The Brent Looby Experience - Part 2 - a podcast by The Art of Being Dar

from 2021-04-05T06:25:19

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Brent is a native of Midland and 5th generation Texan.

After a brief stint as a manufacturing engineer, he followed his dream of becoming a Naval Aviator and served over 20 years in the U.S. Marine Corps as an EA-6B Prowler Pilot.

Now retired and armed with a couple of degrees from the University of Texas at Austin under his belt, he enjoys travel and leisure with his amazing wife, daughter, grandson and their beloved German Shepherds.

Brent can usually be found at the Desert Door distillery making Texas’ finest booze, giving tours or sharing stories and cocktails with guests.

Make no mistake: if Brent isn’t hosting the party, he’s at the party. He’s serious about his food and drink, and plays a mean guitar too.

IN THIS EPISODE:

2:42 His wife, Karen, starts their non profit organization to support land conservation

6:05 His new venture - Desert Door Distillery - the finest sotol

8:48 He and his partners are all military veterans

11:48 "I always wanted to start a distillery"

17:40 It was illegal to produce sotol up until 1994

19:14 It's ALL about the STORY

26:37 You can't drink all day unless you get an early start

32:05 It's about the supply chain

37:57 Monster Garage with Jesse James