Benromach: 10yo, Organic & Peat Smoke Rickus & Hursty visit the smallest distillery in Speyside. Rickus & Hursty are back in Speyside discussing what it takes to achieve a Certified Organic status, as well as sharing the awkward story of "Cecil" and his grossly misinterpreted Tinder invitation. They also muse on what dating apps would be like with a comment section and touch on viruses before viruses were cool, all while sampling drams they've not sampled before. So grab a...

Xmas Special Rickus & Hursty gift each other a bottle and recap the year that was 2020. Come all ye faithful and lend an ear; for this be a Living The Dram Xmas Special. Complete with our first bout of technical difficulties.

Ardbeg: Uigedail, Corryvreckan & An Oa Rickus & Hursty head back to their beloved Islay for an exploration of part of the Ardbeg core range. Nestled on the the small, remote Scottish island of Islay, Islay has been declared by some as the greatest distillery on Earth. Rickus & Hursty explore some of the history of one of their favourite distilleries. They also discuss contemporary whisky experiments in the name of science, and discover the latest developments in the alcohol space...

Campbeltown: Glen Scotia 15yo, Kilkerran 12yo & Springbank 10yo Rickus & Hursty get excited about the smallest official whisky producing region in Scotland. This episode the boys celebrate viscosity, dissecting the rise and fall of the historical region of Campbeltown. This is the first time they've explored more than one distillery, so pour yourself an oily dram and settle in to chew on the rich history of this unique town!

Australia Day Special Rickus & Hursty celebrate Straya Day by keeping it local. Whether you're at the cricket, smashing tinnies and BBQing with mates, lazing by the pool listening to Triple J's hottest 100 or celebrating in any other way you see fit; we hope you're doing it with a dram in hand (as it's worth two in the bush). Rickus & Hursty fly south (metaphorically) for the summer to sample a few of Tasmania's finest, as well as discussing some distillery history and interesting...

Benromach: 10yo, Organic & Peat Smoke Rickus & Hursty visit the smallest distillery in Speyside. Rickus & Hursty are back in Speyside discussing what it takes to achieve a Certified Organic status, as well as sharing the awkward story of "Cecil" and his grossly misinterpreted Tinder invitation. They also muse on what dating apps would be like with a comment section and touch on viruses before viruses were cool, all while sampling drams they've not sampled before. So grab a...

Xmas Special Rickus & Hursty gift each other a bottle and recap the year that was 2019. Come all ye faithful and lend an ear; for this be a Living The Dram Xmas Special. Complete with our first bout of technical difficulties. For show notes head over to Living The Dram. This episode is proudly sponsored by Rupert's Pet Cremation & Transport & The Doof Bus

Campbeltown: Glen Scotia 15yo, Kilkerran 12yo & Springbank 10yo Rickus & Hursty get excited about the smallest official whisky producing region in Scotland. This episode the boys celebrate viscosity, dissecting the rise and fall of the historical region of Campbeltown. This is the first time they've explored more than one distillery, so pour yourself an oily dram and settle in to chew on the rich history of this unique town! Read the show notes.

The GlenDronach Revival vs Revival with Cameron McNeill Rickus & Hursty decide to experiment with a battle royale! This episode they bring a special guest, fellow whisky enthusiast and back-country snowboarder Cameron McNeill on the show. In a broad ranging and entertaining conversation, they explore some of Camo’s snowboarding experiences in the Kashmir province of India as well as the usual whisky and non-whisky related banter. So sit back with a sherry cask dram and enjoy!

The GlenDronach Revival vs Revival with Cameron McNeill Rickus & Hursty decide to experiment with a battle royale! This episode they bring a special guest, fellow whisky enthusiast and back-country snowboarder Cameron McNeill on the show. In a broad ranging and entertaining conversation, they explore some of Camo’s snowboarding experiences in the Kashmir province of India as well as the usual whisky and non-whisky related banter. So sit back with a sherry cask dram and enjoy! For show...

The BenRiach: 15yo Tawny, 15yo PX & 17yo Septendecim Rickus & Hursty head back to Speyside to discover the amazingly rich history of BenRiach. The boys are slowly finding their feet with this podcasting thing, blending banter and research to create an entertaining and informative exploration of this unconventional distillery. Grab a glass and fill it with some well-aged whisky and enjoy some expletive filled musings on the sampled drams as well as the Pattison crash.

The BenRiach: 15yo Tawny, 15yo PX & 17yo Septendecim Rickus & Hursty head back to Speyside to discover the amazingly rich history of BenRiach. The boys are slowly finding their feet with this podcasting thing, blending banter and research to create an entertaining and informative exploration of this unconventional distillery. Grab a glass and fill it with some well-aged whisky and enjoy some expletive filled musings on the sampled drams as well as the Pattison crash. For show notes...

Laphroaig: The 1815, Triple Wood & PX Cask Islay at last! Fresh off the back of a Laphroaig tasting evening hosted by Dan Woolley at Webster's in Newtown, Rickus & Hursty decide to delve deeper into Laphroaig's history and range.

Laphroaig: The 1815, Triple Wood & PX Cask Islay at last! Fresh off the back of a Laphroaig tasting evening hosted by Dan Woolley at Webster's in Newtown, Rickus & Hursty decide to delve deeper into Laphroaig's history and range. For show notes head over to Living The Dram.

Loch Lomond: Original, 12yo & 18yoRickus and Hursty are back, and the podcast now has a name! This episode the boys explore the Highlands via a Loch Lomond gift pack Hursty received (possibly from Rickus, but neither of them are quite sure). Still rough, still irreverent, and still enjoying themselves over a dram or three, settle in with a dram and be entertained!

Loch Lomond: Original, 12yo & 18yoRickus and Hursty are back, and the podcast now has a name! This episode the boys explore the Highlands via a Loch Lomond gift pack Hursty received (possibly from Rickus, but neither of them are quite sure). Still rough, still irreverent, and still enjoying themselves over a dram or three, settle in with a dram and be entertained! For show notes head over to Living The Dram.

The Glenlivet Master Distiller's Reserve Amateur whisky enthusiasts, Rickus and Hursty have been talking about doing a podcast about their love of single malt whisky for a few years. They finally pull the trigger and record their first episode, beginning with exploring a Glenlivet gift pack Rickus received. This is the pilot, recorded before they’d even thought of a name for the podcast, and the beginning of their podcast journey. It’s rough, and irreverent, but they are clearly enjoying...

The Glenlivet Master Distiller's Reserve Amateur whisky enthusiasts, Rickus and Hursty have been talking about doing a podcast about their love of single malt whisky for a few years. They finally pull the trigger and record their first episode, beginning with exploring a Glenlivet gift pack Rickus received. This is the pilot, recorded before they’d even thought of a name for the podcast, and the beginning of their podcast journey. It’s rough, and irreverent, but they are clearly enjoying...