The Malt Whisky Trail Podcast The Malt Whisky Trail

Joining us this week is Susan Colville, Brand Home Manager of Benromach. We discuss the distillery's history, its plans for the future, and how to choose the perfect dram if you're new to whisky.

This week we join George McNeil, Managing Director of Johnstons of Elgin's Retail Division, the Scottish family owned business supplying cashmere and wool clothing since 1797. We discuss his new role as chairman of The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, plans for 2022, and the importance of The Malt Whisky Trail within Speyside.

This week we join acclaimed writer Ian Buxton for a Book Week Scotland special. We discuss how he began his career in the whisky industry, his popular book 101 Whiskies To Try Before You Die, and his response to the frequently asked question "what's your favourite" dram. If you would like to listen to the full interview visit The Malt Whisky Trail website.

This week is part two of a two part special where we join acclaimed whisky writer Charles Maclean. In this second part, we discuss changes in the whisky industry over the years, Glen Grant's success within the Italian market, and Charles' role in Ken Loach's classic The Angles' Share."

This week we joining legendary whisky writer, Charles Maclean for a special two part edition. Coined as Scotland's leading whisky expert, Charles holds many accolades including Keeper of The Quaich and an MBE. In this first part we discuss how his career began, the relationship between whisky and writing, and his favourite dram (he tastes over 1000 a year).

This week we join Stephanie Murray, from The Dowans Hotel in the beautiful scenic Aberlour. Steph gives us an insight into what it's like running a family owned business, the differences between Speyside and bustling cities, and upcoming projects The Dowans have planned this summer.