Shows
themaltedmuse podcast85 – A new age of discoveryIt 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/2012-03-2058 minthemaltedmuse podcast84 – It’s hammer time.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/2012-03-1356 minthemaltedmuse podcast83 – Small stillsAn important episode that aims to clarify legal issues that could make craft distilling in the UK more likely.2012-03-0641 minthemaltedmuse podcast82 – A special small bottle and a bit of a rambleThis week is a small episode with some big personal news and a ramble about the place whisky holds.2012-02-2925 minthemaltedmuse podcast81 – When is a door not a door?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/2012-02-2140 minthemaltedmuse podcast80 – The cask in handBringing 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.com2012-02-141h 07themaltedmuse podcast79 – That’ll Teach yerPossibly 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/2012-02-0755 minthemaltedmuse podcast78 – That’s got whisky covered.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/2012-01-3152 minthemaltedmuse podcast77– What the LDC is that?It’s late, it’s rough but themaltedmuse podcast is back with news about a new London distillery.
http://www.thelondondistillerycompany.com/2012-01-2535 minthemaltedmuse podcast76 – Podcast! What podcast?A short apology about the disruption in service.2012-01-1507 minthemaltedmuse podcast75 – Ian BuxtonThis week I taste the new Glenglassaugh first cask revival with my son Joe. I also talk to whisky author extra ordinary – Ian Buxton2012-01-0357 minthemaltedmuse podcast74 – A Georgeous GlenfarclasThis 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/2011-12-2738 minthemaltedmuse podcast73 – A note worthy episodeWriting and reading tasting notes is not always easy – to try and understand it I talk to Matthew Smedley and Dominic Roskrow.2011-12-201h 07themaltedmuse podcast72 – Cumbria My Lord CumbriaA 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?2011-12-1457 minthemaltedmuse podcast71 – You too can be a whisky blenderThis week I talk to Andy and Drew from whiskyblender.com and their new venture that allows you to create your very own blended whisky.2011-12-0634 minthemaltedmuse podcast70 – Dubh Glas (Douglass)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.2011-11-2944 minthemaltedmuse podcast69 – Chillin’ outIce 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.2011-11-221h 00themaltedmuse podcastBonus Episode – A stand up sort of guy.The last in the comedy whisky series – a chat with my son Sam of the Light Switch Theatre Co.2011-11-191h 04themaltedmuse podcast68 – Are you having a laugh?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.2011-11-1533 minthemaltedmuse podcastBonus Episode – Have you got 20p mate?A masterclass in comedy from Ben from the Absolute Peach Podcast (arrogant! ) – Also news about a hunt for some free whisky.2011-11-1148 minthemaltedmuse podcast67 – Wee Dram Fest 2011 Part 2 and much more.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.2011-11-081h 04themaltedmuse podcast66 – Movember and Wee Dram Fest Part 1The 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.2011-11-0149 minthemaltedmuse podcast65 – Glenglassaugh version2This 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.2011-10-2637 minthemaltedmuse podcast64 – He’s not heavy, he’s my Balvenie.This week I play the whole interview with Balvenie’s Andrew Forrester as well as another ‘malt minute’ from Scotch cinema.2011-10-1849 minthemaltedmuse podcast63 – The unfinished podcastNo 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.2011-10-1128 minthemaltedmuse podcast62 – A touch of Class-ification.The recipes for Pisco Punch and Pisco Sour followed by some thoughts in response to a listeners question about region.2011-10-0432 minthemaltedmuse podcast61 – Taking the Pisco?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.2011-09-2759 minthemaltedmuse podcast60 – All the proof you needA listener email inspires me to consider the issue of bottling strength. Also – a number of other items and announcements.2011-09-2044 minthemaltedmuse podcast59 – Börger, Books and Below abvYes I am still going on about my holiday. This time with a fake interview, 2 book reviews, some tasting notes and a little news.2011-09-1332 minthemaltedmuse podcast58 – Taking things in my strideFrom my holiday destination I take a look at the striding man himself – Jonnie Walker.2011-09-0624 minthemaltedmuse podcast57 - what?From the Dominican Republic and with technical problems I ask - What is whisky?2011-08-3044 minthemaltedmuse podcast56 – The Pure and the StillSome 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 Cinema2011-08-2355 minthemaltedmuse podcast55 – A new leafThere is news of new things and an Interview with Mark Reynier from Bruichladdich where we talk about a leaf!!2011-08-1639 minthemaltedmuse podcast54 – Ridley and RymanTwo over the phone interviews, the first with writer Neil Ridley and the second with Roger Ryman with details of the new Cornish Whisky.2011-08-0952 minthemaltedmuse podcast53 – What a picture !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.2011-08-021h 01themaltedmuse podcast52 – One year old !!!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.2011-07-2637 minthemaltedmuse podcast51 – The Penderyn is mightier than the sword.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.2011-07-1929 minthemaltedmuse podcast50 - ArranThis 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.2011-07-1256 minthemaltedmuse podcastWith a song in my glassThe 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.2011-07-0546 minthemaltedmuse podcastGoing with the flowThis 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)y2011-06-281h 00themaltedmuse podcastWood and WondersA 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 peachiness2011-06-2150 minthemaltedmuse podcastFrom Temperance to TeelingThis episode ranges from me talking about temperance and etheromania through to interviews with Alex Chasko and John Teeling.2011-06-1443 minthemaltedmuse podcastMaiden VoyagesThis episode looks at a whiskey of Titanic proportions, something that’s right up your street and Tullimore DEW.2011-06-0651 minthemaltedmuse podcastVehicles and vesselsThere 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.2011-05-3134 minthemaltedmuse podcastThe mighty Midleton/ the diddy DaftmillTech problems to one side – an interview with Barry Crockett and some info about Daftmill distillery2011-05-2442 minthemaltedmuse podcastWhisky Live Dublin 2011This weekend I flew to Dublin for its first whisky live (their spelling) and also visited the airport and the Temple Bar in Temple Bar.2011-05-1758 minthemaltedmuse podcastAge or maturity?