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
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Episode 273: August 8, 2010
“Hammer Head” sounds like the name for a Caribbean rum, not a whisky. In this case, it’s not a shark reference, but the name of… Read More
Episode 261: May 28, 2010
The road to Bunnahabhain Distillery is four miles long, and full of twists and turns. The views are stunning, though…and the whisky’s pretty good, too.… Read More
Episode 247: April 12, 2010
The whisky business is in good shape despite the global recession. That’s the view of Sir Gavin Hewitt, CEO of the Scotch Whisky Association. I… Read More
Episode 246: April 4, 2010
It’s the start of the festival season in Scotland, which saw gains in tourism last year despite the global recession. Scottish Minister of Culture and… 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 238: February 7, 2010
Call it beginner’s luck if you want, but Peter Hunt’s first batch of single malt spirit received rave reviews at the recent Victoria Whisky Festival…even… Read More
Episode 237: January 30, 2010
As I reported in the last episode, Maker’s Mark is working on a new bourbon. This time around, Master Distiller Kevin Smith sits down with… 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 203: June 7, 2009
Harlen Wheatley of Buffalo Trace usually comes out with something unusual every summer when he unleashes his latest Experimental Collection releases on the world. This… Read More
Episode 202: May 30, 2009
It’s hard enough just to keep track of whiskies, but F. Paul Pacult does just that…and rums, tequilas, gins…you name it. Paul names his top… Read More
Episode 201: May 24, 2009
It’s festival week on Islay, and thousands of people are on the island for this year’s Islay Festival of Malt & Music. The festival is… Read More