Whisky Buzz

Jamie and Mark are pulled out of hibernation, sat in front of some microphones, and we all just hope for the best. That's it, that's all we got for you for this week. Follow Jamie on Twitter and InstagramFollow Mark on Twitter and InstagramBuy Mark’s book - The Whisky Cabinet

Will Schragis of Barrell Craft Spirits joins us to talk about the latest offerings from Barrell including their rye, bourbon, and their journey into other spirits!

David Jennings (Rare Bird 101) talks to us about his love of Wild Turkey Distillery, his upcoming book, and the best Wild Turkey stories. We breifly cover the history of the distillery, the brand, and the undeniable influence of Jimmy Russell.Pre-order David’s book. You can find David on Instagram, Twitter, and read his latest reviews.Follow Jamie on Twitter and InstagramFollow Mark on Twitter and...

Jamie and Mark are joined by Josh Peters (The Whiskey Jug). We cover everything from whisky stones, finished Bourbons, to smoked sheep dung whisky. Gimmick or innovation? Our panel decides!Read Josh’s latest reviews on The Whiskey Jug.Articles mentioned in this podcast:What’s a Whisky Sommelier Part 1What’s a Whisky Sommelier Part 2Reddit’s thoughts.Follow Jamie on Twitter and InstagramFollow Mark...

This bonus episode has been brought to you by Johnnie Walker. Whisky is one of the more complex drinks in the world. We bring on Chef Matt Jones to talk about the three main elements to use whisky—pairing whisky with food, infusing whisky with ingredients, and cooking with whisky. Unlike wine pairings, which look for similarities, with whisky it’s all about finding the right contract. Scotches enj...

Whiskies we enjoyed on the podcast include Johnnie Walker Red Label, Johnnie Walker Black Label, and Talisker 10. Also mentioned, the Johnnie Walker Highball recipe.Follow Mark on Twitter and InstagramGet Mark’s book: The Whisky CabinetThis podcast was edited and mixed by Bryan Goman.The theme song is licensed in thanks to Alan Doyle! It's available on iTunes.Thank you to Diageo and the Johnnie Wa...

Raj Sabharwal joins Mark and Jamie to tell his story of how he discovered delicious Indian Single Malts from Amrut. He’s since started the import spirits company, Glass Revolutions, and brings in a unique range of spirit products from India, Scotland, Australia, and the Caribbean.Sign up for Raj’s newsletter. Follow Raj on twitter.Follow Jamie on Twitter and InstagramFollow Mark on Twitter and Ins...

Follow Mark on Twitter and InstagramGet Mark’s book: The Whisky CabinetThis podcast was edited and mixed by Bryan Goman.The theme song is licensed in thanks to Alan Doyle! It's available on iTunes.Thank you to Diageo and the Johnnie Walker team for sponsoring this episode!

Follow Mark on Twitter and InstagramGet Mark’s book: The Whisky CabinetThis podcast was edited and mixed by Bryan Goman.The theme song is licensed in thanks to Alan Doyle! It's available on iTunes.Thank you to Diageo and the Johnnie Walker team for sponsoring this episode!

Five time Grammy Awards winner, Neil Giraldo, joins us on the podcast to talk about music, bourbon, and how making both are related. We also talk about Steel Bending Spirits, and their first line of bourbons bottled under the label of Three Chord Bourbon.Follow Three Chord Bourbon on InstagramFollow Jamie on Twitter and InstagramFollow Mark on Twitter and InstagramGet Mark’s book: The Whisky Cabin...

On this episode we taste Mortlach 12, Cardhu 12, and Johnnie Walker Black. We also discuss the history of Johnnie Walker and its influence on the Scotch industry.Follow Mark on Twitter and InstagramGet Mark’s book: The Whisky CabinetThis podcast was edited and mixed by Bryan Goman.The theme song is licensed in thanks to Alan Doyle! It's available on iTunes.Thank you to Diageo and the Johnnie Walke...

