Whisky Unscripted Podcast

There's a plethora of voices from the whisky world including the distilleries of Arran, Boann, Loch Lomond, Penderyn, and Tomatin as well as some wonderful people from around the Birmingham area; Loki Wines and Spirits, The Physician Bar as well as Decanter Spirits in Bromsgrove.  The 2 Gordons have time for the Whisky Trippin' challenge and cast forward to the whisky events happening in April 202...

There's a special report from the Camelon street outside Rosebank Distillery on the day the Stills arrive.  The 2 Gordon's look at some of the women who have shaped whisky on International Women's Day.  There's 2 new challenges in the form of Whisky Trippin' and Whiskle.  Drams tasted are the Highland Park 25 and a Teeling 13 year old single grain red wine finish.  Whisky lovers of the world unite...

A warm welcome to the 5th series of this podcast with an exclusive interview from Rosebank’s Distillery Manager Malcolm Rennie.  Malcolm talks about his luminous career from his start in the industry on Islay with his father to taking the reins at the iconic King of The Lowlands, Rosebank.   The 2 Gordons talk about the ‘closed’ distilleries of the past, Macallan Reach and what they got up to in J...

The Pot Still Bar in Glasgow is a veritable institution with many awards and accolades so what better way to end this season than to visit proprietor Frank Murphy and bring some of the Whisky Unscripted end-of-year fun to this wonderful whisky bar.  There are challenges, a chance meeting from the past, talk of Ed Sheerin and Prince Albert of Monaco plus a small trip to Glengoyne at the end!  We wi...

The 2 Gordon's talk 'sustainability' post Cop26 and what this means for the whisky industry. Mr Dundas unveils the very latest Tamdhu - The Tamdhu Quercus Alba Distinction while Mr Dallas whisks us to Amsterdam with exclusive interviews from The Art of Drink from Ross Lawrence of Loch Lomond Distillery, Dale Perry from Douglas Laing, Koenraad De Clercq from Filliers Distillery and organiser Luuk o...

The 2 Gordon's are on the road quite literally with Gordon Dundas in a Mercedes on an Autobahn out of Hamburg with a rather expensive bottle of whisky strapped in the back seat.  Meanwhile Gordon Dallas still in his 'sauna' plays audio from the recent whisky festival in Ayr Town Hall - Whisky An 'A That with Robbie's Dram Club. You'll hear from Ambassadors (and a Master Blender) from Lindores, Gle...

The 2 Gordons celebrate the return of live whisky shows!  Gordon Dundas gives a flavour of his Masterclass delivered at Whisky Live London (October 2021) tasting The Rosebank 30, a Rosebank Single Cask, the Glengoyne 50, a Tamdhu 16 Single Cask American Oak and A 1976 Tamdhu European Oak Single Cask.  Gordon Dallas samples 6 Isles Blended Malt while  the chat ranges from the recent inductees to Th...

Join the 2 Gordon's for another fun and fact filled episode featuring Jason Milne the Creative Director of Design and Experiential Agency, Contagious, who chats about his work at Macallan, Glengoyne, Glenturret and the Great Jones Distillery in Manhatten.  Also Philip Kingscott of Edinburgh Gin, yes that's right GIN joins us for the Whisky v Gin challenge.  Best enjoyed with a dram or a G&T! Enjoy

Getting the 2 Gordon's to Glengoyne Distillery to record this podcast wasn't the problem, getting them out was! Warehouse Team Leader, Blair shows them the Dunnage Warehouses and a quick trip to the shop sees then look at and discuss the 50yr old! Features include Gordon Dundas' Listillery, Whisky News, The Play-Offs and The Peat Challenge! It's a Whisky Podcast but not as you know it!

The 2 Gordons launch Series 4 with a visit to the Festival city of Edinburgh.  Usquabae Bar, The Pear Tree and The Scotch Whisky Experience are all visited by our hosts in this fun and informative whisky show always best enjoyed with a dram.  Thanks to Jean Yves Van de Keift (JY) and Paul Hastie of  Caledonian Heritable Ltd: Julie Trevisan-Hunter and Jethro from the Scotch Whisky Experience and to...

It's the final episode of the series and the 2 Gordon's discuss the Islay Festival (Feis Ile), the rebirth of Brora, themes for a whisky night AND more importantly welcome the wonderful Laura Burt of Turnip The Beet who plays Cook, Drink or Pair with 3 whiskies while regaling with stories of super yachts and Harry Styles!  Tasting Caol Ila 12 and Smokehead Original.  Slainte`

The 2 Gordon's bring you their longest podcast yet, but it is worth it!  The manager of Tamdhu, Sandy McIntyre gives his inside view of the recent virtual Spirit of Speyside Festival while Patric Lutz of Charles Hofer SA is the guest on the 'Insider's Guide To....', this week, it's the insiders guide to being a whisky distributor.  Plus all the usual whisky chat and whisky tastings.  Best enjoyed...

