Banter Over Whisky

This week we're joined by whisky industry favourite Andy Tsai from Brown–Forman, known to many as "the Jack Daniel’s guy", for a fascinating deep dive into the world of Jack Daniel's. From his journey into brand advocacy to the stories behind some of Jack Daniel's most sought-after releases, Andy shares what goes on behind the scenes at one of the world's most iconic dist...

What does it take to recognise and celebrate the very bestspirits being produced in Australia? This week we're joined by the man behind Whisky Is My Jam, Mark Teagues , who takes us behind the scenes of the TasmanianWhisky and Spirits Awards and discusses the growing influence of Tasmaniaon the Australian whisky landscape. From the rigorous judging process and the importance ofindependent awar...

After a year off, one of Australia's most loved whisky events is back—and bigger than ever. This week on Banter Over Whisky , the crew sits down with Shaun Restorick-Barton , founder of Whisky Whisky , to talk about the highly anticipated return of the Brisbane whisky festival for its 5th anniversary celebration . Expect plenty of laughs, whisky banter, and insider tips as Shaun reveals: 🥃 Th...

🥃 OLD & RARE IS COMING TO THE QMWS WHISKY EXPO 🥃 Get ready Queensland… the Old & Rare stand at the upcoming Queensland Malt Whisky Society Whisky Expo is shaping up to be something seriously special. In this episode, the boys sit down for a preview of some of the incredible drams heading to the expo — from legendary old-school bottlings and independent releases to rare pours whisky lover...

This week on Banter Over Whisky, the boys are joined by the legends from Whisky Flight Club for an episode packed with whisky chat, absolute chaos, and plenty of laughs. From tech failures and early swearing records to deep dives into flavour profiles, peated whisky debates, and hidden gem bottles — this one is pure whisky nerd heaven. The crew talks about how Whisky Flight Club started during COV...

Featuring Nullaki Distillery This episode brings on the crew behind one of WA’s most exciting boutique whisky brands, crafting small-batch single malts out of the Great Southern. Based down in Denmark, their whole approach is about capturing a true sense of place—using locally sourced barley, wine casks from regions like Margaret River and Pemberton, and even their own spring water to shape the sp...

This week on Banter Over Whisky , the boys sit down with Yumi Yoshikawa, Global Brand Ambassador for Chichibu Distillery — one of the most respected names in Japanese whisky right now. From her recent visit to Melbourne’s whisky scene to an inside look at Chichibu’s incredible rise, Yumi shares the story behind the distillery, what makes their whisky so unique, and why it’s captured the attention...

🥃 New Episode: Banter Over Whisky – Big Industry Moves & Starward UpdateThe crew is back together with a returning guest, Carmen Hartwich from Starward Whisky—and this time, there’s huge news to unpack. After a bit of classic podcast chaos (including a lost recording 👀), the team dives into major developments shaking up the Australian whisky world. The spotlight was on Diageo and its recent...

New Episode – Banter Over Whisky This week the banter crew sit down with Seamus and Craig from The Whisky Club — the largest whisky club in the world . From humble beginnings in 2014 with just 120 members , to a global community of 38,000+ whisky lovers , we dive into how the club finds, creates, and releases exclusive whiskies for its members. We talk: 🥃 How The Whisky Club started 🥃 Creating e...

Whisky podcast… with a twistOn this episode of Banter Over Whisky, the crew shakes things up by welcoming a Sydney-based rum distillery to the mic. From a chance meeting at the Easter Show to surprise samples landing on the hosts’ desks, this one is all about discovering something unexpected. Rum, coffee liqueur, citrus cellos—and plenty of banter. Trust us, this episode is different… in the best...

Season 5 kicks off + our 101st episode… and we’re starting strong. The full crew is back — Adrian, Vic, Brad and fan-favourite Whisky Pete — for a proper, no-BS whisky session to open the new season. In this episode we get into: • Drinking vs collecting (open the bottle already 😅) • Hype, pricing & today’s whisky market • The state of the Australian whisky scene • Choosing flavour over flex P...

On this milestone episode the crew needed some long termfriends on the show, Brad, Adrian and Vic couldn’t think of anyone better than Ray Daniel and John Jarvis, we have quite a bit of fun but also it was an opportunity for an honest, behind-the-scenes chat about collaboration, leadership, andbuilding something that actually matters. They get into how Oak and Origin and Whisky Wayfarers came toge...

