A Whiskey Passion Project & A Story for the Ages (Episode 830: August 2, 2020)

There’s something about whisky that brings out the passion in many people. For David Jennings, his passion for Wild Turkey led him to start a blog and then write what may well be the definitive story of Wild Turkey. His book “American Spirit: Wild Turkey Bourbon From Ripy to Russell” was published this summer and demand from other Wild Turkey lovers has forced his publisher to start working on a second print run. He’ll join us to talk about what fueled that passion on WhiskyCast In-Depth.

In the news, there’s a unified front against the import tariffs on whiskies in the U.S. and Europe. Unfortunately, it’s the whisky makers on both sides of the Atlantic that are unified, while the politicians who will decide on whether those tariffs stay in place remain very much divided. We’ll also update the disputes between politicians trying to get the Covid-19 pandemic under control and bar owners who face threats to their business from mandated closings. We’ll also have a red tape story out of Ireland that may have you shaking your head, along with a Behind the Label that’s just a bit corny (pun intended).

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