We’re at a unique point in whisky history when it’s not unusual to see people celebrating 40, 45, or even 50 years of working in… Read More
Whyte & Mackay
Episode 606: September 11, 2016
Eddie Russell has been working in the shadow of his father, Wild Turkey’s legendary master distiller Jimmy Russell, for the last 35 years. Now, Eddie’s… Read More
Episode 603: August 21, 2016
After years of working with supermodels and high-strung art directors in New York City, Michael Myers lives a much simpler – and more rewarding life… Read More
Episode 595: June 25, 2016
Willie Cochrane retired last month after 39 years at Jura Distillery, and spent the last 11 of them as the manager of the Isle of… Read More
Episode 594: June 18, 2016
Moving is one of those things that no one really enjoys…let alone when one has to move hundreds of rare whisky samples to a new… Read More
Episode 590: May 22, 2016
One of Scotland’s newest distilleries opened its doors for the first time to visitors this week, though opportunities to visit InchDairnie Distillery in Fife will… Read More
Jura’s Willie Cochrane Retires After 39 Years of Making Scotch Whisky
May 19, 2016 – On the eve of the year’s biggest week for Scotland’s Isle of Jura, the veteran manager of the island’s only whisky… Read More
Episode 554: September 26, 2015
This time around, we’re in Paris for the first of two episodes this weekend from Whisky Live Paris! Each year, Whisky Live Paris draws whisky… Read More
Edinburgh To Get First Malt Whisky Distillery in 90 Years
August 28, 2015 – The last malt whisky distillery in Scotland’s capital city closed 90 years ago this year when Edinburgh’s Glen Sciennes distillery went… Read More
Episode 545: July 25, 2015
The history of Bourbon is filled with enough myths to make a dozen Disney movies, enough crimes for years of True Detective, and enough mysteries… Read More
Sainsbury’s House Highland Malt Wins IWSC Trophy
July 23, 2015 – Ever looked at a “house brand” whisky and wondered whether it was worth buying, even at a lower price than official… Read More
Whisky & Water Use Criticized by Scottish Regulators
January 20, 2015 – Scottish environmental regulators ranked eight whisky plants as “poor” for exceeding their allowed water usage during 2013, according to a report… Read More