Whisky Unscripted Podcast

S8 Episode 5 - A Rosebank Opening Special ft Leonard Russell, Tom Russell, Malcolm Rennie, Scott Jackson, Stephen Arnott and Rosie Murray

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 19:23:33 +0100

It’s a Rosebank Special and we are live at the opening night event featuring Managing Director and owner of Ian Macleod Distillers, Leonard Russell, Head of International Business Development Tom Russell, Gordon Dundas, and Distillery Manager Malcolm Rennie with a host of local Distillery Ambassadors giving us their take on the rebirth of this iconic distillery. Stephen Arnott and Rosie Murray in charge of delivering Tours and Experiences at Rosebank explain how after just one-week VisitScotland came calling and awarded them a Five-Star Grading. Local whisky collector Scott Jackson takes Gordon Dallas on a tour his hugely impressive Rosebank collection, one of the biggest private collections there is, before visiting the distillery for the very first time. Distillery Manager Malcolm Rennie and Assistant Distillery Manager Jason McCabe sum up a year since Cask 01 was filled and join in some election fun in Malt Manifesto. Best enjoyed with a large dram. Slainte`

S8Episode 4 - Spirit of Speyside 2024 Special ft Chairman George McNeil, Sandy McIntyre Tamdhu Manager and Jake Adcook IMD asst. blender

Mon, 13 May 2024 15:34:24 +0100

The 2 Gordon's welcome you to Dalbeallie station in the heart of the Tamdhu Distillery for a behind the scenes look at the SOSF 2024. Chairman of the Festival, George McNeil gives the podcast an exclusive interview from The Macallan who, celebrating their 200th anniversary were the official hosts of this years festival, themselves celebrating 25 years! Sandy McIntyre, Tamdhu Distillery Manager gives us an insight into opening up a 'closed' to the public once a year. We join him on tour. Assistant Ian Macleod blender, Jake Adcook explains the art of blending single malts together and describes his special decades festival blend involving Tamdhu from every decade from the 1960's, as well as a 3-year-old! Plus, we get a taste of other events from some festival goers. It's a busy episode, best borrow a second dog! Slainte`

S8 Episode 3 - In Vienna with Ian Palmer of Inchdairnie Distillery and Roland Grain of Ardgowan Distillery with whisky chat from the 2 Gordons

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:53:33 +0100

The 2 Gordons welcome Ian Palmer of Inchdairnie, referenced in the last podcast. Ian talks about the wording on Scotch whisky labels and talks about his own journey in establishing this wonderful Fife distillery. Roland Grain is the man behind Ardgowan distillery in Inverkip who also hosted the Potstill Masterclass Festival in Vienna where Gordon Dallas caught up with him and Ian. The 2 Gordons talk about the Keepers of The Quaich Spring Banquet, finishing in whisky, the calorific value of a dram v a banana and lots more while sampling Tamdhu Dalbeallie 3 and Loch Lomond 12. Best enjoyed with a dram or three. Slainte`

S8 Episode 2 – Juliette Buchan of Glenallachie, Emma Anderson, Editor-in-Chief at Allt om Whisky + Whisky Labels and all the usual whisky chat and fun.!

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 17:01:03 +0000

This episode is released on International Women’s Day 2024 and the 2 Gordon’s celebrate with interviews with Juliette Buchan of Glenallachie and Emma Anderson, Editor-in-Chief at Allt om Whisky, Sweden’s premier whisky magazine. The Gordons look at whether it is within the rules to put a geographical region on a Scotch whisky label that is not one of the official five regions. They look forward to the Speyside and Islay festivals and ahead of Glengoyne’s Casks Unlocked event, talk about the beauty of dunnage warehouses. Of course it wouldn’t be Whisky Unscripted without the usual challenges; You Have Arrived At Your Whisky Destination and for one week only, the Fife Distillery Challenge. Drams sampled are Bowmore 15 Darkest and a 9yr Caol Ila Octave. Slainte`

S8 Ep1 – Not the Christmas Special ft Lochlea’s Patrick, Glenturret’s Jamie, Penderyn’s Richard, Berry Bros and Rudd’s Joe, Barra Distillery’s Debbie, Patrick Lutz and Susan Morrison of the SWE

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 16:11:33 +0000

The 2 Gordons start a New Year with a new series bringing interviews from a very snowy Baden in Switzerland which would have made a wonderful Christmas Special – all will be explained. Then it’s off to the capital of Scotland to visit Edinburgh’s newest whisky visitor attraction at the Scottish Whisky Experience and hear from the Chief Executive Susan Morrison. In between all that Gordon and Gordon debate the idea of a new whisky region for the Scottish Islands, have a quick ‘Mystillery’ challenge, and give a Rosebank update all while sampling a Glengoyne 6-year-old and a Lagavulin 16. Slainte`

S7 Episode 8 – The Peat Special with Mike Billett author of Peat And Whisky – The Unbreakable Bond

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 12:23:44 +0000

The 2 Gordon’s welcome scientist turned author, Mike Billet who has spent more than 20 years working and researching as a peatland scientist. He gives a fascinating insight into his highly acclaimed new book which Charles Maclean is quoted on the front cover as saying, “I believe this to be amongst the most important books about whisky ever written”. Gordon and Gordon delve into the world of peated whisky and while tasting, Inchdairnie’s Ryelaw and Thompson Brothers Caol Ila 9-year Octave. This episode is all about peat including The Year That Changed Whisky, so sit back and smell the smoke! Slainte`

S7 Episode 7. Whiskey on the Rocks Las Vegas, Art of Drink Amsterdam,The Grill Aberdeen plus Whisky Flights and Festivals. Special edition double length episode!

