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This is a podcast from The Malt Whisky Trail, the ultimate scotch experience. Home to the world’s largest concentration of Scotch malt whisky distilleries, The Malt Whisky Trail’s® new podcast will showcase the world’s only Malt Whisky Trail® inviting listeners to uncover the secrets of malt whisky country and get a taste of the very best of Scotland in beautiful Moray Speyside. The Trail is made up of nine locations including, Benromach, Cardhu, Glen Moray, Glen Grant, Glenfiddich, The Glen ...
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This week we join George McNeil, Managing Director of Johnstons of Elgin's Retail Division, the Scottish family owned business supplying cashmere and wool clothing since 1797. We discuss his new role as chairman of The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, plans for 2022, and the importance of The Malt Whisky Trail within Speyside.…
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This week we join acclaimed writer Ian Buxton for a Book Week Scotland special. We discuss how he began his career in the whisky industry, his popular book 101 Whiskies To Try Before You Die, and his response to the frequently asked question "what's your favourite" dram. If you would like to listen to the full interview visit The Malt Whisky Trail …
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This week is part two of a two part special where we join acclaimed whisky writer Charles Maclean. In this second part, we discuss changes in the whisky industry over the years, Glen Grant's success within the Italian market, and Charles' role in Ken Loach's classic The Angles' Share."Av The Malt Whisky Trail
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This week we joining legendary whisky writer, Charles Maclean for a special two part edition. Coined as Scotland's leading whisky expert, Charles holds many accolades including Keeper of The Quaich and an MBE. In this first part we discuss how his career began, the relationship between whisky and writing, and his favourite dram (he tastes over 1000…
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This week we visit the historic Keith and Dufftown Railway, a working line that connects these two historic towns in Speyside. Often referred to as The Whisky Line, this railway is known for its beautiful views, spectacular seasonal events, and the fact that the railway line is run entirely by volunteers. Alistair Coull, the volunteer coordinator o…
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With whisky sales booming around the world, this week we’re asking whether you should buy whisky as an investment. In the spring of 2019, more than 13,000 bottles of single malt were sold at auctions in the UK, an increase of 4,000 on the year before, and prices have typically grown by between 8-12% a year since 2015. We spoke to Mike Lord, indepen…
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This week, we visit a whisky distillery which is at the Speyside home of one of the world’s biggest selling brands. Cardhu distillery produces the spirit which is at the heart of Johnny Walker, but it is less known that the distillery was established by a formidable and feisty woman. It would be another one hundred years before another distillery w…
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In Episode 5 of the second series of the Malt Whisky Trail podcast, we speak to the Speyside legend Jim Walker who is joint-Managing Director of the world's most famous shortbread producer, Walkers. Jim and his son, International Sales Manager, Alasdair, are the third and fourth generation of the Walker family. Alastair reveals why every day is Chr…
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2016 saw the release of Glenfiddich's first pioneering expression: The IPA Experiment in collaboration with IPA craft beer expert, Seb Jones, from Speyside Brewery. Kicking off series two of The Malt Whisky Trail Podcast, Jennifer Robertson from The Malt Whisky Trail speaks to Seb Jones to learn about the art of whisky collaboration.…
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In Episode 8 of The Malt Whisky Trail Podcast, we were joined by Grant and Scott Hutchison from popular Scottish Indie Rock Band, Frightened Rabbit, to discuss the longstanding history and influences between whisky and music. We’ll discover some amusing tales during past tours from and exclusive news on what’s coming up next for Frightened Rabbit.…
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In Episode 7 of The Malt Whisky Trail Podcast, we will speak with Graeme Cruickshank, Operations Manager, about the history of the Strathisla Distillery. Graeme will uncover Strathisla's history as being the oldest continually working distillery in the Highlands of Scotland and the significant characteristics throughout the distillery that work tog…
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In Episode 6 of The Malt Whisky Trail Podcast, we speak to whisky consultant, author and founder of World Whisky Day, Blair Bowman. Blair guides us through his introduction to Speyside whiskies, tells us all about his new book - The Pocket Guide to Whisky - and gives us his tips for traveling and making the most of The Malt Whisky Trail.…
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In Episode 5 of The Malt Whisky Trail Podcast, we experience the history of Dallas Dhu. We will hear from Alasdair Joyce, Steward at Dallas Dhu, as he walks us through the remarkable history of Dallas Dhu and provides a glimpse into the unique surroundings you will experience during your next tour through Dallas Dhu…
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In Episode 4 of The Malt Whisky Trail Podcast, we will explore Glen Moray's newest innovations with Master Distiller, Graham Coull, and uncover what has made Glen Moray a unique Speyside Single Malt for 120 years. Visitor Centre Manager and Assistant Manager, Iain Allan and Emma Ware, will discuss top-tips on how to get the most from a tour at Glen…
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In Episode 3 of The Malt Whisky Trail Podcast, we feature Glenfiddich's Artists in Residence Programme, speaking with coordinator Andy Fairgrieve and Canadian artist Lee Henderson, who is taking part in this years programme, and we discuss his upcoming works inspired by spirits and the multiple connotations of the word.…
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In Episode 2 of the Malt Whisky Trail podcast, we go behind the scenes of the largest independent Cooperage in the UK and hear first hand from General Manager, Andrew Russell and Malcolm Munro, Cooperage Manager, about what it takes to be a whisky master craftsman and a cooper. We’ll hear from Andrew on how wood affects the flavours of whiskies, wh…
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Want to know what an 'orra loon' is? Ever wondered what it takes to be a Maltman or Stillman? In our first episode to mark Father's Day we meet father and son William and Matthew from Dufftown who work at Glenfiddich, home to the world’s most-awarded single malt. Family tradition runs strong at the distillery which was founded in 1886 by William Gr…
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