Few people in the industry have had as storied career in whisky in the way that Chris Riesbeck has. Aside from Chris' story being a fascinating one, Chris is a dear friend and someone Joshua and Jason have been keen to have on the podcast. Today is that day. We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as the boyz did.  Add to all this, Joshua and Jason share details of the next 6 bottlings for SCN Online and they're all American whiskies. Real charmers, to be sure.  ...as usual, have a seat,...

Since Artisanal Spirits Company (ASC) acquired Single Cask Nation (SCN) a number of questions have come up from around the whisky world. Listen in as Joshua, Jason, and Jess tackle these questions and clarify a few misconceptions.  Add to this, the 3 J's share the news of a number of bottlings being released (right now) both in the US and around the world. ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to...

Aiming to be green is not a new idea. There are a number of distilleries within Scotland (and the around the world) that are taking measures to improve their processes while reducing their carbon foot print. What is new is a distillery who leads with this idea. From their barley, to their boiler, to their bottles, Nc'nean distillery have proven themselves to be good stewards of our planet while producing whisky that they're incredibly proud of (because it's wonderfully delicious). Listen in...

Those that follow bourbon surely know both Denny Potter and Jane Bowie. If not due to their work with Maker's Mark (as well as Heaven Hill in the case of Denny Potter) surely for being on the padcost previously (talking about Maker's Mark & Heaven Hill... boy, I'm typing in circles!).  Having Jane and Denny back on the padcost was an absolute treat. Discussing to the Potter Jane story; hearing how it started and how things are going was a joy as were the laughs along the way.  ...as...

As far as we're aware, you can count the number of US-based independent bottlers; bottling whisky in the Scottish tradition where the distillery is highlighted/mentioned on two fingers: Single Cask Nation and Lost Lantern. Listen in as Joshua and Jason (of SCN fame) discuss independent bottling with Nora & Adam (of Lost Lantern fame). There are also a number of Lost Lantern bottlings tasted in this episode. Spoiler alert: they're some highly quaffable bottlings, to be sure! ...as usual,...

As a padcost and as padcosters Joshua and Jason always set out to have a fair bit of a focus on independent brands, independent bottlers, and just the independent spirit of the whisky industry in general.  The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is not a distiller and they do not refer to themselves as an independent bottler. Rather, that are a "Society" (and quite easily the largest whisky society on the planet) that bottles whisky specifically for their Society members. It's a different take, for...

The One Nation Under Whisky 7th annual Mailbag Episode is here! Thanks to all who sent questions in. We wish we could answer all your questions in this one episode but there are only so many hours in a day... Thanks again and see you in a couple weeks with our season 8 opener!   ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the conversation! Special thanks to: - Weigh Down for allowing us to...

A tradition we're keen on keeping is having the inimitable Susannah Skiver Barton on the padcost for the annual Year in Preview episode.  In today's episode we not only revisit our thoughts from last year (to see if what was predicted came true) but we look ahead to what may be in store for the wide world of whisky for 2024.    ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the...

Chances are by now you've heard the (amazing!) news that Single Cask Nation has joined the Artisanal Spirits Company family of brands which includes the Scotch Malt Whisky Society & J.G. Thompson. Listen in to hear from (and about) Andrew Dane, CEO of ASC regarding this big news!   ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the conversation! Special thanks to: - Weigh Down for allowing...

Our 7th Annual Year in Review episode is here! The agenda? Joshua, Jason, and Jess discuss their favorite: One Nation Under Whisky episode/interview Event of the year Non-SCN whiskies of the year Most notable distillery of the year SCN whiskies of 2023 (all while drinking as much as was needed to ensure this episode was their best Year in Review episode to date!). ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be...

Joshua & Jason discuss Whisky Advocate's Top 20 Whiskies of 2023. As usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the conversation! Special thanks to: - Weigh Down for allowing us to use their song "Where the Lifeless Go" as our theme song- Moana McAuliffe for designing our Podcast Logo- RØDE for making *really* great microphones- Focusrite for making awesome USB receivers- Olympus and Tascam...

At the beginning of 2023 Joshua & Jason committed themselves to put a sharper focus on agriculture and how it relates to whisky (which is an agricultural product after all). Having Felicia and Stephanie Ohnmacht return to the Padcost to give us an update on how mother nature has treated them and their business in 2023 only makes good sense. Plus, we love having them on.   ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay...

Joshua and Jason discuss an article in Vinepair, penned by Evan Rail, called "Loved at Home, Ignored Abroad: Why European Whiskey Drinkers Aren’t Buying the Bourbon Hype" As usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the conversation! Special thanks to: - Weigh Down for allowing us to use their song "Where the Lifeless Go" as our theme song- Moana McAuliffe for designing our Podcast Logo- RØDE...

Get ready for one hell of a whisky-geeky conversation with the wonderful Matt Johns of New Zealand's Pokeno Distillery. Seriously, that's all we're going to say. