itself as an icon of Orange County's hospitality world. It is a place that is good and wonderful, and one that I am so proud to bring you the story of - I hope you enjoy it!Cheers.The Best Ceats Podcast brings unprecedented access to the Orange County hospitality industry each and every episode. Bringing you the best stories, and the people behind them with every interview, The Best Ceats Podcast showcases the very best of Southern California’s bars, restaurants, and beyond.You can find more information at https://thebestceats.comFollow Host Crawford McCarthy at https://www.instagram.com/thebestceats/To support content like The Best Ceats Podcast, please consider supporting The Best Ceats, at: https://patreon.com/thebestceats To learn more about Ali Coyle, as well as her debut track “Trust Me,” please see her official website: https://alicoylemusic.com To find out more about our sponsors for this episode, please visit the following:https://www.heirloompotager.comhttps://amass.com