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Not Another Whisky Podcast

A Mitch & Daz Production
Whisky
Scotch Whisky
Glenfiddich
Whiskey
Spirit Of Speyside
Islay
Scotland
Whisky Tasting
Glenlivet
Diageo
Speyside
Scottish Whisky
Sustainability
Japanese Whisky
Pernod Ricard
Whisky Industry
Aberlour
Whisky Production
Loch Lomond Distillery
Turas Mor

Not Another Whisky Podcast is your gateway to the whisky world, hosted by industry veterans Mitch Bechard and Daryl Haldane. With four decades of combined experience within the whisky industry for giants like Highland Park, Glenfiddich, Macallan, Johnnie Walker, Talisker, and Lagavulin, these guys know their stuff - and they're ready to share the insider secrets and stories that don't make it onto... more

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It’s Halloween, the nights are drawing in and whisky season is well and truly here. So naturally, Mitch and Daz are talking about dead mashmen, haunted maltings, disappearing old ladies, cursed distilleries, the Devil hiding inside a whisky cask and ... more

Five years ago, Dr Whisky joined us to talk about blending whiskies from 14 different countries. Five years later, he's back, and apparently he's still not run out of ideas. Or ways to get himself into trouble.

This week, Mitch catches up with old f... more

We're back!

After a few ridiculously busy weeks, Mitch and Daz finally manage to get themselves in the same virtual room for a much-needed catch-up. And judging by what's been happening in the whisky world, they've got plenty to talk about.

Mitch'... more

We’re back on the Isle of Raasay, three years after our last proper sit down with Alasdair Day, co founder and master blender at the Isle of Raasay Distillery.

Recorded at the distillery, the conversation is less about introducing Raasay and much mo... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Simmons
Head of Whisky at Atom Brands and creative lead behind That Boutique-y Whisky Company, Wormtub and Darkness
Atom Brands
Episode: SAM SIMMONS AKA DR WHISKY ON WHISKY SNOBS, BLENDS & A CEASE-AND-DESIST
Alasdair Day
Master blender, co-founder of Raasay Distillery
Raasay Distillery
Episode: RAASAY REVISITED: ALASDAIR DAY ON WHISKY, WATER AND WHAT COMES NEXT
Calum Lawson
Member Experience Manager at the Scotch Malt Whisky Society
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
Episode: SMWS, CALUM LAWSON, CASKMASTERS & COPPERCAIRN HEAD TO SPEYSIDE
Brendan McCarron
Whisky maker, former Diageo veteran, consultant
The Lakes Distillery
Episode: THE YEASTIE BOYS WITH BRENDAN MCCARRON
Victoria Miller
Founder of Sip Seekers
Sip Seekers
Episode: MITCH AND DAZ CATCH UP FEATURING VICTORIA MILLER FROM SIP SEEKERS
Martin Markvardsen
Highland Park Ambassador
Highland Park
Episode: 20 YEARS AT HIGHLAND PARK WITH MARTIN MARDVARDSEN
Barry Chandler
Irish whiskey educator and founder of Stories & Sips
Stories & Sips / Irish Whiskey Barry
Episode: THE RISE, FALL AND FUTURE OF IRISH WHISKEY WITH BARRY CHANDLER
Jennifer Donaldson
Chief Operating Officer, Lindores Abbey Distillery
Lindores Abbey Distillery
Episode: LINDORES ABBEY: BURNING BEARS & BUILDING WHISKY
Gary Haggart
Distillery Manager, Lindores Abbey Distillery
Lindores Abbey Distillery
Episode: LINDORES ABBEY: BURNING BEARS & BUILDING WHISKY

Hosts

Mitch Bechard
Co-host of Not Another Whisky Podcast; industry veteran with deep experience across major whisky brands; focuses on insider perspectives, education, and banter.
Daryl Haldane
Co-host of Not Another Whisky Podcast; longtime industry professional providing operational and production insights with a pragmatic, friendly interviewing style.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 83 ratings
  • Top Podcast

    One of the best Whisky Podcasts out there!!

