Whisky Sisters Podcast

Inka & Jen invite you to their 'Juice Joint' in episode forty-three as it's all about Prohibition. It is history 'Whisky Sisters' style so buckle up and learn all about the era when the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution banned the manufacture, transportation, and sale of intoxicating liquors. This week’s 'Dram On Fire' gets tasty as six whiskies are paired with some sweet & savoury snacks. Y...

Love is in the air as Valentines Day approaches and the Whisky Sisters are enraptured by the wonderful world of GlenAllachie. In episode forty two Inka & Jen find out more about this award winning Speyside distillery and its entrepreneurial owner, Master Blender and industry legend - Billy Walker. 'Dram on Fire' samples the GlenAllachie 10yo Batch 8 and a 'Signatory Vintage' release of GlenAllachi...

Episode forty one gets patriotic as the Whisky Sisters honour Robert Burns, Scotland's national poet. Inka & Jen are joined by Graeme from 'Scotland's Stories,' a travel blogger, writer and storyteller to find out more about the bard and the origins of Burns Night. 'Stick Your Nose In It' has some competitive bar staff and a Lunar New Year celebration. 'Dram on Fire’ samples Bowmore Aston Martin 1...

It is off to the Speyside & Highland border to Tomatin Distillery and it's all about their Portuguese Collection in episode forty. This limited edition whisky series is dedicated to and inspired by Portuguese wines. Inka & Jen sample all three in the series in 'Dram On Fire'; the port, moscatel & madeira wine cask finishes. 'Stick Your Nose In It' has some new distillery news from Dublin and a bus...

Inka & Jen dive into 2023 by exploring whiskies released in collaboration with musicians. Episode 39 invites Broadcaster Vic Galloway to share his music and whisky experience and together they taste; The Scorpions -'Rock n' Roll Star' (a Swedish whisky) Rammstein's Irish whiskey & 'Heavens Door' from Bob Dylan which is a Tennesse Bourbon. 'Stick Your Nose In It' gets artistic with Bruichladdich an...

Episode 38 is the last of 2022 and what a year it has been for the Whisky Sisters! Inka & Jen reflect on their journey so far and answer some listener questions as well as musing on what makes whisky 'Christmassy.' 'Stick Your Nose in It' reports on Glasgow Distillery news and some whisky webcam action in Ohio. 'Dram on Fire' dives into Lochlea Single Malt - Fallow Edition & Glen Scotia 15-Year-Ol...

American whiskey has a wide range of styles and in episode thirty-seven the Whisky Sisters focus on three of the most popular categories: Bourbon, Rye and Tennessee Whiskey. 'Stick Your Nose in It' features the largest collection of Irish Whiskey and some Island Distillery plans. 'Dram on Fire' rocks as Inka & Jen sample some Blackened American Whiskey - 'Rye the Lightning'. This weeks 'Whisky Sis...

The Whisky Sisters have recently taken the low road to Loch Lomond Distillery to experience its many talents. Episode thirty-six features the only distillery in Scotland producing both grain and malt whisky. Inka & Jen are blown away by the distillery’s cooperage and sample all three 12-Year-Olds from their core range in ‘Dram on Fire’: Perfectly Balanced, Inchmurrin & Inchmoan. ‘Stick Your Nose I...

In episode thirty-five Inka and Jen shine the spotlight on Kilchoman Distillery, which stands alone as Islay’s only Single Farm Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The Whisky Sisters discuss this remarkable distillery and 'Dram On Fire’ has a trio of Kilchoman whisky; Machir Bay, Sanaig and Loch Gorm to wet the Whisky Sisters whistles. 'Stick Your Nose In It’ celebrates some rapid growth for Young Spirits,...

Inka & Jen spread their whisky loving wings and dive into the world of Taiwanese whisky in episode thirty-four. They welcome back Sam Laing of Cask 88 to hear about his adventures in Taiwan and experience with Taiwanese whiskies including a very different rice whisky. The Whisky Sisters find out about Kavalan and Nantou Distilleries before sampling Kavalan Select No 2 and Yushan Signature Bourbon...

In episode thirty-three Inka & Jen delve into the world of Indy bottlers and find out why they are able to release some very exciting whiskies. ‘Stick Your Nose in It’ has some innovative project work from Heriot Watt and Beam Suntory are up to some peated perfection. Movember also gets a healthy mention thanks to Buffalo Trace. It's a busy ‘Dram on Fire’ as the Whisky Sisters taste whiskies from...

It's time to get gallus with The Glasgow Distillery in this thirty second episode. Inka and Jen share their experience of visiting the gritty, urban distillery and dive into their story and current innovative releases. There's a special extended edition of 'Stick Your Nose in It' this week as the Whisky Sisters invite producer, creator and co-director Leigha Kingsley to share the news of her trail...

It is time for a Finnish focus as episode thirty-one delves into whisky from Inka's homeland. The Whisky Sisters are joined by guests Maria and Saana from 'Whisky Girls Finland' to explore all things Finnish whisky, and sip on some Kyrö distillery drams, the 'Kyrö Malt' and 'Kyrö Wood Smoke'. Dram on Fire reviews an independent bottling, 'Malt Mates - Volume 2'. 'Stick Your Nose in It' finds out w...

