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Charting a New Course for Compass Box

Angela D’Orazio is the new Creative Director of Whisky Making at Compass Box. She spent 17 years as master blender at Sweden’s Mackmyra Distillery, building a reputation for innovation and creativity. D’Orazio joins us this week on WhiskyCast In-Depth in one of her first interviews since joining Compass Box. In the news, Scottish leaders are hoping this week’s UK state visit by U.S. President Donald Trump leads to the end of tariffs on Scotch Whisky imports, the owner of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society and Single Cask Nation reports a drop in sales and memberships, and this year’s Van Winkle whiskies are headed to retailers.

Episode 1126: September 14, 2025

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