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 20:57:43 +0000

Hold on to your hats! This is a specially extended installment of Whisky Unscripted and has what you might call a world exclusive as we were the only podcast at Whiskey on the Rocks drinks spectacular at Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas. We hear from the Rabbit Hole Distillery, The Oregon Spirit Distillers, Cody Van Dussen of Total Wine and More and some of the locals! Gordon Dundas is challenged to come up with an increasingly popular phenomenon in bars – whisky flights and has to choose 3 whiskies to showcase Ian Macleod Distillers, the Island of Islay and the category that is Blended whisky. We then travel to the Netherlands to capture some of the action from The Art of Drinks Wine and Spirit Festival including an interview with Stephen Cameron of the International Beverage Group, Joel de Kock of IMD and Guisi from Utrecht’s Malt Vault. Gordon Dundas lists what the best whisky festivals to visit in Europe are. We then travel to the north of Scotland for an impromptu interview with legendary barmaid Meg, inside Aberdeen’s legendary whisky bar, The Grill. Although its near midnight she talks about its long history, the regulars, and the changes she has seen in The Granite City after working for over 50 years as a barmaid. Plus, the whisky gameshow almost no-one is talking about, ‘You Have Arrived at Your Whisky Destination’: whiskies tasted are the Tamdhu 18 Cask Strength Special Release, and West Bottoms Kansas City Whisky. It’s a double length episode and you will certainly need a dram for this one. It's a biggie! Slainte`.

S7 Episode 6 - ft Gordon and MacPhail, Brave New Spirits, Duncan Taylor, Hercynian Distilling Co., West Cork Distillery and Christoph Kirsch

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:50:52 +0100

Join us for another Whisky Unscripted podcast hosted by the dynamic duo, the two Gordons! In this episode, we take you on a journey through the Kirsch House Fair in Bremen, where we've got a lineup of fascinating interviews lined up for you.

Our guests include none other than the event's organizer and proprietor, Christoph Kirsch. We'll also be chatting with Paul Dempsey from Brave New Spirits, Gabriella representing Duncan Taylor, Kevin Madden hailing from West Cork Distillery, Anna Buchholz, the Head of Distilling at Hercynian Distillery, and last but certainly not least, Dave King, the Sales Director at Gordon and MacPhail.

In addition to these engaging conversations, we delve into the intriguing world of the One of One Charity auction and challenge Gordon Dundas with the Real or Fake Distillery Name Game. Plus, we savor a fine whisky tasting experience with the Timorous Beasty 18 years.

So, pour yourself a dram, and let's embark on this spirited journey together. Slàinte!

S7 Episode 5 - Greg Swartz, Director of The Water of Life Movie + Alistair McDonald Clydeside Manager

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 19:50:07 +0100

It's a bumper (which means longer than usual) episode featuring 'The Water of Life' director, Greg Swartz in conversation with roving reporter Mike Brown. The 2 Gordon's are at Clydeside Distillery in Glasgow chatting to Alistair McDonald ex-Auchentoshan manager now Clydeside Distillery manager before heading back to the studio to cover a whole range of whisky topics from China, Gordon and Macphail, Billy Walker, old whisky and new releases. Dallas pitches movie ideas to 'commissioning editor' Dundas while both enjoy a Glengoyne Teapot Dram and a Glengoyne Scottish Oak 15. This is one for that long dog walk. Enjoy!

S7 Episode 4 – Kenny McDonald of Dram Mor. Indie bottling, Cask Ownership, Distilleries with 2 words and The Summer Book Club.

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 11:12:00 +0100

In this episode Gordon Dundas is off to China and talks about this emerging market and the latest whisky news. Independent bottling features throughout this episode and is just one of the topics Kenny McDonald of Dram Mor group talks about in a fascinating interview conducted at Cameron House on the banks of Loch Lomond. This butcher turned ambassador, turned Independent Bottler talks about his whisky journey and the ins and outs of acquiring casks, bottling, and then selling them under his own label. It’s a real insight into the front line of indie bottling. There is of course a challenge and Gordon Dallas launches the Whisky Unscripted Summer Book Club. Slainte`

S7 Episode 3 - Summertime special ft The 2 Gordons and Mike Brown of IMD. A small tribute to Paul McDonagh, Talking Rosebank, Seaside distilleries, the Hashtag challenge and much more.

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 13:23:20 +0100

There has been a bit of a gap between episodes, but the 2 Gordons are back with the usual mix of whisky chat and challenges. Gordon Dundas leads a tribute to the late Paul McDonagh of The Bon Accord while Mike Brown of IMD takes us through some summer whisky cocktails. There's a new Hashtag challenge, with the regular feature You Have Reached Your Whisky Destination all combined with some great whisky conversation about travel retail in airports this summer and much more. All best enjoyed with a dram. Slainte`

S7 Episode 2 – Whisky Tours and Whisky Festivals . John McElwee Whisky Tour Guide, Anders Nostrom of SMAD, Sweden and whisky chat about Cambletown and Islay Festivals.

Fri, 26 May 2023 14:38:55 +0100

The 2 Gordons welcome you as always to a mix of whisky fun, fact, and features. Their irregular section entitled, An Insider’s Guide this week stars John McElwee who has been taking tourists around Scotland for over 25 years and now specializes in whisky tourism. The best distillery tours, the most interesting spots to drink a dram and his favourite tipple are just some of the areas covered in a fascinating insight to one of the great whisky jobs out there. The 2 Gordon’s talk about the Campbletown and Feis Isle Festivals while looking at some of the other great whisky festivals of the world. Anders Nostrom chairman of SMAD one of Swedens largest whisky clubs explains just how long it takes to pour for 170 guests in Borlange! And there’s just time to play the legendary game You Have Arrived at Your Whisky Destination! It is a whisky show but not as you know it! Slainte`

S7 Episode1 – A Spirit of Speyside Festival Special ft Chairman George McNeil, Sandy McIntyre, and Dean Jode

Thu, 04 May 2023 20:49:56 +0100

It’s The 2023 Spirit of Speyside Festival and the 2 Gordons bring you a very special podcast from the heart of the action from The Opening Gala Dinner via Tamdhu to The Friday Night Ceilidh. George McNeil the Festival chairman joins us for a chat to discuss the success and impact of the festival on the wider community. Dean Jode, Head of Whisky Creations at Murray McDavid talks about why they decided to become the official host of the event at Dallas Dhu and the difficulties involved being the auctioneer at the Gala Dinner! Tamdhu Manager, Sandy McIntyre, reveals what it was like being crowned Ambassador of The Year at the opening night Gala Dinner, (a complete surprise), as well as seeing his much-loved Tamdhu 12 and Tamdhu 18 picking up Gold Awards at the SOSF awards. Listen out for listener Alex from the Netherlands and Michael Brown the latest recruit to the IMD Ambassadorial team. Drams tasted Dalbeallie 6 and Cragganmore 12 Port Wine Finish. Best enjoyed wearing a touch of tartan. Slainte`.

