Jackie Thomson

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Rye or Rye Not?

Europeans have been making rye whisky for generations, but a 20-year-old treaty between the European Union and Canada is affecting their ability to call their… Read More

25 Years of the Ardbeg Committee

The Ardbeg Committee was one of whisky’s first online affinity groups, and celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. We’ll talk with Committee chair Jackie Thomson… Read More

Bespoke Whisky, Bespoke Tweed

Collaborations between whisky makers and design houses are becoming more common, and this week, we’ll look at a partnership where each side brought their own… Read More

Episode 417: March 23, 2013

This week’s episode required 35 hours of flying and 17,000 miles of round-trip travel, but it was well worth it to visit Amrut’s distillery in… Read More

Episode 387: September 9, 2012

More from Whisky Live Paris in this special episode…we’ll hear from David Roussier of France’s Distillerie Warenghem, which marks its 25th anniversary this year. Ann… Read More

Episode 56: September 5, 2006

Five years ago, the stills at Islay’s Bruichladdich Distillery roared back to life. The spirit produced on May 29, 2001 is now making its way… Read More