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Not Another Whisky Podcast

Not Another Whisky Podcast

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Not Another Whisky Podcast is your gateway to the whisky world, hosted by industry veterans Mitch Bechard and Daryl Haldane. With four decades of combined experience within the whisky industry for giants like Highland Park, Glenfiddich, Macallan, Johnnie Walker, Talisker, and Lagavulin, these guys know their stuff - and they're ready to share the insider secrets and stories that don't make it onto the distillery tours.

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This is an informal show where you can learn about whisky without the stuffy attitude. Expect whisky facts, the latest news, terrible whisky jokes, and candid conversations with industry guests. No pretence, just a good chat about great whisky!


Do you have a story to share, or are you curious about sponsoring the show? Drop us a line at whiskypodcast@gmail.com. And don't forget to peek into our mischievous antics on Instagram @notanotherwhiskypodcast or swing by www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com

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  • GHOSTS, DEVILS & DEAD MASHMEN | WHISKY GHOST STORIES

    GHOSTS, DEVILS & DEAD MASHMEN | WHISKY GHOST STORIES
    Oct 25 2026

    It’s Halloween, the nights are drawing in and whisky season is well and truly here. So naturally, Mitch and Daz are talking about dead mashmen, haunted maltings, disappearing old ladies, cursed distilleries, the Devil hiding inside a whisky cask and a professor who apparently solved a haunting with two iron stakes and a ley line. Completely normal whisky podcast stuff.


    We start with the obvious question: do either of us actually believe in ghosts?


    From there, Mitch tells the story of The Balvenie’s Green Lady, including former maltman Robbie Gormley’s poem about meeting her during his final night shift — before sharing his own unexplained experience inside the Balvenie maltings at around 1:30 in the morning.


    Then things get properly strange.


    There’s the rocking horse in the infamous school room at Drummuir Castle — made considerably creepier when, halfway through telling the story, an old Diageo colleague connected to the castle inexplicably phones.


    We get into Hazelwood House and the stories surrounding Wee Jannie, Jura’s Prophecy and the remarkably specific prediction that supposedly came true more than 200 years later, plus Cardhu’s dead mashmen, mysterious footsteps and perhaps the greatest piece of paranormal problem-solving in Scotch whisky history.


    Daz takes us to Islay for the legend behind Bowmore’s Devil’s Casks, where the Devil himself supposedly fled the famous Round Church, hid inside a whisky cask and disappeared aboard a ship that was never seen again.


    Naturally, we also find time to actually drink some whisky, as Daz gets into Bowmore’s Halloween releases, including the Devil’s Cask 10 and 22 Year Old.

    Elsewhere:

    • The Glenrothes ghost and the professor who blamed a broken ley line
    • Magnus “Mansie” Eunson hiding illicit whisky beneath a fake funeral at Highland Park
    • GlenDronach’s mysterious Spanish Lady
    • The voice at Buffalo Trace that may have saved a work crew
    • Strathisla’s 130-year-old Old Meg
    • Duncan MacCallum and the haunting stories surrounding Glen Scotia
    • Why Mitch may have stayed on the good side of Wee Jannie
    • Why Daz still refuses to believe any of it
    • And why Mitch’s soul may still be somewhere behind Tesco in Campbeltown

    Some of these stories are historical.

    Some are folklore passed down through generations of distillery workers.

    Some are genuinely difficult to explain.

    And some are almost certainly complete bollocks.


    Happy Halloween.

    Hosted by Mitch Bechard and Daz Haldane, this is where the whisky world gets pulled apart properly, with stories, insights, and the occasional bit of chaos along the way.


    🥃 New episodes every week(ish)

    🎤 Live shows & tastings across Scotland

    🎟️ Web: www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com

    📩 Enquiries & partnerships: whiskypodcast@gmail.com

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    46 mins
  • SAM SIMMONS AKA DR WHISKY ON WHISKY SNOBS, BLENDS & A CEASE-AND-DESIST

    SAM SIMMONS AKA DR WHISKY ON WHISKY SNOBS, BLENDS & A CEASE-AND-DESIST
    Oct 18 2026
    Five years ago, Dr Whisky joined us to talk about blending whiskies from 14 different countries. Five years later, he's back, and apparently he's still not run out of ideas. Or ways to get himself into trouble.This week, Mitch catches up with old friend Sam Simmons, Head of Whisky at Atom Brands and the creative mind behind That Boutique-y Whisky Company, Wormtub, Darkness and a frankly ridiculous number of whisky releases.And Sam's got a few things to get off his chest.Are whisky shows actually putting people off whisky? Have enthusiasts become so obsessed with cask strength, single malts and age statements that we've forgotten how to simply enjoy a dram? And with warehouses full of whisky and consumers tightening their belts, has the industry got a little carried away with itself?We also get into the changing world of independent bottling, Atom's return to independent ownership, the joys of blended whisky and why a Johnnie Walker Black Label on ice is sometimes exactly what the doctor ordered.Then there's Dalry Milk. What started as an emotional love letter to Edinburgh turned into a whisky inspired by a chocolate bar, complete with a rather polite request from the lawyers to stop selling it. You couldn't make it up.Throw in 21-year-old world whisky blends, worm tub condensers, exciting new distilleries, peanut butter whisky and Sam's new life in Norway, and we've got plenty to talk about.It's whisky, friendship, a few strong opinions and absolutely no requirement to take any of it too seriously.Welcome back, Dr Whisky.LINKS & DRAMS MENTIONEDWant to explore some of Sam's creations? Here are the links to the brands, bottles and questionable ideas we talked about.Atom Brands – The home of Sam's whisky creations.Master of Malt – Where you'll find many of the whiskies discussed.That Boutique-y Whisky Company – Independent bottlings, brilliant labels and plenty of unusual drams.Wormtub Whisky – Big, bold, meaty whiskies, including the single cask releases Sam discusses.Darkness Whisky – Intensely sherried whiskies from Atom.21 Year Old World Whisky Blend – Sam's latest adventure in blending whiskies from around the world.Dalry Milk (Removed by the Fun Police) – The infamous Edinburgh grain whisky that got the lawyers interested.The Islay Collection – A collaboration with Studio Minerva featuring 16, 20 and 30 year old Islay single casks.Master of Malt Flavoured Whisky Range – Peanut Butter, Mint Choc and Gingerbread. If you've enjoyed the episode, give us a follow, leave a review and share it with a fellow whisky lover. Preferably one who doesn't insist everything has to be cask strength.Hosted by Mitch Bechard and Daz Haldane, this is where the whisky world gets pulled apart properly, with stories, insights, and the occasional bit of chaos along the way.🥃 New episodes every week(ish)🎤 Live shows & tastings across Scotland🎟️ Web: www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com📩 Enquiries & partnerships: whiskypodcast@gmail.com📲 Follow us on InstagramSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/not-another-whisky-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    34 mins
  • TURAS MÒR: TWO NEW WHISKIES, ONE WILD ISLAND & A LOT OF WHISKY NEWS