S6 Episode 7 - Onboard legendary Viking Line ferry, Cinderella ft Stewart Buchanan, Dougal Barr, Graham Mackay, Juhis Virkola and Sweden’s oldest whisky club, Sundsvalle.

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 11:41:51 +0000

We are on the High Seas with this episode featuring interviews from the Cinderella Ferry Travel Retail Whisky Festival ft Brown Forman's Global Brand Ambassador Stewart Buchanan, Dougal Barr of Douglas Laing, Graeme Mackay of Adelphi and Ardnamurchan, Juhis Virkola of Finnwhisky and the Sundsvalle Whisky Club, Sweden's oldest whisky society.

Gordon Dundas mulls over the latest whisky news and delves into the increasingly confusing world of whisky categories while Gordon Dallas unveils the Grape or Grain challenge. Whiskies sampled, Berry Bros. Blended Malt and The Glengoyne 17.

Best enjoyed with a dram. Slainte`

S6 Episode 6 – A special tribute to Mr. Peter Russell. George McNeil Chairman of the Spirit of Speyside Festival and Jason McCabe of Rosebank Distillery.

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 15:51:01 +0000

The 2 Gordons pay tribute to Ian Macleod’s former Managing Director Peter Russell. George McNeil, Chairman of The Spirit of Speyside Festival gives us the low down on tickets sold as well as the preparations ahead for this year’s festival while Jason McCabe, Head Stillman at Rosebank Distillery gives us an exclusive update on progress of this legendary lowland malt as it reawakens back to life. Whiskies tasted are the Glengoyne 15 and The 8-Year-Old Isle of Skye Blended Scotch. Best enjoyed with a dram. Slainte`

S6 Episode 5 – The 2023 New Year Show featuring Olympic Medalist Luke Patience, Cody Reynolds of Angus Dundee and the 2 Gordons.

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 16:28:00 +0000

The 2 Gordons celebrate the first show of January 2023 by speaking to whisky fan and Olympic Silver Medalist, Luke Patience who as a world class sailor only wants to see rocks in his Scotch! They speak to Cody Reynolds of Angus Dundee at the Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh during the legendary Distillers Fair. There’s a look at whisky anniversaries in 2023 and of course no Whisky Unscripted is complete without the ‘You Have Reached Your Whisky Destination challenge’. Happy New Year to all. Slainte`

S6 Episode 4 Pt 2 – Travel Special with Dr George Papadogoulas (Athens), Christian Rosenberg (Frankfurt), Gergely Racz (Budapest) plus travel tips from seasoned traveller Gordon Dundas!

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 12:18:08 +0000

It’s Part 2 of our travel special which starts with the 2 Gordon’s bringing their top Whisky Ambassadorial Travel Tips! We visit The Athens Bar Show and speak to whisky expert and lecturer at the University of West Attica Dr George Papadogoulas ahead of his masterclass on terroir. It’s then off to Budapest to speak to Gergely Racz of the Budapest Whisky Society who lifts the lid on the Hungarian whisky scene. Our travels end in Frankfurt at Germany’s oldest whisky fair, Interwhisky, as we speak to its organizer and chief, Christian Rosenberg who also publishes Germany’s most successful whisky magazine The Whisky Botschafter. We hope you enjoy this episode. All aboard! Slainte`

S6Episode 4 Part 1- Travel Special ft Ardnamurchan, M&H, Glen Scotia, Elixir, Tomatin, Isle of Raasay and Compass Box.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 11:15:49 +0000

The 2 Gordon’s present a 2-part travel special with interviews from The Hague, Athens and Budapest. In the absence of a collective noun for whisky ambassadors let’s just say there is a glug of them here with Connal from Ardnamurchan, Shilton from Milk and Honey, Celine from Elixir, Ciara from Isle of Raasay, Alex from Compass Box and Scott from Tomatin along with Distillery Manager Iain from Glen Scotia! Plus, Peaty Pete features in Listener of the Month who was also on his travels in Scotland! Slainte`

S6 Episode 3 - New Distilleries, New Releases, New Drinkers. Asko Ryynanen of Valamo, Nick Binderer of Slyrs, and Dave Cumming of Whisky Tribe

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 11:58:08 +0100

The 2 Gordons take on the theme of NEW! Interviews with Asko Ryynanen, Master Distiller at Valamo. Nick Binderer from Slyrs Distillery, and Dave Cummings the 50-year-old whisky virgin. There's the Innovations in Whisky Quiz and the 'You Have Reached Your Whisky Destination' challenge and plenty of whisky chat all around the theme of New. The Tamdhu Cigar Malt and The Lindores Cask Strength Bourbon Barrel release are tasted. Slainte`.

S6 Episode 2 - A Royal Special and a trip to The Cotswolds Distillery

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:33:46 +0100

The 2 Gordons bring you Royal Special in the week of Queen Elizabeth's sad passing. Royal connections to the world of whisky past and present are discussed. We also visit The Cotswolds Distillery to meet Rob Patchett (Global Brand Ambassador) and discover another distillery being built on site and discover more about this English Single malt gem!

Lets raise a glass to the passing of The Queen and another for King Charles III. Slainte`

S6Epiode1 - The One When They Go To Islay and meet distillery managers and The Islay Boys!

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 12:03:49 +0100

The 2 Gordons start the new series with a trip to Islay. Hear from Distillery Manager David Turner of Bowmore, Laphroaig Distillery Manager, Barry MacAffer, Bruichladdich Distillery Manager Alan Logan AND The Islay Boys - Mackay Smith and Donald McKenzie who talk exclusively about the plans for Islay's newest distillery. Mikey Sim of Smokehead joins in on the action too. Best enjoyed with a dram!

