Reviving Maryland’s Whiskey Heritage: History, Heritage Grains & Sustainable Distilling

In this episode, Braden Bumpers, co-founder of McClintock Distilling in Frederick, Md., explores the revival of Maryland’s historic distilling tradition. He shares how the distillery combines historic preservation, locally grown heritage grains, sustainable agriculture, and traditional craftsmanship to create distinctive Maryland spirits. From restoring historic buildings in Frederick to working directly with local farmers and using traditional stone milling techniques, Bumpers explains how McClintock connects history, agriculture, and craftsmanship. The conversation also explores Maryland’s whiskey roots, the future of heritage grains, collaboration within the state’s distilling industry, and the growing opportunity to build a uniquely Maryland whiskey identity. *This episode is part of PreserveCast’s “Spirited History” project, supported by the Maryland Department of Commerce’s Maryland Alcohol Manufacturing Promotion Fund