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Not Another Whisky Podcast

Not Another Whisky Podcast

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Not Another Whisky Podcast is your gateway to the whisky world, hosted by industry veterans Mitch Bechard and Daryl Haldane. With four decades of combined experience within the whisky industry for giants like Highland Park, Glenfiddich, Macallan, Johnnie Walker, Talisker, and Lagavulin, these guys know their stuff - and they're ready to share the insider secrets and stories that don't make it onto the distillery tours.

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This is an informal show where you can learn about whisky without the stuffy attitude. Expect whisky facts, the latest news, terrible whisky jokes, and candid conversations with industry guests. No pretence, just a good chat about great whisky!


Do you have a story to share, or are you curious about sponsoring the show? Drop us a line at whiskypodcast@gmail.com. And don't forget to peek into our mischievous antics on Instagram @notanotherwhiskypodcast or swing by www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com

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  • THE GLENLIVETS CASK MASTERS A CHAT WITH THEIR NEW MASTER BLENDER, KEVIN BALMFORTH

    THE GLENLIVETS CASK MASTERS A CHAT WITH THEIR NEW MASTER BLENDER, KEVIN BALMFORTH
    2025/12/14

    Exploring Glenlivet's New Cask Masters Collection with Andrew Bardsley and Kevin Balmforth


    In this episode, we dive into the Glenlivet's new Cask Masters collection with special guests and Kevin Balmforth, Glenlivet’s newly appointed Master Blender and Andrew Bardsley, the Global Brand Director of Prestige at Pernod Ricard, The discussion touches on their personal experiences, motivations, and approaches to crafting these unique whiskies. We taste and evaluates three new expressions: the 14-year-old, 16-year-old, and 19-year-old, highlighting the distinct flavours, casks, and innovations involved. Kevin also shares insights into the creation of the Glenlivet 56-year-old special release, and there are discussions on the balance between innovation and consistency in maintaining Glenlivet's storied legacy. The episode wraps up with information on where to find these exclusive whiskies in travel retail.


    00:00 Introduction to Glenlivet's Cask Masters Collection

    00:10 Meet the Experts: Andrew Bardsley and Kevin Balmforth

    01:40 Setting the Scene: Quake Bar and Festive Vibes

    02:14 Andrew's Busy Year and New Releases

    04:16 Kevin's Journey in the Whisky Industry

    07:53 The 14-Year-Old Glenlivet: Tasting and Insights

    16:08 Exploring the 16-Year-Old Glenlivet

    18:02 Exploring Whisky Styles

    18:49 The Surprising 16-Year-Old

    20:36 Innovation and Consistency at Glenlivet

    23:09 The Unique Scottish Oak

    30:19 The 56-Year-Old Glenlivet

    33:38 Cask Masters Series and Pricing

    35:54 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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    37 分
  • A CATCH UP WITH MARK THOMSON

    A CATCH UP WITH MARK THOMSON
    2025/12/07

    In this episode, Mitch welcomes back Mark Thomson, to the Pod. They chat about Mark's recent departure from Duncan Taylor. Mark discusses his transition to freelance work, selling his house, and moving to the countryside. They delve into the current state of the whisky industry, including trends, pricing, and the future of brand ambassadorship.


    Mark also shares his top picks for value whiskies under £100 :


    -https://www.inchdairniedistillery.com/


    -https://www.glenscotia.com/products/12-year-old-single-malt-whisky


    https://www.arranwhisky.com/shop-whiskies/arran-single-malts/14-arran-quarter-cask-whisky-the-bothy


    https://www.bowmore.com/en-gb/whiskies/15-year-old-sherry-oak-cask



    00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene

    00:47 Catching Up with Mark Thomson

    01:26 Life Changes and New Beginnings

    03:07 Whisky Industry Insights

    05:27 Market Trends and Predictions

    14:41 Brand Ambassadorship Challenges

    17:30 Value Whiskies Discussion

    18:09 Reviewing the Limited Edition Arran Whiskey

    19:37 Exploring Glen Scotia's Offerings

    20:53 Discovering InchDairnie Distillery

    23:40 Tasting Notes on Tormore and Bunnahabhain

    27:59 Reflecting on Whisky Preferences and Trends

    32:00 Whisky Predictions for 2026

    35:47 Closing Remarks and Future Plans

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    37 分
  • THE FILMMAKERS OF THE WATER OF LIFE AND INDEPENDENT SPIRITS

    THE FILMMAKERS OF THE WATER OF LIFE AND INDEPENDENT SPIRITS
    2025/11/30

    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 Welcome

    00:43 Meet the Guests: Greg Schwartz and Guy Satchel

    01:50 The Water of Life: Origins and Inspirations

    05:31 Making Connections in the Whisky World

    09:19 Filming Challenges and Experiences

    15:03 The Impact of COVID-19 on the Film's Release

    16:16 The Journey to the Docuseries

    16:27 The Birth of the Independent Bottlers Film

    17:18 Challenges and Collaborations

    18:42 The Making of the Docuseries

    19:21 Insights into Independent Bottlers

    22:01 Structuring the Series

    26:53 The Independent Spirit Festival

    30:19 Future Projects and Final Thoughts

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    33 分
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