Dog Tag Whisky: Service, Mateship & Small‑Batch Spirit In this episode of Banter Over Whisky , Brad, Vic, and Adrian sit down with Mark Direen from Dog Tag Whisky . Mark shares how the brand was born from military camaraderie, honouring fallen mates, and celebrating service over a glass of whisky. ✨ Highlights: Origins in the military: Mark and fellow veterans turned long‑talked dreams into a...

This episode we are joined by David and Scott from Gippsland Distilling Company , home of Westernport Single Malt Whisky. We have a great chat about their journey so far and the past current and even future releases. We even taste some of them and had a great time finding out all about them and their products. hope you can have a listen. Cheers!

🎙️ Banter Over Whisky — The Battery Point Boys Are Back! 🥃 Tonight we sat down with two legends of the Tassie whisky scene — John Jarvis and Luke Lawrence — for a chat that’s equal parts banter, insight, and pure whisky love. From career pivots to passion projects, these guys prove that when you mix friendship, craftsmanship, and a splash of whisky, the conversation flows just right. 🍀 No script...

🥃 Banter Over Whisky x Bellarine Distillery This week, Brad, Adrian, and Vic sit down with Russ & Craig from Bellarine Distillery — the creative minds behind one of Victoria’s most distinctive coastal whiskies. The crew dives into the story of Bellarine’s origins, how their seaside environment shapes each release, and what goes into crafting small-batch spirits that reflect their local commun...

The banter is back! This week, Brad, Adrian, and Vic are joined by the one and only Matt Bailey from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society — and it’s a cracker of an episode. From life in the whisky scene to stories from behind the SMWS casks, the chat dives deep into how the Society continues to champion unique, single-cask expressions and bring whisky lovers together. Matt shares how the world of whisk...

This week Brad, Adrian & Vic sit down with Gareth & Angela from Fleurieu Distillery — one of South Australia’s most exciting whisky makers. 🥃 Adrian shares how visiting the distillery was a bucket-list moment, describing it as an unforgettable experience that every whisky lover should have. From the warm hospitality to the passion in every bottle, Gareth & Angela are the true heart an...

In this episode, Brad, Adrian, and Vic welcome back a familiar face and long-time friend of the show — Tim Grant from Alba Whisky . What follows is a wide-ranging and spirited conversation that blends whisky appreciation with personal stories and industry insights. What you’ll hear in this episode: A warm catch-up with Tim, with some tales from his journey in the whisky world, and news from Alba W...

🚜🥃 New Episode: From Paddock to Pour This week on Banter Over Whiskey , the crew sits down with Ross Shaw — a real-life farmer and the man behind Shaw’s Distillery . From grain to glass, Ross shares his journey of cattle, crops, and crafting uniquely Australian spirits right from the farm. He’s been distilling in the back shed longer than he’d admit — and now he’s gearing up to release his very...

This week on Banter Over Whisky Podcast, the crew welcomes the legendary Tim Duckett of Heartwood fame. From restoring mines to restoring barrels, Tim shares how his environmental consulting career accidentally funded his passion for whisky. 🔥 It all started in 1999 with one barrel... and by 2012, Heartwood was born. Tim dives deep into: • His early friendship with Bill & Lyn Lark • The origi...

This week, Brad, Vic and Adrian sit down with Phil from Eureka Distilling , who shares how a freezer mishap with homebrew beer accidentally kicked off his distilling journey. 🔥 From IT project manager to inner-west Sydney distiller, Phil walks us through teaching himself the art of distillation, building his skills in a backyard shed, and eventually going commercial in 2018. 🎙️ The crew sample Eu...

All three of the crew are on for this one, alongside our Guests Robbie and Emma Gilligan from Derwent Distillery. These guys have been in the industry for some time and have helped a few other distilleries along the way but now they are showing everyone exactly what they have learnt. Playing the patienc4e game and applying a few tricks they had up their sleeves these guys are really kicking some g...

The trio—Brad, Adrian, and Vic—are joined by Mark and Jane from Overeem Whisky for a long-awaited reunion episode! It’s been 2.5 years since their last appearance, and there’s a lot to catch up on: 🔥 The evolution of Overeem and major milestones 🍂 Inside look at their award-winning Tasmanian whisky 🥃 The story behind the Overeem Collective —a passionate community of whisky lovers and insiders...

We sat down with Rod Berry from Amber Lane Distillery for a deep dive into his journey from law to whisky — and yes, we definitely got into some tasting. 🥃🔥 👃 Sherry casks, PX sweetness, bourbon smoothness — the Amber Lane lineup delivered . 📍 Crafted in NSW, aged longer than most Aussie whiskies, and packed with flavor. Rod’s passion and nerd-level knowledge of whisky blew us away. If you're...