Backyards of Key West Podcast with Mark Baratto

In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with Smuggler Jim (JD Martin) at his Whiskey tai sting room on 627 Eton Street. We talk about the family history behind the Smuggler and well... everything Whiskey :) More on Key West Trading Company “Purveyors of Fine Whiskies and Spirits” This is the philosophy that our founder JD Martin had in mind when he created the company.  “I wanted to bring my family heritage of a reputation for Top Quality spirits and old school customer service to Key West” Martin said. JD Martin (Smuggler Jim) is a 5th generation whiskey maker from Kentucky.  The Martin family is well known for producing only the best quality spirits. They never used flavorings to hide the taste and the flagship product utilizes a recipe that has been unchanged since 1883. JD is the first Martin to “go legal” in 136 years.  ‘I am very proud of my heritage.  I grew up in a very unique way and learned values that aren’t taught much these days. My grandfather was my mentor.  He taught me how to run liquor start