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Scotlandâs GlenDronach Distillery has released a new collection of three no-age-statement single malts created by master blender Dr. Rachel Barrie, including a rare peated GlenDronach. Weâll talk with Rachel about the collection, along with her comparison of a whisky blender to a symphony conductor, on this weekâs WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, India and the UK have finally reached an agreement to reduce Indiaâs whisky tariffs. Another craft distillery has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and Campariâs first-quarter sales left analysts disappointed.
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Independent bottlers take sourced casks of whisky, mature them, and then bottle them under their own brand names. Itâs a practice thatâs been commonplace in Scotland for generations, and has expanded to the U.S. with independents like Single Cask Nation and Lost Lantern. Greg Swartz is the co-director of Independent Spirits, a new documentary series highlighting independent bottlers, and heâll join us on this weekâs WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, a cask investment firm with an estimated $80 million in casks has gone into administration, while Moet Hennessy plans to lay off 1200 workers and return headcount to pre-pandemic levels.
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Deep below the Johnnie Walker Princes Street experience in Edinburgh lies Dr. Emma Walkerâs personal playground. The Johnnie Walker master blender curates around 500 of the more than 10 million casks of maturing whisky in Diageoâs inventory in the Vault. If you have the means, sheâll create a bespoke blend that takes your personal likes and dislikes into account. Itâs a long way from the council estate where she grew up, and sheâll share her journey on this weekâs WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, U.S. whiskey exports fell during 2024 in what was otherwise a record year for American-made spirits. Suntoryâs CEO has a warning for the Trump Administration, and weâll have a fish story from Buffalo Trace.
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Robert and Walter Pattison were among the most successful whisky brokers of the 1890âs, a golden era for Scotch whisky. However, their empire collapsed because of bad loans, fraudulent cask sales, and an accounting scheme that inflated the companyâs profits. When the Pattisons finally fell, they took other whisky merchants down with them, just as the industryâs overproduction ended the golden era. Justine Hazlehurst spent four years researching the Pattisons for her new book âOpening the Case: The Affairs of Pattisonsâ Whisky,â and she joins us on this weekâs WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, Kentuckyâs Garrard County Distilling has gone into receivership, while The Macallan is demolishing its old distillery and The Glenturret is looking for some whisky thieves.
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Oregonâs Westward Whiskey filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week, as the House Spirits-owned distillery tries to reorganize its business and keep the stills running. CEO Tom Mooney joins us this week in his first in-depth interview since the filing, and explains why Chapter 11 doesnât automatically mean going out of business. In the news, the Trump Administration has set a 10% import tariff on all whiskies and most other exports for at least 90 days while talks continue with U.S. trading partners. Buffalo Trace is cleaning up after massive flooding, while Makerâs Mark is introducing a new whiskyâŠone thatâs not a Bourbon.
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Europeans have been making rye whisky for generations, but a 20-year-old treaty between the European Union and Canada is affecting their ability to call their whisky what it isâŠrye whisky. The treaty restricts the use of ârye whiskyâ to Canadian ryes, even though thereâs no requirement that Canadian Rye whisky be made with rye. Weâll talk with Stauning Whiskyâs Alex Munch about the bureaucratic nightmare that was only recently discovered. In the news, flooding has hit Kentucky distillers hard, while tariffs are going into effect this week that will affect whisky makers worldwide.
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Coopers have used everything from torches to infrared lamps to toast the inside of barrels. Now, a technique pioneered by the wine industry is making its way into whisky: the use of heated Icelandic magma stone formed by volcanic lava. Itâs said to provide a more consistent toasting than other methods, and Dewarâs is the first to use the technique in whisky. Weâll talk about it with Dewarâs master blender Stephanie Macleod on this weekâs WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, more tariffs on whisky could be coming this week, while Whisky Magazine hands out its annual World Whiskies Awards and Icons of Whisky Awards.
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King Car Groupâs Kavalan Distillery in Yilan, Taiwan marks its 20th anniversary this year. Kavalan has won numerous awards for its single malts, including the âWorldâs Best Single Maltâ in the World Whisky Awards. Weâll talk with Kavalanâs David Chen about the distilleryâs history and its growing global following on this weekâs WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, the European Union delays a return to tariffs on American whiskies until mid-April, while Laphroaig Distillery is undergoing repairs after a pressure issue with a boiler led to a loud âbangâ that had Ileachs fearing an explosion.
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Joe Magliocco didnât found Michterâs WhiskeyâŠbut he is the modern-day father of the brand. Magliocco uncovered the lapsed trademark for Michterâs nearly 30 years ago that led to the brandâs revival. Heâll join us on this weekâs WhiskyCast In-Depth to discuss everything from the history of Michterâs to todayâs concerns over tariffs and overproduction. In the news, the European Union has joined the trade war with the U.S., and will impose a 50% tariff on Bourbon and other American whiskies April 1. The U.S. has responded with a threat from President Donald Trump to tax European spirits and wines at 200%, and spirits producers on both sides of the Atlantic are concerned. Weâll have the details, along with the story of a New Jersey manâs unusual find along the beach â 11 bottles of Prohibition-era whiskey.