S5 Episode 7 - The Summer Special ft Malcolm Rennie, Jamie Morrison, Mikey Simm and Bernard Schaffer (double episode)

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 15:15:16 +0100

It's a double length Summer Special as the 2 Gordons get the very latest from RosebankManager Malcolm Rennie. Mikey Sim of Smokehead plays Whose Booze Is It Anyway. Global Brand Ambassador Jamie Morrison talks about working for the wonderful Glenturret Distillery and we hear from Master of the Quaich, Bernhard Schäfer about The Highland Circle Whisky Club, Germany's oldest. Plus there's room for, You Have Arrived at Your Whisky Destination, Whisky News and the Great Debate - Is Whisky A Summer Drink? The 2 Gordons are taking a break over July 22 and will be back late Aug 22 with series 6. Slainte`

S5 Episode 6 - Becky Paskin

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:28:40 +0100

S5 Episode 6 - Becky Paskin in conversation with Gordon Dundas. The Campbeltown Festival, her online tasting business, as well as inclusivity in the world of whisky are just some of the topics discussed! The 2 Gordon’s engage in the ‘You Have Arrived at Your Whisky Destination’ challenge. The A-Z’s of whisky people is on the letter ‘C’. Whiskies tasted include The Benriach 12 and Glen Grant 10. Best enjoyed with a dram or two! Slainte.

S5 Episode 5 – William H Macy, Richard Urquhart, Christopher Coates and a smorgasbord of guests from Chicago, New York, London and Wishy!

Mon, 30 May 2022 10:44:58 +0100

The 2 Gordon’s invite you on the road with a special episode which sees our Whisky Ambassadors in London, Chicago, New York and Wishaw. Thanks to Hollywood legend William H Macy as well as Gordon and MacPhail’s Richard Urquhart, Neil Mathieson of Torabhaig Distillery, Whisky Magazine’s Christopher Coates, The Artisan’s Derek Mather, Mike Miller of Delilah’s bar in Chicago, Andi Ryan and Nicole Gilbert of J Rieger’s and former Master of Scotch, Marty Duffy of Glencairn. We hope you enjoy joining us on our travels. Slainte`

s5episode 4 - 2022 Spirit of Speyside Special ft Tamdhu 18, Douglas Cook, Susan Colville, Sandy McIntyre and many more!

Wed, 04 May 2022 11:49:18 +0100

Join the 2 Gordons as they bring you a flavour of The 2022 Spirit of Speyside Festival while working at Tamdhu celebrating the release of the new 18year old, their 125th anniversary and their 10th anniversary under Ian Macleod's ownership. Susan Colville from Benromach, Douglas Cook of Brown-Forman, James Robertson of Brindisa, Alistair Mateer @Spiritandwood, and of course Sandy McIntyre and several others join us for an out-and-about special as the eyes of the whisky world fall on Speyside. Slainte`

S5 Episode 3 - WhiskySchiff Luzerne + the Birmingham whisky scene + Whisky Trippin’

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 13:14:37 +0100

There's a plethora of voices from the whisky world including the distilleries of Arran, Boann, Loch Lomond, Penderyn, and Tomatin as well as some wonderful people from around the Birmingham area; Loki Wines and Spirits, The Physician Bar as well as Decanter Spirits in Bromsgrove. The 2 Gordons have time for the Whisky Trippin' challenge and cast forward to the whisky events happening in April 2022. All best enjoyed with a dram! Slainte`

S5 Episode 2 - The Stills Going In To Rosebank, Whisky Trippin’, Women In Whisky and Whiskle!

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 16:30:53 +0000

There's a special report from the Camelon street outside Rosebank Distillery on the day the Stills arrive. The 2 Gordon's look at some of the women who have shaped whisky on International Women's Day. There's 2 new challenges in the form of Whisky Trippin' and Whiskle. Drams tasted are the Highland Park 25 and a Teeling 13 year old single grain red wine finish. Whisky lovers of the world unite! Slainte`.

S5 Episode 1 - Malcolm Rennie

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 14:36:48 +0000

A warm welcome to the 5th series of this podcast with an exclusive interview from Rosebank’s Distillery Manager Malcolm Rennie. Malcolm talks about his luminous career from his start in the industry on Islay with his father to taking the reins at the iconic King of The Lowlands, Rosebank. The 2 Gordons talk about the ‘closed’ distilleries of the past, Macallan Reach and what they got up to in January while drinking Tamdhu Distinction and Penderyn Portwood. It looks set for another great series of whisky chat, challenges and guests. Enjoy!

S4 Episode 7 - The Christmas Special at The Pot Still Bar with Frank Murphy with a bonus visit to Glengoyne!

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 12:45:12 +0000

The Pot Still Bar in Glasgow is a veritable institution with many awards and accolades so what better way to end this season than to visit proprietor Frank Murphy and bring some of the Whisky Unscripted end-of-year fun to this wonderful whisky bar. There are challenges, a chance meeting from the past, talk of Ed Sheerin and Prince Albert of Monaco plus a small trip to Glengoyne at the end! We will return! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Slainte`

S4Episode 6 - In Amsterdam @Art of Drink plus Cop26, Tamdhu Distinction and lots more!

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 16:27:18 +0000

The 2 Gordon's talk 'sustainability' post Cop26 and what this means for the whisky industry. Mr Dundas unveils the very latest Tamdhu - The Tamdhu Quercus Alba Distinction while Mr Dallas whisks us to Amsterdam with exclusive interviews from The Art of Drink from Ross Lawrence of Loch Lomond Distillery, Dale Perry from Douglas Laing, Koenraad De Clercq from Filliers Distillery and organiser Luuk olde Monnikhof from De Monnick Dranken. If this was a Highball you'd have to remove the ice as there's so much whisky chat we can hardly fit it all in! Enjoy!

S4Episode 5 - Robbie‘s Dram Club and Hamburg with Tamdhu and Glengoyne. On the road again!

