Tasting and scoring around 200 different whiskies over the course of a few weeks is tough work, but the Malt Maniacs make this sacrifice every… Read More
WhiskyCast Episodes
WhiskyCast is where it all begins. Now in our 18th year, each weekly podcast brings you the latest in whisky news, along with the latest events, tasting notes, comments from other listeners, and the weekly “In-Depth” segment features interviews with the people who help make whisky the “water of life”.
Episode 228: November 28, 2009
The Scotch Whisky industry is operating under new rules for the first time in 20 years. A complete re-write of the Scotch Whisky Law went… Read More
Episode 227: November 22, 2009
Mackinlay’s Rare Old Scotch Whisky was one of the many brands destined to be part of the history books…until two cases of Mackinlay’s were discovered… Read More
Episode 226: November 14, 2009
The whisky world gathers every November for Malt Advocate’s WhiskyFest in New York. The 12th annual edition featured new whiskies and longtime favorites. We’ll cover… Read More
Episode 225: November 8, 2009
America is in the forefront of a global micro-distilling boom, with more than 200 licensed artisanal distilleries. 42 of them are producing whisky, and many… Read More
Episode 224: October 31, 2009
Whisky is a treat for many of us, but the trick is finding the right one (obligatory Halloween reference). Keith Law is one of the… Read More
Episode 223: October 25, 2009
This week, I’m on the road at Proof on Main in Louisville! Heaven Hill is celebrating Parker Beam’s 50th anniversary as a distiller this weekend,… Read More
Episode 222: October 17, 2009
Time for the annual question and answer episode, as experts answer your questions about whisky. This year’s panel includes Bill Lumsden of Glenmorangie, Chris Morris… Read More
Episode 221: October 10, 2009
Jim Murray’s 2010 Whisky Bible is out, and let the second-guessing begin. Jim’s annual guide to the world’s whiskies generates controversy every year, and he’ll… 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 218: September 19, 2009
The Macallan folks like to do things big…like the new $15,000 Macallan Lalique expression: 57-year-old Macallan in a Lalique decanter! Ken Grier is the director… Read More