Not Another Whisky Podcast

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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. ​ 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 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/not-another-whisky-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Oct 25

    GHOSTS, DEVILS & DEAD MASHMEN | WHISKY GHOST STORIES

    It’s Halloween, the nights are drawing in and whisky season is well and truly here. So naturally, Mitch and Daz are talking about dead mashmen, haunted maltings, disappearing old ladies, cursed distilleries, the Devil hiding inside a whisky cask and a professor who apparently solved a haunting with two iron stakes and a ley line. Completely normal whisky podcast stuff. We start with the obvious question: do either of us actually believe in ghosts? From there, Mitch tells the story of The Balvenie’s Green Lady, including former maltman Robbie Gormley’s poem about meeting her during his final night shift — before sharing his own unexplained experience inside the Balvenie maltings at around 1:30 in the morning. Then things get properly strange. There’s the rocking horse in the infamous school room at Drummuir Castle — made considerably creepier when, halfway through telling the story, an old Diageo colleague connected to the castle inexplicably phones. We get into Hazelwood House and the stories surrounding Wee Jannie, Jura’s Prophecy and the remarkably specific prediction that supposedly came true more than 200 years later, plus Cardhu’s dead mashmen, mysterious footsteps and perhaps the greatest piece of paranormal problem-solving in Scotch whisky history. Daz takes us to Islay for the legend behind Bowmore’s Devil’s Casks, where the Devil himself supposedly fled the famous Round Church, hid inside a whisky cask and disappeared aboard a ship that was never seen again. Naturally, we also find time to actually drink some whisky, as Daz gets into Bowmore’s Halloween releases, including the Devil’s Cask 10 and 22 Year Old. Elsewhere: The Glenrothes ghost and the professor who blamed a broken ley lineMagnus “Mansie” Eunson hiding illicit whisky beneath a fake funeral at Highland ParkGlenDronach’s mysterious Spanish LadyThe voice at Buffalo Trace that may have saved a work crewStrathisla’s 130-year-old Old MegDuncan MacCallum and the haunting stories surrounding Glen ScotiaWhy Mitch may have stayed on the good side of Wee JannieWhy Daz still refuses to believe any of itAnd why Mitch’s soul may still be somewhere behind Tesco in CampbeltownSome of these stories are historical. Some are folklore passed down through generations of distillery workers. Some are genuinely difficult to explain. And some are almost certainly complete bollocks. Happy Halloween. Hosted by Mitch Bechard and Daz Haldane, this is where the whisky world gets pulled apart properly, with stories, insights, and the occasional bit of chaos along the way. 🥃 New episodes every week(ish) 🎤 Live shows & tastings across Scotland 🎟️ Web: www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com 📩 Enquiries & partnerships: whiskypodcast@gmail.com 📲 Follow us on Instagram Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/not-another-whisky-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    GHOSTS, DEVILS & DEAD MASHMEN | WHISKY GHOST STORIES

