One Nation Under Whisky

Season 5, Ep 8 -- Bill Lumsden of Ardbeg and Glenmorangie Part 2 (of 3)!

As promised, Joshua and Jason welcome back the inimitable Dr. Bill Lumsden of Ardbeg and Glenmorangie! Today's conversation focuses on yeast, the construction of new products, the marketing of new products and *so* much more. Also, Dr. Bill drops the F bomb. A lot. Somehow more than Joshua!
 
So, as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the conversation!
Special thanks to:
- Weigh Down for allowing us to use their song "Wooden Monsters" as our theme song- Moana McAuliffe for designing our Podcast Logo- RØDE for making *really* great microphones- Focusrite for making awesome USB receivers- Olympus and Tascam for making fine mobile recording devices- Joshua Hatton for producing and editing

Extra! Extra! S2E10 -- Brora Distillery reopens... but, wait, there's more!

Brora Distillery reopens and start running spirit after being closed for 38 years. Port Ellen and Rosebank are close to reopening, too. Joshua and Jason discuss.
As usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the conversation!
Special thanks to:
- Weigh Down for allowing us to use their song "Where the Lifeless Go" as our theme song- Moana McAuliffe for designing our Podcast Logo- RØDE for making *really* great microphones- Focusrite for making awesome USB receivers- Olympus and Tascam for making fine mobile recording devices- Joshua Hatton for producing and editing

Season 5, Ep 7 -- Matt Hofmann of Westland Distillery Returns!

Westland Distillery's very own Matt Hofmann returns to discuss agriculture, barley malting, heirloom barley, new whiskies and whisky making with Joshua and Jason. As per usual when Matt Hofmann is on the podcast it gets geeky AF. Strap in, y'all!
 
As usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the conversation!
Special thanks to:
- Weigh Down for allowing us to use their song "Wooden Monsters" as our theme song- Moana McAuliffe for designing our Podcast Logo- RØDE for making *really* great microphones- Focusrite for making awesome USB receivers- Olympus and Tascam for making fine mobile recording devices- Joshua Hatton for producing and editing

Extra! Extra! S2E9 -- Illinois to Record $1 Billion Marijuana Sales by Year's End, Surpassing Liquor

Illinois to Record $1 Billion Marijuana Sales by Year's End, Surpassing Liquor, a Newsweek article reports. Joshua and Jason discuss.
As usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the conversation!
Special thanks to:
- Weigh Down for allowing us to use their song "Where the Lifeless Go" as our theme song- Moana McAuliffe for designing our Podcast Logo- RØDE for making *really* great microphones- Focusrite for making awesome USB receivers- Olympus and Tascam for making fine mobile recording devices- Joshua Hatton for producing and editing

Season 5, Ep 6 -- Elijah Ammon joins SCN and together we drink 7 Mezcals

Joshua and Jason are proud to welcome Elijah Ammon to the SIngle Cask Nation team. Elijah's will be J&J Spirit's Sales Manager to the Americas. We welcome Elijah by drinking 7 mezcals with him that he sent to us and the dear Jess Lomas' presence puts a bow on the whole get together!
 
As usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the conversation!
Special thanks to:
- Weigh Down for allowing us to use their song "Wooden Monsters" as our theme song- Moana McAuliffe for designing our Podcast Logo- RØDE for making *really* great microphones- Focusrite for making awesome USB receivers- Olympus and Tascam for making fine mobile recording devices- Joshua Hatton for producing and editing

Extra! Extra! S2E8 -- EU Tariffs on Bourbon and 55% drop in whisky sales. Thanks, politics and Covid, respectively

Joshua and Jason discuss 2 articles today: One that discusses a 55% drop in sales due to Corona Virus lockdowns and old post-prohibition laws; one regarding EU tariffs on bourbon (and other American spirits) potentially jumping from 25% to 50% come June 1.
As usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the conversation!
Special thanks to:
- Weigh Down for allowing us to use their song "Where the Lifeless Go" as our theme song- Moana McAuliffe for designing our Podcast Logo- RØDE for making *really* great microphones- Focusrite for making awesome USB receivers- Olympus and Tascam for making fine mobile recording devices- Joshua Hatton for producing and editing

Season 5, Ep 5 -- Ten Must Have Bottles For Your Whisky Shelves

In the last episode of Extra! Extra! It's All About Whisky!! Joshua and Jason discussed a top ten list of whiskies (between $150 - $200) as offered up by Uproxx. After recording that episode they had the smarts to make their own list of top ten whisky but with no dollar amount attached to the list -- just a list of their must-haves for all whisky shelves. What are your must-have whisky bottles?
 
As usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the conversation!
Special thanks to:
- Weigh Down for allowing us to use their song "Wooden Monsters" as our theme song- Moana McAuliffe for designing our Podcast Logo- RØDE for making *really* great microphones- Focusrite for making awesome USB receivers- Olympus and Tascam for making fine mobile recording devices- Joshua Hatton for producing and editing

Extra! Extra! S2E7 v2.0 -- "The Best Bottles of Scotch Whisky Between $150-$200" an Uproxx opinion piece

Uproxx has posted a new "Top Ten Scotch Whiskies" article. This one focuses on bottles between $150-$200. Joshua and Jason discuss. 
As usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the conversation!
Special thanks to:
- Weigh Down for allowing us to use their song "Where the Lifeless Go" as our theme song- Moana McAuliffe for designing our Podcast Logo- RØDE for making *really* great microphones- Focusrite for making awesome USB receivers- Olympus and Tascam for making fine mobile recording devices- Joshua Hatton for producing and editing

Season 5, Ep 4 -- Hamish Martin of Herb Garden Gin (Secret Garden Gin outside the US)

What an amazing conversation this was. Joshua and Jason sit down to discuss gin with Hamish Martin of Herb Garden Gin (known as Secret Garden Gin outside the US). While gin was in discussion the conversation with Hamish mostly focused on botany, wild swimming, gardening, teas, books, nature, and a wee bit of Scotch whisky history for good measure!
You'll not want to miss this episode!
 
And, as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the conversation!
Special thanks to:
- Weigh Down for allowing us to use their song "Wooden Monsters" as our theme song- Moana McAuliffe for designing our Podcast Logo- RØDE for making *really* great microphones- Focusrite for making awesome USB receivers- Olympus and Tascam for making fine mobile recording devices- Joshua Hatton for producing and editing

Extra! Extra! S2E6 - Chatham Imports acquires at 50% stake in Los Siete Misterios mezcal

Brand owner of Michter's Bourbon, Chatham Imports, acquires a 50% stake in Los Siete Misterios mezcal. Joshua and Jason discuss.
As usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the conversation!
Special thanks to:
- Weigh Down for allowing us to use their song "Where the Lifeless Go" as our theme song- Moana McAuliffe for designing our Podcast Logo- RØDE for making *really* great microphones- Focusrite for making awesome USB receivers- Olympus and Tascam for making fine mobile recording devices- Joshua Hatton for producing and editing