The W Club Decanted

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Welcome to The W Club Decanted, the home of The Whisky Shop's official podcast. Check out all The Whisky Shop has to offer by vising www.whiskyshop.com Join The W Club by heading to https://www.whiskyshop.com/club/whisky-club

  1. The W Club Visits The Macallan - Part 4 Kirsteen Campbell, Master Whisky Maker

    FEB 6

    The W Club Visits The Macallan - Part 4 Kirsteen Campbell, Master Whisky Maker

    In the last episode of our mini series on The Macallan, Luke Crowley Holland is joined by The Macallan's Master Whisky Maker, Kirsteen Campbell. Given the central role she plays in delivering the World's most iconic whisky brand, Kirsteen was the perfect guest to end the series on. The chat is insightful and humorous as Luke and Kirsteen discuss the latter's career to date and the process of bringing a bottle of the Macallan to life. If you're enjoying the podcast, please review and share it so we can keep delivering the biggest names in whisky into your podcast app of choice. For everything Macallan: www.whiskyshop.com/single-malt-scotch-whisky/distilleries/macallan

    27 min
  2. The W Club Visits The Macallan - Part 3 Rebecca Grant, Head of Maturation

    JAN 29

    The W Club Visits The Macallan - Part 3 Rebecca Grant, Head of Maturation

    In this episode, we meet Rebecca Grant, Head of Maturation, and hear her story on how a background in Science helped her become the master of maturation at The Macallan. Rebecca sheds more light on the 'acorn-to-glass' philosophy, describing the minutia of the process from identifying the best cask-making oak trees through to the rigorous quality checks that take place throughout maturation to ensure that each and every drop has The Macallan seal of approval.

    15 min
  3. The W Club Visits The Macallan - Part 2 Rachel Walters, Operations Director

    JAN 15

    The W Club Visits The Macallan - Part 2 Rachel Walters, Operations Director

    The next episode in the W Club's insightful miniseries giving listeners the inside scoop on what life is like at The Macallan estate. Each of the podcast episodes were recorded inside the estate's beautiful open-sided marquee on the banks of the River Spey – the perfect spot for reflecting on The Macallan's magnificent drams. In this episode, we find W Club Manager, Luke Crowley-Holland, in conversation with The Macallan Operations Director, Rachel Walters, talking about how Rachel has risen through the ranks of The Macallan over her 26-year career with the brand, from bottling in Glasgow, to leading the engineering team, working with their cask suppliers in Jerez, and beyond. They discuss The Macallan's barley-to-bar (or acorn-to-glass!) method of viewing the creation and production of its world-renowned liquids, discussing how in spite of having some of the smallest spirit stills in the industry, their brand has become such a vast empire.

    20 min
  4. The W Club Visits The Macallan - Part 1 Gillian Swan, Estate Experience Manager

    JAN 8

    The W Club Visits The Macallan - Part 1 Gillian Swan, Estate Experience Manager

    The first instalment in an exciting miniseries focusing on The W Club's team visit to The Macallan estate. Each of the podcast episodes were recorded inside the estate's beautiful open-sided marquee on the banks of the River Spey – the perfect spot for reflecting on The Macallan's magnificent drams. In this episode, we sit down with W Club Manager, Luke Crowley-Holland, and The Macallan Estate Experience Manager, Gillian Swan, as they explore Gillian's journey into her current role and how the estate has developed since navigating the tricky waters of Covid-19, balancing The Macallan's rich history with enticing modern experiences.

    22 min
  5. The W Club Meets G&M

    11/12/2025

    The W Club Meets G&M

    On this episode we caught up with Stephen Rankin — Director of Prestige at Gordon & MacPhail. It was an extensive deep dive into G&M, the two distilleries under their umbrella — Benromach and the Cairn — and the recent release of the world's oldest whisky. If you're enjoying the podcast, please do share with your whisky loving friends and leave us a review. Make sure to visit www.whiskyshop.com for all your whisky needs! Enjoy the show.

    1h 49m
  6. The W Club Meets InchDairnie

    08/22/2025

    The W Club Meets InchDairnie

    Hello folks! Welcome back to the W Club Decanted. On this episode we sat down with the excellent Scott Sneddon, Managing Director of InchDairnie Distillery. It was a wide ranging chat, with specific focus on their two recent new releases — Kinglassie RAW and Double Matured — and the upcoming new Ryelaw vintage. If you're enjoying the podcast, please do share with your whisky loving friends and leave us a review. Enjoy the show.

    42 min
  7. The W Club Meets Marker's Mark/Star Hill Farm

    06/16/2025

    The W Club Meets Marker's Mark/Star Hill Farm

    A bumper month for the W Club Decanted, we present you another fantastic episode - this time in collaboration with Dr. Blake Layfield, Master Distiller and Head of Innovation & Blending at Maker's Mark. Layfield's connection to whiskey runs deep with a PhD in food science and a decade of experience in the spirits industry, he's a man driven by flavour and science in equal measure. He has been instrumental in the creation of Maker's latest release - Star Hill Farm. More than just the name of their release, Star Hill Farm is the 1,100-acre birthplace of Maker's Mark - a hub of innovation in regenerative agriculture. Star Hill Farm Whiskey marks a number of firsts: the first new mash bill from Maker's Mark, the first whiskey from the distillery not bearing the Maker's name, and the first without the iconic red wax seal. Instead of corn, the mash bill is made from 70% wheat and 30% malted barley, resulting in a delicate, floral spirit quite distinct from traditional bourbon. A second mash bill of 100% malted wheat adds further complexity. To enhance this innovation, Maker's used five different barrel types, from classic American oak to experimental hybrids. And with cask rotation (a rare technique in bourbon production), the maturation was carefully controlled to achieve a balanced, expressive flavour. The result? A vibrant wheat whiskey with notes of pear, apple, candied ginger, and bitter orange, layered over a rich, complex mouthfeel. Find out more about what went into this fascinating new release by listening to the podcast now! Find W Club Decanted on your favourite podcast app Want to be first to hear about new releases like Star Hill Farm? Join the W Club for exclusive bottlings, tastings, and insider whisky content.

    29 min
  8. The W Club Visits The Glenrothes

    06/10/2025

    The W Club Visits The Glenrothes

    Following hot on the heels of a Whisky Shop distillery visit to the remarkable home of The Glenrothes, this instalment of the W Club Decanted sees Luke Crowley-Holland sit down with Guide Brand and Education Manager, Kat Robertson and Private Client Relationship Manager, Georgia Porteous from The Glenrothes to discuss all things past, present and future. If you want to get the inside scoop on this incredible distillery, be sure to pick up a copy of the Whiskeria Summer 2025, which has just landed in stores today!

    45 min
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Welcome to The W Club Decanted, the home of The Whisky Shop's official podcast. Check out all The Whisky Shop has to offer by vising www.whiskyshop.com Join The W Club by heading to https://www.whiskyshop.com/club/whisky-club

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  • Creator
    The Whisky Shop
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023
  • Show Website
    The W Club Decanted