    Fantastic hosts with top notch knowledge of all things whisky, great industry guests, plus some banter, what else do you need!

    Keep it up Mitch and Nicholas 👍

    🥃

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scottish Chris
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Great Fun Podcast

    Hilarious this podcast is a mixture of whisky facts and whisky fun and one of my favourites out there, it’s a bad week when they don’t drop an episode to lighten up my otherwise dull life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StuShe66
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Superb Podcast!!!

    I discovered this whiskey podcast about a week ago, & since then I have religiously been going through the previous episodes!

    The hosts have tons of knowledge, sense of humour & massive passion for whiskey (in all forms). Great array of subjects & guests.

    It’s swiftly become a must accompaniment to my obsession that is whiskey!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoeNinety90
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Golden podcast just like a great dram

    Just binged all the episodes from the beginning. A fantastic podcast, with great insights from some brilliant people in the spirits industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Iain A Bruce
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • R. Carse

    Absolutely love the podcast ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    R0l1y
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Sponsorships are framed as authentic and valuable due to the hosts' deep industry connections and approachable approach.

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#176
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#80
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#180
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#111
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#151
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#13
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SAM SIMMONS AKA DR WHISKY ON WHISKY SNOBS, BLENDS & A CEASE-AND-DESIST
Q: How did the image of Blended Whisky change since last time we talked five years ago? Do you think that's helped or hindered that whole category?
Simmons says innovative blends from producers such as Woven and Turntable can attract whisky enthusiasts, but the category still faces stigma. He believes blending can combine ingredients into something greater than its parts and create an affordable, enjoyable whisky.
SAM SIMMONS AKA DR WHISKY ON WHISKY SNOBS, BLENDS & A CEASE-AND-DESIST
Q: What would you say? Because as I mentioned at the top of the show, the last time you were putting together this World Whisky, right? Which was like 14 countries from around the world. I know we've done so much more since, and there's so much more that we could get into. Probably won't get into all of it on this episode. But what's been the most enjoyable, challenging whiskey you've been putting together over the last five years?
Simmons describes making a 21-year-old world whisky blend, developing meaty Wormtub single-cask bottlings, and collaborating with Studio Minerva on a distinctive Islay single-cask series.
MITCH AND DAZ CATCH UP FEATURING VICTORIA MILLER FROM SIP SEEKERS
Q: elevator pitch on Sip Seekers and where it all came from.
Sip Seekers grew from seeing how visitors struggle to plan distillery visits; we provide a single search and comparison platform to make whisky tourism easier and more accessible, with initial traction from a growing list of distilleries.
MITCH AND DAZ CATCH UP FEATURING VICTORIA MILLER FROM SIP SEEKERS
Q: Victoria, welcome to Not Another Whisky Podcast. How are you doing today?
I'm hot in Edinburgh but thrilled to be here. It's great to share what Sip Seekers is about and how we're supporting whisky tourism.
THE YEASTIE BOYS WITH BRENDAN MCCARRON
Q: What was the conversation you were having around the yeast strains and regards to production when you started first back at Diageo?
Brendan describes that early focus was less about specific strains and more about yeast supply and preparations; the broader context was how yeast delivery and viability impacted consistency, with production constraints shaping decisions.

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Notable for its candid, humorous take on whisky with a practical, industry-insider lens, this show blends fact-based segments, live banter, and guest interviews from distilleries, ambassadors, and educators. Across episodes, conversations frequently explore distillery operations, cask programs, blending, brand storytelling, and the evolving bar and events scene, often through the lens of industry trends, sustainability, and consumer engagement. A key strength is the approachable, no-nonsense vibe that makes complex whisky topics accessible, while maintaining credibility through guest expertise and long-standing industry connections. The format regularly features high-profile brand ambassadors, master blenders, and distillery leaders, offeri... more

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8. Jennifer Donaldson

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