  2. Oct 18

    SAM SIMMONS AKA DR WHISKY ON WHISKY SNOBS, BLENDS & A CEASE-AND-DESIST

    Five years ago, Dr Whisky joined us to talk about blending whiskies from 14 different countries. Five years later, he's back, and apparently he's still not run out of ideas. Or ways to get himself into trouble. This week, Mitch catches up with old friend Sam Simmons, Head of Whisky at Atom Brands and the creative mind behind That Boutique-y Whisky Company, Wormtub, Darkness and a frankly ridiculous number of whisky releases. And Sam's got a few things to get off his chest. Are whisky shows actually putting people off whisky? Have enthusiasts become so obsessed with cask strength, single malts and age statements that we've forgotten how to simply enjoy a dram? And with warehouses full of whisky and consumers tightening their belts, has the industry got a little carried away with itself? We also get into the changing world of independent bottling, Atom's return to independent ownership, the joys of blended whisky and why a Johnnie Walker Black Label on ice is sometimes exactly what the doctor ordered. Then there's Dalry Milk. What started as an emotional love letter to Edinburgh turned into a whisky inspired by a chocolate bar, complete with a rather polite request from the lawyers to stop selling it. You couldn't make it up. Throw in 21-year-old world whisky blends, worm tub condensers, exciting new distilleries, peanut butter whisky and Sam's new life in Norway, and we've got plenty to talk about. It's whisky, friendship, a few strong opinions and absolutely no requirement to take any of it too seriously. Welcome back, Dr Whisky. LINKS & DRAMS MENTIONEDWant to explore some of Sam's creations? Here are the links to the brands, bottles and questionable ideas we talked about. Atom Brands – The home of Sam's whisky creations.Master of Malt – Where you'll find many of the whiskies discussed.That Boutique-y Whisky Company – Independent bottlings, brilliant labels and plenty of unusual drams.Wormtub Whisky – Big, bold, meaty whiskies, including the single cask releases Sam discusses.Darkness Whisky – Intensely sherried whiskies from Atom.21 Year Old World Whisky Blend – Sam's latest adventure in blending whiskies from around the world.Dalry Milk (Removed by the Fun Police) – The infamous Edinburgh grain whisky that got the lawyers interested.The Islay Collection – A collaboration with Studio Minerva featuring 16, 20 and 30 year old Islay single casks.Master of Malt Flavoured Whisky Range – Peanut Butter, Mint Choc and Gingerbread. If you've enjoyed the episode, give us a follow, leave a review and share it with a fellow whisky lover. Preferably one who doesn't insist everything has to be cask strength. Hosted by Mitch Bechard and Daz Haldane, this is where the whisky world gets pulled apart properly, with stories, insights, and the occasional bit of chaos along the way. 🥃 New episodes every week(ish) 🎤 Live shows & tastings across Scotland 🎟️ Web: www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com 📩 Enquiries & partnerships: whiskypodcast@gmail.com 📲 Follow us on Instagram Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/not-another-whisky-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    SAM SIMMONS AKA DR WHISKY ON WHISKY SNOBS, BLENDS & A CEASE-AND-DESIST

