Not Another Whisky Podcast

Recorded live at the Craigellachie Hotel, this one’s exactly what you’d hope for from a Not Another Whisky Podcast live show, six drams, zero filter, and the Thomson Brothers in full flow. Mitch sits down with Phil and Simon for part 1 of a six-dram tasting that quickly turns into a deep dive on value, volatility, and what’s actually going on behind the scenes in whisky right now. On the tasting t...

Mitch and Daz kick off their first proper catch-up of the year (with zero planning and maximum hair compliments), swapping updates on travel and work: Daz recaps a Dublin weekend that somehow involved more Guinness than Irish whiskey, while Mitch recounts a hectic run of podcast recordings, a corporate tasting, a long drive to see Bladnoch and the new Galloway Distillery, visits with Charlie MacLe...

Mitch heads up to the Little Brown Dog HQ to sit down with Managing Director, DR. Andrew Smith for a properly relaxed, no-BS chat about independent bottling—and everything around it. They get into how Andrew went from hospitality (with a brief detour towards becoming a vet) to co-running one of Scotland’s more quietly interesting bottlers, what actually makes a cask worth bottling in today’s marke...

Arthur Motley on Cask Backrooms, Whisky Identity, and the Liquid Antiquarian Arthur Motley joins Mitch & Daz in Bennet’s Bar for a cracking conversation on cask buying, whisky identity, and what happens when one of the industry’s most experienced retailers decides to go it alone. From his early days at the Scotch Malt Whisky Society to 21 years at Royal Mile Whiskies — where he worked his way...

Time For Whisky’s Martin Eber on Hong Kong’s Generosity, Japan’s Bar Magic, and Keeping Whiskey Blogs Alive Daz welcomes Martin Eber of Time For Whisky, an Australian whisky blogger he has known for about 11 years, to discuss his journey from collecting travel-retail bottles in 2008–2009 to starting the Time For Whisky blog in 2012 and moving to Hong Kong in 2014 as the scene rapidly expanded. The...

India is the largest whisky market in the world , yet Scottish whisky still represents only a tiny slice of what’s actually being drunk. In this episode, Mitch and Daz unpack the reality behind the headlines and explore how the Indian whisky ecosystem really works. From IMFL (Indian Made Foreign Liquor) and the role Scottish Whisky plays inside local blends, to changing consumer trends, tariffs, c...

Nicholas Pollacchi joins Mitch and Daz for the 200th episode of Not Another Whisky Podcast — which feels equal parts milestone and minor miracle. We rewind to April 2021 when the audio was ropey, the format was loose, and Mitch decided he’d edit every episode himself (questionable life choice). From there, listener questions take over — which means things escalate quickly. We relive: A VIP bourbon...

This week we welcome Ardnahoe distillery manager David Livingston to discuss the Islay distillery’s location, origins, and whisky style. Livingston explains Hunter Laing’s long-held ambition to create their own distillery, Ardnahoe’s opening in 2018, and his own third-generation Islay whisky background. He reflects on how Islay has changed with tourism and the rise of single malts, and why whisky...

This week Mitch sits down with David Stirk — whisky writer, independent bottler, whisky historian — for a wide-ranging conversation on Campbeltown, the rise (and early struggles) of indie bottlers, and where the Scotch industry is and might actually be heading. From his first life-changing dram of Glenlivet 21 in 1996 to building Creative Whisky, rewriting the history of Campbeltown, and diving in...

This week on Not Another Whisky Podcast , Mitch & Daz do something dangerously self-indulgent: they look back at how this whole thing started. From a shared love of whisky (and questionable decision-making) to accidentally building a podcast people actually listen to, they dig into the origins of NAWP, the friendships that fuel it, and why they’ve never quite followed the “normal” whisky podca...

A lively kick-off of Season 6, the Mitch & Daz welcome listeners with a post-holiday catch-up. They contemplate the ideal cutoff for New Year greetings, and share their plans for revealing their weights in the next episode (maybe not!) They get into their festive adventures, from drinking boutique whiskies to escaping to sunny Portugal. The duo previews exciting plans for 2026, including 45 ep...

Mitch & Daz sit down and look back on the year that was 2025. Thanks to all of you who listened to us this year and have a great festive season, we will be back 1st Feb 2026 Hosted by Mitch Bechard and Daz Haldane, this is where the whisky world gets pulled apart properly, with stories, insights, and the occasional bit of chaos along the way. 🥃 New episodes every week(ish) 🎤 Live shows &...