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 12:59:12 +0100

The 2 Gordon's are on the road quite literally with Gordon Dundas in a Mercedes on an Autobahn out of Hamburg with a rather expensive bottle of whisky strapped in the back seat. Meanwhile Gordon Dallas still in his 'sauna' plays audio from the recent whisky festival in Ayr Town Hall - Whisky An 'A That with Robbie's Dram Club.

You'll hear from Ambassadors (and a Master Blender) from Lindores, Glenfarclas, Tomintoul, Tomatin, Mackmyra, Benromach and The Glasgow Distillery as well as Robin the organiser and some happy attendees.

Now this is what podcasts were made for!

Slainte`

S4 Episode 4 - Back On The Road Again!

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 17:12:55 +0100

The 2 Gordons celebrate the return of live whisky shows! Gordon Dundas gives a flavour of his Masterclass delivered at Whisky Live London (October 2021) tasting The Rosebank 30, a Rosebank Single Cask, the Glengoyne 50, a Tamdhu 16 Single Cask American Oak and A 1976 Tamdhu European Oak Single Cask. Gordon Dallas samples 6 Isles Blended Malt while the chat ranges from the recent inductees to The Keepers of The Quaich to sustainability in the whisky industry in light of Cop26 via aged Blends. It's Gordons doubled just like your whisky should be! Slainte!

S4 Episode 3 - Jason Milne of Contagious and Philip Kingscott of Edinburgh Gin

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:08:50 +0100

Join the 2 Gordon's for another fun and fact filled episode featuring Jason Milne the Creative Director of Design and Experiential Agency, Contagious, who chats about his work at Macallan, Glengoyne, Glenturret and the Great Jones Distillery in Manhatten. Also Philip Kingscott of Edinburgh Gin, yes that's right GIN joins us for the Whisky v Gin challenge. Best enjoyed with a dram or a G&T! Enjoy

S4 Episode 2 - The one where they go to Glengoyne!

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 13:13:51 +0100

Getting the 2 Gordon's to Glengoyne Distillery to record this podcast wasn't the problem, getting them out was! Warehouse Team Leader, Blair shows them the Dunnage Warehouses and a quick trip to the shop sees then look at and discuss the 50yr old! Features include Gordon Dundas' Listillery, Whisky News, The Play-Offs and The Peat Challenge! It's a Whisky Podcast but not as you know it!

S4 Episode 1 - The Edinburgh Launch Show!

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 12:14:08 +0100

The 2 Gordons launch Series 4 with a visit to the Festival city of Edinburgh. Usquabae Bar, The Pear Tree and The Scotch Whisky Experience are all visited by our hosts in this fun and informative whisky show always best enjoyed with a dram.

Thanks to Jean Yves Van de Keift (JY) and Paul Hastie of Caledonian Heritable Ltd: Julie Trevisan-Hunter and Jethro from the Scotch Whisky Experience and to the many, many bar staff who made this episode possible! Slainte`

S3 Episode 10 - Laura Burt, Feis Ile,Themed Whisky Nights and lots more!

Fri, 28 May 2021 17:26:35 +0100

It's the final episode of the series and the 2 Gordon's discuss the Islay Festival (Feis Ile), the rebirth of Brora, themes for a whisky night AND more importantly welcome the wonderful Laura Burt of Turnip The Beet who plays Cook, Drink or Pair with 3 whiskies while regaling with stories of super yachts and Harry Styles! Tasting Caol Ila 12 and Smokehead Original. Slainte`

S3 Episode 9 - Sandy McIntyre of Tamdhu and Patric Lutz of Charles Hofer SA

Fri, 14 May 2021 16:26:26 +0100

The 2 Gordon's bring you their longest podcast yet, but it is worth it! The manager of Tamdhu, Sandy McIntyre gives his inside view of the recent virtual Spirit of Speyside Festival while Patric Lutz of Charles Hofer SA is the guest on the 'Insider's Guide To....', this week, it's the insiders guide to being a whisky distributor. Plus all the usual whisky chat and whisky tastings. Best enjoyed with a dram, maybe 2 with this bumper episode! Slainte`

S3 Episode - 8 Leonard Russell

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:57:50 +0100

The 2 Gordon's of Ian Macleod Distillers Ltd are joined by the BOSS of Ian Macleod Distillers.

S3 Episode 7 - Dave Cummings as seen on Whiskey Tribe's 'First Drink of his Life'

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:20:42 +0100

Gordon Dundas meets Dave Cummings from Wisconsin, star of Whiskey Tribe's, "first drink of his life" video. No spoilers but he's 50 years old and decides to start with a single malt close to our hearts! There's the usual look at the Whisky News and the challenge, I've got the answer, what's the question continues! Slainte`

S3 Episode 6 - Stuart Hendry, Visitor Attraction Manager of The Year and Cocktails with Michael Sim

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 10:37:59 +0100

The 2 Gordon's are joined by Ian Macleod's Stuart Hendry who recently was announced in the World Whisky Awards as Visitor Attraction Manager of the Year. Stuart talks about the changes the industry has seen and how he's helped shape Glengoyne into a world class visitor attraction. Mixologist Michael Sim gives Gordon Dallas a masterclass on how to make the perfect Whisky Sour and Gordon Dundas faces the 'what's the question' challenge. Tastings this week are a Berry Bros and Rudd blended malt, and a rare Glengoyne Single Cask. Slainte`

S3 Episode 5 - James Campbell and Diego Borras

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 11:44:04 +0000

It's our 10,000 download show ft James Campbell - Chairman of the Spirit of Speyside Festival talking about May's virtual event. We talk food and whisky pairing with almond entrepreneur, Diego Borras. Plus we have Objects That Changed The Course of Whisky History +The Whisky Name Game Challenge. Tastings this week are the Kilkerran 8 Year Old, and a Linkwood 12 Year Old. Slainthe`

S3 Episode 4 - Sarah Elsom, Cardrona Distillery.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:01:02 +0000

In the week that started with International Women’s Day, the 2 Gordons talk about some of the great women in the industry past and present before heading to South Island, New Zealand to speak to Sarah Elsom, Master Distiller at Cardrona Distillery. The 2 Gordon’s sample 3 of its finest drams while hearing some of the stories from Cardrona’s first 5 years. There’s just time to sample The World Whisky Awards(WMA’s) category winner of Best Single Cask, Single Malt Scotch – Iain Whitecross’s Tamdhu, before answering questions from the mailbag! Watch, listen or stream, either way just make sure a dram is at hand! Slainte`

S3 Episode 3 -Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier + Whisky Awards!

