One Nation Under Whisky

A bright star in the Scotch whisky world, Dr. Kirstie McCallum, Master Blender for Glen Moray, Cutty Sark, and more, sits down with Joshua and Jason to detail her 20 (thus far) years in the whisky industry. A bonus for the true whisky nerds: she brings the boys through the ins and outs of blending processes, wood management policies, and grain distillation and how it differs from malt distillation...

The results are in for the world's top ten Scotch whiskies. Joshua and Jason discuss...   So, 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: -  Weigh Down  for allowing us to use their song "Wooden Monsters" as our theme song -  Moana McAuliffe  for designing our...

It would seem that the more Joshua and Jason talk to people about whisky the more people start asking "hey, what do you think of rum?" The boys noticed this more and more. It would make sense; the two have been bottling rums since 2017. What do they think of it? They know they love it but they also understand there's so much about rum they simply know nothing of. How best to remedy that? Ring up R...

The Spirits Business reported that, siding with companies like Coca Cola and Unilever, Diageo has pulled all of its marketing dollars from all social media platforms. Joshua and Jason discuss the implications. So, 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: -  We...

Joshua and Jason join Matt "Skinny" Roberts on a detour into beer. Well, seeing as whisky is just beer that's been distilled and aged, perhaps not so much of a detour but a deeper dive into fermentation? Sure., That sounds about right. Right? The boys have had Skinny on the podcast before during the live Westland episode in Season 2 . Listen in as they enjoy a long form and super geeky conversatio...

In James Tapper's piece in The Guardian, " Whisky is back in favour...and now women are calling the shots ,"James talks about the rise of women within the industry and in all facets of the industry. Joshua and Jason read the story and discuss. So, 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 conv...

As you know, Joshua and Jason like to take a detour from whisky now and again. In previous episodes the boys interviewed Garth Ennis (writer of the cult classic comics Preacher and The Boys , now major TV shows on AMC and Amazon, respectively), Adal Rifai (comedian and Chuntttttt from Hello from the Magic Tavern ), and Matthew Rhys (Emmy Award winning actor from The Americans , The Post , and A Be...

A first for Extra! Extra! It's All About Whisky!! Joshua and Jason discuss a story offered up by a listener. Instead of a news story it's an opinion piece written by Joe Rogers for Scotchwhisky.com Do Joshua and Jason suggest not to idolize single cask whisky? Tune in to find out! So, as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sob...

Most whisky drinkers think of distillation began in Japan in the early 1920’s when Yamazaki & Nikka began producing their single malts. However, distilling in Japan has been happening since the 15th century.    Japan's history of distillation is just as expansive and rich as distillation in countries such as Scotland and Ireland but their tradition is rarely discussed because, in part, the history...

Being a Pennsylvanian whisky drinker is a whole lot tougher these days being that the state has shut them down due to Covid. Could the local distilleries be a PA resident's oasis during these tough times? Listen in to hear the whole story. Special thanks to: -  Weigh Down  for allowing us to use their song "Wooden Monsters" as our theme song -  Moana McAuliffe  for designing our Podcast Logo - RØD...

Nowadays is difficult to discuss anything without pointing out the elephant in the room: Covid-19. Joshua and Jason decided "why ignore the elephant in the room? Let's discuss Covid-19 with some recent guests to see how it's affected their whisky-work and life. The boys discuss all this with previous guests: Iain Robertson of Raasay Distillery, Alistair Walker of the Alistair Walker Whisky Co (Inf...

In September 2019 The Walking Dead "Spirits of the Apocalypse was released in the US. Was it dead on arrival? Can collaborations between entertainment companies and spirits companies work? Good question. We don't really know but we surely have opinions! So, 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 int...

