Whisky Pilgrims

Josh Edge and Andrew Hinds

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An Irishman and Yorkshireman share a common love of all things whisk(e)y. Join us and answer the clarion call to put your best foot forward on this pilgrimage of discovery. All are welcome, whether you are a seasoned traveller or struggling to find your feet in the world of whisky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 DAYS AGO

Josh Lavers (Part 2)

Ey up! Here we continue with Josh’s story through life and whisky. After part one took us extensively through his cancer journey - we now focus on the highlights over the last couple of years! Ballindalloch, Balmenach and Glenmorangie Signet are a welcome line up for any drammer, so pop the cork and get comfy. Slainte! @whiskypilgrims #whiskypilgrims Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

36 min
7 FEB

WE ARE BACK! 2026 with Josh Lavers (Part 1)

We often talk about the connection between whisky and its ability to ground us in a specific time and place, which can be said for most sensory experiences. Here, I talk with Josh Lavers as he indulges me with some of the drams which have shaped his journey to date. A young man who found himself at a crossroads, when his ambition to jump headfirst into the industry he loved, was abruptly paused. Battling cancer at the beginning of his production apprenticeship wasn’t what he had planned, to say the least. Josh shows us how keeping life simple and doing it with a smile is the fastest way to appreciating it. We explore some wonderful distilleries (Wolfburn, Ballindalloch, Balmenach Glenmorangie) and use each one as a marker on his linear timeline, endorse the wonderful charity Friends of Anchor, who supported Josh through his treatment, oh, and we drink some bloody good whisky. Some stories need a few drams and time to savour them, that’s why this one will need a part two. It’s a rocky road ahead, let’s not rush it. Slainte! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

49 min
09/12/2025

We did it! Looking back on 2025 but is this our Farewell Episode?

An Irishman and a Yorkshireman meet up in the epicentre of Scotland for a few drams to celebrate 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 11m
05/11/2025

On location at Benriach distillery

On location at Benriach distillery, we chat to Stewart Buchanan, their Global Brand Ambassador and one of the friendliest, straight talking, whisky experts you’ll ever meet. He started out hands-on in the distillery, learning every part of the process. He knows what makes Benriach tick because he’s lived it. No fluff or flannel just passion and pizzazz. Now, as the face of Benriach around the world, Stewart shares that same enthusiasm wherever he goes. He’s all about keeping whisky fun and approachable, whether he’s pouring drams in Speyside or hosting tastings in Singapore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

57 min
18/10/2025

Open Your Mind (and Your Palate) to Blends

A marriage, a vatting, a blend — call it what you will. Some folks still turn their noses up at them. Maybe they had a rough encounter once, or maybe someone told them “real whisky” has to be single malt. But here’s the thing — there are millions who adore blends. Don’t let an old prejudice keep you from a new discovery. Not all blends are equal — and that’s the beauty of it. When the right whiskies come together, they can create something far greater than the sum of their parts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 1m
09/09/2025

Bogincur Distillery & Roastery - A Wonderland in Moray

Pilgrims can find themselves in unexpected places. Stay with us in this episode, as we discover what's behind Bogincur, a Wonderland in Moray; exploring water, coffee and whisky. We chat with Warren (aka The Wizard), a water engineer with many passions. He takes us on an adventure down the rabbit hole as we experience, among other things, a whisky that escapes the confines of time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

54 min
10/08/2025

A Dram with Sam

Hugely proud to introduce young Sam Nettleship, recent graduate from Heriot-Watt University, now part of the production at Ballindalloch Distillery, where we all met in 2024. In this episode, we keep it real and raw, listening to Sam’s whisky journey so far, whilst enjoying the Seven Springs Edition One and one of the Thompson Brother’s Mystery Malts. Included are his insights into savouring drams, heritage barley, English whisky, low fliers and his other love; rum. (Coming soon is an episode when we grapple with what it means to Drink Responsibly.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

53 min
05/07/2025

Celebrating Irish Whiskey, the Old and the New.

There’s no doubt that living in Speyside is whisky heaven but this time, Andrew and Josh take a detour to explore the rich, world of Irish whiskey. They meet up for a blether and uncork three bottles; one from the oldest licensed distillery in the world, another of the iconic John’s Lane release and a newcomer from the current whiskey renaissance In just two decades, Ireland has gone from three distilleries to nearly fifty. It’s not just a revival — it’s a revolution. And while Whisky Pilgrims usually seek out affordable, accessible drams for everyday enjoyment, this episode is a celebration, and one particular dram makes an exception. This isn’t Scotch versus Irish. It’s Scotch and Irish. Two traditions, two cultures, one shared love for whisk(e)y, so, whether your glass holds single malt or pot still, grain or blend, raise it high. Sláinte mhaith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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An Irishman and Yorkshireman share a common love of all things whisk(e)y. Join us and answer the clarion call to put your best foot forward on this pilgrimage of discovery. All are welcome, whether you are a seasoned traveller or struggling to find your feet in the world of whisky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creator

Josh Edge and Andrew Hinds
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

14
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© Josh Edge and Andrew Hinds
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