This episode brings you an American Single Malt from Westland Distillery. What a way to kick off the podcast for 2022, tasting Whisky from a Distillery we spoke about several times in 2021.  As well as analysing the dram we discuss all things Whisky including; Distillery visits, Fife, Whisky festivals, roasted malts, the Whisky news, hard to find bottles, arts and crafts, the Scotch Whisky League, Whisky in ceramics and of course, the return of Maltbusters and the winner is announced from...

Its the Christmas edition of Cask Strength and this episode could fill a stocking or two. This episode features a Single Malt from a Highland Distillery, Tomatin. 12 years old, Rivesaltes wine cask matured and only 6000 bottles produced. A real Christmas cracker of a dram.  This podcast features the return of Maltbusters and announcement of the winner of the previous edition however, this time its festive! We also discuss recent Whisky wanderings, the Whisky news, Whisky pubs, festive...

In this edition of Cask Strength Meets we chat to Master Distiller and author, Rob Arnold.  We focus on his recent book - The Terroir of Whiskey: A Distiller's Journey Into the Flavor of Place. Rob has had a truly fascinating journey into whiskey. Growing up surrounded by bourbon in Kentucky, transitioning into the whiskey industry, becoming a Master Distiller, gaining a PhD and releasing a book on Terroir and Whiskey.  A real whisky enthusiasts episode and not to be missed. Enjoy the...

*Disclaimer* Sound quality in this podcast is terrible.  We taste a really good whisky in the Glenfarclas 15 and all the usual segments and chatter. However we have 2 brand new segments that need your involvement to work. Try give the podcast a listen, if the sound is too bad then we understand and it'll be sorted for next time. Enjoy the show folks.  Please like, download, and subscribe to the podcast. Follow us on instagram and Twitter @caskstrengthpod. Email requests,...

Episode #11 is the return of the podcast after a period of radio silence. But don't worry, we are back with another classic Speyside single malt. Join us as we talk through this dram, the distillery and of course chew the draff over all things whisky. This Dailuaine 16 year old is part of Diageos famous Flora and Fauna range, the hosts discuss the origins of this range, its meaning and how it has developed over time. #11 includes the hosts discuss a wide range of whisky related topics...

Its the 10th episode celebration so we decided to sample anCnoc 18 year old from Knockdhu Distillery - join us to find out what we thought of this dram 🥃 This episode features a review of the podcast so far, what we have learned and what the future holds as well as chewing the fat over all things Scotch Whisky 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The hosts also discuss recent whisky news, stolen whisky, the Campbeltown brewery and much more. Sit back, relax and enjoy the show.  Please like, download and subscribe to...

The first of many interviews to come will be uploaded to all the normal podcast platforms and also Youtube 🎥 So if you fancy watching the podcast instead of listening follow the link below to our YouTube channel. Yes we’ve finally figured out how to work zoom and decided it was an appropriate time to interview Patrick, Head buyer at Elite Wine and Whiskies - a whisky cask investment firm. Given the news story that emerged recently from a certain whisky broker slating other whisky brokers...

This episode features the hosts tasting a sample of Cask no. 1 from London based distillery, Bimber. Cask No. 1 is an ex-bourbon cask filled on the 26th May 2016. Bimber's process has evolved over time so the equipment involved in creating the first batch of spirit differs from the one currently in place. A piece of modern history is being tasted here - its likes may never be seen again...  The hosts also chew the fat surrounding Scotland exiting the Euros (the football championship not the...

Episode #8 features a classic Lowland single malt - Glenkinchie 12 year old. Often overlooked in whisky shops and bars alike but no more, this podcast is dedicated to looking at Glenkinchie and this dram.  With only one whisky to taste, the hosts delve deep into the Glenkinchie story and distillery processes while discussing an array of topics which include; a 1977 hit by Baccara, Thomas De Quincey, the Bartenders Lawn Bowls Championship, the Battle of Prestonpans, Whisky News and the...

In this episode the hosts taste two sought after Scotch Whiskies from the same series - Springbank Local Barley. The Local Barley series from Springbank Distillery is produced with barley grown in the surrounding area of Campbeltown meaning every part of the process - from sowing the barley seed to bottling the fine Whisky - is done in and around Campbeltown. A truly local dram and it does not disappoint.  The duo of 10 year old Whisky siblings are washed down with beer from a Glasgow...

This episode was sparked by a question many Whisky drinkers have asked - "Can you buy good Scotch Whisky in the supermarket?" The hosts took it upon themselves to bring you a couple of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies from the supermarket, give you our honest opinions on them all while sampling some fine beers. A u-turn from our usual shop local motto but we didn't think you would mind for one week only! The Whiskies sampled are Bunnahabhain Stiuireadair and Glen Moray Peated. The hosts also...

This bonus podcast features features one of the most elusive* Scotch Whisky's known to man - Ben Nevis 10 year old. The hosts delve into this Whisky and its history all while tasting some classic and contemporary beers. The Ben Nevis bonus podcast also features discussion surrounding Japanese Whisky laws, water quality, blue cheese and of course the all important and hotly contested Scotch Whisky League.  Please like, download and subscribe to the podcast, follow us on instagram and...

In this special recording of Cask Strength - The Whisky Podcast the hosts celebrate St. Patrick's Day with two great Irish Whiskies - Waterford Single Farm Origin Series Ballykilcavan 1.2 and Method and Madness Single Pot Still Whiskey.  Both very interesting drams and of course, the hosts sample some fine beers also - this time from the same farm that provided the barley for Waterfords Whiskey - Ballykilcavan Brewery. During part 1 of this special podcast the hosts discuss Waterford...

In episode #3, the hosts taste whiskies from a couple of Scotland's classic distilleries. They also discuss the cleaning of distillery equipment, the highland clearances and much more all while sampling some great beers too.  The whiskies tasted in this podcast are Clynelish 14 and Tobermory 12 - join Torin and Ronan as they navigate their way through these drams. Enjoy the show, cheers! Please like and subscribe to the podcast, follow us on instagram and twitter @caskstrengthpod and send...

This episode features whiskies from two of the greatest whisky distilleries in Scotland - Springbank and Ardbeg. The drams are accompanied by some beers and discussion surrounding 19th century Campbeltown and how a 1725 riot in Hamilton helped create Scotlands most famous whisky island... Enjoy the show, cheers! Please like and subscribe to the podcast, follow us on instagram and twitter @caskstrengthpod and send any enquiries to [email protected] Co-edited: Nathan Currie & Cask...

Torin and Ronan give you their thoughts on three interesting whiskies. They taste an environmentally friendly dram, a Campbeltown classic and a wonderful Swede before reflecting on all things whisky while enjoying a few fine beers. Enjoy the show, cheers! The line up includes - Nc'nean Batch 2, Glen Scotia 14 Tawny Port finish Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020, Box High Coast Distillery Single Cask. Please like and subscribe to the podcast, follow us on instagram and twitter @caskstrengthpod...