In this episode of Not Another Whiskey Podcast, Mitch and Daz are joined by Bari Reid, the wizard behind some of the UK's trendiest and most head-turning whisky distilleries. Bari spills the beans on his journey from sketching houses to crafting epic distilleries, all while dealing with sustainability buzzkills and client fantasies. They chat about everything from the highs and lows of glass gables to why designing distilleries can be like herding cats.

And just when Bari thought he'd dodged a bullet, he's thrown into the hot seat for the World's Easiest Whisky Quiz. Spoiler alert: it's not that easy. Tune in for laughs, insights, and a peek into the wild world of distillery design.

00:00 Introduction and Banter

00:24 Meet Barry Reed: The Distillery Designer

02:29 Barry's Journey into Architecture and Whiskey

04:17 Challenges and Rewards of Designing Distilleries

09:27 Balancing Client Ambitions with Practicality

11:21 Cost and Feasibility of Building Distilleries

17:45 Trends and Aesthetics in Distillery Design

24:26 The Unique Appeal of Ula Distillery

25:50 Unexpected Architectural Marvels

27:01 Sustainability in Distillery Design

28:01 Challenges and Innovations in Energy Use

29:20 Balancing Tradition and Modernity

34:50 The Role of AI in Architectural Design

38:18 Dream Distillery Projects

43:51 The World's Easiest Whiskey Quiz

46:01 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information

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