Not Another Whisky Podcast

Mitch chats with Greg Schwartz and Guy Satchwell, the masterminds behind the riveting whisky docuseries, 'Water of Life' and 'Independent Spirits'. Get a front-row seat to their journey from film sets to distilleries, the joyous mayhem of their shoots, and the serendipitous moments that fuelled their passion projects. Along the way, they spill secrets about their upcoming 'Farm to Bottle' series and tease the next Independent Spirits Festival. Spoiler: there’s plenty of whisky, collegiality, and late-night drams in between!00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:43 Meet the Guests: Greg Schwartz and Guy Satchel01:50 The Water of Life: Origins and Inspirations05:31 Making Connections in the Whisky World09:19 Filming Challenges and Experiences15:03 The Impact of COVID-19 on the Film's Release16:16 The Journey to the Docuseries16:27 The Birth of the Independent Bottlers Film17:18 Challenges and Collaborations18:42 The Making of the Docuseries19:21 Insights into Independent Bottlers22:01 Structuring the Series26:53 The Independent Spirit Festival30:19 Future Projects and Final Thoughts

Welcome back to the chaos! Daz and Mitch kick off the episode with beard banter and a Santa lookalike contest. Then they rejoice over Scotland's World Cup qualification. Mitch shares his packed schedule, including tours and tastings with bartenders and ambassadors from across the globe. The episode also features an interview with Tom Jolly and Pavel Sowa from the new fine dining spot - Geamair blending local produce with innovative dishes. They chat about Bruichladdich's quadruple distilled whisky, RoseIsle maltings halting production, and Glencadams new visitor centre. 00:00 A Humorous Start01:26 Celebrating Scotland's World Cup Qualification03:45 Whiskey Adventures and Tastings10:56 Fine Dining at the Craigellachie Hotel21:34 Discussing the Menu Concept22:47 The River Space Course23:18 Goals for the Restaurant24:52 Booking and Pricing Details26:41 The Gamekeeper and Polly's Tipple30:44 Whiskey News: Diageo Halts Roseisle Maltings32:39 Peatland Restoration Efforts37:34 Brooke Laddie's Quadruple Distilled Whiskey39:22 Glen Ham Visitor Center Opening41:54 Holiday Whiskey Traditions

In this special episode of 'Not Another Whisky Podcast,' hosts celebrate nearing their 200th show by welcoming co-host Mitch Beard as a guest on his own podcast! Mitch discusses his recently published book, 'Not Another F*cking Whisky Book,' shares some of its hilarious anecdotes, and reflects on the challenges and inspirations behind writing it. They delve into the unique storytelling style, the process of self-publishing, and how his personal stories intertwine with serious whisky industry topics. Check out the book here00:00 Introduction and Episode Milestone00:27 Technical Difficulties and Podcast Setup00:55 Special Guest Introduction: Mitch Beard02:42 Mitch Beard's New Book04:50 Inspiration Behind the Book11:02 Writing Process and Challenges13:20 Self-Publishing and Advice for Aspiring Authors15:01 Writing Process and Style15:51 Releasing the Book and Initial Reactions17:14 Stories from the Book22:53 Whisky and Sustainability23:45 Future Plans and Reflections27:07 Where to Buy the Book28:33 Upcoming Podcast Episodes

This week, Mitch goes it alone and visits the brand new Eden Mill Distillery in Guardbridge, just a stone’s throw from the historic town of St Andrews, where he catches up with the Brand Home Manager, Euan Kinninmonth.Set on the banks of the stunning Eden Estuary (with views toward the iconic St Andrews skyline), Eden Mill blends rich heritage with bold modern innovation. Euan guides Mitch through the distillery’s dual focus on both gin and whisky — from their award-winning coastal gins (including botanicals sourced from the local Fife landscape) to their rapidly evolving single-malt whisky programme.But there’s more than production to explore: the new visitor centre opens up a next-level experience, featuring a top-floor cocktail bar overlooking the estuary, and yes — a golf simulator (naturally, given the proximity to the home of golf) built right into the distillery experience.Tune in to find out how Eden Mill is creating spirits with a sense of place, embracing sustainability (including running on renewable electricity) and carving out a distinctive voice in the Lowland whisky scene.

This week Mitch and Daz sit down with Sullivans Cove CEO, Andy Gaunt, they chat all thing Tasmanian whisky and get to try their new 25 year old (the oldest 'New World' whisky to hit the market.)

This weeks episode sees Mitch & Daz sit down and talk about what they have been upo to including Mitch's launch of his new edition of Turas Mòr whisky a Bruichladdich 18 year finished in a rum cask. Daz talks about attending the Distillers one of one auction and how his Laphroiag reached 6 figures for the incredible charity auction and they catch up on all the news including the disater that saw the Macallan tree fall down.

Join Mitch and the legendary Alan Winchester, with over five decades of experience in the whisky world, as they dive into the rich history and stories behind Aberlour. Recorded at the cozy Quaich Bar in the Craigellachie Hotel, the episode covers Alan's illustrious career, his firsthand experiences at Aberlour, and his latest adventures from safari trips in South Africa to whisky shows in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Alan shares fascinating insights about the history of Aberlour Distillery, the use of the Solera method, and the upcoming new distillery project. The duo also tastes three exclusive travel retail Aberlour expressions—the 13-year-old Double Cask Matured, the Suthainn, and the 16-year-old Double Charred—while amusing listeners with ghost stories and whisky trivia. For more information on aber travel retail exclusives visit : https://www.aberlour.com/en/

In this episode of 'Not Another Whisky Podcast,' Daz dives into the world of traditional whisky-making at the soon to be completed Kythe Distillery. Daz visits the distillery to caht with co-founders Jonny McMillan and Angus MacRaild. They discuss their passion for old-style whisky and the journey that led them to establish their distillery in the scenic Perthshire area. From using floor-malted barley to direct fire stills, find out why they are dedicated to recreating the quality and character of vintage whisky. Tune in to hear about their innovative and authentic approach to distillation, the challenges they face, and their plans for future production.