# Matt Strickland

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282 | No-Feed, Successful Results: A New Era of Robotic Milking

In this two-part episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, recorded live at World Dairy Expo, dairy producers and advisors discuss the transition and outcomes of robotic milking systems that operate without feed incentives.  Matt Strickland from Double Creek and Jay Heeg from Heeg Dairy share their exp…

160: Iron City Distilling with Peter & Matt

There is something that keep calling me back. Back to Pennsylvania, is it the people. Is it the story, or the whiskey. Well its all of the above, and i'm in love with it all. Today is no exception. We chat with Matt and Peter at Iron City Distilling. And it was amazing, like talking to old friends.…

The Great Sam Komlenic! Season 3, Episode 76

In 2026, how do you introduce a man who has next to no online presence?  Sam Komlenic (pronounced "kom-LEN-ick") is not unknown. He's arguably the foremost historian of Pennsylvania rye whiskey, and has been quoted a number of times in major publications as such. He's been the copy editor of Whisk…

Whisky Maker, Teacher, and Author Matt Strickland Talks Cask Management for Distillers

Strap in dear Padcost listeners as Jason and Joshua are going to get their geek on with Whisky Maker, Teacher, and Author of "Cask Management for Distillers" (amongst other titles) Matt Strickland. The trio discuss the science behind oak, entry proofs (or ABVs if you're like Joshua and prefer that …

Extra! Extra!! Discussing Bourbon Cask Maturation & Three New Online Exclusives for April 2026

Joshua and Jason discuss the ins and outs of bourbon cask maturation while using Matt Strickland's book "Cask Maturation for Distillers" as well as their previous padcost conversation with him as a touchstone & jumping off point. Add to this, the boys discuss 3 new US Online Exclusive bottlings be…

E543 The Economic Reality of Pellet-Free Robotic Milking. A Retrofit Barn Could Lose $71K Trying.

Double Creek Dairy in Merced, California reports $171,000 a year saved going pellet-free on eight DeLaval V300s. Run the same play in a 240-cow free-flow retrofit and the first-year math points to a $44,000 to $71,000 hole. The Bullvine Podcast breaks down the AMS pellet-free pitch sweeping spring …

Philosophy of "Cask Finishing" w/David Blackmore, Global Ambassador Ardbeg & Glenmorangie

In our cask maturation episode with Matt Strickland, where we discussed ex-Bourbon barrels, we dug into the science behind the wood and how it interacts with spirit. In today's episode with David Blackmore, Global Brand Ambassador for Glenmorangie & Ardbeg and dear friend to both Joshua & Jason, we…

No Cake, More Milk: Is it Possible with Robots?

If your robot relies on cake to keep cows moving, ask yourself a blunt question: what happens the day the pellet system breaks? That single point of failure is one of the reasons we wanted this conversation, because Kelli Hutchings and Matt Strickland have gone the other way and proven a “cake-free…

Could Halifax's housing strategy be an example for Canadian cities?

Halifax, like many cities in Canada, faces a housing crunch. Not because of how big it is geographically. There's plenty of room. But because of how hard it can be for cities to rezone for increased density and create more affordable housing. If you live in a city of decent  size, you're probably f…

On the Road at Iron City Distilling: Bessemer Rye Whiskey, Pittsburgh Legends, and an Exclusive Look Behind the Scenes

The Bourbon With Brad crew is taking the show on the road for one of our most exciting episodes yet! From inside the beautiful Iron City Distilling facility, Brad sits down with Master Distiller Matt Strickland for an in-depth discussion about his approach to distilling and his award-worthy Bessem…