Episode one - Introduction

This is a short introduction episode, it generally sets out my intentions with the podcast and serves as a test broadcast.

Episode two – How to taste whisky

In this  episode I taste Teachers Highland cream.  I wanted to start with an easy to find whisky and make the points that it doesn’t have to be single malt or expensive and that a good tasting system will help get more from your dram.

Episode three – 3 elements

This episode was recorded mainly on location and introduces 3 elements that I feel are important to keep in mind – the smells and textures of soil, air and water.

Episode four – Tullibardine/the lone knight

This is the first story based episode and features a story written by my daughter Faith.  The story relates to the character of Tullibardine whisky.  Details of the distillery are also looked at. http://www.tullibatdine.com

Episode five – A selection from the collection

In an attempt to introduce myself I go through some of the whiskies I have in my own selection, these vary in style, nationality and cost.

Episode six – Labels and Chatsworth

Whisky labels can be difficult to read but can be a big help in understanding what you have in front of you. Also – on a visit to Chatsworth House I meet and interview Peter MacKay from http://www.scottish-liqueur-centre.com

Episode seven – Connemara and Hodden and Dodden...

...and Donald O’Leary.  A traditional Irish tale set against the low down on Cooley’s Connemara. http://www.connemarawhiskey.com

Episode eight – Bruichladdich and The Fool of the World....

....and the Flying Ship.  A tasting of three Bruichladdich whiskies, information about the distillery and how it relates to a traditional Russian Folk Tale! http://www.bruichladdich.com

Episode nine – A Fishy tale.

The wonderfully characteristic Old Pulteney and a ‘true’ story about a ghost fish – sorry Andy. http://www.oldpulteney.com