As the leaves turn (so cliché I know), we cherish cooler weather, fall traditions and stronger beverages. I personally thirst for a malty beer and a dram of Single Barrel Rye.

As many know, HK and I cut our teeth in the beverage industry by canning beer in Boulder, Colorado. I moved to Colorado in 2011, and I found a job with Avery Brewing Company on day 3! I soon called HK, and in a very indirect route through Portland, he found a job with Upslope Brewing. Both breweries were enjoying the craft beer boom, and we were the beneficiaries of their expansion. I slowly worked my way through the ranks of an established brewery while HK's industrious background made him a jack of all trades for an expanding brand.

HK's father (Howard) loved Single Malt Scotch Whiskey. After a long day supporting the community through development and management of "Section 8" housing, there was nothing better than kicking back with some smooth Jazz and Glenfiddich.