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The Whiskey Trip Podcast

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A Conversation About Craft Whiskey

Valiant Vineyards owner Eldon Nygaard and his son Leif recently joined host Mike “Big Chief” on The Whiskey Trip podcast. The episode features an in-depth conversation about Eldon’s remarkable life story as a veteran and Purple Heart recipient, along with tastings of our Clay Turner whiskey lineup.

During the episode, Mike sampled three of our signature whiskeys:

  • Clay Turner South Dakota Straight Bourbon - Aged 4 years, 80 proof
  • Clay Turner Rye Whiskey - Aged 5 years, 80 proof
  • Clay Turner Rye Whiskey - Barrel strength, bottled at 108.2 proof

About The Whiskey Trip

The Whiskey Trip is hosted by Mike, a retired US Coast Guard Chief who now works as a port security specialist in Port Arthur, Texas. With over four years of podcasting experience, Mike travels the country visiting distilleries and sharing stories of the people behind the spirits.

Visit our tasting room to sample these whiskeys for yourself and learn more about the Nygaard family’s journey in crafting South Dakota spirits.