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”.

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Episode 193: March 28, 2009

55 years ago, Jimmy Russell got a job at the Wild Turkey Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, and it was the best hire the distillery ever… Read More

Episode 192: March 22, 2009

It’s been about a year and a half since we lost Michael Jackson, and his friends are honoring the best whisky and beer writer of… Read More

Episode 191: March 15, 2009

It wouldn’t be March without a look at Irish whiskies, and Heidi Donelon gives us a look at the history of Irish distilling. Her new… Read More

Episode 190: March 7, 2009

This week’s episode features special coverage from the Whisky Classic festival in Morristown, New Jersey. We’ll hear from Wild Turkey Master Distiller Jimmy Russell about… Read More

Episode 189: February 28, 2009

This is Whisky Live London weekend, and one of the highlights is the annual Icons of Whisky Awards. Whisky Magazine editor Rob Allanson gives us… Read More

Episode 188: February 22, 2009

Mike Nicolson spent 36 years working at some of Scotland’s leading distilleries before retiring to British Columbia a few years ago. He’s managed Lagavulin, Royal… Read More

Episode 187: February 16, 2009

This week…the winner of the “Pick the Interview” poll on the WhiskyCast Facebook page! We’ll hear from Fred Laing of Douglas Laing & Co. about… Read More

Episode 186: February 8, 2009

A double feature this time around! If you’ve ever wanted to make your own whisky, the folks at New York’s Tuthilltown Spirits are willing to… Read More

Episode 185: February 1, 2009

Marcel Van Gils has been collecting Laphroaig expressions since 1997, and the Dutch dentist has what is likely the world’s largest collection of Laphroaigs. His… Read More

WhiskyCast Episode 184: January 26, 2009

Bonus coverage from the Victoria Whisky Festival, as the local Scottish community gathered to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns. We’ll… Read More

Episode 183: January 25, 2009

This week, WhiskyCast is in British Columbia for the Victoria Whisky Festival! It may be the only whisky festival with ticket scalpers because of the… Read More

Episode 182: January 19, 2009

The Spirit of Speyside Festival is still a few months away, but it’s not too soon to start making your travel plans. In fact, tickets… Read More