Brian Kinsman became the sixth Master Blender in the history of William Grant & Sons in 2009, following in the footsteps of his mentor, David… Read More
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Episode 572: January 17, 2016
One of the most-discussed topics at this weekend’s Victoria Whisky Festival was a National Post feature on whisky questioning the future of vintage whiskies, and… Read More
Episode 510: December 8, 2014
As we reported on our last episode, Balcones Distilling founder Chip Tate has accepted a buyout agreement from the majority owners of the Waco, Texas… Read More
Episode 506: November 15, 2014
Stuart Harvey has been the master blender for Inver House for nearly 11 years, and he’s living proof that you don’t have to be born… Read More
Interview: Inver House Master Blender Stuart Harvey
November 14, 2014 – Stuart Harvey has spent the last 11 years at Inver House as the Master Blender for the company’s entire range of… Read More
The John Glaser Interview, Part 2
Compass Box founder John Glaser has been shaking up the Scotch Whisky industry for the last 15 years. In the final part of our 2-part… Read More
Interview: Chivas Brothers Master Blender Colin Scott
January 25, 2014 – Colin Scott is marking two anniversaries: his 40th year with Chivas Brothers in 2013 and his 25th year as Master Blender… Read More
Episode 462: January 19, 2014
More coverage of the Victoria Whisky Festival in this bonus edition of WhiskyCast, with details on new and upcoming releases from Springbank, Duncan Taylor, Tomatin,… Read More
Episode 224: October 31, 2009
Whisky is a treat for many of us, but the trick is finding the right one (obligatory Halloween reference). Keith Law is one of the… Read More
Episode 220: October 3, 2009
Johnnie Walker sells more Scotch whisky than anyone in the world, and Diageo is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its Johnnie Walker Black Label in… Read More
Episode 211: August 2, 2009
If you’ve never had a chance to attend a master class with Whyte & Mackay’s Richard Paterson, you’re missing out on an education…and a great… Read More
Episode 205: June 21, 2009
John Ramsay has turned over the duties of Master Blender for The Glenrothes and the Edrington Group’s other whiskies to Gordon Motion after 43 years… Read More