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Whisky Stories Podcast
Instagram - @whiskystoriespod YouTube - @whiskystoriespod Jump into the Whisky Stories Podcast and enjoy relaxed, funny and entertaining whisky chat in the pub. We don't take whisky too seriously and are always learning on the way.
Episodes
Whisky Stories PodcastDramming and Drawing in the garden - Sketch & Scotch event at The Glasshouse, Edinburgh
This was our first outdoor recording event as well as our first attempt at behaving ourselves in the very nice and fancy Rooftop Garden at the Glasshouse Hotel…
Whisky Stories PodcastGERMANY DRAMS - Peter Klas Scotia Spirits - A dram for every goal Scotland concede
We're over in Germany for the Euros enjoying the amazing German Hospitality. We made sure to tie our trip in with a podcast recording and found the amazing…
Whisky Stories PodcastMilan to Edinburgh with 300 bottles - Edoardo Candida on serving whisky the right way
Edoardo has only been in Edinburgh for a week and we managed to get him on for a podcast to hear about his exciting new adventure with Scotch at the Balmoral…
Whisky Stories PodcastThe Brand Ambassador Doyen - Mark Thomson - 3 time winner of Whisky Ambassador of the Year
Mark has been mentioned on the podcast plenty of times since we began recording. Having previously worked as Glenfiddich, Mark is now Private Client Manager…
Whisky Stories PodcastInverness to the Cayman Islands - Charlie Hume from The Malt Room
It's not a well trodden path but Charlie Hume and others from The Malt Room will be venturing over to the Western Caribbean from Inverness to open up a whisky…
Whisky Stories PodcastWhisky and Cigars with Hector Maclean - Jeffrey St Whisky and Tobacco
What makes whisky and cigars work so well together? Well thankfully Hector Maclean was on hand to explain it all to us. Having co-owned the Jeffery St Whisky…
Whisky Stories PodcastThe Isle of Harris Hearach - Blair Sterrick talks all about selling and marketing whisky
Blair Sterrick has worked in selling booze and whisky for most of his professional life. Having worked for the likes of Diagio and Morrison Scotch Whisky…
Whisky Stories PodcastThe Jolly Topper - Mark Davidson talking tastings and selling whisky
Mark Davidson has spent over 20 years working in whisky. When teaching maths and engineering didn't cut it, he began working behind the bar to help out at the…
Whisky Stories PodcastBottling, Blending and Distilling - Thomas Cuthbert from Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers
Thomas wanted to get into working in whisky to be around his pals and to learn more about the industry. Having spent some time working with our own Ross Barr…
Whisky Stories PodcastUno Mas - One More Whisky Couple with Sian & Jody Buchan
We're fast becoming a 'whisky couples' podcast now and it was great to welcome Sian Buchan on to the podcast with her husband and previous guest Jody and Paddy…
Whisky Stories Podcast'I've just come down From the Isle of Skye' - The Dramdabbler Stewart Dick - Global Brand Ambassador for Mossburn Distillers & Torabhaig
As the new Global Brand Ambassador it was great to get Stewart Dick down to Edinburgh and into the pub while he was on his travels spreading the word and…
Whisky Stories Podcast5,000 to 1 Grant's Whisky Global Brand Ambassador - Danny Dyer
Danny's job is basically to travel around the world telling incredible stories and getting people to drink Grant's Whisky. And he's extremely good at both of…
Whisky Stories PodcastIt's all about the experience with Glenturret's Alex Thomson
Once again we were joined by another alumni of the Scotch Whisky Experience who has gone on to forge his own path in the wonderful world of whisky. Whisky and…
Whisky Stories PodcastThe Whisky Youth Development System (+18) - Alistair Baxter from the Scotch Whisky Experience
We think Alistair is the first person we have had on the podcast who is a born and bred Speysider. Growing up a stones throw away from Glen Moray in Elgin…
Whisky Stories PodcastThe Scotch Cam - Cameron Ewen - A giant in the world of Scotch Whisky
Ross said on the first episode of this podcast that 'Big Cam' is his "Whisky Dad". We've all got to know Cameron from either working with him or enjoying his…
Whisky Stories PodcastRoyal Mile Whiskies Trade Sales Manager - Duggie Liddle
Duggie is pretty much responsible for making sure the large majority of pubs, bars and hotels around Scotland are well stocked with whisky. The Royal Mile…
Whisky Stories PodcastNew Pub - Podcast landlord Kev invited us to his pub in Edinburgh - The Kilderkin
It was a birthday treat for Ross as we were invited to sample the atmosphere and whisky at the Whisky Stories Landlord Kev's latest pub - The Kilderkin at the…
Whisky Stories PodcastHolyrood Distillery Senior Distiller Conor O'Keeffe - From drinking it to making it