Exploring Glenlivet's New Cask Masters Collection with Andrew Bardsley and Kevin Balmforth In this episode, we dive into the Glenlivet's new Cask Masters collection with special guests and Kevin Balmforth, Glenlivet’s newly appointed Master Blender and Andrew Bardsley, the Global Brand Director of Prestige at Pernod Ricard, The discussion touches on their personal experiences, motivations, and app...

In this episode, Mitch welcomes back Mark Thomson, to the Pod. They chat about Mark's recent departure from Duncan Taylor. Mark discusses his transition to freelance work, selling his house, and moving to the countryside. They delve into the current state of the whisky industry, including trends, pricing, and the future of brand ambassadorship. Mark also shares his top picks for value whiskies und...

Mitch chats with Greg Schwartz and Guy Satchwell, the masterminds behind the riveting whisky docuseries, 'Water of Life' and 'Independent Spirits'. Get a front-row seat to their journey from film sets to distilleries, the joyous mayhem of their shoots, and the serendipitous moments that fuelled their passion projects. Along the way, they spill secrets about their upcoming 'Farm to Bottle' series a...

Welcome back to the chaos! Daz and Mitch kick off the episode with beard banter and a Santa lookalike contest. Then they rejoice over Scotland's World Cup qualification. Mitch shares his packed schedule, including tours and tastings with bartenders and ambassadors from across the globe. The episode also features an interview with Tom Jolly and Pavel Sowa from the new fine dining spot - Geamair ble...

In this special episode of 'Not Another Whisky Podcast,' hosts celebrate nearing their 200th show by welcoming co-host Mitch Beard as a guest on his own podcast! Mitch discusses his recently published book, 'Not Another F*cking Whisky Book,' shares some of its hilarious anecdotes, and reflects on the challenges and inspirations behind writing it. They delve into the unique storytelling style, the...

This week, Mitch goes it alone and visits the brand new Eden Mill Distillery in Guardbridge, just a stone’s throw from the historic town of St Andrews, where he catches up with the Brand Home Manager, Euan Kinninmonth. Set on the banks of the stunning Eden Estuary (with views toward the iconic St Andrews skyline), Eden Mill blends rich heritage with bold modern innovation. Euan guides Mitch throug...

This week Mitch and Daz sit down with Sullivans Cove CEO, Andy Gaunt, they chat all thing Tasmanian whisky and get to try their new 25 year old (the oldest 'New World' whisky to hit the market.) Hosted by Mitch Bechard and Daz Haldane, this is where the whisky world gets pulled apart properly, with stories, insights, and the occasional bit of chaos along the way. 🥃 New episodes every week(ish) 🎤...

This weeks episode sees Mitch & Daz sit down and talk about what they have been upo to including Mitch's launch of his new edition of Turas Mòr whisky a Bruichladdich 18 year finished in a rum cask. Daz talks about attending the Distillers one of one auction and how his Laphroiag reached 6 figures for the incredible charity auction and they catch up on all the news including the disater that s...

Join Mitch and the legendary Alan Winchester, with over five decades of experience in the whisky world, as they dive into the rich history and stories behind Aberlour. Recorded at the cozy Quaich Bar in the Craigellachie Hotel, the episode covers Alan's illustrious career, his firsthand experiences at Aberlour, and his latest adventures from safari trips in South Africa to whisky shows in Johannes...

In this episode of 'Not Another Whisky Podcast,' Daz dives into the world of traditional whisky-making at the soon to be completed Kythe Distillery. Daz visits the distillery to caht with co-founders Jonny McMillan and Angus MacRaild. They discuss their passion for old-style whisky and the journey that led them to establish their distillery in the scenic Perthshire area. From using floor-malted ba...

In this episode host Mitch Bechard dives into the intriguing world of whisky and murder mysteries with author Natalie Jayne Clark, discussing her debut novel 'The Malt Whisky Murders.' They chat about everything from the novel's inspiration, set in Campbelltown's rich whisky history, to Natalie’s personal whisky journey, and her writing process. The conversation touches on how whisky lovers have e...

In this episode of Not Another Whisky podcast, Mitch dives solo into the fascinating world of global travel retail and its impact on the Scotch whisky industry. Joined by special guest Andrew Bardsley, Global Director of Prestige at Pernod Ricard, they explore the importance of airport whisky shelves, the allure of travel-exclusive releases, and the exciting new Aberlour range. Andrew shares insig...

In this week’s banter-fuelled episode of Not Another Whisky Podcast , Mitch Bechard and Daz Haldane take you on a whirlwind journey through whisky news, wild tangents, and plenty of laughs. The chat kicks off with an unexpected detour into the world of airline pilots (blame Charlie Sheen’s new Netflix show), before the lads swap stories from their recent whisky escapades. Mitch shares tales from h...