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Tara Lindley started out in the wine business before joining High West Distillery nine years ago. Now, sheâs the director of sensory analysis and new product development for High Westâs owner, Constellation Brands, and her latest project is the 2025 release of High Westâs Bourye, a blend of Bourbons and Rye whiskies. Weâll talk with Tara on this weekâs WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, the North American trade war heats up as Canada retaliates for U-S tariffs on Canadian imports by pulling American whiskies off retail shelves.
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The Ardbeg Committee was one of whiskyâs first online affinity groups, and celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Weâll talk with Committee chair Jackie Thomson about the early days of the group, as well as the new Ardbeg Eureka release that marks the anniversary. In the news, the threat of U.S. tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports is back this week. Diageo is defending its lackluster earnings as a cyclical phenomenon, while Jack Danielâs is introducing its oldest whiskey in more than a century.
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San Franciscoâs Elixir dates its history back to 1858, when it opened in the cityâs Mission District along a plank road at the corner of what is now 16th and Guerrero. The bar still has its Gold Rush-era look and feel, thanks to careful restoration work led by owner H. Joseph Ehrmann. Weâll talk with head bartender Nick Madden and general manager Shea Shawnson on this weekâs WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, English Whisky is a step closer to getting its own geographical indicator status, though not without some objections. Campari is considering layoffs because of declining Cognac sales, and Suntory Holdings is reporting a slight gain in 2024 sales. Weâll have the details, along with the weekâs tasting notes and much more.
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Dan Leese wears two hats: one as CEO of the importer and distiller Hotaling & Co., and the second as the current chairman of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States. Mark Gillespie sat down with Dan Leese to discuss the state of the whisky industry and the threats posed by trade tariffs, legal cannabis, and other challenges. In the news, the Trump Administration gets a victory as India agrees to reduce its tariffs on American whiskies, while new data shows declining sales as consumers switch to less-expensive whiskies.
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Bruce Joseph started out as a brewer at what was then Anchor Brewing in San Francisco, and became a distiller when owner Fritz Maytag decided he wanted to add a distillery to make rye whiskey. Old Potrero has become a San Francisco favorite, and after 45 years with what is now Hotaling & Co., he's easing into retirement this week. Bruce Joseph joins us for an exclusive interview on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, U.S. trade tariffs against Canada and Mexico are on hold for 30 days, but the fallout continues to spread across North America. We'll talk with the co-chair of the Congressional Bourbon Caucus, Kentucky Rep. Morgan McGarvey about that fallout and the impact on the Bourbon industry.
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The Bar at Willett Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky serves up more than just neat pours and classic cocktails. Itâs also a gourmet-quality restaurant, as proven by its 2025 James Beard Awards nomination. Weâll talk with general manager and beverage director Andy Pope on this weekâs WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, a trade war is brewing across North America after President Trump imposed import tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico, which will make Canadian Whisky more expensive. Canadian and Mexican leaders responded with tariffs of their own targeting Bourbon and other American whiskies, and weâll have all of the details.
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Drew Hannush loves nothing more than to disprove whiskey lore, and spends his time researching historical documents to find the truth behind many of whiskeyâs legends. His new book is Whiskey Lore: Volume One, and heâll join us on this weekâs WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, President Trump wants to impose tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, and Canadian leaders are threatening to retaliate with tariffs and boycotts of American whiskies. Bourbon also had a place at Trumpâs Inauguration, and weâll have the details.
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This week, weâre in Victoria, British Columbia for the annual Victoria Whisky Festival, one of the worldâs great whisky events. The Canadian Whisky Awards were presented during the festival, and weâll have the results, including a surprise winner of the Canadian Whisky of the Year. Weâll also talk with Wayne Gretzky Distillery head distiller Tim Wilson and Forty Creek master blender Bill Ashburn on WhiskyCast In-Depth, and Dr. Don Livermore gives us an explanation of Fickâs Law and how it affects whisky maturation in our Behind the Label segment.
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Rosen Rye was once favored by distillers for its unique flavor. However, Rosen fell out of favor several decades ago because of cross-pollination and the development of other strains of rye. Now, Rosen is making a comeback on farms in Pennsylvania and Michigan, and weâll talk with two distillers working with the heirloom grain. Erik Wolfe of Pennsylvaniaâs Stoll & Wolfe Distillery and Chad Munger of Michiganâs Mammoth Distilling join us on this weekâs WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, a Speyside distilling veteran is taking on a new challenge, while a U.S. whisky and rum importer is hoping to spur sales by cutting prices.
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With WhiskyCast celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025, we thought weâd start the year by turning the tables on host and creator Mark Gillespie. Longtime listener Juan Cruz collected questions for Mark from WhiskyCast Community app members, and sat down with Mark over New Yearâs Day drams for a conversation. Itâs our special one-time-only WhiskyCast In-Depth this week. In the news, the U.S. Surgeon General wants new warnings about the links between alcohol and several different types of cancers on beverage labels, while MGP is looking for a new CEO and Glenmorangieâs Dr. Bill Lumsden can add the initials MBE to his business cards.
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Tomintoul Master Distiller Robert Fleming is celebrating two anniversaries. 2024 marks his 50th year in the whisky business, while 2025 will be his 35th year as manager at Tomintoul. Weâll talk with the industry veteran this week on WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, hundreds lined up days in advance at three Texas liquor stores for a chance to buy rare Bourbons Saturday. Californiaâs Redwood Empire Distillery is getting a new home, and Glenturret is getting out of the peated whisky market.
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