With most humans staying home to stay safe (and keep others safe) it kinda makes sense that more and more people are becoming cocktail-curious! Enter: Amanda Schuster , Editor in Chief at The Alcohol Professor . Back in late 2017 Amanda released one of Joshua's go-to cocktail books:  New York Cocktails: An Elegant Collection of over 100 Recipes Inspired by the Big Apple . Listen in as Amanda talks...

On today's episode of EEIAAB, Jason uncovers a story about the massive growth in booze sales in Liquor Control States. So, 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: -  Weigh Down  for allowing us to use their song "Wooden Monsters" as our theme song -  Moana Mc...

One day Jess Lomas was visiting with Mark & Kate Watt in Campbeltown. After Kate went off to sleep Jess and Mark proceeded to drink Belgian beers until 3 or 4 in the morning. During this time the two conceived of a plan to take this podcast hostage and host a show where they interview Joshua and Jason.  Today's episode is the result of a successful podcast takeover. We hope you enjoy! So, as usual...

See?! We told you it wasn't an April Fool's Day Joke! Episode 2 is now here. This is a real thing! Listen in as Joshua and Jason discuss the expansion of inter-state shipping laws during and beyond the Covid-19 Pandemic. Don't worry, it's not *all* fun and games with the talk of shipping. There are some serious dick jokes in there, too. Special thanks to: -  Weigh Down  for allowing us to use thei...

Remember that time when folks used to gather in larger groups and enjoy one another's company? That might seem like a distant memory but this podcast episode proves that we did, as a species, enjoy one another's close and personal company, especially when accompanied with a whisky or 5! Listen in as Charlie Prince, the Prince of whisky clubs, argues with Joshua and Jason about which spirit is the...

Something new for fans of One Nation Under Whisky: Extra! Extra! It's All About Whisky! A bi-weekly podcast where Joshua and Jason from One Nation Under Whisky will focus on 2 whisky news stories, from the whisky world writ large, that they find interesting and discussion worthy. So, as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sobe...

Joshua and Jason asked themselves, "what is it like promoting distilleries that have been around for a couple hundred years providing malt whisky for blends but has only *just* started releasing their own whiskies as single malt?" There was only one way to find out -- ask the person who's in charge of brand awareness for Craigellachie, Aultmore, Aberfeldy, Macduff, and Royal Brackla in the US: Hol...

Quite possibly the biggest name in the whisky world, Sukinder Singh is a good many things. His personal life aside, from a professional standpoint, he owns and operates the worlds largest online retailer of whisky, The Whisky Exchange ; he owns the UK's largest drinks distribution company, Speciality Drinks ; he runs The Whisky Show in London and co-runs the famous "Old & Rare" Show ; he owns a go...

Joshua and Jason spend a little time with James Saxon, Blender at Compass Box Whisky to discuss his whisky evolution and go into depth to James' blending process. If we were you, we'd grab a whisky and have a sit and listen in.  So, 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! Speci...

When it comes to the world/thought/idea(s) behind modern whisky blending companies few, if any, are as well known or well regarded as our friends at Compass Box. No one in modern history has been able to capture the imagination around blended whisky in the way that John Glaser and team have done and continue to do.  Joshua and Jason have an in-depth conversation with both John & James (wait, that'...

Another year, another Mailbag episode. Joshua and Jason received a record number of email questions. Listen in as you listeners challenge the two J's on all things whisky (and rum). If you're lucky you may spot a dick joke or five. So, 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! Sp...

Joshua and Jason have a nice long sit down with WhistlePig Distillery's Master Distiller, Pete Lynch. This is a really deep and fascinating dive into the world of American Rye whisky, blending, finishing, and distilling.  So, 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 than...

You come to the One Nation Under Whisky podcast for the geeky and nerdy whisky discussion and today's episode is no different. Actually, yes it is. The whisky geekery level goes to 11 in today's conversation with Knockdhu Distillery's Distillery Manager, Gordon Bruce. We talk fermentation, yeast types, mashing, cycloning, the reasons for why some distilleries would want a clear wash (fermentation)...