themaltedmuse podcast: Recent Episodes
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It has taken a lot of doing but this week has interviews with Jamie Milne from Glenfiddich and Blair Bowman about World Whisky Day.
http://www.glenfiddich.co.uk/ http://worldwhiskyday.com/
This week I talk to Highland Park’s Daryl Haldane about Thor and also to Dominic Roskrow about the ‘W’ club.
http://www.thewclub.co.uk/ http://www.highlandpark.co.uk/lda/ http://www.bushmills.com/
An important episode that aims to clarify legal issues that could make craft distilling in the UK more likely.
This week is a small episode with some big personal news and a ramble about the place whisky holds.
When it is Death’s Door White Whisky. This week I talk to John Jeffery from Death’s Door Spirit. I also give some St Patrick day news and information about investment in the London Distillery Co.
http://deathsdoorspirits.com/home.php http://www.crowdcube.com/investment/the-london-distillery-company-ltd-10528 http://www.thelondondistillerycompany.com/ http://www.thewhiskyguy.co.uk/ http://www.jamesonwhiskey.com/
Bringing a whisky with my own label to market has not been easy. With news about a large drop in the price of a bottle – here is the behind the scenes story.
www.themaltedmuse.com
Possibly the first whisky I ever tasted in my life and the first whisky tasted on this podcast series – I talk to Alistair Longwell Distillary Manager at Ardmore about Teachers Highland Cream.
http://www.somanywhiskies.com/ http://www.whiskydesignaward.com/ http://www.teacherswhisky.com/
An interesting listener’s question, a chat about whisky design awards and the chance to help support this product.
http://www.somanywhiskies.com/ http://www.whiskydesignaward.com/
It’s late, it’s rough but themaltedmuse podcast is back with news about a new London distillery.
http://www.thelondondistillerycompany.com/
This week I taste the new Glenglassaugh first cask revival with my son Joe. I also talk to whisky author extra ordinary – Ian Buxton
This week I look at Glenfarclas by reviewing Ian Buxton’s book ‘Glenfarclas, An Independent Distillery’ and by talking to George Grant.
http://www.glenfarclas.co.uk/
Writing and reading tasting notes is not always easy – to try and understand it I talk to Matthew Smedley and Dominic Roskrow.
A lost interview from Wee Dram Fest2011, an interview with Paul Currie about a development in the Lake District and a Last minute chat with Dominic Roskrow. For a free podcast that is good value isn’t it?
This week I talk to Andy and Drew from whiskyblender.com and their new venture that allows you to create your very own blended whisky.
A bit of news – including an update about The Malted Muse’s own label whisky and a chat with Grant Stevely founder of Dubh Glas distillery.
Ice may be cool but it causes division in the whisky drinking world. This week I talk to Jim O’Brien from Sipping Stones, Andy Gemmell from The Macallan and Dereck Brown from Famous Grouse.
The last in the comedy whisky series – a chat with my son Sam of the Light Switch Theatre Co.
A chaotic episode in which I consider links between whisky and comedy. Includes extracts of chats with Ben Young from The Absolute Peach podcast and my son Sam from Light Switch Theatre Co. I also announce the release of the first whisky under The Malted Muse label.
A masterclass in comedy from Ben from the Absolute Peach Podcast (arrogant! ) – Also news about a hunt for some free whisky.
Part 2 of the interviews from Wee Dram Fest 2011 plus a host of news and reviews. This episode includes Diageo’s Colin Dunn and Jura’s Willie Tait.
The Whisky Guy Darren Rook talks about this years Movember whisky, Then Wee Dram’s Adrian Murray starts the first set of recordings from this years Wee Dram Fest. Interviews include Peter Donnelly from Glenfarclas and John Black from Tullibardine. Audio quality may vary.
This week find out how Colin Dunn gave me the horn, my feedback on the Balvenie Tun 1401 batch 2 twitter tasting and an interview with Glenglassaugh’s Ronnie Routledge.
This week I play the whole interview with Balvenie’s Andrew Forrester as well as another ‘malt minute’ from Scotch cinema.
No it is not an episode about whisky without finishes – it is an episode that I did not finish – sorry. It’s all explained in the podcast.
The recipes for Pisco Punch and Pisco Sour followed by some thoughts in response to a listeners question about region.
Whisky is not the only spirit with heritage and pride. This week I look at Peru’s national spirit and consider the similarities and differences between whisky and pisco. The episode starts with me talking to Joel Vargus Laime and is followed by an interview with pisco expert Miguel Solari.
A listener email inspires me to consider the issue of bottling strength. Also – a number of other items and announcements.
Yes I am still going on about my holiday. This time with a fake interview, 2 book reviews, some tasting notes and a little news.
Some news and an interview with Pierre Thiebaut about the forthcoming Pure festival – a festival of whisky and music. Followed by me talking about stills and preceded by Scotch Cinema
There is news of new things and an Interview with Mark Reynier from Bruichladdich where we talk about a leaf!!
Two over the phone interviews, the first with writer Neil Ridley and the second with Roger Ryman with details of the new Cornish Whisky.
This week I talk to Darren Rook from Village of the Drammed and Curtis MacEachern from Scotch Cinema, along with some news and a listener shout out.
themaltedmuse podcast reaches its first birthday. How better way to celebrate than talking with the man who inspired it in the first place – Mark Gillespie from Whiskycast.
Penderyn is a unique wysgi and one I have wanted to talk about for some time. I also managed to find a great place to taste it in.
This episode has an interview with the great Euan Mitchell and info about Arran whisky. It also contains an angry rant about what I think is a serious issue along with other news and views.
The episode I should not have made – I know little about music but I do know that music and whisky can go very well together. Also some news about Bruichladdich, Tamdhu, St George and trading in Korea.