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.2011-05-1039 minthemaltedmuse podcastGlenbucket and TeerenpeliThis week we look at 2 different small stills – Glenbucket and Teerenpeli2011-05-0335 minthemaltedmuse podcastJapanJapan is a land of culture and variety and some very good whisky.2011-04-2638 minthemaltedmuse podcastCastles and GeeseThis week we look at the convoluted thread that takes us from the Irish past to modern London.2011-04-1931 minthemaltedmuse podcastGlen GrantThis episode gives a quick look at this well established distillery.2011-04-1236 minthemaltedmuse podcastO.M.G. (Oh My Glenlivet)In this episode – an update about Bruichladdich’s Biodynamic distillation, a listener’s question, news and a feature about the Guardians of The Glenlivet.2011-04-0553 minthemaltedmuse podcastA taste of CooleyExcerpts from a recent tasting of Cooley Whiskey with Michael Morris.2011-03-2956 minthemaltedmuse podcastGlen Moray and Compass BoxMore interviews from Whisky Live London this time about Compass Box and Glen Moray.2011-03-2242 minthemaltedmuse podcastCutty SarkWARNING - this episode includes a shameful rendition of a Robert Burns poem.2011-03-1544 minthemaltedmuse podcastWhisky Live LondonWhisky Live London 2011 - that says it all.2011-03-0838 minthemaltedmuse podcastpoteenThis episode looks at some books, some old and one new, as well as taking a look at poteen.2011-03-0153 minthemaltedmuse podcastGreenore 18 yo and Turf Mor Cask Strength OMG!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.2011-02-2246 minthemaltedmuse podcastpeat and whisk(e)yPeated whiskies are not at all uncommon but there is more to peat than just a bit of smoke.2011-02-1550 minthemaltedmuse podcastWhisky off the rocks - whisky with the bacon.Jim looks at the exiting developments with Shakelton’s whisky and experiments with fat washed whisky.2011-02-0850 minthemaltedmuse podcastTobermory whisky part twoJim 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’.2011-02-0158 minthemaltedmuse podcastTobermory whisky part oneThis week we start part one of a two part series based around the whisky from the Isle of Mull.2011-01-2537 minthemaltedmuse podcastThe Whisky Road to AfricaThis 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.2011-01-1848 minthemaltedmuse podcastIt’s a King Car RallyThis 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.2011-01-1151 minthemaltedmuse podcastBy George it's whisky - well by St George actuallyThis 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.2011-01-0549 minthemaltedmuse podcastGin-gle bells.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.2010-12-2833 minthemaltedmuse podcastWot no whisky? Get real it’s ChristmasIt’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.2010-12-2146 minthemaltedmuse podcastCzech Whisky WOWA 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.2010-12-1440 minthemaltedmuse podcastKilbeggan Whiskey and the tale of GuleeshThe 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.2010-12-0740 minthemaltedmuse podcastsnow may fall crisp and even but a distillery is born - well reborn.This episode has whisky news, whisky views, a whisky book review and the rebirth of a distillery.2010-11-3046 minthemaltedmuse podcastBushmills and Finn McCoolA short episode that has a bit of whiskey news and looks at Bushmills distillery and the tale of Finn McCool2010-11-2318 minthemaltedmuse podcastArdbeg and the CorryvreckanThis 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 feedback2010-11-1651 minthemaltedmuse podcastWhisky ratings – good or bad?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’.2010-11-1043 minthemaltedmuse podcastAn Interview with Jim McEwanWhilst at Wee Dram Fest I had the honour to be able to interview Bruichladdich's Jim McEwan.2010-11-0352 minthemaltedmuse podcastThe Wee Dram Whisky Fest 2010Whisky, 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.2010-10-2637 minthemaltedmuse podcastHow to survive a whisky festivalJim 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.2010-10-1950 minthemaltedmuse podcastGlenturretI have heard some mixed reviews about Glenturret Whisky – there is only one thing to do.2010-10-1242 minthemaltedmuse podcastSWA and compass boxIn 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.2010-10-061h 18themaltedmuse podcastepisode 9 a fishy taleJim tastes some Old Pulteney and tells a fishy story. He also gives details of ‘spirit of Astar’s’ Timbuktu challenge.2010-09-3028 minthemaltedmuse podcastBruichladdich and the Fool of the World and the Flying ShipThis 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.2010-09-2046 minthemaltedmuse podcastConnemara whiskey and Hodden and Doddon and Donald O'Leary.Jim talks about Connemara whiskey from Cooley's Distillery and links it with a classic Irish story2010-09-1423 minthemaltedmuse podcastlabels and ChatsworthJim talks about how to read a whisky label then interviews Peter MacKay from The Scottish Liqueur Centre whilst at Chatsworth Country Fair.2010-09-0836 minthemaltedmuse podcasta selection from the collectionJim creates one of the best sounds in whisky then talks about some of the whiskies in his collection.2010-09-0243 minthemaltedmuse podcasttullibardine/ the lone knightPour 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’.2010-08-2825 minthemaltedmuse podcast3 elementsJim talks about issues related to water, soil and air. There is also some feedback from listeners as well as information about charity water.2010-08-2620 minthemaltedmuse podcasthow to taste whiskyPour yourself a dram as Jim Martin talks you through how he tastes whisky.2010-08-1819 minthemaltedmuse podcastintroduction to themaltedmuse podcastwhisky lover, jim martin, introduces themaltedmuse podcast and discusses what to expect in future episodes.2010-08-1304 min