Daithi O’Connell thought he wanted to own his own distillery, and almost pulled the trigger on building one. He thought better of it at the… Read More
WhiskyCast Episodes
WhiskyCast is where it all begins. Now in our 20th 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 Dr. Don Livermore (Episode 930: March 2, 2022)
Dr. Don Livermore is the master blender at Hiram Walker Distillery in Windsor, Ontario, and the winner of numerous awards for his Canadian whiskies over… Read More
The Whisky World Returns to Speyside (Episode 929: February 27, 2022)
Tickets for this year’s Spirit of Speyside Festival go on sale next Tuesday (March 8), and festival organizers are hoping for a return to normal… Read More
Happy Hour Live with Lance Winters and Dave Smith of St. George Spirits (Episode 928: February 23, 2022)
St. George Spirits in Alameda, California is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, and is one of the pioneers of the U.S. craft distilling movement.… Read More
Scotland’s Benromach Distillery Not Standing Still After 124 Years (Episode 927: February 20, 2022)
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
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