Episode thirty heads back to Ireland, and this time heads north to County Antrim to find out more about Bushmills, the World's Oldest Licensed Distillery! ‘Stick Your Nose in It’ reports on the forthcoming Online Scotch Whisky Awards and Inka & Jen find out both Bunnahabhain & Tomatin have some exciting releases to bring to the table. The Whisky Sisters revisit Cask 88 in Edinburgh to taste Jen's...

This week the Whisky Sisters delve into the smouldering world of cigar malts and catch up with Iain Forteath, Global Brand Ambassador & Master Blender for Angus Dundee Distillers. In this twenty ninth episode Inka & Jen ask Iain all about Tomintoul’s sherried single malt that is designed to be paired with cigars, however there are also some tasty cheese pairings! ‘Stick Your Nose It’ finds out wha...

This week the Whisky Sisters explore the fascinating world of terroir in whisky. Does the type of barley, its location and the specific soil type enhance the flavour of the spirit? Episode twenty eight welcomes Angelita Fonseca-Hynes, a terroir specialist from Ireland's Waterford Distillery, to find out more about this subject and the world's largest producer of organic and biodynamic whisky. 'Dra...

In this twenty seventh episode the spotlight is on a Speyside distillery, The Glenlivet. Inka & Jen dive into the distillery’s epic history, exploring its meteoric rise into one of the most popular whiskies around the globe, whilst impressing Charles Dickens along the way. ‘Stick Your Nose in It’ discusses GlenAllachie’s recent conclusion of a series and Glenmorangie getting botanical. The Whisky...

The Whisky Sisters have been on the road again and visited Perthshire to indulge in all The Glenturret had to offer. Whisky, fine dining and distillery cats feature in this twenty sixth episode. Inka and Jen catch up with Ian Renwick, Distillery Manager, and Mark Donald, Executive Chef at The Lalique Restaurant, to find out more about the distillery and the Michelin-starred restaurant within it. ‘...

Inka and Jen are ready to rock a second season and are now exploring worldwide whiskies in addition to scotch. In this twenty fifth episode they welcome Rob Dietrich, the Master Distiller and Blender of Metallica’s award-winning Whiskey and discover all things ‘Blackened’ including the ‘Black Noise Sonic Enhancement’! Whiskey Rob also shares his ‘dream dram’, and three ‘sippin' songs’. The Whisky...

Episode 24 celebrates the Whisky Sisters first season. Inka & Jen reflect on some of their favourite moments, share some listener feedback and discuss their favourite whiskies. ‘Dram on Fire’ samples ‘Ardbeg's Ardcore’ & the ‘Ledaig 21 yr old Ruby Port Pipe Finish’. ‘Stick Your Nose in It’ calls for the FBI and ‘Whisky Sisters Whisky Fact’ involves a distillery cat.

Inka & Jen return to their mutual love of Bunna in this 23rd & penultimate episode of the season. The Whisky Sisters are delighted to welcome guest David Brodie, tour guide and distillery legend, to share his journey & expertise. ‘Dram on Fire’ is burning up the house with the Canasta 2014 and Cask 559 PX Noe. ‘Stick Your Nose in It’ features an epic whisky collection and ‘Whisky Sisters Whisky Fa...

It’s all about Orkney and Thor's mighty hammer in Episode 22. Inka & Jen connect with their warrior spirits as they explore Highland Park Distillery and it's Viking History. Inka shares her experiences of visiting Scotland’s northernmost distillery, and the Whisky Sisters discuss some of the delicious releases including Viking Scars, Viking Honour & Viking Pride. These are not the only whiskies in...

Episode 21 explores the fascinating connection between aroma and the memories they evoke. Inka & Jen welcome guest Holly Hutchinson, perfumer & founder of ‘Memoize London’. Her vision is to tailor truly unique and directional perfumes with a personalised, bespoke touch and she shares her expertise with the Whisky Sisters. It's time to taste three Islay ‘Mac-Talla’ whiskies Strata, Mara & Terra in...

The gloves are off in Episode 20 with Inka & Jen delving into the fiery history of Islay distilleries Laphroaig & Lagavulin. In this weeks ‘Dram on Fire’ the Laphroaig QA Cask is being put through its tasting paces. ‘Stick Your Nose In It’ is busting stuffy stereotypes and ‘Whisky Sisters Whisky Fact’ also talks labelling but this time the whisky bottle variety.

Turn on the smoke machine for episode 19 - it’s time to get your ‘Peat Freak’ on. Inka loves a smoky bad boy and Jen is edging her way to the peat side. This week they are joined by Christy McFarlane from Bruichladdich to learn more about peat and in ‘Dram on Fire’ they sample the Port Charlotte 10 and Octomore 12.1. ‘Stick Your Nose in It’ travels to England & gets in pole position. 'Whisky Siste...