One Nation Under Whisky

In today's special Remix episode we're revisiting our second live podcast recording! This was recorded live, in New York City, at the 7th annual Whisky Jewbilee. The boyz, in front of an audience of 40 people, have a conversation with Justin Fornal  and  Chad Anderson  (two of the three swimmers of The Great Islay Swim), and  Simon Brooking  (remember him from  Season 2, Episode 7 ?) of Beam Sunto...

A continuing segment for our "Extra! Extra!!" padcosts -- as part of the Single Cask Nation 15th anniversary, we're inviting in Nation members to join us in conversation to drink some SCN whisky, hear about their whisky journey, and sometimes they'll get sneak peek if upcoming whiskies (that last bit did not happen in this episode, mind you). Listen in as Joshua sits down to talk and dram with Nat...

Greg Swartz and the team at Blacksmith & Jones are responsible for a number of notable documentaries. Those of us in the whisky-o-sphere surely know of "Water of Life Film," a documentary around the history and craft of Scotch whisky, or perhaps "Independent Spirits," which focused on Independent Bottlers (The J-Team are proud to have been featured in this film!). Today we sit down with Greg t...

Joshua and Jason recount their connections to Lochea, Raasay, and Dalmunach while drinking new SCN drams from these distilleries. Stories from the distilleries, why they love their whiskies and the people behind the liquid. ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the conversation! Special tha...

Strap in and get your swimmies on, dear listeners, we're going deep into whisky geekery with Anohka Distillery's Founder and Distiller, Gurpreet Singh Ranu. Gurpreet is a master of his craft yet someone who's always looking to improve and innovate. Listen into to one of our more geeky episodes (oh, and get ready to laugh, too! Gurprett is fun and funny as hell). ...as usual, have a seat, have a po...

The J-Team gathered together to write tasting notes for a very special upcoming whisky (to be announced shortly) and decided to share their process on how they build the Flavometer -- something they rarely discuss.  This is a helluva fun time, listen, and peak behind the SCN curtain. ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay s...

With their various travel schedules, it's not often everyone on the J-Team has a chance to meet in the same place at the same time -- apparently running a global independent bottling company is a lot of work, and with the 3 of us living in different states & countries, their calendars don't always line up.  Today, however, they found some time to sit, relax, and drink whisky together.  ...as u...

Joshua & Jess bring up a recent Spirits Business article that discusses proposed changes to Irish Potstill Whiskey; changes that would not only expand the range of flavors but also tie the spirit close to the country's history & heritage. Add to this, the pair discuss whisky rating systems and one of the whisky world's most controversial words: "smooth". ...as usual, have a seat, have a po...

Back in 2018 Joshua & Jason decided to mothball the Whisky Jewbilee in order to focus on the growth of Single Cask Nation. Mothball is the key term here as in implies the thing being mothballed can be taken out again.  As Joshua, Jason, and Jess prepare for Whisky Jewbilee 2026 in Chicago (tickets can be purchased here: https://bit.ly/WhiskyJewbilee2026 ) they took a bit of time to look back a...

Jess joined around 30 people at Lochlea distillery to take part in some floor maltings. Pretty dang cool! During her time there she had a wee chat with Alex Ferrand of Lochlea that's well worth your time and a listen. ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the conversation! Special thanks to...

Joshua & Jason have a fantastic sit down with Sammy Karachi, Head Blender of Found North Spirits. You can tell the boyz all knew one another for years and years. Lots of fun, laughs, and learning about blending. Add to this, Jess and Joshua discuss details of the new ROW # 13 Release of Single Cask Nation whiskies! ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If...

A continuing segment for our "Extra! Extra!!" padcosts -- as part of the Single Cask Nation 15th anniversary, we're inviting in Nation members to join us in conversation to drink some SCN whisky, hear about their whisky journey, and sometimes they'll get sneak peek if upcoming whiskies (that last bit did not happen in this episode, mind you). Listen in as Jason sits down to talk and dram with Nati...

Joshua & Jason revisit an excellent interview with Emma Crandall & Gabe RiCharde of Balcones Distilling . In that interview the trio discuss distilling and blending practices, basically all things Balcones, but touch on the category and future of American Single Malt writ large. Add to this, J&J share the details, and taste through 2 new American Whiskies being released by Single Cask...

