One Nation Under Whisky

The BBC penned an article titled "Entire Whisky Distillery Ships Out To China". Joshua and Jason discuss. 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 "Where the Lifeless Go" as our theme song -  Moana McAuliffe  for...

Jason had a wonderfully in-depth conversation with Bill Thomas of Jack Rose Dining Saloon. Make time for yourself and listen in. You'll be happy you did.    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 M...

Listener submitted content: Is Kokumi the Next Taste Sensation? Joshua and Jason discuss.  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 "Where the Lifeless Go" as our theme song -  Moana McAuliffe  for designing our...

Jason sits down for an in depth conversation with the one and only Greg Swartz, Director of The Water of Life -- A Whisky Film. Getting to understand him and his story telling was a true treat. We're so happy to share this conversation with you.   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...

The Biden Administration was able to work with the UK and EU gov'ts to lift the 25% tariffs on Scotch whisky into the US. What does that all mean? Joshua and Jason discuss. 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 son...

You may recall Leigh Attwood from Backwoods Distilling from Season 3 Episode 3. He and his wife, Bree, were just a bit over a year into distilling at that time. Joshua and Jason welcome Leigh back and were glad that he, Leigh, brought his wife, Bree, into the conversation. It's amazing what just 2.5 years can do in the evolution of a distillery. There's only one way to find out more...   So, as us...

It's a two story Tuesday, we mean, Wednesday! William Grant Hires a dog for QA department and Airline carriers limit the sale of alcohol aboard aircrafts. Joshua and Jason discuss. 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 t...

As promised, Joshua and Jason welcome back the inimitable Dr. Bill Lumsden of Ardbeg and Glenmorangie! Today's conversation focuses on yeast, the construction of new products, the marketing of new products and *so* much more. Also, Dr. Bill drops the F bomb. A lot. Somehow more than Joshua!   So, as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart...

Brora Distillery reopens and start running spirit after being closed for 38 years. Port Ellen and Rosebank are close to reopening, too. Joshua and Jason discuss. 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 "Where th...

Westland Distillery's very own Matt Hofmann returns to discuss agriculture, barley malting, heirloom barley, new whiskies and whisky making with Joshua and Jason. As per usual when Matt Hofmann is on the podcast it gets geeky AF. Strap in, y'all!   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 con...

Illinois to Record $1 Billion Marijuana Sales by Year's End, Surpassing Liquor, a Newsweek article reports. Joshua and Jason discuss. 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 "Where the Lifeless Go" as our theme...

Joshua and Jason are proud to welcome Elijah Ammon to the SIngle Cask Nation team. Elijah's will be J&J Spirit's Sales Manager to the Americas. We welcome Elijah by drinking 7 mezcals with him that he sent to us and the dear Jess Lomas' presence puts a bow on the whole get together!   As usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sob...

Joshua and Jason discuss 2 articles today: One that discusses a 55% drop in sales due to Corona Virus lockdowns and old post-prohibition laws; one regarding EU tariffs on bourbon (and other American spirits) potentially jumping from 25% to 50% come June 1. 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...

In the last episode of Extra! Extra! It's All About Whisky!! Joshua and Jason discussed a top ten list of whiskies (between $150 - $200) as offered up by Uproxx. After recording that episode they had the smarts to make their own list of top ten whisky but with no dollar amount attached to the list -- just a list of their must-haves for all whisky shelves. What are your must-have whisky bottles?  ...

Uproxx has posted a new "Top Ten Scotch Whiskies" article. This one focuses on bottles between $150-$200. Joshua and Jason discuss.  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 "Where the Lifeless Go" as our theme s...

What an amazing conversation this was. Joshua and Jason sit down to discuss gin with Hamish Martin of Herb Garden Gin (known as Secret Garden Gin outside the US). While gin was in discussion the conversation with Hamish mostly focused on botany, wild swimming, gardening, teas, books, nature, and a wee bit of Scotch whisky history for good measure! You'll not want to miss this episode!   And, as us...

Brand owner of Michter's Bourbon, Chatham Imports, acquires a 50% stake in Los Siete Misterios mezcal. Joshua and Jason discuss. 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 "Where the Lifeless Go" as our theme song...

Michael Jackson -- no, not the dancing white glove wearing singer, the beer and whisky writer -- is someone Joshua and Jason never had the good fortune of meeting despite Michael having been a driving force in both their whisky journeys. As a driving force in their whisky journeys, as you might imagine, they would have *loads* of questions for him! Sadly Michael passed away before either of the Js...

Joshua and Jason discuss Westland's "Inheritance" Whisky Auction with the distillery's Master Distiller, Matt Hofmann and Marketing Director, Steve Hawley. 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 "Where the Life...

An absolutely remarkable and open conversation with Nick Ravenhall, Managing Director of Holyrood Distillery in Edinburgh. Put 2hrs and 17min aside for a little alone time and enjoy...   And, 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...

Falkirk Distillery Company, in the Lowlands of Scotland, has started distilling single malt spirit 10 years after the planning was approved. Joshua and Jason discuss. 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 "Whe...

How do you ensure Season Five of One Nation Under Whisky kicks off with a bang? You book Dr. Bill Lumsden -- that's what you do. How do you let your listeners know that there's a good chance there will be other great episodes? You get Dr. Bill Lumsden to suggest he come back on the podcast for a part 2, too. Watch this space for that. However, until then, we hope you enjoy our conversation with Dr...

Changes to Japanese whisky labeling and Scotch whisky exports plummeting. Two stories but are they connected? Joshua and Jason discuss. 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 "Where the Lifeless Go" as our them...

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 discuss an article which discusses Whisky as Asset Backed Stock.  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 "Where the Lifeless Go" as our theme song -  Moana McAuliffe  for designing our Podcast...