In this conversation, Nate Sisler, the owner and founder of Haleiwa Distilling Company, shares his journey from military service to establishing the first distillery on the North Shore of Oahu. He discusses the impact of the closure of the Waialua Sugar Mill on the local economy and his vision to revive the area through manufacturing. Nate highlights the challenges he faced in building the distillery, particularly with the permitting processes, and emphasizes the importance of community engagement and sourcing local ingredients. He also shares insights into the distillery's operations, future product offerings, and his advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.