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 14:31:05 +0000

The 2 Gordon's welcome Iain Burnett, Master Chocolatier and winner of World Truffle of the Year for his legendary Dark Velvet Truffle. They talk about whisky pairing and why chocolate makes such a good partner. Iain is challenged to match his chocolates with a Laphroaig 10, a Hibiki and a Glengoyne 21. The Gordon's talk about the recent whisky awards while sampling a Fettercairn and a Tamdhu Single Cask which won World's Best Single Cask! Enjoy with a dram and a bit of chocolate. Iain's award winning truffles can be found here.

S3 Episode 2 – Sales and Retailing

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 16:54:51 +0000

The 2 Gordon’s look at the world of selling whisky in the company of Danielle Murphy and Douglas Wylie both Sales Managers at Ian Macleod Distillers and both with very interesting backgrounds. One was a croupier, dealing cards on the high seas around the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, the other represented Scotland at Rugby Union. Featured in this episode is Kevin Moore, independent retailer talking about his business the Scottish Gantry. Whiskies tasted, include Auchentoshan, Lagavulin 16, Smokehead and Tamdhu. Best enjoyed with a dram. Slainthe`

S3 Episode 1 - The 2 Gordon's

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:29:39 +0000

The 2 Gordon's are back for 2021 with an introduction to the new series with new features, including The World of Whisky in 10 Objects; whisky news and what's in store for the rest of the season! Tastings include Tamdhu Batch 5, a 36 year old single grain and a Glengoyne 18.

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The Christmas Special - From Spain to Speyside via Finland with special appearance by Dave Arcari!

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 11:40:55 +0000

It's the last show of the series and the 2 Gordon's are in a festive mood as they over indulge in a generous portion of whisky chat and challenges. Christmas Greetings come from Diego Borras in Spain, Juhis Virkkula in Finland and Sandy McIntyre all the way from Tamdhu with a special guest appearance by blues musician, Dave Arcari. There's also a montage of the best of the guests featuring Preston van Winkle and Joanna Lumley to name but 2! This is a cracking Christmas show best enjoyed with a dram. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Slainte`

S2 Ep11 - Lauren Oliver; Gifts, Games, and Whisky Chat Galore

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 12:37:49 +0000

The Insiders Guide To Scotch Whisky looks at the importance of mashing this week with Lauren Oliver of Glengoyne giving us her unique perpective. There's all the usual mixture of fun and knowledge as the 2 Gordon's look at whisky gifts that may or may not be on your list, try to finish the A-Z's of Scotch Whisky despite the letter Z, and construct a Whisky Advent Calendar, ideal for anyone who loves their whisky. Whisky Unscripted really is the perfect accompaniment to the festive period.

Series 2 Episode 10 - New and Old - Ardnamurchan with Alex Bruce and the Glengoyne 50 with us!!

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 14:25:37 +0000

It's a show of two extremes as the 2 Gordon's celebrate the release of Glengoyne's oldest ever Expression - the 50 year old! Meanwhile, Alex Bruce of Adelphi fame talks about opening one of Scotland's newest distilleries, Ardmamurchan. There's time for the A-Z's of Scotch Whisky which this week is on the letter R. Enjoy with a dram or a dog walk!

Series2 Episode 9 - Preston Van Winkle, an American Special!

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 17:30:49 +0000

It is an American special with elections and Thanksgiving in the month of November and we delve into whiskey from across the pond.
We are joined by Preston Van Winkle of the legendary Bourbon brand Pappy Van Winkle The Van Winkle brand is arguably the most prestigious and sought after in the world and we are delighted Preston took time out to join us!
This was all the excuse the 2 Gordon’s needed to delve into the wonderful and plentiful world of American whisky.
Enjoy!

Series 2 Episode 8. Euan Mitchell of Isle of Arran Distillers, the American Election & International Sherry Week!

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 13:56:20 +0000

Episode 8. Euan Mitchell of Isle of Arran Distillers, the American Election & International Sherry Week! These are just some of the areas the 2 Gordons tackle in their own inimitable way as they also take on the A-Z of Scotch Whisky with the letter Q, a game of Top Trumps (no pun intended), and round-up all the whisky news. All this while drinking a Rosebank 30 and a Finnish Rye Whisky. Original, informative and fun, enjoy!

Series 2 Episode 7 - Rosebank Exclusive, Distillery Ambassadors and Whisky Wonders of the World!

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 10:41:48 +0000

The 2 Gordon’s get a Rosebank exclusive from Brand Manager Katy Muggeridge about the hotly anticipated global release of the Rosebank 30. The 7 Wonders of the Whisky World is the challenge this week and in the regular feature The Insider’s Guide we hear from 3 Glengoyne Distillery Ambassadors, Ellen, Vivienne and Laura about what the job entails and the current challenges they face. All best enjoyed with a dram! Slainthe`

Series 2 Episode 6 – The World of Independent Bottling

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 12:03:21 +0100

The 2 Gordons return with Episode 6 focusing on one subject which is rare for an episode as regular listeners will point out. We uncover the world of Independent Bottlers. Somewhat confusing to some, a source of gems to others. We interview Mark and Kate Watt who setup their own business earlier in the year, Watt Whisky. We look at the challenges, logistics and steps needed to setup the structure and then understand the process for obtaining the casks to then bottle your own whisky.

Enjoy!

