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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

It was great having Stephen Woodcock back on the pod. And this time he came bearing gifts!

Not to be outdone by the team at Bunnahabhain, he made sure we stand out now with the bright yellow iconic Cutty Sark jackets, bags, mugs, notebooks and pens... more

It was time for a monthly catch-up in Diggers with the lads.

We were down in the cellar with plenty of drams and loads to talk about.

We caught up on our distillery trip to Arbikie, some big drams on the lineup, AND if we can pull off organising ... more

Arbikie Distillery are about to launch their first ever Single Malt release. And it's taken them 10 long years to wait for this moment.

And what better way to spread the good word about it than to come on the Whisky Stories Podcast and tell us all ... more

It's always good to catch up with Mark Thomson.

In this episode, we dived into brand advocacy and asked if the Scotch Whisky Industry are moving away from it and whether that's a good thing or not.

Mark is an award winning Brand Ambassador and ha... more

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Recent Guests

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
Julieann Fernandez
Master Blender for CVH (Bunnahabhain, Deanston, Tobermoray, Ledaig, Black Bottle, Scottish Leader)
CVH (Distell/UK portfolio)
Episode: Julieann Fernandez: Becoming a Master Blender at 28 — Bunnahabhain, Deanston, Tobermory and Ledaig
Luke Fenton
Head of On Trade UK for CVH
CVH (Distell)
Episode: Julieann Fernandez: Becoming a Master Blender at 28 — Bunnahabhain, Deanston, Tobermory and Ledaig
David Brodie
Distillery tour guide at Bunnahabhain
Bunnahabhain Distillery
Episode: Bunnahabhain with David Brodie - Stories and Drams at the Distillery
James Wills
Sales and marketing man, son of Anthony Wills, owner/founder of Kilchoman
Kilchoman Distillery
Episode: The Kilchoman Story - How to start a new distillery on Islay
Brian Kinsman
Master blender for William Grant & Sons
William Grant & Sons
Episode: Glenfiddich Malt Master: How Do You Make The Biggest Selling Single Malt In The World?
Mike McGinty
Brand Home Ambassador for John Dewars & Sons
John Dewars & Sons (Bacardi)
Episode: Mike McGinty: The Stories Behind Dewars and the Distilleries
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

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 57 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
    5 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 Kingdom3 years ago

Listeners Say

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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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#26
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Apple Podcasts
#176
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Apple Podcasts
#197
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Apple Podcasts
#10
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Apple Podcasts
#62
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#65
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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.
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.

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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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3. Luke Fenton
4. David Brodie
5. James Wills
6. Brian Kinsman
7. Mike McGinty
8. John Boyle

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