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Not Another Whisky Podcast

A Mitch & Daz Production
Whisky
Scotch Whisky
Glenfiddich
Whiskey
Spirit Of Speyside
Whisky Tasting
Islay
Glenlivet
Diageo
Speyside
Scotland
Sustainability
Scottish Whisky
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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🎙️ NOT ANOTHER WHISKY PODCAST IS GOING LIVE

On Thursday 6 August, we are taking on the guys from Whisky Stories in a live podcast battle at Uno Mas in Edinburgh.

There will be six whiskies, with three chosen by each podcast, plenty of questionable... more

This week, Mitch sits down with whisky industry veteran Kenny Mackay at Ballindalloch Distillery in Speyside.

Kenny has spent nearly 50 years in Scotch whisky, working with names including Peter Thompson’s, Bowmore, Macallan, Carn Mor, Lindores Abbe... more

Live from Spirit of Speyside, host Daz welcomes three blenders—Brian Kinsman (William Grant & Sons), Ollie Chilton (Elixir/ Tormore), and Sarah Burgess (Head of Whisky Creation at International Beverage, jokingly “banned” from other sessions)—to tast... more

Recorded in the historic Vaults in Leith, Mitch Bechard is joined by SMWS “chief storyteller” Richard Goslan and Kask Whisky founder Justine Hazlehurst for a deep dive into one of Scotch whisky’s most overlooked powerhouses.

Leith was never just a p... more

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Recent Guests

Ollie Chilton
Blender, focusing on independent bottlings and distilleries
Independent bottlings/Distilleries
Episode: THREE BLENDERS WALK INTO A BAR A CHAT WITH BRIAN KINSMAN, SARAH BURGESS AND OLIVER CHILTON
Richard Goslan
Scotch Malt Whisky Society Chief Storyteller
Scotch Malt Whisky Society
Episode: THE SCOTCH MALT WHISKY SOCIETY'S LEITH WHISKY LEGACY
Justine Hazlehurst
Founder of Kask Whisky, creator of Leith Whisky Trail, co-founder of the Fife Whisky Festival
Kask Whisky
Episode: THE SCOTCH MALT WHISKY SOCIETY'S LEITH WHISKY LEGACY
Ian MacDonald
Master cooper with 50 years at Balvenie Distillery
Balvenie Distillery
Episode: NO CASK NO WHISKY: A DEEP DIVE INTO THE ART OF COOPERING
Lawrence Proctor
Manager of Camlachie Cooperaage and president of the Coopering Federation
Camlachie Cooperaage; Coopering Federation
Episode: NO CASK NO WHISKY: A DEEP DIVE INTO THE ART OF COOPERING
Sarah Dowling
Senior Whisky Maker at Laphroaig
Laphroaig
Episode: INSIDE LAPHROAIG: A CHAT WITH SARAH DOWLING, SENIOR WHISKY MAKER
Stuart Buchanan
Global ambassador for Brown-Forman
Brown-Forman
Episode: CLASH OF THE DRAMS LIVE - PART 1
Charlie Metcalfe
Global ambassador for Balvenie
Balvenie
Episode: CLASH OF THE DRAMS LIVE - PART 1
Ria McAdam
European Marketing Manager, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
Episode: THE SCOTCH MALT WHISKY SOCIETY IS GIVING AWAY A CASK OF WHISKY!

Hosts

Mitch Bechard
Host with extensive industry experience across major brands; co-hosting duties and industry banter.
Daryl Haldane
Co-host with deep industry background; engages in conversational, exploratory whisky discussions.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 82 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 Kingdom2 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 Kingdom4 years ago

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Fans value the mix of tasting notes, industry stories, and authentic banter between hosts.
Listeners appreciate the approachable, informal vibe with insider-level knowledge.
Guests are consistently strong and cover a wide range of whisky topics, from production to marketing and culture.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#31
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#122
Australia/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#21
Finland/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#45
Taiwan/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#67
Israel/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#117
Mexico/Arts/Food

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THE THOMPSON BROS. LIVE - PART 2
Q: Do you plan more collaborations outside whiskey, or car brands and similar partnerships?
There is openness to non-traditional collaborations but a preference to keep focus on whiskey-related ventures; some joking mentions of potential cross-industry ideas.
THE THOMPSON BROS. LIVE - PART 2
Q: What are you feeling about American Whisky and potential US expansion?
They acknowledge interest and potential, noting stock positions, value opportunities, and the need to travel, sample casks, and assess partnerships before committing to a formal rollout.
THE INDIAN WHISKY MARKET EXPLAINED: IMFL, TARIFFS & 1.4 BILLION DRINKERS
Q: How do tariffs affect the Indian market in the near term?
Tariffs are coming down in a phased approach, which should gradually widen access and variety; end-consumer price benefits depend on local taxes and how much of the tariff relief is passed through by importers and brands.
THE INDIAN WHISKY MARKET EXPLAINED: IMFL, TARIFFS & 1.4 BILLION DRINKERS
Q: What is driving the growth of single malts in India?
Indians are increasingly educated about whisky, traveling globally, and seeking premium experiences; there is a growing middle class and a rising number of Indian-made single malts that prove locally produced products can compete with imported Scotch on quality and story.
THE FILMMAKERS OF THE WATER OF LIFE AND INDEPENDENT SPIRITS
Q: How did the independent spirits festival come about?
The idea for the festival emerged from discussions about the lack of an independent bottling festival in Scotland, leading to planning and execution due to strong community interest.

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Not every episode sticks to a single theme; instead, conversations swing between live tastings, industry storytelling, brand ambassador perspectives, and the economics of whisky production. Frequent topics include cask strategies, aging narratives, blending, independent bottling, and festival dynamics, with guests ranging from distillery managers and ambassadors to educators and industry consultants. The show often mingles practical tasting notes with candid anecdotes and a humorous, informal vibe, which helps uncover behind-the-scenes realities of the whisky world. A standout aspect is its balance of heritage and innovation, plus a willingness to explore regional markets, education programs, and the business side of whisky in an approachab... more

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3. Justine Hazlehurst
4. Ian MacDonald
5. Lawrence Proctor
6. Sarah Dowling
7. Stuart Buchanan
8. Charlie Metcalfe

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