A Mitch & Daz Production

Not Another Whisky Podcast

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Not Another Whisky Podcast is your gateway to the whisky world, hosted by industry veterans Mitch Bechard and Daryl Haldane. With four decades of combined experience within the whisky industry for giants like Highland Park, Glenfiddich, Macallan, Johnnie Walker, Talisker, and Lagavulin, these guys know their stuff - and they're ready to share the insider secrets and stories that don't make it onto the distillery tours. ​ This is an informal show where you can learn about whisky without the stuffy attitude. Expect whisky facts, the latest news, terrible whisky jokes, and candid conversations wi...

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Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

30 MINS WITH..ANGUS MACRAILD, FOUNDER OF DECADENT DRINKS 12.06.2022

Daz sits down with Angus MacRaild, founder of Decadent Drinks to discuss his bottlings and all things Whisky Sponge. Show notes: W:  https://www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com/ IG-  https://www.instagram.com/notanotherwhiskypodcast/ E:  notanotherwhiskypodcast@gmail.com Decadent Drinks - https://decadent-drinks.com/ Hosted by Mitch Bechard and Daz Haldane, this is where the whisky worl...

30 MINS WITH..DEANSTONS MASTER BLENDER JULIEANN FERNANDEZ 05.06.2022

Mitch & Daz sit down with Julieann Fernandez, Master Blender for Deanston Single Malt to talk all things about the brand and discuss her success in winning Scottish Blender of the Year from Icons of Whisky. Show Notes: W:  https://www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com/ IG-  https://www.instagram.com/notanotherwhiskypodcast/ E:  notanotherwhiskypodcast@gmail.com Deanston: https://deans...

CAMPBELTOWN WHISKY FESTIVAL WITH GLEN SCOTIA 29.05.2022

Mitch & Daz go on tour to the Campbeltown Whisky Festival. In this episode we visit one of the five whisky making regions that we have neglected for the past 10 years. Speaking to Iain McAllister, Distillery Manager of Glen Scotia, Whisky Pioneer Becky Paskin and Charlie Maclean MBE. Get your ears around this one! Show links: W:  https://www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com/ IG-  https://...

30 MINS WITH..ROYAL BRACKLA AND MIKE MCGINTY - BRAND AMBASSADOR 22.05.2022

Mitch & Daz have a few laughs with Mike McGinty from Bacardi and sip on some very tasty Royal Brackla. Show links: W:  https://www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com/ IG-  https://www.instagram.com/notanotherwhiskypodcast/ E:  notanotherwhiskypodcast@gmail.com Royal Brackla - https://www.royalbrackla.com/ Mike on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike_mcginty/ Hosted by Mitch Becha...

GLENFIDDICH LIVE WITH MARK THOMSON 15.05.2022

Mitch & Daz take the podcast to the masses with the first live version of the show! An episode recorded at the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, Queen Street, Edinburgh with Mr Mark Thomson - Glenfiddich Ambassador. Tasting through some great new and old Glenfiddich expressions including the new experimental series No.5 - Orchard. Show links: W:  https://www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com/ IG-&nbs...

30 MINS WITH..ABERFELDY AND INDIA BLANCH - UK MALTS AMBASSADOR FOR BACARDI 08.05.2022

Mitch and Daz sit down with India Blanch, UK Malts Ambassador for Bacardi to discuss the ins and outs of Aberfeldy and how to get into their secret bar housed in one of their warehouses. Show links: W:  https://www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com/ IG-  https://www.instagram.com/notanotherwhiskypodcast/ E:  notanotherwhiskypodcast@gmail.com Aberfeldy - https://www.aberfeldy.com/ India on...

WHISKY DOWN UNDER WITH CRAIG JOHNSTONE - WHISKY BLENDER AT LARK DISTILLERY 01.05.2022

This week Mitch & Daz dabble in the world of Australian Whisky with Craig Johnstone who gives them an insight into what's going on down under. Daz talks about flying in a helicopter and Mitch gets soaked in a tent on Islay. Show links: W:  https://www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com/ IG-  https://www.instagram.com/notanotherwhiskypodcast/ E:  notanotherwhiskypodcast@gmail.com Hosted...

