About the Event
American Single Malt isn’t coming.It’s already here.
This session brings together the people shaping it—across distilling, brand, and market—to talk through what defines the category, where it’s headed, and how different producers are approaching it.
Join us for a focused panel and tasting featuring McCarthy’s, Minden Mill, and Cedar Ridge. Each represents a different approach to American Single Malt, from Pacific Northwest origins to high-desert Nevada and established Midwestern producers.
This is a working conversation—grounded in production, perspective, and what’s actually happening in the category right now.
A small room.
Multiple viewpoints.
One category, still being defined.
Capacity: Limited to 20 guests
Location
Oakland
Your Host
Caitlin Bartlemay, Clear Creek Distillery
Joe O’Sullivan, Master Distiller - Minden Distillery
Megan Patz, Director of Marketing - Cedar Ridge Distillery
Caitlin leads production of McCarthy’s Oregon Single Malt, one of the foundational expressions in the American Single Malt category, bringing a Pacific Northwest perspective rooted in tradition and precision.
Joe oversees distillation at Minden Mill, where estate production and Nevada-grown grain shape a distinct, grain-to-glass approach to American Single Malt.
Megan represents Cedar Ridge, one of the most established producers in the category, offering a broader view of how American Single Malt is evolving in the market.