When Conor came to Scotland for a holiday it didn't take him long to realise that he had to stay. With plenty of experience in working in the bar trade, Conor…
Whisky Stories PodcastThe Lost Episode Take 2 - Mike Brown was BACK in to join us and talk all things Glengoyne, Tamdhu, Smokehead and Rosebank
This is a Whisky Stories epic episode with over 2 hours of whisky chat, story telling, tasting drams and lots of laughs. Mike Brown is a brand ambassador for…
Whisky Stories PodcastWhisky Couple's Counselling - George and Rachel from Fragrant Drops Independent Bottlers
George and Rachel are the second 'whisky couple' to join us on the podcast. Having met through whisky at the Soho Whisky Club in London, they've had a journey…
Whisky Stories PodcastFirst Distillery Visit - Eden Mill - Exciting new plans in St Andrews for the 'new' distillery
Angus and Graeme took a trip to St Andrews to meet Chris and Euan from Eden Mill. Although the new distillery is currently under construction and not expected…
Whisky Stories PodcastIndy Bottlers Woodrow's of Edinburgh - Woody and Megan join us for blending, bottling and investing chat
Woody and Megan are our first 'whisky couple' to have joined us on the podcast. Woody travelled from Hong Kong to Edinburgh to study Medical Science, but after…
Whisky Stories PodcastBurns Night with Whisky and Cynicism | Simon Smith - Whisky Events, Training and Consultancy
Simon Smith doesn't just know his way around a whisky bar, he literally curates and creates them. In our longest episode recorded, Simon talks us through his…
Whisky Stories PodcastThe Auld Pals Episode - Fraser Souness joins us to enjoy some drams and just being 'auld pals'
Fraser and Ross have known each other for nearly 24 years, which is the same time Angus and Graeme have been pals since the old days at school. So this made…
Whisky Stories PodcastWhiskies From Around the World - Jody Buchan talks us through changing perceptions of non-Scotch Whisky
Jody is a well known character in the world of whisky. As you'll be able to tell in this episode, he's got plenty of chat and loves a dram. Big shout out to…
Whisky Stories PodcastDistillery Director - Meeghan Murdoch | Director at GlenWyvis Distillery and SagasuDrinks
Meeghan has spent the majority of her working life in the drinks industry. Having started off working in bars, she's gone on to work in Japan brewing Sake…
Whisky Stories PodcastHappy New Year BONUS Episode | The Distillers' Fair at The Scotch Whisky Experience
Happy New Year from the Whisky Stories Podcast! On the 29th Dec, Graeme and Angus visited The Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh to try their new immersive…
Whisky Stories PodcastWhisky Guru - Colin Hinds | Scottish Whisky Bar of the Year and Whisky Guru of the Year 2023
What an episode this was to record! Colin Hinds has had an incredible life and journey through whisky and we were privileged enough to get to hear it first…
Whisky Stories PodcastMaking whisky with Greg Urquhart | Gleann Mor Spirits Spirits Manager talks indy bottling, managing casks and blending whisky
It all started with one photo and from there Greg Urquhart found himself managing an inventory of whisky casks. Gleann Mor Spirits are an independent bottler…
Whisky Stories PodcastBrand Ambassador Cody Reynolds | "Liquid to Lips" - Glencadam and Tomintoul Brand Ambassador
Cody Reynolds didn't just love to try a dram or two while he was at university, he wrote his dissertation on it. Having spent his early days working in the…
Whisky Stories PodcastOver 20 Years in the Industry | Jan Damen - Former SMWS Director and General Manager of The Single Cask
Jan was only supposed to be coming to Scotland from Holland to spend some time studying and learning about the hospitality industry. Thirty years on, he's…
Whisky Stories PodcastSelling Whisky with HazeyDrams | William Grant & Sons Hazel Macleod joined us to talk all about selling whisky to trade
Hazel Macleod @HazeyDrams on Instagram, joined Graeme and Angus in the pub to chat all about her life and journey into the wonderful world of whisky. Hazel…
Whisky Stories PodcastThe Pub Landlord Episode |One of Edinburgh's largest open whisky collections - over 700 bottles in The Athletic Arms 'Diggers'
Everyone wants to own their own pub. But imagine owning one that has over 700 bottles of whisky! Kevin is living the dream in the famous Athletic Arms aka…
Whisky Stories PodcastWhisky Stories - The First Episode!! | Graeme Kilgour, Ross Barr and Angus Shepherd in the pub
Graeme, Ross and Angus are in the backroom of The Athletic Arms/Diggers pub in Edinburgh chatting about how they know each other, their journey into the…
Whisky Stories PodcastThe creator of the Glencairn Glass - Raymond Davidson reinventing how we drink whisky
This week we were joined by whisky royalty. Raymond Davidson is the man behind the iconic glass used around the world to drink whisky. In this episode we heard…