30 MINS WITH..LOCHLEA & JOHN CAMPBELL 24.04.2022

Mitch & Daz travel to the Lochlea distillery and chat with the distillery manager John Campbell. Show links: W:  https://www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com/ IG-  https://www.instagram.com/notanotherwhiskypodcast/ E:  notanotherwhiskypodcast@gmail.com Lochlea: https://www.lochleadistillery.com/ Hosted by Mitch Bechard and Daz Haldane, this is where the whisky world gets pulled apart...

REJUVENATED DISTILLERIES 17.04.2022

An episode going into distilleries that have closed their doors. Mitch & Daz talk about why this would happen and what happens afterwards. They also sit down with Andy Flatt from Brora and Gordon Dundas from Ian Macleod distillers to find out about the Rosebank reopening plans. Show links: W:  https://www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com/ IG-  https://www.instagram.com/notanotherwhiskypod...

30 MINS WITH BRORA..A CHAT WITH ANDY FLATT - BRAND HOME HOST 17.04.2022

Daz has a chat with Andy Flatt about what it is like to work and show guests around the newly reborn Brora Distillery. 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 & tastings across Scotland 🎟️ Web: www.notanotherwhiskypodca...

30 MINS WITH..CRAIGELLACHIE & MATTEW CORDINER 10.04.2022

This week's episode is sponsored by Craigellachie Single Malt Whisky. Mitch & Daz sit down with Global Malt Whisky Ambassador for Bacardi - Matthew Cordiner. We chat all things Craigellachie and try the new Armagnac finish 13-year-old....tasty! Show links: W:  https://www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com/ IG-  https://www.instagram.com/notanotherwhiskypodcast/ E:  notanotherwhiskypod...

HIGHLAND PARK AMBASSADOR MARTIN MARKVARDSEN 03.04.2022

In this episode Mitch & Daz sit down with award winning Highland Park Ambassador, Martin Markvardsen. They talk all things Highland Park and Vikings. Show links: W:  https://www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com/ IG-  https://www.instagram.com/notanotherwhiskypodcast/ E:  notanotherwhiskypodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Mitch Bechard and Daz Haldane, this is where the whisky world gets pul...

30 MINS WITH.. TOM & TRISTAN FROM WHISKYME 27.03.2022

This week Daz and Mitch sit down with their good friend Tom Aske and Tristan Stephenson owners of Whisky Me and Black Rock whisky bar. The discuss being on Dragons Den, the whisky subscription business and running a whisky bar. Show links: W:  https://www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com/ IG-  https://www.instagram.com/notanotherwhiskypodcast/ E:  notanotherwhiskypodcast@gmail.com Whisky...

AMERICAN WHISKEY WITH TRACIE FRANKLIN 20.03.2022

This week Mitch and Daz go stateside with a little help from Tracie Franklin who is the distillery Apprentice for the Nearest and Jack Advancement Initiative , which aims to increase diversity in the American Whiskey industry through mentorship and training programs. Show links: W:  https://www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com/ IG-  https://www.instagram.com/notanotherwhiskypodcast/ E: ...

30 MINS WITH..IAN MILLAR 13.03.2022

This week we sit down with a legend within the whisky industry, Mr Ian Millar.  Ian has been in whisky industry for well over 40 years as both a distillery manager and ambassador.  He is a Master Keeper of the Quaich, inductee into Whisky Magazine's hall of fame and all around great guy. Show links: W: https://www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com/ IG- https://www.instagram.com/notanotherwhisk...

BECKY PASKIN & INCLUSIVITY WITHIN THE WHISK(E)Y WORLD 08.03.2022

This week Daz and Mitch have a co- host - Becky Paskin.  We all get into some whisky news and discuss how inclusive the whisky industry is and how it can be improved. Show links: W: https://www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com/ SWA Figures: https://www.scotch-whisky.org.uk/newsroom/2021-exports-show-industry-on-road-to-recovery/ OurWhisky: https://www.ourwhisky.com/ Dal Raita Distillery- https://d...

