Distilling exists at the intersection of tradition, innovation, science, and creativity. Few people navigate that balance successfully. Ian MacNeil, founder of Glass Distillery, is one of them.

Ian MacNeil did not begin his career in a distillery. He worked in business and finance before deciding to build something of his own.

That decision came with risk. Distilleries require equipment, facilities, regulations, and years of refinement before a bottle ever reaches a customer. Yet Ian chose to leave a familiar path and start over.

At Mack-n-Cheeze Music, we are drawn to people who make that kind of leap. The tools may differ, but the challenge is familiar. Musicians, writers, painters, filmmakers, and distillers all face the same question: Can you turn an idea into something real?

Distilling sits between science and creativity. Measurements matter. Timing matters. Ingredients matter. So does judgment. Two people can follow the same process and arrive at very different results.

That pursuit is visible in Glass Vodka and the broader Glass Distillery lineup. Ian’s work reflects years of experimentation, refinement, and attention to detail.

In this episode of the Mack-n-Cheeze Music Podcast, Ian discusses the realities of building a distillery, the lessons he brought from business, and the creative mindset required to make something worth sharing with the world.

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