It’s been 24 years since Gordon & MacPhail reopened the historic Benromach Distillery in Forres, Scotland to make a “traditional” style of Speyside single malt,… Read More
WhiskyCast Episodes
WhiskyCast is where it all begins. Now in our 18th year, each weekly podcast brings you the latest in whisky news, along with the latest events, tasting notes, comments from other listeners, and the weekly “In-Depth” segment features interviews with the people who help make whisky the “water of life”.
Happy Hour Live with Bill Samuels, Jr. of Maker’s Mark (Episode 926: February 16, 2022)
It’s been more than a decade since Bill Samuels, Jr. “retired” as chairman of Maker’s Mark and turned the reins over to his son Rob,… Read More
The Verdict Is In (Episode 925: February 13, 2022)
It takes guts to put your whisky up against those from around the world in blind tastings and agree to publish the results no matter… Read More
Happy Hour Live with the “Off Track with Hinch & Rossi” Gang (Episode 924: February 10, 2022)
Time for our annual visit with the guys from “Off Track with Hinch & Rossi” podcast for a virtual whiskey tasting session. IndyCar veterans Alexander… Read More
Happy Hour Live with Company Distilling’s Jeff Arnett (Episode 923: February 9, 2022)
Jeff Arnett left Jack Daniel’s nearly 18 months ago with a desire to create his own whiskey brand, and that’s just what he and his… Read More
Lifting Spirits and Lifting Up a Spirits Business (Episode 922: February 6, 2022)
It’s been nearly two years since Uncle Nearest and Jack Daniel’s joined forces to create the Nearest and Jack Advancement Initiative with a goal of… Read More
Happy Hour Live with Clay Risen & Maggie Kimberl (Episode 921: February 2, 2022)
Our live webcast with Clay Risen of the New York Times and Maggie Kimberl of American Whiskey Magazine went all over the place, with everything… Read More
Battling Bogus Bourbons & Confronting Counterfeiters (Episode 920: January 31, 2022)
Fakes have been plaguing Scotch Whisky collectors for years, but the rising boom in Bourbon’s popularity means more demand than supply — and that’s where… Read More
Happy Hour Live with Dave Worthington and Sam Simmons: (Episode 919: January 26, 2022)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company releases some of the most unique single cask whiskies on the market, and we’re joined this week by Sam “Dr. Whisky”… Read More
Frey Ranch: Part of a New Crop of Farm Distillers (Episode 918: January 24, 2022)
There was a time when farm distillers dominated whisky production until the advent of large-scale commercial distilling more than 150 years ago. Now, the boom… Read More
Happy Hour Live with Billy Abbott & Davin de Kergommeaux (Episode 917: January 19, 2022)
Our Friday night #HappyHourLive webcasts are back! This week’s show features Billy Abbott, author of the new book “The Philosophy of Whisky,” and Canadian Whisky… Read More
Whisky Lessons from a Century Ago (Episode 916: January 16, 2022)
A century ago, Masataka Taketsuru was using the lessons he learned during his time in Scotland to build Japan’s emerging whisky industry armed with a… Read More