One Nation Under Whisky

Season 7 Ep 17 -- J&J’s Top 10 American Whiskies

The internet is full of quick attention grabbing listicles. Top 5 this, top 10 that, etc..
Joshua & Jason decide to join in on the fun and share their top American whiskies. 5 from Joshua,  5 from Jason. Perhaps there's a new bottle for you in their list? Listen in to find out!
...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! S4E19 -- Cask Whisky Association Launches

Joshua, Jason, and Jess discuss the launch of the Cask Whisky Association.
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 7 Ep 16 -- Alan Winchester and Jonathan Christie Discuss the Cabrach Project and Distillery

During a recent trip to Scotland Joshua, Jason and Jess visit the location of the future Cabrach distillery to discuss the Cabrach Trust as well as the land and its history.
The Cabrach is home to a rich history of distilling (both illicit and legal). The Cabrach Distillery will cast an eye back to the distilling of yesteryear as, besides to double pot stills it will house, it will feature a very unusual still called "The Buck". 
Listen in as the 3 J's discuss all this with The Cabrach's Chief Executive Jonathan Christie and its Master of Malt, Alan Winchester. Yes, of The Glenlivet fame.
There may even be a secret guest popping in to say hello toward the end of the padcost!
...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! S4E18 -- Catching up on emails, cask investment nonsense, and a shared dram

Joshua and Jason discuss some good news (finally) in the Cask Investment Scheme world, catch up on a few emails, and discuss MacNair's 21yo Blended Malt Scotch Whisky.
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 7 Ep 15 -- Gabrielle Dion of The Mixing Glass discussing retail in 2023 and much more!

Joshua and Jason welcome Gabrielle Dion of The Mixing Glass (in Costa Mesa California) to the padcost. Gabrielle and Jason discuss all the challenges of selling spirits in 2023 as well as agave spirits, cocktails, crappy allocation deals, etc.. this is one you will not want to miss!
...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! S4E17 -- ”The Whiskey Industry’s Looming Crisis”

Joshua and Jason discuss an article on David Driscoll's Two-Nineteen blog entitled "The Whiskey Industry's Looming Crisis"
Deeper in the conversation the idea of top 10 every day drinkers came up. While Jason and Joshua are yet to list their bourbons and ryes just yet, they have listed their malt whiskies which can be found here: https://bit.ly/3QZZ1ko
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 7 Ep 14 -- William Dobbie, Commercial Director, Isle of Raasay distillery

Joshua and Jason welcome William Dobbie, Commercial Director of Isle of Raasay Distillery to the padcost.
Though a newer distillery, Isle of Raasay has made quite the splash in the whisky world. From being highlighted in Dave Broom's newer book "A Sense of Place' to being awarded Distillery of the year in 2022.
There's a lot to unpack here and Joshua and William discuss it all over a couple beers!
...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! S4E16 -- The Modern Spirits Business

Fresh off the back of a piece from The Spirits Business on Glenfarclas Joshua and Jason discuss the landscape of the modern spirits business (with a focus on Scottish distilleries). 
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 7 Ep 13 -- Felipe Schrieberg on Whisky Journalism and Rhythm & Booze (his IB company and record label)

Occasionally worlds collide due to happenstance but, more often than not, it's because someone endeavored to make worlds collide. In today's episode Joshua and Jason talk with Felipe Schrieberg regarding, in part, his whisky journalism, but also his independent bottling and record company, Rhythm & Booze where Felipe and his friend/business partner, and bandmate, Paul Archibald, combine music and whisky in a lovely and thoughtful way. Worlds colliding, indeed!
...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! S4E15 -- Gordon & MacPhail move away from independent bottling

Joshua and Jason discuss Gordon & MacPhail's announcement regarding them moving away from independent bottling!
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