{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/678a7735fc105e4d36833b4c/6ac652f58f90a39dfc6c4446?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Science of the Cask: Master Distiller Billy Walker on What Makes Great Whisky","description":"<p>Up to 70% of a whisky’s flavour comes from the wood. But what actually happens inside the barrel to create world-class whisky? Legendary Master Distiller <strong>Billy Walker</strong> unpacks the exact science of oak maturation, cask chemistry, and why age still matters.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Cask to Glass, John sits down with legendary master distiller and blender Billy Walker from <strong><a href=\"https://theglenallachie.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The GlenAllachie Distillery</a></strong> to explore the chemistry, craft, and science behind Scotch whisky.</p><p><br></p><p>With over 50 years of industry experience taking in many famous names including Hiram Walker, BenRiach, GlenDronach and Glenglassaugh, Billy</p><p><br></p><p>➡️breaks down how wood selection &amp; oak chemistry shape profile &amp; flavour</p><p>➡️explains why maturation dynamics matter</p><p>➡️reveals the truth about age statements</p><p>➡️explores his philosophy on single malts</p><p>➡️ makes a passionate defence of blended whisky</p><p>➡️and implores colleagues not to go down the route of cocktails</p><p><br></p><p>Slàinte!</p><p>-------</p><p>Socials: <a href=\"https://x.com/C2GWhisky\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@C2GWhisky</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/JohnRossBeattie\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@JohnRossBeattie</a></p><p><br></p><p>Creator &amp; producer: David Holmes</p><p>Art work &amp; design: Jess Robertson</p><p><br></p><p>Music: Water of Life (Never Going Home)</p><p>Vocals: Andrea Cunningham</p><p>Guitars: John Beattie</p><p>Bass: Alasdair Vann</p><p>Drums: Alan Hamilton</p><p>Bagpipes: Calum McColl</p><p>Accordion: Gary Innes</p><p>Music &amp; Lyrics: Andrea Cunningham &amp; John Beattie</p><p>Recorded &amp; mixed by Murray Collier at La Chunky Studios, Glasgow, Scotland</p>","author_name":"David Holmes"}