  3. Oct 11

    TURAS MÒR: TWO NEW WHISKIES, ONE WILD ISLAND & A LOT OF WHISKY NEWS

    We're back! After a few ridiculously busy weeks, Mitch and Daz finally manage to get themselves in the same virtual room for a much-needed catch-up. And judging by what's been happening in the whisky world, they've got plenty to talk about. Mitch's been gallivanting around Ireland, hosting whisky adventures across Scotland and launching two new Turas Mòr whiskies on the Isle of Raasay. Meanwhile, Daz has been drinking old Glengarioch, exploring whisky bars in Hong Kong and generally living his best life. But there's some serious whisky news to get stuck into as well. A bottle of The Macallan 1926 has sold for over £2 million at Sotheby's first auction held at the distillery. Balvenie has unveiled an extraordinary 88-year-old single malt, becoming the oldest Scotch whisky ever released. The controversial English Whisky Geographical Indication has caused a bit of a stir, and sadly, community-owned GlenWyvis Distillery has entered administration. Naturally, Mitch has a few opinions. Particularly when it comes to what actually constitutes a single malt whisky. In this episode: Mitch's Irish whisky adventure, from Tullamore and Dingle to Midleton and Kinsale.Daz's adventures with old Glengarioch and Hong Kong whisky bars.The Turas Mòr launch on Raasay, featuring questionable Scottish weather, wild swimming and whisky on a cliff.Daz tastes the new Turas Mòr Dailuaine and Benrinnes 12-year-olds.The Macallan 1926 sells for over £2 million.Balvenie releases an extraordinary 88-year-old single malt, alongside two new expressions celebrating its traditional maltings.The English Whisky GI controversy. Should single malt whisky have to be mashed, fermented and distilled at one distillery?GlenWyvis enters administration. What does its closure tell us about the pressures facing independent distilleries?And the usual amount of nonsense you've come to expect from us. Get your hands on Turas Mòr Two new limited-edition Speyside single malts under their independent bottling brand, Turas Mòr. Only 150 bottles of each have been produced, and both were launched during a whisky adventure on the Isle of Raasay. Dailuaine 12 Year Old, Edition #3 A vibrant, creamy Speyside single malt with fresh orchard fruit, toasted nuts, gentle spice and a touch of oak. Buy Dailuaine 12 Year Old Benrinnes 12 Year Old, Edition #4 Rich, fruity and full of character, with dark berries, chocolate, fruitcake and warming spice. Buy Benrinnes 12 Year Old Both are exclusively available through The Speyside Whisky Shop, subject to availability. Explore the full range: https://www.turasmorwhisky.com Whisky news and articles The Macallan 1926 auction A rare 1926 Fine & Rare bottling takes centre stage at Sotheby's first auction held at The Macallan Estate. Sotheby's: Live from The Macallan Estate The Spirits Business: Rare Macallan 1926 sells for £2.2m (2023 record) Balvenie 88 Year Old Just 17 bottles of the 1931 vintage exist, making this a remarkable piece of whisky history. Financial Times: Balvenie's 88-year-old whisky English Whisky GI controversy The approval of English Whisky's geographical indication has sparked debate over single malt production methods, with the Scotch Whisky Association formally appealing the decision. Scotch Whisky Association: Appeal against English Whisky GI UK Government: English Whisky GI specification GlenWyvis Distillery enters administration Sad news for the world's first community-owned distillery, with administrators appointed following prolonged financial difficulties. Interpath: GlenWyvis enters administration The Spirits Business: GlenWyvis secured £500,000 funding earlier in 2026 Follow the adventureEnjoyed the episode? Give us a follow, leave a review and share it with someone who loves a good dram and a healthy dose of whisky industry nonsense. Thanks for listening Hosted by Mitch Bechard and Daz Haldane, this is where the whisky world gets pulled apart properly, with stories, insights, and the occasional bit of chaos along the way. 🥃 New episodes every week(ish) 🎤 Live shows & tastings across Scotland 🎟️ Web: www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com 📩 Enquiries & partnerships: whiskypodcast@gmail.com 📲 Follow us on Instagram Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/not-another-whisky-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    TURAS MÒR: TWO NEW WHISKIES, ONE WILD ISLAND & A LOT OF WHISKY NEWS

  4. Sep 13

    RAASAY REVISITED: ALASDAIR DAY ON WHISKY, WATER AND WHAT COMES NEXT

    We’re back on the Isle of Raasay, three years after our last proper sit down with Alasdair Day, co founder and master blender at the Isle of Raasay Distillery. Recorded at the distillery, the conversation is less about introducing Raasay and much more about how it is growing up. With the spirit now approaching nine years old, Alasdair talks us through how the original six cask recipe is developing, what they’ve learned from ex rye, Bordeaux and Chinkapin oak, and why lower filling strengths could be having a significant effect on maturation. We also get into one of the more interesting whisky debates we’ve had for a while. How much does water really contribute to the character of a whisky? While the industry often talks about a figure around 2%, Alasdair believes Raasay’s mineral rich water could be responsible for considerably more, particularly because they use it throughout cask reduction on the island. Away from the liquid, we talk about what the distillery has done for Raasay itself. New jobs, a growing population, people moving to the island to build their lives there, community energy projects and the relationship between the distillery and the people around it. And, of course, we look ahead. Ten and fifteen year old Raasay, another warehouse, ideas for a whisky school, the currently paused Campbeltown distillery project, and why Alasdair isn’t exactly rushing out to fill Raasay spirit into tequila and mezcal casks just because the rules now allow it. A proper catch up with one of whisky’s busiest men, from one of Scotland’s most remarkable wee islands. Hosted by Mitch Bechard and Daz Haldane, this is where the whisky world gets pulled apart properly, with stories, insights, and the occasional bit of chaos along the way. 🥃 New episodes every week(ish) 🎤 Live shows & tastings across Scotland 🎟️ Web: www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com 📩 Enquiries & partnerships: whiskypodcast@gmail.com 📲 Follow us on Instagram Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/not-another-whisky-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    RAASAY REVISITED: ALASDAIR DAY ON WHISKY, WATER AND WHAT COMES NEXT

