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The W Club DecantedThe W Club Visits The Macallan - Part 4 Kirsteen Campbell, Master Whisky MakerIn the last episode of our mini series on The Macallan, Luke Crowley Holland is joined by The Macallan's Master Whisky Maker, Kirsteen Campbell. Given the central role she plays in delivering the World's most iconic whisky brand, Kirsteen was the perfect guest to end the series on. The chat is insightful and humorous as Luke and Kirsteen discuss the latter's career to date and the process of bringing a bottle of the Macallan to life. If you're enjoying the podcast, please review and share it so we can keep delivering the biggest names in whisky into...
2026-02-0627 min
The W Club DecantedThe W Club Visits The Macallan - Part 2 Rachel Walters, Operations DirectorThe next episode in the W Club's insightful miniseries giving listeners the inside scoop on what life is like at The Macallan estate. Each of the podcast episodes were recorded inside the estate's beautiful open-sided marquee on the banks of the River Spey – the perfect spot for reflecting on The Macallan's magnificent drams. In this episode, we find W Club Manager, Luke Crowley-Holland, in conversation with The Macallan Operations Director, Rachel Walters, talking about how Rachel has risen through the ranks of The Macallan over her 26-year career with the brand, from bottling in Glasgow, to leading th...
2026-01-1520 min
The W Club DecantedThe W Club Visits The Macallan - Part 1 Gillian Swan, Estate Experience ManagerThe first instalment in an exciting miniseries focusing on The W Club's team visit to The Macallan estate. Each of the podcast episodes were recorded inside the estate's beautiful open-sided marquee on the banks of the River Spey – the perfect spot for reflecting on The Macallan's magnificent drams. In this episode, we sit down with W Club Manager, Luke Crowley-Holland, and The Macallan Estate Experience Manager, Gillian Swan, as they explore Gillian's journey into her current role and how the estate has developed since navigating the tricky waters of Covid-19, balancing The Macallan's rich history with enticing mo...
2026-01-0821 min
The W Club DecantedThe W Club Visits The GlenrothesFollowing hot on the heels of a Whisky Shop distillery visit to the remarkable home of The Glenrothes, this instalment of the W Club Decanted sees Luke Crowley-Holland sit down with Guide Brand and Education Manager, Kat Robertson and Private Client Relationship Manager, Georgia Porteous from The Glenrothes to discuss all things past, present and future. If you want to get the inside scoop on this incredible distillery, be sure to pick up a copy of the Whiskeria Summer 2025, which has just landed in stores today!
2025-06-1044 min
The W Club DecantedThe W Club Meets LaphroaigJoin W Club Manager, Luke Crowley-Holland, once again in a thrilling new chapter of the W Club Decanted podcast, where we'll be talking all things Laphroaig with Distillery Manager George Campbell. A brand whose flavour profile was once described as 'a hospital on fire' for its intensely medicinal smoke, Laphraoig is certainly something on which everyone has an opinion - and our opinion is that we love it! It is unapologetically peaty, powerful, dramatic, and rich where many drams would opt to soften their edges in a bid to appeal to all. Laphroaig Elements 3.0: https...
2025-05-1353 min
The W Club DecantedThe W Club Meets Glen ScotiaHello folks, In this episode, we are in conversation with Glen Scotia Master Blender Ashley Smith, at The Whisky Shop Princes' Square, Glasgow. Glen Scotia is one of the smallest whisky distilleries in Scotland but one of the big names of Campbeltown. The distillery was awarded Scotland's Distillery of the Year 2021 at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2021. The distillery still maintains much of its original design, including the fermenters, the stillroom, and the dunnage warehouse dating from the 1830s. W Club Premium Members can save 10% on Glen Scotia Double Cask and Glen...
2025-03-3131 min
The W Club DecantedThe W Club Decanted Meets J.J. CorryFor this episode The W Club's Luke Crowley Holland was joined by the founder of Irish Whiskey Bonder J.J. Corry, Louise McGuane. What ensued was a wonderful conversation about Louise's career, what life is like as a female whiskey entrepreneur in today's industry and what the future might hold for Irish Whiskey. We think you'll find this to be a highly informative chat. W Club Premium Members can enjoy 10% off the new J.J. Corry TWS Exclusives, the 9-Year-Old Palo Cortado Sherry Cask Year Old PX Sherry Cask. All our J...
2025-03-171h 00
The W Club DecantedThe W Club Meets Jota TanakaHello folks, We were privileged to be joined in conversation on this episode by Jota Tanaka, Master Blender for the Fuji Gotemba Distillery. Jota has had a fascinating career — he started his career in the drinks industry through winemaking and he is a 2022 inductee into The World Drinks Awards Whiskies Hall of Fame; a recognition of his contribution to the world of whisky. In the episode, we also take a deep dive into the history of the Fuji Distillery and its production process, among other topics. On the podcast we sampled: Fuji Single Grai...
2024-12-021h 03
Who Killed Leanne Holland?When Good Men Do NothingGraeme and Jamie discuss correspondence to and from the Attorney General. They discuss former DPP prosecutor Vishal Laksman’s memoirs where he discussed in detail his thoughts on the prosecution of Graham Stafford for the murder of Leanne Holland.Graeme and Jamie speak with UK based TV producer, journalist and podcaster Naomi Channell, regarding her fascinating podcast on Luke Mitchell.The website is www.whokilledleanneholland.comThe fb pages are who killed Leanne Holland and Graeme Crowley podcast investigations.The links to Naomi’s podcasts and the Luke Mitchell podc...
