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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
Whisky Stories Podcast
Dornoch Distillery
Independent Bottlers
India
Glenfiddich
Christmas
Thompson Brothers
Gordon & Macphail
Woodrow's Of Edinburgh

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

Is there anything in whisky that Brendan McCarron hasn't done?

Brendan talks us through his career from a Diageo graduate to running the whole of Diageo's Islay Group. Creating Ardbeg An Oa, learning from Dr Bill Lumsden, distilling for Deanston, To... more

We wanted to talk through some controversial whisky opinions of our own and from our listeners.

It was a chance for the 4 of us to catch-up, have some drams and talk through some whisky opinions that might split the room.

I don't know if I should... more

This episode blew my mind when we recorded it.

To say Ian Palmer has had quite a career is an understatement. Starting out as an apprentice Fitters Mate at Invergordon to Operations Director of the whole group, then building Starlaw, buying Glen Mo... more

150 episodes in 150 weeks!

We were back in Diggers for a catch up, drams and some whisky chat. Ross handed in a last minute sick note, so we were joined by Jake Adcook for the evening.

What have been the biggest lessons we've learnt from the podc... more

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Recent Guests

Ian Palmer
Founder of InchDairnie Distillery
InchDairnie Distillery
Episode: Not Another Whisky Distillery — Ian Palmer on Invergordon, Building Starlaw, Buying Glen Moray and Starting InchDairnie
Jake Adcook
Guest, Ian MacLeod Distillers representative
Ian MacLeod Distillers
Episode: 150 Episodes - Drams at Diggers, Lessons We've Learned AND Whisky Festival News
Jamie Muir
Tomatin Distillery
Episode: The people behind the whisky - Managing Tomatin Distillery, Global Markets & Tropical Drams | Part 2
Danny Whelan
Global Marketing Manager
Tomatin Distillery
Episode: How Do You Manage a Distillery? — From Jura to Tomatin with Jamie Muir & Danny Whelan | Part 1
John Stirling
Distillery owner, Arbikie
Arbikie Distillery
Episode: Whisky Stories Live: Arbikie's Inaugural Release and a Surprise Cask Sample
Kirsty Black
Head of Maturation
Arbikie Distillery
Episode: Whisky Stories Live: Arbikie's Inaugural Release and a Surprise Cask Sample
Christian Perez
Head of Maturation
Arbikie Distillery
Episode: Whisky Stories Live: Arbikie's Inaugural Release and a Surprise Cask Sample
Stephen Woodcock
Master Blender, Glenn Turner (Glen Cadham context within transcript)
Glenn Turner / Glen Murray
Episode: Cutty Sark, Yellow Jackets and a Masterclass in Blending: Stephen Woodcock Is Back
Mark Thomson
Host/Guest on Whisky Stories Podcast
Public figure in whisky industry (brand advocacy and events)
Episode: Mark Thomson: Brand Advocacy, Industry Challenges and Honest Opinions

Host

Multiple Hosts (deduplicated)
A rotating panel of hosts covering distillery visits, industry insights, and whisky culture.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 59 ratings
  • A must for any whisky enthusiast

    Stumbled across this podcast and listed to a few of the recent episodes, was hooked so have gone right back to the start and am about 15 episodes in. Love it, always laughing out loud. A real mix of views, opinions and subjects. Great way to learn more about the industry and what’s going on.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tonight’s Dram 73
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • 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
    7 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

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Infectious enthusiasm and great guests for whisky lovers.
Friendly, social atmosphere with engaging banter and strong guest lineup.
Guests too quiet, host too loud. Microphone balance is off.
One of the best whisky podcasts for enthusiasts and industry listeners.
Audio balance inconsistent across episodes.

Chart Rankings

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

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#96
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#213
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#34
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#53
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#78
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#89
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Controversial Whisky Opinions - No sitting on the fence for this one
Q: Should we be getting excited about water?
They debate whether a distillery's water source meaningfully affects whisky, with some emphasizing water's role in production and others arguing that treatment and specifications make the source less distinctive.
Controversial Whisky Opinions - No sitting on the fence for this one
Q: All whisky should be non-chill filter and natural color.
The hosts weigh the flavour and transparency arguments against consumer expectations, cloudy whisky, batch consistency and the cost of producing blends without colouring.
The Kilchoman Story - How to start a new distillery on Islay
Q: What is unique about Kilchoman's production model?
Islay discusses the fully integrated approach—growing barley, malting, mashing, distilling, maturation, and bottling on site—plus a strong emphasis on farm ownership and control over production decisions.
The Kilchoman Story - How to start a new distillery on Islay
Q: How did Kilchoman start and why on Islay?
James Wills explains the founding impulse: to build a new, independent distillery on Islay driven by a farm-to-bottle philosophy, leveraging Islay's farming heritage and the family's entrepreneurial spirit.
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.

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Whisky conversations center on whisky education, industry storytelling, and the hospitality side of distilleries. Episodes routinely explore distillery visits, branding strategies, independent bottling, and the evolving landscape of whisky tourism, with a strong emphasis on behind-the-scenes operations, cask choices, and guest expertise from master blenders, brand ambassadors, and retail insiders. The show often blends humor with practical insights, making it approachable for enthusiasts while offering actionable angles for brands and venues to engage with touring drinkers, retailers, and collectors. Notable is the focus on experience-driven hospitality, farm-to-bottle narratives, and a willingness to cover both large-scale portfolios and b... more

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2. Jake Adcook
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4. Danny Whelan
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7. Christian Perez
8. Stephen Woodcock

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