  5. Sep 6

    SMWS, CALUM LAWSON, CASKMASTERS & COPPERCAIRN HEAD TO SPEYSIDE

    Mitch heads to The Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s Queen Street Members’ Room in Edinburgh to sit down with Calum Lawson, SMWS Member Experience Manager and co-host of the Society’s Whisky Talk podcast. Calum’s route into whisky wasn’t exactly mapped out from the beginning. From years in Glasgow hospitality and running a bar and restaurant, he moved into the Society as manager of the Bath Street Members’ Room, spent time on the whisky buying team, and now finds himself helping shape everything from member experiences and international tastings to podcasts and new releases. We get into the wonderfully terrifying world of blind tasting and SMWS’s new Caskmaster competition: eight mystery drams, nine possible answers and absolutely nowhere to hide. Mitch recalls Charlie MacLean’s advice never to blind taste Scotch whisky, while Calum explains why the Society decided to ignore that advice entirely. There’s also plenty of Society chat: how those mysterious distillery numbers work, how single casks are selected, why ridiculous bottle names such as “Beware of the Lurking Gherkin” are part of the fun, and what actually goes into creating memorable whisky experiences for members around the world. But there’s also a bit of news. CopperCairn and The Scotch Malt Whisky Society are teaming up for a Speyside adventure from 12–15 March 2027, bringing Society members north for a few days of behind-the-scenes distillery access, whisky dinners, tastings, blending sessions and a few distinctly CopperCairn additions along the way. There is even talk of a dip in the River Spey. Speedos remain optional. Probably. And there’s another twist: the 2026 Caskmaster Champion will win a place on the CopperCairn Speyside trip, making the stakes in the Society’s blind tasting championship considerably higher than bragging rights over your mates. Caskmaster 2026The Caskmaster Grand Final takes place at The Vaults in Leith on 12 November 2026. The overall champion receives lifetime membership of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society as well as a place on the CopperCairn Speyside adventure from 12–15 March 2027. Find out moreThe Scotch Malt Whisky Society: smws.com SMWS Whisky Talk: www.smws.com/podcast CopperCairn: coppercairn.com Hosted by Mitch Bechard and Daz Haldane, this is where the whisky world gets pulled apart properly, with stories, insights, and the occasional bit of chaos along the way. 🥃 New episodes every week(ish) 🎤 Live shows & tastings across Scotland 🎟️ Web: www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com 📩 Enquiries & partnerships: whiskypodcast@gmail.com 📲 Follow us on Instagram Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/not-another-whisky-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    SMWS, CALUM LAWSON, CASKMASTERS & COPPERCAIRN HEAD TO SPEYSIDE

  6. Aug 31

    THE YEASTIE BOYS WITH BRENDAN MCCARRON

    This week we welcome whisky maker, consultant and long-time friend of the podcast Brendan McCarron back to Not Another Whisky Podcast. And this time, we’re talking yeast. It might not sound like the sexiest part of whisky making, but the deeper you go, the more fascinating it gets. We chat about how yeast was viewed when Brendan first started making whisky at Diageo, whether Scotch became a little too focused on yield and consistency, and why distillers are now starting to look at yeast as a genuine tool for creating flavour. From Glenmorangie and Holyrood to InchDairnie, Loch Lomond, The Lakes and what American whiskey producers have been doing for decades, we get into different strains, longer fermentations, wild yeast, wine yeast and just how much influence the little buggers can actually have. We also talk about Brendan’s work with new distilleries, how the conversation around yeast has changed during his career, working alongside Dr Bill Lumsden, and whether Scotch whisky has been a little bit behind the curve. It gets geeky. But in a good way. Welcome to The Yeastie Boys. Hosted by Mitch Bechard and Daz Haldane, this is where the whisky world gets pulled apart properly, with stories, insights, and the occasional bit of chaos along the way. 🥃 New episodes every week(ish) 🎤 Live shows & tastings across Scotland 🎟️ Web: www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com 📩 Enquiries & partnerships: whiskypodcast@gmail.com 📲 Follow us on Instagram Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/not-another-whisky-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    THE YEASTIE BOYS WITH BRENDAN MCCARRON

