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Not Another Whisky Podcast

Not Another Whisky Podcast

By: A Mitch & Daz Production
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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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Episodes
  • DAZ & PETER MACLELLAN DISCUSS BOWMORE

    DAZ & PETER MACLELLAN DISCUSS BOWMORE
    Jun 1 2025

    Another cracking live episode from the heart of the Fèis Ìle Islay Whisky Festival, hosted by Daz. He’s joined by the legendary Peter Maclellan, owner of Lucci’s Bar in Bowmore—a man who knows his way around both a coffee machine and a good dram. Recorded in front of a live and very enthusiastic audience, the pair dive into a tasting of five distinct Bowmore expressions, each revealing a different side of Islay’s smoky soul. Expect tasting notes, laughter, the occasional rogue opinion, and a deep love for the island that makes it all possible.

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    29 mins
  • A CLASH OF THE STILLS - A DISTILLERS SHOWDOWN

    A CLASH OF THE STILLS - A DISTILLERS SHOWDOWN
    May 25 2025

    Recorded live at the Spirit of Speyside festival, three whisky industry titans—Sarah Burgess from the Lakes Distillery, Callum Fraser from Glenfarclas, and Polly Logan from Tormore—bring both insights and laughs. Hosted in front of an energetic audience, the panellists share their wisdom on whisky making, the challenges of sustainability, and hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, including celebrity encounters and mishaps. The event features a Shakespearean acting segment that had everyone in stitches, a rapid-fire question round that goes delightfully off the rails, and an audience vote for the favourite whisky of the night. This episode is a blend of expert knowledge, spirited banter, and pure entertainment.


    00:00 Welcome and Introduction

    00:22 Setting the Scene: Spirit of Speyside

    03:01 Panel Introductions

    07:08 Festival Highlights and Experiences

    10:48 Whiskey Making and Industry Changes

    15:35 The Lakes Distillery: A Deep Dive

    21:16 Shakespeare Drama and Fun

    28:29 The Grant Family Tradition

    29:00 Family-Run Distilleries in Scotland

    29:36 Challenges and Rewards of Family-Run Distilleries

    30:30 Casual Leadership at Glen Far

    31:08 The New Shiny Toy: Tormo Distillery

    32:52 Visitor Center Plans and Challenges

    34:57 Introducing Tormo's New Expressions

    38:27 Rapid Fire Fun: Cast Me Another

    42:24 Proudest Career Moments

    45:03 Celebrity Visits and Fun Stories

    48:25 Inspiration and Process in Whiskey Making

    49:42 Sustainability Goals and Challenges

    51:40 Glen Farlow 21: A Special Tasting

    54:42 Marketing in the Whiskey Industry

    58:38 Announcing the Winner

    01:00:33 Conclusion and Farewell

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • A CHAT WITH LUKE PATIENCE FROM UNKILTERED WHISKY

    A CHAT WITH LUKE PATIENCE FROM UNKILTERED WHISKY
    May 18 2025

    Daz sits down with an Olympian Luke Patience to discuss his whisky Unkiltered

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    46 mins

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