This episode comes from the Highlander Inn in Craigellachie, Scotland…the heart of Speyside! We’ll hear from Highlander co-owner Duncan Elphick and the manager of the… Read More
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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 230: December 12, 2009
Having a holiday party this season? Master mixologist Dale DeGroff gives us some tips on cocktails and entertaining in this episode. In the news, Diageo’s… 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 204: June 14, 2009
Kate Hopkins’ new book “99 Drams of Whiskey: The Accidental Hedonist’s Quest for the Perfect Shot and the History of the Drink” is getting a… Read More
Episode 199: May 10, 2009
It’s another road trip for WhiskyCast…this time to the Spirit of Toronto festival! The festival is in its fifth year, and better than ever. We’ll… Read More
Episode 195: April 11, 2009
Colin Scott has been the Master Blender at Chivas Brothers for years, overseeing the consistency of Chivas Regal Scotch. He’s also created the Chivas Regal… Read More
Episode 179: December 27, 2008
Marko Karakasevic is the latest in a long family line of distillers, and like many other sons who go into the family business, his goal… Read More
Episode 143: May 4, 2007
Good things take time, and after 109 years, Ardmore is finally being released as a single malt. Until now, all of the Aberdeenshire distillery’s output… Read More
Episode 139: April 6, 2008
It’s been a busy week for whisky festivals from coast to coast in the US, with events in San Francisco, New York, and Chicago. In… Read More
Episode 129: January 27, 2008
There are always at least two sides to a story, and in the case of the “Mutter Bowmore” controversy, there are many more. This time… Read More
Episode 113: October 14, 2007
It’s a good time to be in the whisky business. Scotch whisky exports are growing by 4 percent a year, and added up to $5… Read More