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
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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 220: October 3, 2009
Johnnie Walker sells more Scotch whisky than anyone in the world, and Diageo is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its Johnnie Walker Black Label in… 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 178: December 20, 2008
A double feature this time around: William Wemyss shares his family’s Scottish heritage with a line of single cask and blended malts named to describe… Read More
Episode 168: October 12, 2008
Glenmorangie’s Bill Lumsden, Ph.D. is regarded as one of the leading innovators in the whisky business. He’s credited with creating an industry-leading wood management program and… Read More
Episode 155: July 27, 2008
It may be seen as a sacrilege in Scotland, but imagine a single malt whisky from India that can compete with the best of Scotland’s… Read More
Episode 145: May 18, 2008
One of the world’s great whisky bars sits in between a stationery store and a restaurant in Toronto’s Beaches neighborhood. Ian Innes has owned The… Read More
Episode 111: September 30, 2007
Ever wondered whether the CEO’s of whisky companies get any special perks? In this week’s episode, we’ll get the answer from Tom Flocco, CEO of… Read More
Episode 105: August 19, 2007
The rumors of change at Glenmorangie are true, and we’ll get the details on the new Extra Matured range from Glenmorangie whisky maker and blender… Read More
Episode 60: October 1, 2006
Sweden is a nation of whisky lovers, with more than 200 whisky clubs. In fact, three of the year’s best whisky books have been produced… Read More
Episode 30: March 29, 2006
The numbers are in for 2005, and Scotch distillers had one of the best years on record — despite sales declines in Europe. We’ll get… Read More