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Whisky Stories Podcast

Graeme Kilgour
Whisky
Scotch Whisky
Whisky Tasting
Scottish Whisky
Whisky Blending
Independent Bottling
Whisky Tourism
Whisky Festivals
Whisky Industry
Pattison Brothers
North British Distillery
Dornoch Distillery
Independent Bottlers
India
Christmas
Thompson Brothers
Gordon & Macphail
Glenn Murray
Woodrow's Of Edinburgh
Loch Lomond Group

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.

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Latest Episodes

This is part of our FULL Islay Experience! We headed over to Islay and our first stop was Kilchoman Distillery. After a lovely tour and plenty of drams, we sat down with James Wills who is the Marketing and Sales Man as well as being son of the Found... more

Brian Kinsman is the Master Blender for William Grant & Sons.

That means he is responsible for overseeing some of the biggest whisky brands in the world.

Glenfiddich, The Balvenie, Grants, Monkey Shoulder, and now The Famous Grouse.

He's only t... more

Mike McGinty is the Brand Home Manager for John Dewars & Sons. That means a big part of his job is to take people to the distilleries owned by Dewars and tell them the amazing stories about them.

Aberfeldy, Aultmore, Craigallachie, Macduff, and Roy... more

We've all seen the labels on bottles and seen brands promoting that they are finalists or winners of whisky awards. But what does that actually mean? And what goes into winning a whisky award?

John Boyle is the man who's job it is to start putting t... more

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Recent Guests

John Boyle
Business development manager for Katie Media
Katie Media
Episode: What are the Scottish Whisky Awards?
Kirsty Hodge
Whisky maker for Tamnavulin
Tamnavulin (White Makay)
Episode: 60 Years of Tamnavulin with Whisky Maker Kirsty Hodge & Distillery Manager Trevor Milne
Trevor Milne
Distillery manager at Tamnavulin
Tamnavulin
Episode: 60 Years of Tamnavulin with Whisky Maker Kirsty Hodge & Distillery Manager Trevor Milne
David Agnew
Manager of The Whisky Shop Multrees Walk, Edinburgh
The Whisky Shop (Multrees Walk, Edinburgh)
Episode: 14 Years Selling Whisky - Lessons from working and managing The Whisky Shop
Alex Thomson
Director, Full Scottish Experiences; former Glenturret employee
Full Scottish Experiences
Episode: Scottish Story Telling - The Full Scottish Experience with Alex Thomson
Gregor Hannah
From Lady of the Glen
Lady of the Glen
Episode: How to Build an Independent Bottler Business - Lady of the Glen
Paul McKendrick
From Lady of the Glen
Lady of the Glen
Episode: How to Build an Independent Bottler Business - Lady of the Glen
Finn Thomson
Independent bottler and custodian of the Finn Thomson family whisky brand
Finn Thomson whiskey
Episode: Finn Thomson: 250 Years of Family Whisky History and the Art of Independent Bottling
Calum Ardnamurchan
Distillery team member from Ardnamurchan
Ardnamurchan Distillery
Episode: Whisky Stories Live — Adelphi & Ardnamurchan Take Over Mother Superior

Hosts

Graeme Colbert
Host of Whisky Stories Podcast, frequently moderating discussions with a focus on blending, production, and industry insights.
Angus
Co-hosts sessions, contributing industry knowledge and guest rotation with a practical, down-to-earth perspective.
Ross
Co-host contributing industry anecdotes and audience engagement segments.
Graeme Cogar
Seasoned host with deep ties to the whisky community, adds continuity across episodes.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • One for the whisky drinkers. I've been listening to this for a couple of weeks. Really nice bunch of guys who love a dram. Not snobby arses about it.

    Recent one I've listened to have been about the history of different brands, and insight into whisky in India and the story of the iconic Glencairn glass - not as old as you'd think!

    Warning this can lead to you creating a wishlist on Amazon! Hello from Kent.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    SkippyBartlett
    4 months ago
  • Guests too quiet, host too loud.

    Enjoyable content but please give your guests better microphones. I can hardly hear Simon Thompson so turn up AirPods to full whack then get a blast of deafening shouty host banter. Not the only episode where the guest I actually want to hear from is too quiet.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    O1iverj
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Love it but audio settings is bad

    Hard to listen over headphones, as every person have different volume, guy with mic is extremely loud but guests you can not hear sometimes beside him, just unbalanced audio and few times I had to stop listening, sadly

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    RamOne011
    Switzerlanda year ago
  • Infectious enthusiasm and great guests!

    Full of laughs, stories and interesting guests. If you’re interested in whisky and the industry in Scotland, that interest is sure to grow listening to this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rosário89
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • One of the best whisky podcasts available

    If you have a love of whisky, you will love this podcast.

    I usually listen on Friday night drive home and makes a great start to the weekend and ready for a few drams.

    Only downside, if you can call it that, is I want to add to my collection after listening 🥃 Sláinte, Iechyd da

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SBR2022
    United Kingdom2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Many fans credit the show for expanding their whisky knowledge and market awareness.
Listeners appreciate the blend of technical detail and storytelling.
Audio quality and consistency are common critique points for some episodes.
Guests and host banter are frequently highlighted as engaging and informative.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#63
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#217
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Apple Podcasts
#203
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Apple Podcasts
#37
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#48
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#61
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

60 Years of Tamnavulin with Whisky Maker Kirsty Hodge & Distillery Manager Trevor Milne
Q: How does Kirsty approach creating a new release while preserving the distillery character?
Kirsty explains it's a balance between preserving Tamnavulin's DNA—the orchard fruit and strawberry notes—and exploring finishes and young-to-mid-aged stock to keep the core approachable while allowing room for distinctive releases.
What are the Scottish Whisky Awards?
Q: How do the Whisky Awards structure the judging process?
Judging is organized in categories with a mix of industry judges and bottle shop professionals, using blind tastings and a scoring system from 1 to 5, with finalists announced after the judging period.
The Two Best Selling Single Malts in the UK: Andrew Lennie, Whyte & Mackay
Q: What makes Tamnavulin a gateway into single malts?
Tamnavulin offers approachable, affordable expressions across a range of finishes, with a consistent house style that is easy to access in supermarkets and pubs, making it a natural entry point for new whisky drinkers to explore more premium and varied single malts within Whyte & Mackay's portfolio.
Paul John Distillery: The Story of India’s Single Malt
Q: What Indian dishes pair well with Paul John Whisky?
Heemanshu recommends 'Chakna', which includes small plates such as kebabs and masala peanuts that enhance the whisky experience.
Paul John Distillery: The Story of India’s Single Malt
Q: What are three whiskies that have a special story for you?
Heemanshu recounts his memorable experiences with Lagavulin 16, a bottle of Johnny Walker Blue Label he gifted to his father, and the Christmas edition of Paul John.

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Whisky-focused discussions consistently center on blending, malting, and the global dynamics of the spirits industry, with a strong emphasis on how brands grow, how production choices shape flavor, and how distribution and marketing intersect with consumer trends. Episodes mix hands-on technical talk about malting, cask management, and distillery development with brand strategy, independent bottling, and luxury-market positioning, often peppered with lively anecdotes from tastings and travel. A notable pattern is the approachable, pub-chat vibe that pairs technical curiosity with industry insider access, making it helpful for listeners who want practical insights for sourcing, pitching, or sponsorship opportunities while still enjoying deep... more

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1. John Boyle
2. Kirsty Hodge
3. Trevor Milne
4. David Agnew
5. Alex Thomson
6. Gregor Hannah
7. Paul McKendrick
8. Finn Thomson

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