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Episode 289: November 14, 2010

Malt Advocate held its annual WhiskyFest New York this past week, and the microdistilling community was out in force. Some of the most creative experiments… Read More

Episode 286: October 24, 2010

Ever wondered why the U.S. requires whisky to be sold in 750ml bottles, while most of the rest of the world sells 700ml bottles? We’ll… Read More

Episode 281: September 26, 2010

More coverage from Whisky Live Paris on this special episode of WhiskyCast! We’ll hear from Anthony Wills of Kilchoman, John MacDonald of Balblair, author Dave… Read More

Episode 277: September 5, 2010

Women are discovering whisky and other brown spirits at record levels, and dispelling the old myth that whisky is a “man’s drink.” Meghan Leary is… Read More

Episode 272: August 1, 2010

Heather Greene works two jobs…as a singer and as one of the U.S. brand ambassadors for Glenfiddich. It’s the second job that has made her… Read More

Episode 245: March 28, 2010

We know it by many names…White Lightning and Corn Liquor to name a couple. Moonshine whiskey has been a part of American culture for generations,… Read More

Episode 243: March 14, 2010

Michael Jackson passed away in 2007, leaving behind a legacy of excellence in whisky writing that includes his classic “Michael Jackson’s Complete Guide to Single… Read More

Episode 242: March 7, 2010

This episode includes highlights from the Whisky Guild’s annual Whisky Classic event in Morristown, New Jersey. Ardbeg’s Rollercoaster made its U.S. debut at the Whisky… Read More

Episode 235: January 16, 2010

Dewar’s is one of Scotland’s iconic whiskies, thanks to the efforts of generations of the Dewar family. Ian Buxton has just released a new book,… Read More

Episode 231: December 20, 2009

Distilleries have ghosts and secrets, as well as memories that live within those who work the stills, the malting floors, and the warehouses. Ian Macilwain… Read More

Episode 229: December 6, 2009

Tasting and scoring around 200 different whiskies over the course of a few weeks is tough work, but the Malt Maniacs make this sacrifice every… Read More

Episode 221: October 10, 2009

Jim Murray’s 2010 Whisky Bible is out, and let the second-guessing begin. Jim’s annual guide to the world’s whiskies generates controversy every year, and he’ll… Read More