Buy Davin and Blair’s book: The Definitive Guide to Canadian Distilleries: The Portable Expert to Over 200 Distilleries and the Spirits they Make (From Absinthe to Whisky, and Everything in Between)Follow Davin on Twitter.Follow Jamie on Twitter and InstagramFollow Mark on Twitter and InstagramGet Mark’s book: The Whisky CabinetSupport the podcast (and get great perks) on Patreon. Get your latest...

This bonus episode of this podcast has been brought to you by Johnnie Walker. Emma Walker is a master blender on the Diageo team, responsible for making Johnnie Walker scotch from an inventory of barrels from 29 different distilleries. In this episode we cover the convergence of marketing, art, and science in making whisky. Featured scotches in this podcast are Johnnie Walker Black, Johnnie Walker...

Follow Alan Doyle on Twitter.Alan Doyle raises money for Kids Help Phone.Also mentioned: Lamb’s Palm Breeze Rum1948 Newfoundland referendumsBuy Alan’s book: A Newfoundlander in Canada: Always Going Somewhere, Always Coming HomeFollow Jamie on Twitter and InstagramFollow Mark on Twitter and InstagramGet Mark’s book: The Whisky CabinetSupport the podcast (and get great perks) on Patreon. Get your la...

Kentucky’s first female master distiller, Marianne Eaves, comes on the podcast to talk about life after Brown Forman and Castle & Key Distillery. We talk about some of the industry changes she’s observed over the last several years, as well as her new evolving projects on the consultative side of the business. Congratulations to Marianne on the birth of her first child, Andi Lane Eaves-Venardo...

Cam Millar of Highland Park and Glenrothes joins Jamie and Mark on the podcast. In the spirit of the holidays, we have a competition. Mark reads out tasting notes, and Jamie and Cam battle out for which whisky was described in that particular way. Someone wins! There is a promise of a prize.

Frank Sinatra would call Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey the “Nectar of the Gods.” We speak with JD’s official historian, Nelson Eddy, on how closely Frank Sinatra and Jack Daniel’s are intertwined. Nelson shares some of his favourite Sinatra stories, we talk about how Sinatra liked to have his whisky, and the people around Sinatra that drank Jack Daniel’s.

Rob Coldwell of Teeling Distillery joins us to talk about the extensive history of the Teeling family, the distillery, and the whiskies coming out of the distillery. We talk about “core DNA” of a distillery, and how Teeling’s DNA is all about innovation.

You can listen to more of Sam’s games on the Uncorked Whisky Sessions Boutiqe-y Podcast.Follow Sam on TwitterMark’s Book The Whisky CabinetSupport the podcast (and get great perks) on Patreon. Get your latest whisky reviews on whisky.buzz! You can find this week’s Patreon exclusive content here.Follow Jamie on Twitter and InstagramFollow Mark on Twitter and InstagramThis podcast was edited and mix...

Josh Lindley of Bartender Atlas joins the podcast to talk about bartending, cocktails, and we learn plenty about Mezcal! We focus on the intersection between bartending, cocktail culture, and the type of whiskies (and other spirits) we drink today. But, mostly, we talk about Mezcal. Support the podcast and get exclusive content on Patreon. Get your latest whisky reviews on whisky.buzz!Follow Jamie...

NHL Alumni Associate dedicates itself to the less-fortunate former NHL players, and together with Pernot Ricard, they’ve released nine NHL Alumni Series whiskies with proceeds going to the NHLAA. We drink through all of them (so far)! Plus, we talk about the status of the whisky community, and we launch our Patreon website so you can get more involved in the podcast (and website) and help the podc...

Peter drinks, trades, and collects high-end rare bourbons by the hundred. Pappies, Staggs, rare distillery releases, he has them all. He also writes for his blog, New Bourbon Drinker. Peter joins us to talk about some of his latest purchases from the dark underground world of whisky trading. Learn which whiskies are overpriced, big prizes, those that undervalued, and those he’s keeping stashed awa...

Ned Gahan, Head Distill at Waterford Distillery, takes us through several samples of whisky in the search of whisky terroir. Ned worked at the old Guinness brewery at Waterford, and takes us through the history of on the site that once exclusively produced beer, and now makes whisky. As usual, Mark gets carried away and starts picking out random samples during the podcast.