30 MINS WITH..FROM BARREL TO BOTTLE - Erik McRitchie 27.02.2022

We get our first Canadian on the show eh.  Mitch and Daz sit down with the photographic force of nature that is Erik McRitchie to talk all things Canada, photography, whisky and almost being eaten by a polar bear. #canadalifeShow links:W: https://www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com/IG- https://www.instagram.com/notanotherwhiskypodcast/E: notanotherwhiskypodcast@gmail.com#whisky #whisky2022  #whiskypod...

ARDBEG & ISLAY - A CHAT WITH DISTILLERY MANAGER COLIN GORDON 20.02.2022

We made it to Episode 20!!!!  Mitch & Daz sit down with distillery manager Colin Gordon and chat about his new role there and talk about life on the island.    We chat about our new ideas for virtual and in person tastings with the show.  Sign up to our newsletter to hear about what we are doing at our website at https://www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com/ Show links: W: https...

30 MINS WITH...TATSUYA MINAGAWA - OWNER OF THE HIGHLANDER INN 13.02.2022

This week Daz and Mitch sit down with the legend that is Tatsuya, owner of the Highlander Inn in Speyside for a chat about what it is like to run one of the best whisky bars in the highlands. Show links:W: https://www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com/IG- https://www.instagram.com/notanotherwhiskypodcast/E: notanotherwhiskypodcast@gmail.com#whisky #speyside #highlanderinn #whiskypodcast #scotch #singlem...

WHISKY PUBS WITH PAUL McDONAGH OWNER OF THE BON ACCORD WHISKY BAR 08.02.2022

This week Mitch and Daz sit down and chat whisky pubs - what makes a great one and how to behave in them.  They bring in special guest Paul Mc Donagh who is the owner of the multi award winning whisky bar in Glasgow The Bon Accord. Show links:W: https://www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com/IG- https://www.instagram.com/notanotherwhiskypodcast/E: notanotherwhiskypodcast@gmail.com#whisky #whisky2021 #gla...

BURNS SPECIAL WITH ANDY WEIR 24.01.2022

For this 30 mins with.. Mitch & Daz sit down with Andy Weir to discuss his new concept for a burns night and he recites some Burns poetry --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mitch-bechard/message 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 ev...

INDIAN WHISKY - FEATURING RAMPUR WHISKY 23.01.2022

Mitch & Daz get deep into Indian whisky with the help of Sanjeev Banga from Rampur Whisky and Uday Balaji aka The Whisky Advisor. Show links: W: https://www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com/ IG- https://www.instagram.com/notanotherwhiskypodcast/ E: notanotherwhiskypodcast@gmail.com #whisky #whisky2022 #rampur #whiskypodcast #scotch #singlemaltwhisky #indianwhisky --- Send in a voice message: https:...

30 MINUTES WITH.. MARK BRUCE FROM JURA 16.01.2022

Mitch & Daz chat with Mark Bruce, Brand Home Manager of the Jura Distillery.  We find out what life is like on the island and how he has made the adjustment from his native country - Australia. Show links: W: https://www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com/ IG- https://www.instagram.com/notanotherwhiskypodcast/ E: notanotherwhiskypodcast@gmail.com #whisky #whisky2021 #jura #whiskypodcast #scotch...

EP17 - OUR 2021 TOP WHISKIES & WHISKY MOMENTS 09.01.2022

This week Mitch & Daz look back on the year that was 2021. Selecting their top 3 whiskies of the year, top whisky moments, best branding and looking back on the biggest whisky news of the year.  They also chat about plans for 2022 including going on tour and recording the podcast in front of a live audience. Show links: W: https://www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com/ IG- https://www.instagram...

EP16 - CHARLIE MACLEANS HOGMANAY 26.12.2021

Mitch and Daz finish 2021 chatting to the whisky legend - Charles MacLean MBE.  Charlie goes through his guide to what he would drink on the run up to the bells and tells some amazing stories on the way about his new year experiences. Show links:W: https://www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com/IG- https://www.instagram.com/notanotherwhiskypodcast/E: notanotherwhiskypodcast@gmail.com--- Send in a voice m...

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