Episode 601: August 7, 2016

We’ve packed this week’s WhiskyCast full of cask-strength conversation from around the world! Texas distillers Amanda and Nick Swift will explain why they decided to make Scottish-style single malt whiskey in the heart of Texas, and why they both gave up successful careers to pursue their shared passion. We’ll also discuss the outlook for the Scotch Whisky industry in the post-Brexit environment with Scotch Whisky Association chief executive David Frost, and why he’s not interested in returning to Her Majesty’s diplomatic corps anytime soon. We’ll also honor three whisky industry leaders who passed away this past week and look at the week’s new whiskies, along with the old distilleries you’d use a time machine to save. We’ll also announce the winners of the Speyburn gift bag giveaway and our Twitter competition!

Links: Swift Distillery | Scotch Whisky Association | Classic Malts | Dingle Distillery | West Cork Distillers | Bowmore | Jim Beam | Cù Bòcan | Douglas Laing & Co. | Kilchoman | Glenfarclas | Black Bull | Haig Club | Wild Turkey | Kentucky Bourbon Mashoree | The Pogues Irish Whiskey | Westland Distillery | Booker’s Bourbon