George Washington’s estate at Mount Vernon is a unique part of American history, and for the first time since Washington’s distillery burned down in 1814,… Read More
Jack Daniel’s
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 239: February 14, 2010
English farmers send barley north to Scotland, and sooner or later, the Scots send it back as whisky. The Nelstrop family has been growing barley… Read More
Episode 219: September 26, 2009
A double feature this week…the latest issue of Malt Advocate is out. John Hansell will give us a preview, and we’ll also talk about next… Read More
Episode 212: August 9, 2009
This time around, we’ll focus on two upcoming whisky festivals in Europe. Maltstock will bring together whisky clubs and individuals from around Europe for a… Read More
Episode 191: March 15, 2009
It wouldn’t be March without a look at Irish whiskies, and Heidi Donelon gives us a look at the history of Irish distilling. Her new… Read More
Episode 182: January 19, 2009
The Spirit of Speyside Festival is still a few months away, but it’s not too soon to start making your travel plans. In fact, tickets… Read More
Episode 173: November 16, 2008
Malt Advocate Magazine handed out its annual awards at this week’s WhiskyFest New York, and you’ll hear from some of this year’s winners in this… 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 134: March 2, 2008
Dominic Roskrow is the former editor of Whisky Magazine, and he’s written a new book on whiskies from around the world. “From Confused to Connoisseur”… Read More
Episode 132: February 17, 2008
The new issue of Malt Advocate magazine is out, and the cover story focuses on cask ownership programs. We’ll talk with writer Jonny McCormick, who… Read More
Episode 119: November 18, 2007
Only one distillery can claim to have the world’s best selling whiskey, and it’s not in Scotland or Kentucky. Jack Daniel’s in Lynchburg, Tennessee sells… Read More