Series 2 Episode 5- Joanna Lumley, Jason, Diego and Tatsuya

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 13:04:40 +0100

Joanna Lumley pops up for a quick interview on Whisky Unscripted. Jason McCabe, Glengoyne Stillman, talks about his recent marriage which went viral after Nicola Sturgeon retweeted a photo of his bride in Glasgow. Speaking from Barcelona, Diego Borras talks sherry and Tatsuya Minagawa of Highlander Inn fame talks about his journey from Japan to Speyside. A-Z's are on 'P', and tastings this week are of The Glengoyne Legacy Chapter 2 and the new Glengoyne Cask Strength Batch Number 8. It's the best 1 hour and 6 minutes you can spend without actually spending! Slainthe!

Series 2Episode 4 - Rapping and whisky chatting ft Scott Adamson

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 11:23:04 +0100

In S2Ep4 Gordon Dallas has a go at transforming Global Brand Ambassador Gordon Dundas into a Global Whisky Rap Legend...mmmm?

Fred MacAulay and Andy Nicol talk about the CHAS fundraiser this October, Scott Adamson of Tomatin is our guest chatting

about all aspects of the whisky trade past and present while the A-Z's of Scotch Whisky hit 'O'. Tastings - North British Single

Grain and an Ardmore. Enjoy!

Series 2 Episode 3 -Tourism, Tamdhu and Talk!

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 14:01:43 +0100

In an ever-confusing world wouldn’t it be reassuring if there was a podcast where the only topic of conversation was Whisky and where the hosts talked and drank nothing else?

Welcome to Whisky Unscripted and in this one-hour episode, Whisky Ambassadors, Gordon Dundas and Gordon Dallas talk to Karen Cornfield from Ian Macleod Distillers and she lifts the lid on how Glengoyne is adapting to life after lockdown. Diane Alton the high-profile Events Manager at the charity CHAS talks about raising funds with whisky tastings (involving one of the Gordons, Fred MacAuley and rugby legend Andy Nicol). Meanwhile the A-Z’s hit the tricky letter ‘N’ and Gordon Dundas’s ‘Listillery’ breaks down the best tips for a whisky road trip in Scotland.

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Series 2 Episode 2 - Whisky Tourism with SWE's Susan Morrison

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 14:26:33 +0100

This week there is a Whisky Tourism theme with an interview with Susan Morrison, the Chair of ASVA (Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions), who also is the Chief Executive of The Scottish Whisky Experience. Dundas and Dallas tackle the letter M on the A-Z's of Scotch Whisky while tasting a Tamdhu Single Cask and a Bladnoch 10. It's wall to wall whisky chat and that's the way we like it. Slainthe.

Series 2 Episode 1. Prologue

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 15:21:31 +0100

The 2 Gordons return with a second series of the whisky show that is for everyone regardless of their level of knowledge. The first episode is a taster of what’s to come with chat ranging from the madness of American trade tariffs to cask finishing…. How long is that? We look at latest whisky movie to land on Amazon Prime Video, Scotch: The Golden Dram featuring Glengoyne’s distillery manager, Robbie Hughes amongst other industry heavyweights. ‘Listillery’ is the new feature unveiled in the show and we even discuss how to get the best out of your visit to a specialist Whisky store. Good to be back, enjoy!

Whisky Unscripted Episode 14 - Series Finale!

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 11:57:59 +0100

Episode 14 – The Series Finale

Join IMD’s International Brand Ambassador, Gordon Dundas and IMD’s Experiential Ambassador Gordon Dallas as they look over some of the best bits from the last 13 Episodes of Whisky Unscripted - all from the comfort of their VR Bar! There they taste the Tamdhu Single Cask Edinburgh Airport exclusive and a Hibiki Master Select. Enjoy!

Whisky Unscripted Episode 13 -Ambassador Special

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 11:56:00 +0100

Whisky Unscripted Episode 13 sees the 2 Gordons ‘home alone’ as they chat generally on the whisky landscape. The A-Z’s are on ‘L’, The Year the Changed Whisky takes us to the early ‘60’s, The Insider’s Guide is on Ambassadorial Activity with stories from our hosts about trips to Finland, China, India and America!. Number 3 of the legendary and limited edition Tamdhu Dalbeallie series is tasted as well as the Balblair 90. It’s a cask strength of a show! Enjoy.

Whisky Unscripted Episode 12 - The Glencairn Guy!

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 10:43:43 +0100

This week the 2 Gordons rip up their usual features to compile a list of “The 10 Greatest Things That Have Happened To Whisky In The Last One Hundred Years”.

Paul Davidson of Glencairn Crystal is the special guest talking about the development of the legendary Glencairn Whisky Glass, his favourite distilleries to visit and the night he took Richard Paterson to see Burt Bacarach!

This week’s Whisky Moment comes from sommelier David Lapsley.

Tamdhu 15 and Maker’s Mark are tasted.

You may need a double!

Slainte!

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Whisky Unscripted Episode 11 - Claire Tesh

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 11:54:56 +0100

Another wonderful blend of whisky talk with the 2 Gordon’s chatting about a mix of whisky topics ranging from floor maltings in Scotland and how to make the perfect Highball via the A-Z of Scotch Whisky, (which reaches the letter ‘K’!)

The arrival of trains in Speyside is the subject for The Year That Changed Whisky while the special guest is Angus Dundee’s Claire Tesh who talks about her brands she represents, whisky and donuts and her desert island dram.

Wash down with a great dram!

Whisky Unscripted Episode 10 - Kay Muggeridge, Derek Mather and Rosebank

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 12:11:37 +0100

A bumper length episode celebrates the 10th instalment of Whisky Unscripted as the two Gordon's welcome Katy Muggeridge, Brand Manager of Glengoyne to take part in The Insider's Guide To Making And Selling Scotch Whisky. Katy lifts the lid on what's involved in managing one of Scotland's finest whisky brands and also helps out with the rather tricky A-Z's of Scotch Whisky which this week lands on the letter 'J'.

Derek Mather of The Artisan Restaurant in Wishaw shares his 'Whisky Moments', and The Year That Changed Whisky takes us to year 1853.

Tastings include the Glengoyne Cask Strength 7, 12 year old Rosebank Flora and Fauna and the Glengoyne 10.

A whisky magazine show which sounds as good as it tastes!

