Athila Roos, Shane McBagley & Paul Sugden

Through The Smoke

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Whisky. BBQ. Banter. Three friends from three continents explore the smoky, spirited world of whisky and BBQ. Join Athila Roos (Brazilian-British sommelier & fine whisky specialist), Paul Sugden (English pub landlord & brewer), and Shane McBagley (American BBQ pit-master & chef) as they taste rare drams, fire up the grill, and swap stories from both sides of the Atlantic. From Islay’s rugged distilleries to the BBQ pits of Texas, no bottle is left unopened and no brisket left unturned. Expect expert insights, laugh-out-loud banter, friendly rivalries, and the occasional outrageous challenge —...

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Athila Roos, Shane McBagley & Paul Sugden

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Ep. 9: Raasay, Lord of the Rings & Best Bottles under £100 25.01.2026 23:53

Welcome to Episode 9 of Through the Smoke! Wrapping up our awesome trip to Skye and Raasay, this is a good one. Athila finds a special cask, Paul has some great recommendations and Shane ups the temperature with a selection of Drivers Drams... Through the Smoke – Whisky. BBQ. Banter. Three friends from three continents explore the smoky, spirited world of whisky and BBQ. Join Athila Roos (Brazilia...

Ep. 8 - Skye, Torabhaig & Talisker 07.01.2026 29:20

On this episode of Through The Smoke: The boys recap the first half of a whirlwind trip to Skye and Raasay! Athila does a jig, Shane falls asleep at Talisker & Paul is definitely not in Ravenclaw. Expect peat bogs, unseen distillery action and criticism of warm, womb-like rooms. Through the Smoke – Whisky. BBQ. Banter. Three friends from three continents explore the smoky, spirited world of wh...

Ep.7: A Pig's Head & a Trio of Octomores 08.12.2025 35:26

On this episode of Through The Smoke: Shane cooks half a pigs head in Athila's back garden and the boys work their way through three different Octomore's. The Peat Parts per Minute are through the roof in this one. Through the Smoke – Whisky. BBQ. Banter. Three friends from three continents explore the smoky, spirited world of whisky and BBQ. Join Athila Roos (Brazilian-British sommelier & fin...

Ep. 6 - The Black Horse, 6 Kilo Brisket and a farewell to Waterford 11.10.2025 30:55

On this episode: Shane rounds out the summer festival circuit with a bang, Paul takes us around the. best whisky bar south of Hadrians wall and Athila bids a fond farewell to Waterford. Whisky. BBQ. Banter. Three friends from three continents explore the smoky, spirited world of whisky and BBQ. Join Athila Roos (Brazilian-British sommelier & fine whisky specialist), Paul Sugden (English pub la...

Ep. 5: Back from Summer recess - Shane gets spit-roasted & the boys talk Raasay & Johnny Walker Experience 24.09.2025 54:11

On todays episode: the boys are back after a break for Summer.! Shane talks about his festival season, Paul shares his Raasay Marsala Ltd Release and Athila reminisces about his visit to the Johnnie Walker experience in Edinburgh. Whisky. BBQ. Banter. Three friends from three continents explore the smoky, spirited world of whisky and BBQ. Join Athila Roos (Brazilian-British sommelier & fine wh...

Ep. 4: Capreolus Distillery with Barney Wilczak - Fruits, Alchemy and Nostalgia 06.08.2025 44:29

Welcome to Through The Smoke, the podcast where we talk all things whisky and BBQ! Today we have a special episode. Hidden in a quiet cul-de-sac in Cirencester, tucked in a garden shed, a still chugs aways - producing some of the finest Eaux de Vie in the world. The man at the helm? Barney Wilczak - conservationist, alchemist, genius. Sit down and enjoy a deep dive into a world of distillate so in...

Ep. 3: Shane goes Terminator, Whisky for Ukraine & a well-oiled Chichibu 29.06.2025 50:27

Welcome to Through The Smoke! The podcast where we discuss all things whisky and BBQ. Your hosts, the troublesome trio, if you will.: Athila Roos - Sommelier & aficionado; Shane McBagley - live fire cooking extraordinaire. Paul Sugden - publican and whisky collector. On today's episode, Shane beats a group of children at laser quest, Athila has flashbacks to being oiled on the beaches of Brazi...

Ep. 2: Picanha, Feis Ile and 3 Mystery Malts 06.06.2025 1:11:00

Welcome to Through The Smoke! The podcast where we discuss all things whisky and BBQ. Your hosts, the troublesome trio, if you will.: Athila Roos - Sommelier & aficionado; Shane McBagley - live fire cooking extraordinaire. Paul Sugden - publican and whisky collector. On today's episode the boys are eating Brazillian steaks, talking Islay festival and sampling three mystery Whiskys from the Tho...

Ep. 1: Scottish Shenanigans 18.05.2025 1:12:21

Welcome to Through The Smoke! The podcast where we discuss all things whisky and BBQ. Your hosts, the troublesome trio, if you will: Athila Roos - sommelier & spirits aficionado Shane McBagley - live fire cooking extraordinaire. Paul Sugden - publican and whisky collector. Today, the boys are giving us a full rundown on their recent whisky/bbq trip to the Western Highlands of Scotland: Isle of...