January 16, 2014 – Diageo’s £1 billion expansion of its Scotch whisky production capacity is moving ahead with plans for a £30 million ($45 million… Read More
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Episode 453: November 23, 2013
Gavin Hewitt is stepping down next month after ten years as the chief executive of the Scotch Whisky Association, balancing the needs of member whisky… Read More
Episode 441: September 7, 2013
There was a changing of the guard at Ireland’s Midleton Distillery this week, in addition to the housewarming party for Midleton’s massive distillery expansion. Brian… 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 385: September 1, 2012
Emerging markets have been responsible for most of the growth in whisky sales worldwide, and Billy Walker of BenRiach and GlenDronach joins us this week… Read More
Episode 334: September 18, 2011
Glasgow has been the heart of Scotland’s whisky industry for decades, and while it retains much of its gritty character, there’s plenty to make whisky… Read More
Episode 285: October 17, 2010
Compass Box marks 10 years in the whisky business this week, and John Glaser is celebrating with retrospective tastings in New York and Edinburgh. We’ll… 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 170: October 26, 2008
Balblair Distillery sits on the Dornoch Firth in Edderton, and it’s been getting a lot of attention these days. Distillery manager John MacDonald was instrumental… Read More
Episode 71: December 16, 2006
The debate over blended whiskies vs. single malts will never be decided, but both can be appreciated, much as a music lover can enjoy both… Read More
Episode 61: October 8, 2006
Last time, Sweden…this time, Australia. They’re about as far apart as you can get physically, but both countries share a love of whisky. There are… Read More