The 2 Gordon's of Ian Macleod Distillers Ltd are joined by the BOSS of Ian Macleod Distillers.

Gordon Dundas meets Dave Cummings from Wisconsin, star of Whiskey Tribe's, "first drink of his life" video. No spoilers but he's 50 years old and decides to start with a single malt close to our hearts!  There's the usual look at the Whisky News and the challenge, I've got the answer, what's the question continues!  Slainte`

The 2 Gordon's are joined by Ian Macleod's Stuart Hendry who recently was announced in the World Whisky Awards as Visitor Attraction Manager of the Year.  Stuart talks about the changes the industry has seen and how he's helped shape Glengoyne into a world class visitor attraction.  Mixologist Michael Sim gives Gordon Dallas a masterclass on how to make the perfect Whisky Sour and Gordon Dundas fa...

It's our 10,000 download show ft James Campbell - Chairman of the Spirit of Speyside Festival talking about May's virtual event. We talk food and whisky pairing with almond entrepreneur, Diego Borras. Plus we have Objects That Changed The Course of Whisky History +The Whisky Name Game Challenge. Tastings this week are the Kilkerran 8 Year Old, and a Linkwood 12 Year Old. Slainthe`

In the week that started with International Women’s Day, the 2 Gordons talk about some of the great women in the industry past and present before heading to South Island, New Zealand to speak to  Sarah Elsom, Master Distiller at Cardrona Distillery.  The 2 Gordon’s sample 3 of its finest drams while hearing some of the stories from Cardrona’s first 5 years.  There’s just time to sample The World W...

The 2 Gordon's welcome Iain Burnett, Master Chocolatier and winner of World Truffle of the Year for his legendary Dark Velvet Truffle.  They talk about whisky pairing and why chocolate makes such a good partner.  Iain is challenged to match his chocolates with a Laphroaig 10, a Hibiki and a Glengoyne 21.  The Gordon's talk about the recent whisky awards while sampling a Fettercairn and a Tamdhu Si...

The 2 Gordon’s look at the world of selling whisky in the company of Danielle Murphy and Douglas Wylie both Sales Managers at Ian Macleod Distillers and both with very interesting backgrounds.  One was a croupier, dealing cards on the high seas around the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, the other represented Scotland at Rugby Union.  Featured in this episode is Kevin Moore, independent retailer t...

The 2 Gordon's are back for 2021 with an introduction to the new series with new features, including The World of Whisky in 10 Objects; whisky news and what's in store for the rest of the season!  Tastings include Tamdhu Batch 5, a 36 year old single grain and a Glengoyne 18. Slainthe`

It's the last show of the series and the 2 Gordon's are in a festive mood as they over indulge in a generous portion of whisky chat and challenges.  Christmas Greetings come from Diego Borras in Spain, Juhis Virkkula in Finland and Sandy McIntyre all the way from Tamdhu with a special guest appearance by blues musician, Dave Arcari.  There's also a montage of the best of the guests featuring Prest...

The Insiders Guide To Scotch Whisky looks at the importance of mashing this week with Lauren Oliver of Glengoyne giving us her unique perpective. There's all the usual mixture of fun and knowledge as the 2 Gordon's look at whisky gifts that may or may not be on your list, try to finish the A-Z's of Scotch Whisky despite the letter Z, and construct a Whisky Advent Calendar, ideal for anyone who lov...

It's a show of two extremes as the 2 Gordon's celebrate the release of Glengoyne's oldest ever Expression - the 50 year old! Meanwhile, Alex Bruce of Adelphi fame talks about opening one of Scotland's newest distilleries, Ardmamurchan. There's time for the A-Z's of Scotch Whisky which this week is on the letter R. Enjoy with a dram or a dog walk!

It is an American special with elections and Thanksgiving in the month of November and we delve into whiskey from across the pond. We are joined by Preston Van Winkle of the legendary Bourbon brand Pappy Van Winkle The Van Winkle brand is arguably the most prestigious and sought after in the world and we are delighted Preston took time out to join us! This was all the excuse the 2 Gordon’s needed...

Episode 8. Euan Mitchell of Isle of Arran Distillers, the American Election & International Sherry Week! These are just some of the areas the 2 Gordons tackle in their own inimitable way as they also take on the A-Z of Scotch Whisky with the letter Q, a game of Top Trumps (no pun intended), and round-up all the whisky news. All this while drinking a Rosebank 30 and a Finnish Rye Whisky. Original,...