Joshua & Jason have a sit down with American Single Malt Whiskey Commission President, Steve Hawley, to discuss the status of American Single Malt Whisky. Where are we 18 months in to ratification? Is the public more aware? Has the classification helped producers yet? What direction is American Single Malt Whisky going in flavor/quality-wise? There's only one way to find out... ...as usual, ha...

Joshua & Jason have a sit down with the one and only Alastair Brogan of Vapor Distilling, producers of Boulder Spirits in Colorado. Listen in as the duo learn about a Scotsman's endeavor -- an incredibly successful and delicious endeavor, we might add! -- to make Whisky here in the US. Together they also taste through an upcoming July 2026 release of an SCN cask of American Single Malt from Bo...

Spurred by an lengthy email from dear friend, Nation member, padcost listener, and head blender of Tormore and Black Tot Rum, Ollie Chilton, Joshua and Jason discuss -- once again -- the idea of terroir in whisky, this time with our most recent episode with Scott Blackwell of High Wire Distilling in mind. Is there terroir in whisky? Is it more of a "sense of place"? Is it all just semantics? Liste...

Joshua & Jason have a sit down with the wonderful Phil Brandon of Rock Town Distillery out of Little Rock Arkansas. Together they discuss the distillery, production, and upcoming SCN single cask, bass guitars, conjoined twins (uh-huh) and a whole lot more! ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to list...

Hood River Master Distiller, the wonderful Caitlin Bartlemay, returns to discuss a very special collaboration with Single Cask Nation. A whisky unlike any SCN has released before. Wild stuff! You'll not want to miss this one! ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the conversation! Special t...

As part of our series of American Whisky-focused episodes/interviews, Joshua and Jason have a sit down with Scott Blackwell, Co-Founder/Owner of High Wire Distilling. If you don't know the "High Wire" name you sure gotta know know Jimmy Red Bourbon! If you don't know High Wire or Jimmy Red, well strap in, because you're about to hear a fantastic conversation between the two J's and the wonderful S...

Jason invites Virginia Distillery Company's Lead Blender, Amanda Beckwith, to his home office for an interview to discuss whisky "Cigar Malts". Wouldn't you know VDC has a new one, to boot! This is the first of many American-producer-focused episodes which will all lead up to something very special come early July! ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you...

In celebration of Single Cask Nation's 15th anniversary, Joshua and Jason revisit a conversation they had with Anthony Wills, Owner and Managing Director of Kilchoman Distillery. When Single Cask Nation launched, the first three casks of whisky bottled were from Arran, BenRiach, and Kilchoman. We here at SCN HQ consider ourselves incredibly lucky to have been the only independent bottlers to have...

A continuing segment for our "Extra! Extra!!" padcosts -- as part of the Single Cask Nation 15th anniversary, we're inviting in Nation members to join us in conversation to drink some SCN whisky, hear about their whisky journey, and sometimes they'll get sneak peek if upcoming whiskies (that last bit did not happen in this episode, mind you). Listen in as Joshua sits down to talk and dram with Nat...

On Monday, May 11th, 2026, Single Cask Nation officially turned 15 years old! Joshua, Jason, and Jess get together to discuss these past 15 years, reminisce a bit, and share details of a special event to commemorate this milestone! If you were thinking of skipping an episode, this is NOT the one to skip. Trust us. ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you'...

It's safe to say that, without Sam Filmus in our lives, there would be no Single Cask Nation, no One Nation Under Whisky, and, on a much larger scale, the whisky landscape in America would be a much quieter place. Sam is a titan in the whisky industry & community. We’re lucky enough to call him a friend, and on behalf of Single Cask Nation, we are so thankful for his friendship over these past...

In our cask maturation episode with Matt Strickland , where we discussed ex-Bourbon barrels, we dug into the science behind the wood and how it interacts with spirit. In today's episode with David Blackmore, Global Brand Ambassador for Glenmorangie & Ardbeg and dear friend to both Joshua & Jason, we have a more philosophical conversation around "Cask Finishing". Glenmorangie are pioneers,...