    TURAS MÒR: TWO NEW WHISKIES, ONE WILD ISLAND & A LOT OF WHISKY NEWS
    Oct 11 2026
    We're back! After a few ridiculously busy weeks, Mitch and Daz finally manage to get themselves in the same virtual room for a much-needed catch-up. And judging by what's been happening in the whisky world, they've got plenty to talk about.Mitch's been gallivanting around Ireland, hosting whisky adventures across Scotland and launching two new Turas Mòr whiskies on the Isle of Raasay. Meanwhile, Daz has been drinking old Glengarioch, exploring whisky bars in Hong Kong and generally living his best life.But there's some serious whisky news to get stuck into as well.A bottle of The Macallan 1926 has sold for over £2 million at Sotheby's first auction held at the distillery. Balvenie has unveiled an extraordinary 88-year-old single malt, becoming the oldest Scotch whisky ever released. The controversial English Whisky Geographical Indication has caused a bit of a stir, and sadly, community-owned GlenWyvis Distillery has entered administration.Naturally, Mitch has a few opinions. Particularly when it comes to what actually constitutes a single malt whisky.In this episode:Mitch's Irish whisky adventure, from Tullamore and Dingle to Midleton and Kinsale.Daz's adventures with old Glengarioch and Hong Kong whisky bars.The Turas Mòr launch on Raasay, featuring questionable Scottish weather, wild swimming and whisky on a cliff.Daz tastes the new Turas Mòr Dailuaine and Benrinnes 12-year-olds.The Macallan 1926 sells for over £2 million.Balvenie releases an extraordinary 88-year-old single malt, alongside two new expressions celebrating its traditional maltings.The English Whisky GI controversy. Should single malt whisky have to be mashed, fermented and distilled at one distillery?GlenWyvis enters administration. What does its closure tell us about the pressures facing independent distilleries?And the usual amount of nonsense you've come to expect from us.Get your hands on Turas MòrTwo new limited-edition Speyside single malts under their independent bottling brand, Turas Mòr.Only 150 bottles of each have been produced, and both were launched during a whisky adventure on the Isle of Raasay.Dailuaine 12 Year Old, Edition #3A vibrant, creamy Speyside single malt with fresh orchard fruit, toasted nuts, gentle spice and a touch of oak.Buy Dailuaine 12 Year OldBenrinnes 12 Year Old, Edition #4Rich, fruity and full of character, with dark berries, chocolate, fruitcake and warming spice.Buy Benrinnes 12 Year OldBoth are exclusively available through The Speyside Whisky Shop, subject to availability.Explore the full range: https://www.turasmorwhisky.comWhisky news and articlesThe Macallan 1926 auctionA rare 1926 Fine & Rare bottling takes centre stage at Sotheby's first auction held at The Macallan Estate.Sotheby's: Live from The Macallan EstateThe Spirits Business: Rare Macallan 1926 sells for £2.2m (2023 record)Balvenie 88 Year OldJust 17 bottles of the 1931 vintage exist, making this a remarkable piece of whisky history.Financial Times: Balvenie's 88-year-old whiskyEnglish Whisky GI controversyThe approval of English Whisky's geographical indication has sparked debate over single malt production methods, with the Scotch Whisky Association formally appealing the decision.Scotch Whisky Association: Appeal against English Whisky GIUK Government: English Whisky GI specificationGlenWyvis Distillery enters administrationSad news for the world's first community-owned distillery, with administrators appointed following prolonged financial difficulties.Interpath: GlenWyvis enters administrationThe Spirits Business: GlenWyvis secured £500,000 funding earlier in 2026Follow the adventureEnjoyed the episode? Give us a follow, leave a review and share it with someone who loves a good dram and a healthy dose of whisky industry nonsense.Thanks for listeningHosted by Mitch Bechard and Daz Haldane, this is where the whisky world gets pulled apart properly, with stories, insights, and the occasional bit of chaos along the way.🥃 New episodes every week(ish)🎤 Live shows & tastings across Scotland🎟️ Web: www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com📩 Enquiries & partnerships: whiskypodcast@gmail.com📲 Follow us on InstagramSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/not-another-whisky-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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