2023-10-2038 min
The W Club DecantedThe W Club Meets ArdrayThe W Club's Luke Crowley Holland is joined for this first episode of 'The W Club Meets' by Ardray 'Chief Blender' Calum Fraser and Ardray Brand Ambassador Stephanie Peck to discuss the release of this exciting new Scotch, with a Japanese twist. Officially launched at The Whisky Shop, this exceptional new release is made with several single malt Scotch whiskies, all balanced with Japanese expertise. Crafted to perfection by the Japanese team behind Hibiki & Yamazaki. It's currently available from The Whisky Shop at £60.00 per bottle. https://www.whiskyshop.com/ardray-blended-scotch-whisky If...
2023-07-1931 min
Whiskey ChatsMy Chat with Luke Crowley-Holland, Bar Manager of Celtic Whiskey Bar & LarderJoin me for My Chat with Luke Crowley-Holland, Bar Manager of Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder in Killarney, Co Kerry. I've wanted to deep dive into French & European spirits and Luke didn't let me down. I highly recommend trying a selection of French spirits to expand your flavour palate. Drops of the night all available at Celtic Whiskey Shop: Delord Bas Armagnac 25yr old Bodegas Tradicion Brandy de Jerez Cognac Park Petite Champagne Chai no.8 21yr old Celtic Cask 35 Nusbaumer Poire Williams Rouge Exception Chateau du Breuil Calvados 20yr old XO Have a...
2021-12-142h 10
Strong SongsClave, Chorus & "Careless Whisper"Well, look at that - it's a mailbag episode! Kirk answers your questions on Bo Diddley, Minecraft, The Supremes, chorus guitar, XTC, Parquet Courts, and the mystery of the "Careless Whisper" sax solo.REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:“Wake Up” by XTC from The Big Express, 1984“Waterfall” and “Don’t Stop” by The Stone Roses from The Stone Roses, 1989“The Mind Electric” by Miracle Musical from Hawaii: Part II, 201“Minecraft” by C418, 2009The Minecraft episode of Twenty Thousand Hertz: https://www.20k.org/episodes/minecraft“Briony” by Dario Marianelli from Atonement, 2007“The Mayor” by Kirk Hamilton from The Exited Door, 2009“Bo Diddley” by Bo D...
2021-09-081h 01
The Celtic Whiskey PodSix Generations of Poitín Making with Pádraic Ó'Griallais, Micil Distillery FounderFor episode ten Al Higgins and Luke Crowley-Holland spoke to 6th generation distiller Pádraic Ó'Griallais. They discuss some of the myths and legends of Poitín, its origins and the future of this unique drink. Micil Distillery is the first distillery to make whiskey in Galway for 100 years and we talk about the future, the whiskey, the poitín and a lot more!
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2021-07-2052 minThe Celtic Whiskey PodSherry and Montilla with Eduardo Ojeda Cebrián founder of Equipo Navazos'There has never been a better time to drink sherry' is a phrase I have heard often in the last few years, and now at the tail end of the pandemic these words would seem to ring truer than ever. With plenty of mature stock and affordable prices there is a great opportunity for wine lovers to explore this category some more. Who better to discuss this fascinating world than Eduardo Ojeda Cebrián, founder of the quirky and innovative independent bottler Equipo Navazos? Eduardo and his team are not 'treasure hunters' but come close to that, they select s...
2021-05-3148 minThe Celtic Whiskey PodHelen Mulholland- Bushmills Master BlenderExciting times are afoot at Bushmills with the launch of new whiskeys such as the Causeway Collection and a new variety of wood finished blends. It was a fitting time to talk to the person behind these new expressions, Master Blender Helen Mulholland. Join myself (Al Higgins) and Luke Crowley Holland from the Celtic Whiskey Bar and Larder as we talk to Helen about these great new releases, the past, present and future at Bushmills and much more. Sláinte.
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2021-05-1748 min
The Celtic Whiskey PodKevin O'Gorman from Irish DistillersWelcome to our first edition of the Celtic Whiskey Pod. In this episode we chat to Kevin O'Gorman from Midleton Distillery. Kevin discuses his new role as Master Distiller and also tells us all about the first bottle to bear his name, Midleton Very Rare 2021. His role at Irish Distillers still includes his position as Master of Maturation and we discuss different wood types, experimental whiskeys and a few future releases. As you would expect the current pandemic is also discussed and we cover the challenges that whiskey makers face and the possible changes in drinking habits that may...
2021-03-0854 min
The Point of EverythingTPOE 124: LankumAhead of Lankum's headline show at Live at St Luke's in Cork, supported by Jimmy Crowley, on St Patrick's Day, Daragh Lynch joined the podcast to discuss their journey to date, from touring the world with his brother Ian in their late teens and early twenties to finding Cormac Mac Diarmada and Radie Peat and getting a slot on Later With Jools Holland. They're released two albums in the past few years, Cold Old Fire and Between The Earth and Sky. We talked two days before they were heading back into the studio so listen closely for some recording secrets.
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2019-03-1139 min