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Whisky Unscripted Episode 9 - The Cooper

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 14:14:31 +0100

The 2 Gordon's welcome Tamdhu's resident cooper, Sean Caird onto the show this week to take part in The Insiders Guide To Making And Selling Whisky.

The Year That Changed Whisky goes back to 1588, the A-Z's of Scotch reaches the letter 'i' while whiskies sampled are the Tamdhu 12 and a 20 year old Mortlach Cigar Malt.

A whisky magazine show best enjoyed with a dram.

Enjoy!

Whisky Unscripted Episode 8 - Gifting & Pronouncing!

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 13:30:01 +0100

In this weeks whisky magazine show, the 2 Gordons try and fail to pronounce distillery names that are somewhat difficult to say while the whisky challenge is playing higher or lower with Distillery founding dates.

In A-Z’s of Scotch Whisky, we reach letter ‘H’ and we look at the Top 5 Whisky gifts…….. with no.1 unsurprisingly being whisky itself.

Settle in and enjoy ……. Slainthe!

Whisky Unscripted Episode 7 - Fēis Ile Special

Wed, 27 May 2020 11:33:07 +0100

The 2 Gordons return with a bumper episode to celebrate Fēis Ile (The Islay Whisky Festival) which normally would take place now in late May, but unfortunately has been cancelled this year. There are of course many virtual events to catch up on however from this wonderful island of whisky.

We speak to John Campbell, Distillery Manager at Laphroaig on all thing Islay, peat and of course about producing this iconic dram.

A to Z’s reach the letter G, and as a result we explore distilleries starting with Glens.

“A Year that Changed Whisky” this week is 1295.

Settle in and enjoy ……. Slainthe!

Whisky Unscripted Episode 6. Blending!

Wed, 20 May 2020 11:11:17 +0100

Whisky Unscripted Episode 6

In this episode, the two Gordons chat to Emma Newton, Assistant Blender at Ian Macleod Distillers, asking questions galore about the art of blending, the challenges of blending and, of course, how she became a blender, getting to sample and nose whisky all day!

In A-Z’s of Scotch Whisky, we reach letter ‘F’ which throws up a multitude of key words and Gordon Dallas looks into the importance of 1860 in the “Year that changed Whisky” as we know it today.

Full of hand wash challenges and other banter, best enjoyed with a dram. Sláinte!

Available on Spotify, Apple Podcast and more.

Whisky Unscripted Episode 5 part 2 - Neil Ridley and Joel Harrison

Wed, 13 May 2020 11:14:56 +0100

Ahead of World Whisky Day, the 2 Gordons introduce the second part of Episode 5 which featured Neil Ridley and Joel Harrison, authors of Distilled as well as regulars on Ch4's Sunday Brunch. The conversation and whisky were flowing so well last week it was decided to divide it up into two parts but not before Dundas and Dallas look ahead to the weekend with some World Whisky Facts and the now legendary 20 second hand wash challenge.

The A-Z's of Scotch reach the very tricky letter 'E', and in a section not to be missed, Neil and Joel explain how to pair whisky to music. Best enjoyed with a dram. Slainthe!

S2Episode5- Neil Ridley and Joel Harrison

Wed, 06 May 2020 11:50:12 +0100

The 2 Gordon's are joined by Neil Ridley and Joel Harrison, seasoned writers who not only penned international bestseller 'Distilled' and regularly appear on the 'Sunday Brunch', TV show but have travelled almost as much as Gordon Dundas which makes for a wide ranging and fascinating discussion about world trends in whisky. There's time for the usual fun with whiskies being tasted ranging from a Canadian Rye, via a 1960's classic Blend to the Smokehead Sherry Bomb and a Tamdhu or 2! Best enjoyed with a dram. Enjoy!

Whisky Unscripted Episode 4 - John Cashman Irish Whisky Special

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:23:49 +0100

The 2 Gordons return and focus on one of the oldest relationships in whisky, Scotch and Irish. John Cashman is a fountain of knowledge on Irish whiskey, but is it always spelt with an ‘e’ in Ireland or is that in the USA? John has also represented Scotch whisky too so can bring a unique insight into what makes them similar, but different.

We reach the letter D in A to Z’s, do a bit of whisky 'myth-busting' and discover the importance of the year 1494. The usual banter and whisky chat enjoyed best with a dram..enjoy!

Whisky Unscripted Episode 3 - Tamdhu's Sandy McIntyre

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 11:58:00 +0100

It is Episode 3 and the 2 Gordon’s look into just how important the number 3 is to the world of whisky. We catch up with Sandy McIntyre, Tamdhu Distillery Manager in an illuminating and humorous interview. You’ll hear what it takes to be a distillery manager and hear what happens when Gordon Dundas takes on Sandy McIntyre in a very unusual challenge. The A-Z’s of Scotch Whisky reach ‘C’ and we speak to Michael Sim about Cocktails. Episode 3 is full of whisky chat and whisky banter best enjoyed with a dram. Enjoy!

Whisky Unscripted Episode 2 - Glengoyne Stillman, Jason McCabe

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 11:55:00 +0100

Whisky Unscripted – Our two Gordon’s new whisky-filled podcast is back with a bumper second edition packed full of whisky chat, challenges, distillation and Churchill! That’s right, Churchill! Gordon Dallas looks at a Year That Changed Whisky. The A-Z of Scotch continues with the letter ‘B’ and the Insider’s Guide to the making and selling of whisky focuses on distilling with an interview with Glengoyne Stillman, Jason McCabe. Pour yourself a dram and enjoy some fine whisky conversation with a generous splash of fun.

Whisky Unscripted Episode 1 - And we're off!

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 09:59:00 +0100

Introducing the two Gordons in the first introductory instalment of Whisky Unscripted. Dundas and Dallas, tackle the A-Z of Scotch Whisky starting with 'A' for Ambassador as that is what they both do for IMD. They face the 20 second Hand Wash Whisky Challenge and taste the Glengoyne 18 and Smokehead High Voltage. An unscripted good hearted chat about the worlds best spirit.

Trailer for Episode 1

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 11:44:57 +0100

A small introduction to what is coming from Whisky Unscripted.