  7. Aug 23

    MITCH AND DAZ CATCH UP FEATURING VICTORIA MILLER FROM SIP SEEKERS

    Mitch and Daz are back together for a long-overdue August catch-up, recorded from the glamour of Daz’s self-proclaimed “bitchin’ kitchen.”They compare notes on what they’ve been up to, the whisky they’ve been drinking and the general chaos of a busy summer before diving into some of the more unusual stories from around the whisky world.There’s the retired farmer storing a £750,000 whisky collection in converted pigsties, Woven and Civerinos combining whisky, Scottish honey and a fairly aggressive collection of chillies, and the arrival of the new Stannergill Distillery in Caithness.Mitch also shares his experience at The Macallan’s Coconut Dreams pop-up beside the Spey, including the slightly surreal sight of Macallan being poured into a blender to make piña coladas.The pair also discuss the new signature single malt from the Isle of Harris and whether whisky drinkers occasionally need to become a little less precious about how their drams are enjoyed.Later in the episode, Mitch catches up with Victoria Miller, founder of Sip Seekers, to hear about the platform she has created to make discovering and booking Scotland’s distilleries, tastings and drinks experiences considerably easier.Expect whisky news, old drams, questionable kitchens, expensive pigsties and the usual amount of informed nonsense.Links to news and Sip Seekers £750k Pigsty Whisky Collection – The Whiskey Wash Woven x Civerinos Hot Honey The Macallan – Inspired by Fresh Coconut Stannergill Distillery Starts Production – The Spirits Business The Isle of Harris Single Malt Whisky Sip Seekers Not Another Whisky Podcast on Acast Hosted by Mitch Bechard and Daz Haldane, this is where the whisky world gets pulled apart properly, with stories, insights, and the occasional bit of chaos along the way. 🥃 New episodes every week(ish) 🎤 Live shows & tastings across Scotland 🎟️ Web: www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com 📩 Enquiries & partnerships: whiskypodcast@gmail.com 📲 Follow us on Instagram Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/not-another-whisky-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    MITCH AND DAZ CATCH UP FEATURING VICTORIA MILLER FROM SIP SEEKERS

  8. Aug 16

    WHEN TWO WHISKY PODCASTS WALK INTO A BAR

    This episode is a wee bit different. Earlier this year, Mitch met Graeme and Angus from Whisky Stories and the idea was simple: get both podcasts in the same room, pour a few drams, and record something together. That idea quickly grew into a live event, a charity night, and a raffle that raised an incredible £1,400 for The BEN, supporting people across the hospitality and licensed trade. Recorded live at Uno Mas, this episode sees Not Another Whisky Podcast go head to head with Whisky Stories, with the brilliant Mark Thompson trying his best to keep everyone in line. Expect drams, audience votes, questionable tactics, brilliant whisky chat, and a few strong opinions along the way. We get into favourite distillery visits, cask finishes, whisky bars, and the kind of stories that only come out when you put whisky people in front of a live audience. A huge thank you to everyone who donated bottles, prizes, minis and support for the raffle, and to Sian at Uno Mas for letting us use the venue. Pour yourself something good and enjoy a proper live whisky night with NAWP and Whisky Stories. Hosted by Mitch Bechard and Daz Haldane, this is where the whisky world gets pulled apart properly, with stories, insights, and the occasional bit of chaos along the way. 🥃 New episodes every week(ish) 🎤 Live shows & tastings across Scotland 🎟️ Web: www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com 📩 Enquiries & partnerships: whiskypodcast@gmail.com 📲 Follow us on Instagram Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/not-another-whisky-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    WHEN TWO WHISKY PODCASTS WALK INTO A BAR
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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. ​ 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 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/not-another-whisky-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    A Mitch & Daz Production
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    230
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