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The Whiskey Lore® Podcast

Drew Hannush
Castle & Key Distillery
South African Whisky
Scotch Whisky
Prohibition
Lindores Abbey Distillery
Kentucky
Bourbon
Postmodern Spirits
Charleston
Temperance Movement
Burnt Church Distillery
Bushmills Distillery
Aeneas Coffey
Poitín Republic
Helden Distillery
Knoxville
Short Mountain Distillery
Leiper's Fork Distillery
The Striped Pig Distillery
Craft Distilling

The Whiskey Lore Podcast, hosted by best-selling travel author Drew Hannush, is a captivating exploration of whiskey’s rich history, myths, and modern craft distilling culture, appealing to both enthusiasts and curious newcomers. Covering bourbon, Scotch, Irish, rye, and more, the podcast offers three formats: Stories, which delve into historical narratives like the origins of Bottled-in-Bond or I... more

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Latest Episodes

Oregon Spirit Distillers (Bend, OR) WF073

Over the last 3 months, I've been scouring the United States for distilleries to list in my upcoming Experiencing American Whiskey book. But I've also been trying to find other things that would help whiske... more

If you've been to their distillery in Louisville or read one of their bottles you have probably encountered the claim that that Old Forester was "the first bottled Bourbon." The story suggests that in 1870, a former pharmaceutical rep George Garvin B... more

Hinterhaus Distillery (Arnold, CA) WF072

Today the Great 48 Tour climbs over the Sierra-Nevadas into the great state of California. The drive in featured mountains, huge Sequoias, and some hairpin turns. The first signs of life (beyond some bikers ... more

Frey Ranch Distillery (Fallon, NV) WF071

Four years ago, I had the pleasure of chatting with Colby and Ashley Frey of Frey Ranch Distillery. They had just released their first batch of Bourbon and so we discussed that, but also took a deep dive int... more

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Recent Guests

Nate Randall
Founder of Hinterhaus Distillery, former innovator in healthcare
Hinterhaus Distillery
Episode: ✈️ WF072 to California: HINTERHAUS DISTILLERY - Single Malt from Scratch and Working With Your Environment
James Fowler
Owner of Sugar House Distillery
Sugar House Distillery
Episode: ✈️ WF070 to Utah: SUGAR HOUSE DISTILLERY - America's Scenic Wonderland and the Spirits Inspired By It
Caley Shoemaker
Founder of As Above So Below distillery
As Above So Below
Episode: ✈️ WF069 to New Mexico: AS ABOVE SO BELOW DISTILLERY - An Uncommon Philosophy of Spirit Driven Spirits
Alastair Brogan
Founder of Boulder Spirits
Boulder Spirits
Episode: ✈️ WF068 to Colorado: BOULDER SPIRITS - A Touch of Scotland with a Bourbon twist in the Rockies
Christopher Davis
Organizer of a whiskey festival in Colorado Springs
Episode: ✈️ WF068 to Colorado: BOULDER SPIRITS - A Touch of Scotland with a Bourbon twist in the Rockies
Noah Rothbaum
Author with over 25 years of experience researching and writing about whiskey.
Episode: 🎙️ Ep. 125 - THE WHISKEY BIBLE: The Latest Whiskey Boom and History with Author Noah Rothbaum
Jeff Arnett
Co-founder of Company Distilling and former Master Distiller of Jack Daniel's
Company Distilling
Episode: ✈️ WF066 to Tennessee: Company Distilling - Making Lynchburg More Than Just a Jack Daniel's Destination with Jeff Arnett
Shane McCarthy
Co-founder and lead blender of Two Stacks Irish Whiskey
Two Stacks Irish Whiskey
Episode: 🎙️ Ep. 124 - TWO STACKS IRISH WHISKEY: The Return of the Irish Whiskey Bonder with Shane McCarthy
Alasdair Day
Founder of Isle of Raasay Distillery
Isle of Raasay Distillery
Episode: ✈️ WF065 to Scotland: Isle of Raasay Distillery - A blender builds a flavor rich distillery on a gem of an island

Host

Drew Hannush
Best-selling travel author with a keen focus on whiskey culture and history, known for engaging storytelling and a warm narration style.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 87 ratings
  • Love this Podcast

    This and the Whiskey Lore Interviews podcast are fantastic. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mplsports
    United Statesa year ago
  • “Dram”atic account of the journey of the whisky world

    Recently started listening to the podcast, following on from Drew’s interview on WhiskyCast.

    It’s been a riveting listen, taking me through stories I thought I knew but amazed to find out the facts are not always as have been recounted.

    Well worth the listen, testament to this has been myself reaching midway of season 4, without even realising it. You won’t be disappointed if you have an interest in both whisky and history.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Iain A Bruce
    Australia2 years ago
  • Almost 5 Star.

    …but the narrator says “Benjermin”, “fermiliar”, and “assoshiate”. It’s too grating; he should continue the great research and then get someone else to narrate if he is too old to fix the problem.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jessy Catterwaul
    United States2 years ago
  • Great history!

    I really enjoy this podcast. The subjects are interesting and the host speaks well with a nice pace. I’ve listened to all the episodes and find myself repeating them!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jasscharp
    United States2 years ago
  • What a wonderful blend of whiskey and history, and how the two intersect! I consider this podcast to be tuition free education!

    Podchaser
    5
    mikedahlor
    3 years ago

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Many enjoy the mix of expert interviews and travel insights that bring whiskey culture to life.
Listeners praise the engaging storytelling and the informative nature of the episodes, often noting the host's warm narration and the fascinating historical context provided.
Some critiques highlight concerns about specific pronunciation issues, though overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive in regard to the quality of content and depth of exploration.

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✈️ WF072 to California: HINTERHAUS DISTILLERY - Single Malt from Scratch and Working With Your Environment
Q: How did you go about learning how to make whiskey?
Nate described a journey of extensive reading, volunteering at distilleries, and a passion for spirits that led to the establishment of Hinterhaus Distillery.
✈️ WF070 to Utah: SUGAR HOUSE DISTILLERY - America's Scenic Wonderland and the Spirits Inspired By It
Q: What unique challenges does Utah offer for distillers?
James notes Utah's dry environment affects distillation, and he emphasizes the importance of local ingredients like barley, adapting to the climate in producing whiskey.
✈️ WF070 to Utah: SUGAR HOUSE DISTILLERY - America's Scenic Wonderland and the Spirits Inspired By It
Q: What made you go from brewing to distilling?
James started home brewing in 1990, eventually shifted focus to distillation as he rediscovered whiskey, and wanted to understand the distillation process better.
✈️ WF069 to New Mexico: AS ABOVE SO BELOW DISTILLERY - An Uncommon Philosophy of Spirit Driven Spirits
Q: How did you get started in distilling?
Caley began by giving tours and quickly moved into more hands-on roles at Stranahans, ultimately taking on distilling duties that fascinated her.
✈️ WF069 to New Mexico: AS ABOVE SO BELOW DISTILLERY - An Uncommon Philosophy of Spirit Driven Spirits
Q: What got you interested in owning your own distillery and why New Mexico?
Caley wanted to push herself and didn't want to move into a larger factory environment. New Mexico by law offers many opportunities for craft distilleries, allowing for more flexibility in Tasting Room operations and distribution.

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8. Shane McCarthy

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