Welcome to Episode 9 of Through the Smoke! Wrapping up our awesome trip to Skye and Raasay, this is a good one. Athila finds a special cask, Paul has some great recommendations and Shane ups the temperature with a selection of Drivers Drams... Through the Smoke – Whisky. BBQ. Banter. Three friends from three continents explore the smoky, spirited world of whisky and BBQ. Join Athila Roos (Brazilian-British sommelier & fine whisky specialist), Paul Sugden (English pub landlord & brewer), and Shane McBagley (American BBQ pit-master & chef) as they taste rare drams, fire up the grill, and swap stories from both sides of the Atlantic. From Islay’s rugged distilleries to the BBQ pits of Texas, no bottle is left unopened and no brisket left unturned. Expect expert insights, laugh-out-loud banter, friendly rivalries, and the occasional outrageous challenge — all served with a side of smoke. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur, a backyard griller, or just whisky-curious, Through the Smoke is your ticket to the ultimate food & drink adventure. New episodes every two weeks on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

On this episode of Through The Smoke: The boys recap the first half of a whirlwind trip to Skye and Raasay! Athila does a jig, Shane falls asleep at Talisker & Paul is definitely not in Ravenclaw. Expect peat bogs, unseen distillery action and criticism of warm, womb-like rooms.

Through the Smoke – Whisky. BBQ. Banter.

Three friends from three continents explore the smoky, spirited world of whisky and BBQ.

Join Athila Roos (Brazilian-British sommelier & fine whisky specialist), Paul Sugden (English pub landlord & brewer), and Shane McBagley (American BBQ pit-master & chef) as they taste rare drams, fire up the grill, and swap stories from both sides of the Atlantic.

From Islay’s rugged distilleries to the BBQ pits of Texas, no bottle is left unopened and no brisket left unturned. Expect expert insights, laugh-out-loud banter, friendly rivalries, and the occasional outrageous challenge — all served with a side of smoke.

Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur, a backyard griller, or just whisky-curious, Through the Smoke is your ticket to the ultimate food & drink adventure. New episodes every two weeks on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

On this episode of Through The Smoke: Shane cooks half a pigs head in Athila's back garden and the boys work their way through three different Octomore's. The Peat Parts per Minute are through the roof in this one.

Through the Smoke – Whisky. BBQ. Banter. Three friends from three continents explore the smoky, spirited world of whisky and BBQ. Join Athila Roos (Brazilian-British sommelier & fine whisky specialist), Paul Sugden (English pub landlord & brewer), and Shane McBagley (American BBQ pit-master & chef) as they taste rare drams, fire up the grill, and swap stories from both sides of the Atlantic.

From Islay’s rugged distilleries to the BBQ pits of Texas, no bottle is left unopened and no brisket left unturned. Expect expert insights, laugh-out-loud banter, friendly rivalries, and the occasional outrageous challenge — all served with a side of smoke. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur, a backyard griller, or just whisky-curious, Through the Smoke is your ticket to the ultimate food & drink adventure.

New episodes every two weeks on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.