This week I look at the contrast between the dramatic history of Scapa Flow and the gentleness of its whisky. The second half of the podcast features Ben and Joe from The Absolute Peach comedy podcast as I introduce them to tasting whisk(e)y
A packed episode with talk about wood effect and char, an interview with Bill Lumsden, views about the new Royal Salute, news about Cornish Whiskey, World Whisky Day and a little bit of peachiness
This episode ranges from me talking about temperance and etheromania through to interviews with Alex Chasko and John Teeling.
This episode looks at a whiskey of Titanic proportions, something that’s right up your street and Tullimore DEW.
There are more people in the world of whisky than just distillers. In this episode I talk to a traditional merchant, a modern merchant, a whiskey society and a glass maker.
Tech problems to one side – an interview with Barry Crockett and some info about Daftmill distillery
This weekend I flew to Dublin for its first whisky live (their spelling) and also visited the airport and the Temple Bar in Temple Bar.
This week I look at the issue of age or maturity – of whisky not podcast hosts – and I look at The Glenrothes as a way to do this.
This week we look at the convoluted thread that takes us from the Irish past to modern London.
In this episode – an update about Bruichladdich’s Biodynamic distillation, a listener’s question, news and a feature about the Guardians of The Glenlivet.
This episode looks at some books, some old and one new, as well as taking a look at poteen.
This is one of those episodes that brings joy to my heart – the tasting of two new treasures from the Cooley stable. I am joined by Dr Brendon Ryan.
Peated whiskies are not at all uncommon but there is more to peat than just a bit of smoke.
Jim looks at the exiting developments with Shakelton’s whisky and experiments with fat washed whisky.
Jim and John taste some Tobermory and some Ledaig – both old and new. A final update on Jim’s daughters African challenge and a review of the book ‘The Whisky Barons’.
This week we start part one of a two part series based around the whisky from the Isle of Mull.
This week Jim follows his daughter’s route to Africa through the medium of whisky. It seems simple but not everything is as simple as it looks, and some of it can be controversial. There is also more information about Kavalan whisky and two whisky books.
This week Jim introduces Kavalan whisky to a new whisky taster. 4 Kavalan expressions from Taiwan, listener feedback, news of an Ardbeg ap and a review of the book ‘Whisky Wit and Wisdom.’ With Allan and Ginny Shirt and Jenny Martin.
This week a very dark story, a podcast review and tasting notes of two whiskies and an English spirit that is too young to be called whisky – Oh and a song – sorry about that.
A quick look back at whisky and people encountered and enjoyed in 2010, along with a group tasting of Bruichladdie’s Botanist gin as well as a homemade damson gin.
It’s themaltedmuse’s first Christmas podcast. We taste a Japanese whisky, make mulled wine, taste some Arak and more. Guest appearances from John Gorman and Faith Martin.
A trip back in time and the discovery of a hidden treasure that was nearly lost. This is a special whisky with an unusual name and an interesting background.
The Kilbeggan Distillery is open and making whiskey. In this episode Jim and John taste Kilbeggan blended Irish whiskey. Jim talks about the Kilbeggan Distillery and tells the story of Guleesh.
This episode has whisky news, whisky views, a whisky book review and the rebirth of a distillery.
A short episode that has a bit of whiskey news and looks at Bushmills distillery and the tale of Finn McCool
This episode looks at Ardbeg whisky, the story of the Corryvreckan and a view of Blasda. There is also a quick tasting of Kavalan, Peat Monster, Cragganmore and Aberlour’s a’bunadh all with Jim’s oldest son – Joe Martin. There is also some good news, a bit of bad news and some email feedback
This episode explores whisky ratings and asks the question – are they good or bad? The episode includes the views of John Black, David Doig and Jim McEwan as well as others. There are also some news items and a review of the soon to be released book ‘Whisky in your pocket’.
Whilst at Wee Dram Fest I had the honour to be able to interview Bruichladdich's Jim McEwan.
Whisky, whisky, whisky and even some whiskey – It’s the 2010 Wee Dram Fest and this episode is the first part of some interviews. This episode includes Adrian Murray from the Wee Dram, Peter MacKay from the Scottish Liqueur Centre, John Black from Tullibardine, David Doig from Fettercairn, Ronnie Routledge from Glenglassaugh, Iain Scott from Springbank and Mike Whatmough for Arran.
Jim Martin gives some advice on how to prepare for and survive a whisky festival. There is also some email feed back and an informal tasting of Laphroaig quarter cask.
I have heard some mixed reviews about Glenturret Whisky – there is only one thing to do.
In this episode we look at the role of the SWA and how some whisky makers can disagree with some of its decisions. The episode finishes with a tasting of 5 Compass Box whiskies.
Jim tastes some Old Pulteney and tells a fishy story. He also gives details of ‘spirit of Astar’s’ Timbuktu challenge.
This episode looks at Bruichladdich Distillery, tastes Rocks, Waves and Peat then links them to the Russian folk tale of The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship.
Jim talks about Connemara whiskey from Cooley's Distillery and links it with a classic Irish story
Jim talks about how to read a whisky label then interviews Peter MacKay from The Scottish Liqueur Centre whilst at Chatsworth Country Fair.
Jim creates one of the best sounds in whisky then talks about some of the whiskies in his collection.
Pour yourself a glass of Tullibardine - preferably the 1992 vintage but in reality the 10 year old will more than do – although the 1964, bottled in 2004 would be perfect, and listen to my daughter’s story of ‘the lone knight’.
Jim talks about issues related to water, soil and air. There is also some feedback from listeners as well as information about charity water.
whisky lover, jim martin, introduces themaltedmuse podcast and discusses what to expect in future episodes.