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”.

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Episode 414: March 2, 2013

Whisky has historically been thought of as a “man’s drink”, but thankfully, that’s changing. Not only are more women drinking whisky now than ever, more… Read More

Episode 413: February 24, 2013

Chip Tate of Balcones Distillery in Texas is winning even more awards for his whiskies, with two gold medals in the inaugural Spirits of the… Read More

Episode 412: February 16, 2013

You have an iconic brand, but not enough supply to meet growing global demand…so you make one change in the product to increase supply, and… Read More

Episode 411: February 9, 2013

It’s been a big week for Barry Crockett. Midleton Distillery’s Master Distiller was named this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award winner by The Whisky Advocate, and… Read More

Episode 410: February 2, 2013

It’s hard to keep things quiet in the close-knit Scotch Whisky industry, but that’s exactly what the owners of the new Wolfburn Distillery in Thurso… Read More

Episode 409: January 26, 2013

Georgina Bell is part of a new generation of whisky connoisseurs, and is already making her place in the whisky industry as an ambassador for… Read More

Episode 408: January 20, 2013

Time for our second episode of the weekend with highlights from this weekend’s Victoria Whisky Festival! We’ll get the latest on new whiskies from Tullibardine,… Read More

Episode 407: January 18, 2013

It’s time for one of the world’s top whisky festivals…the Victoria Whisky Festival in British Columbia. The festival kicked off with the presentation of the… Read More

Episode 406: January 12, 2013

Dreamers abound in the whisky business. In the case of the Kingsbarns Distillery project planned near St. Andrews in Scotland, two dreamers had to join… Read More

Episode 405: January 5, 2013

Most of us spend a lifetime working in the shadows, wondering if anyone notices. Then, one day, a letter comes in the mail with news… Read More

Episode 404: December 28, 2012

There are plenty of ideas for entrepreneurs seeking a place in the world of whisky, but as always, getting the funding is the hard part.… Read More

Episode 403: December 22, 2012

Bruichladdich’s $90 million acquisition by Remy Cointreau was one of the biggest whisky stories of the year, and CEO Simon Coughlin joins us for this… Read More