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Each week's episode features the latest whisky news, a calendar of upcoming events, and interviews with whisky experts. For more information, links, and a complete archive of past episodes, visit www.whiskycast.com.

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Latest Episodes

Documentary filmmaker Greg Swartz is back with his fourth whisky film. "West of Tradition" looks at the nascent American Single Malt movement through the story of Seattle's Westland Distillery. It's a followup to his previous films, which include "Th... more

Martin Markvardsen joined Highland Park as a brand ambassador in 2006. Since then, he's traveled the world touting the virtues of his favorite whisky. He's so in love with Highland Park that he had the logo tattooed on his chest - right over his hear... more

Amrut's Indian single malts have been popular with whisky connoisseurs for nearly two decades. Now, with increasing competition from other Indian single malt distillers, Amrut is seeking to capture the entry-level whisky drinker with Kranthi, a singl... more

This week, we're on the road at the 35th Kentucky Bourbon Festival in Bardstown, Kentucky. We'll have highlights from the weekend throughout this week's podcast. In the news, President Donald Trump is dropping the hammer on Canadian whiskies with a c... more

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Recent Guests

Martin Markvardsen
Senior brand ambassador, Highland Park
Highland Park (part of Edrington)
Episode: A 20-Year Journey with Highland Park
Ashok Chokalingam
Master Distiller and Chief Operating Officer, Amrut Distillery
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Episode: An "Approachable" Single Malt from Amrut
Marlene Holmes
Master distiller, Milam and Greene
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Episode: On the Road at the 2026 Kentucky Bourbon Festival
Jeremy Ray
Oversees George Washington's Distillery at Mount Vernon
George Washington's Mount Vernon
Episode: A Busy Month at George Washington's Distillery
John Little
Co-founder of Little and Foster Whiskey
Little and Foster Whiskey
Episode: The Boys Are Back
John Foster
Co-founder of Little and Foster Whiskey
Little and Foster Whiskey
Episode: The Boys Are Back
Tom Buchsbaum
Co-founder of Austin Craft Spirits
Austin Craft Spirits
Episode: Light Whiskey: It's Not About the Calories
Adam Hannett
Master Blender at Bruichladdich Distillery
Bruichladdich Distillery
Episode: 25 Years of Stories, Laughs, & Whisky
Brent Elliott
Master Distiller, Four Roses
Four Roses
Episode: A Year of Innovation at Four Roses

Host

Mark Gillespie
Host with longstanding leadership in whisky media; maintains industry relationships and steering voice of the show.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 357 ratings
  • For whisky lovers, by whisky lovers

    This is the longest-running and best podcast on whisky. For like-minded whisky enthusiasts and lovers, the podcast showcases current news, in-depth conversations and interviews; whisky tasting notes, community participation from their WhiskyCast app and social media, and an educational segment. Thank you to CaskStrength Media for this award-winning podcast! On its 20th year, still going strong.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wembley’s and Dingle’s Dad
    United States2 years ago
  • The best whiskey podcast I’ve heard

    I’ve listened to a few podcasts about whiskey and this one is by far the best. I’ve been listening to every episode since the beginning in 2005 and never get bored listening. Lots to learn and it’s like a living encyclopedia of whiskey and bourbon for those who have any interest at all. Excellent!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flip 69
    United States2 years ago
  • An extremely informative podcast

    Updating my original review (below) as it is several years old… this continues to be a very informative and entertaining podcast. The format has remained the same. I especially appreciate that this podcast covers all types of whiskey news, topics, and tasting notes, so there is much to enjoy.

    Each show covers many areas, yet is not rushed through. The interviews are very interesting. I continue to enjoy this podcast.

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    If you want to learn about all types of whiskey, you may need to be ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Allan247
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    I have learned so much from this podcast that has helped me on my whiskey journey. I truly enjoy the social whiskey cast as well , great community that are very helpful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    James Hostuttler
    United States3 years ago
  • The best out there

    If you want to know what’s going on in whisky (or whiskey) this is for you. There’s nothing like this out there. If you have any interest in whisky just listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    shhini
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Strong community and tasting notes segment; helpful for listeners building knowledge.
A go-to for whisky news and interviews, with depth and clear production context.
Consistently informative and well-produced; a living encyclopedia for whisky enthusiasts.
High-quality interviews with industry insiders and experts across the global whiskey scene.

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#79
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#115
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#131
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
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#93
Australia/Arts/Food
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#144
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#8
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Talking Points

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A 20-Year Journey with Highland Park
Q: Tell me how you got started 20 years ago with Highland Park.
Martin describes starting in Copenhagen, running whiskey dinners, and being approached by Highland Park after impressing at a dinner, leading to a long career with the brand.
Light Whiskey: It's Not About the Calories
Q: So give me the Austin Craft Spirits origin story.
Three former tech executives in Austin, including Tom Buchsbaum, founded Austin Craft Spirits after leaving the tech sector; they pursued grain-forward whiskies using 100% Texas grains and chose to break certain traditional rules to create accessible, lower-cost products like the Austin 85, 101, and the higher-proof 111 and 121 lines.
The Boys Are Back
Q: Tell me about The Marriage of Mashbills, Bourbon, your first release.
It's a blend of two mashbills from MGP, aged about nine to ten years, designed to be both flavorful and accessible, created after testing multiple blends and selecting the one that best fit their original concept.
A Busy Month at George Washington's Distillery
Q: Tell me about the bourbon because Washington was known for rye.
Washington did primarily produce rye, but records indicate a shift toward a more corn-forward mash bill and experiments with rectification and flavoring, including a cask-strength bourbon released for the 250th anniversary and a later smaller, more affordable version for Whisk Month.
25 Years of Stories, Laughs, & Whisky
Q: So Greener Still is another release for our 25th anniversary, and what are we looking to do across the 25th anniversary?
Greener Still is a celebration of milestones from the past 25 years, with a shift from cask influence to emphasizing sustainable barley—featuring three barley varieties and biodynamically grown grain to showcase Bruichladdich's grain-forward identity.

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What is WhiskyCast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Listeners can expect a steady stream of whisky-focused news, interviews, and tasting notes that cover everything from new releases and corporate moves to historic archives and craft distilling. Episodes frequently feature master distillers, founders, and industry experts discussing product development, sourcing, and brand storytelling, often with deep dives into specific expressions or regional whiskies. A standout pattern is the mix of technical distillery talk, archival/history segments, and practical business insights—along with regular sponsor spots and calendar highlights that keep readers up to date on events. The show tends to attract serious whisky enthusiasts and professionals who value in-depth context, industry trends, and firsth... more

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4. Jeremy Ray
5. John Little
6. John Foster
7. Tom Buchsbaum
8. Adam Hannett

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