Whisky Stories x InchDairnie Distillery: Exclusive First Look at Fife’s Hidden Whisky Powerhouse
This week’s episode is a huge milestone for us—it marks our first official distillery collaboration: Whisky Stories x InchDairnie Distillery!We were invited to the InchDairnie Distillery in Glenrothes, Fife, for a full behind-the-scenes tour and a fascinating chat with Managing Director Scott Sneddon, who we’ve officially nicknamed the "Engineer of Flavour".This distillery is closed to the public, so getting exclusive access was a rare treat—and with Chuck on camera, we captured the full all-access experience.Not only did we get the tour, we were among the first people in the world to sample InchDairnie’s debut Single Malt Scotch Whisky, officially released today, 8th May 2025:🥃 KinGlassie Double Maturation🥃 KinGlassie RawBoth are 8-Year-Old Single Malts, and both blew us away.InchDairnie is truly one of the most innovative distilleries in Scotland, combining traditional whisky-making with cutting-edge techniques. Alongside their Fife Single Malt Scotch, they’re also producing Rye Whisky and experimenting with a huge variety of grains and yeasts.In total, nine unique spirit styles are produced at the distillery—an incredible feat for a single site. From peated Fife Single Malt to unexpected mash bills and fermentation styles, InchDairnie is doing things differently… and doing them brilliantly.These exciting new releases are now available via The Whisky Exchange and Royal Mile Whiskies.To celebrate the partnership, we’re also hosting our first-ever Distillery Spotlight tasting event at The Diggers Vaults on Friday 23rd May, where you’ll be able to meet Scott Sneddon, hear about the incredible work going on at the distillery, and taste some of their standout whiskies for yourself.This episode is packed with:✅ Exclusive access to a closed-to-the-public Scotch whisky distillery✅ The first taste of a brand-new Fife Single Malt release✅ Deep dive into innovative whisky production✅ A huge moment for us here at Whisky StoriesEnjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on the podcast, we were joined by Nicole Leslie from Halewood Artisanal Spirits for a cracking conversation recorded in The Diggers.Nicole gave us a proper insight into her career in whisky, her work with Halewood, and most importantly, the mysterious Bonnington Distillery—one of Edinburgh’s least talked-about distilleries, largely because it’s closed to the public.We’ve spoken often about the growing whisky scene in Scotland’s capital, but Bonnington has always felt like a bit of a mystery… until now. Nicole walked us through the distillery’s history, current releases, and how they operate behind the scenes.Bonnington’s whisky is bottled under both the Bonnington and Crabbie’s brands—John Crabbie being a legendary figure in Edinburgh’s distilling past. It’s a fascinating dual-brand setup that reflects both heritage and modern craft.Nicole brought along a couple of bottles from each range, and they were very well received indeed. We also got into a lively chat about maturing whisky in unregulated cask types and the controversy surrounding the Dalry Milk release from Master of Malt.A brilliant episode shining a light on a hidden distillery, a storied brand, and some of the big conversations happening in whisky today.Enjoy! 🥃 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Indy Bottler Spotlight LIVE from Leith with Pintail: Sweet Wine Casks & New Pubs
This week’s episode is another LIVE Indy Bottler Spotlight, and for our 7th edition, we were down in Leith with a brilliant crowd and an even better lineup of whisky.We were joined by friend of the pod Simon Smith, representing the Independent Bottler Pintail. Not only did Simon guide us through a delicious lineup of drams, but he also welcomed us into his brand-new pub, The Finch, to record the episode—just hours after getting the keys!While The Finch isn’t open just yet, we’ve no doubt it’ll become a go-to spot for a proper dram, especially with Simon behind the bar.Pintail is a fascinating bottler, known for their focus on sweet wine cask finishes, sourcing casks from across Europe and giving their whiskies a unique twist. Simon walked us through the history of wine cask use in Scotch whisky and broke down the five-dram tasting lineup in style.🥃 Inchgower 16yo Banyuls Cask🥃 Linkwood 14yo Loupaic Cask🥃 Tullibardine 10yo Calvados Cask🥃 Dailuaine 14yo Palo Cortado Sherry Barrel🥃 Laphroaig 16yo Oloroso Sherry BarelWe were also joined by the always entertaining Launce Morgan and his lovely 'current wife' Sandra, who made the journey up from England for the night.As always, this Indy Bottler Spotlight was packed with great whisky, proper stories, and plenty of laughs.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Global Whisky Adventures with Barley Baxter: Old Pulteney, Speyburn & Stories from Around the World
This week, we were joined by the brilliant Stuart Baxter—aka Barley Baxter—Global Spirits Ambassador for International Beverage, covering iconic Scotch whisky brands like Old Pulteney, Speyburn, Balblair, and anCnoc.Stuart’s whisky journey began with the Chivas Ambassador Programme, and since then, he’s travelled the globe sharing drams and stories. One highlight? His wild time working in India—including that unforgettable night as the only guest in an entire hotel.We dived into the history of Old Pulteney Distillery, including the wild days of prohibition in Scotland when the distillery was—believe it or not—used as a morgue.Stuart brought some fantastic whiskies for us to try, including a dram from Speyburn, which only opened its doors to visitors in the last three years. With its drum maltings from 1905—the first distillery to install them—it’s now firmly on my must-visit distillery list.We were also lucky enough to sample a rare staff-only bottling from Balmenach, and a surprise dram from New Zealand—Cardrona Single Malt Whisky.And if that wasn’t enough, we even uncovered the bizarre connection between Dr Seuss and a drunken duck in a kilt...An episode packed with whisky, scotch, distillery stories, global adventures, and big laughs.Enjoy! 🥃🌍🦆 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Full Access at Tomatin: Scotch from the Cask & Distillery Road Trip Games
This week, we bring you the final episode from our epic Whisky Stories road trip up north—and we’re wrapping it up in style with a private tour of Tomatin Distillery.Located in the heart of the Highlands, Tomatin is a Highland Distillery with a rich history and a reputation for producing some truly exceptional Scotch whisky. We were lucky enough to get access-all-areas, diving deep into the production process, the history of the distillery, and of course… sampling whisky straight from the cask in their oldest warehouse.Along the way, we kept the fun going with a few of our favourite games—Mystery Distillery and Play Your Distilleries Right—and we also heard the chaotic tale of Chuck’s mad dash to the airport after one too many drams the night before his flight to Japan.This episode is packed with great laughs, brilliant insight, and some stunning Tomatin whisky. A huge thanks to the team at Tomatin Distillery for the warm welcome and the unforgettable experience.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Find us on Instagram - @The_Whisky_Stories Graeme, Angus and Ross are three friends who enjoy a dram and a chat in their local pub. We don't take ourselves too seriously and tend to invite a special guest along each week to chat about their experience in whisky.The 'What 3 Drams' feature of the podcast dives into three specific whiskies close to them and discuss the story behind them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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