Preserving Heritage Through Distilling : Cornfields to Cocktails

We're thrilled to welcome Ryan Bare, founder of Century Farms Distillery based in Spencer, Iowa. Ryan’s journey is one of grit, innovation, and tradition. With a background in mechanical engineering and a career that’s spanned oil refining, ethanol production, and now whiskey distilling, he brings a unique perspective to what it means to grow value from the land. In this episode, we dive into what it takes to build a farm-to-bottle distillery, the legacy behind Century Farms, and how storytelling, soil, and spirit come together in one compelling brand.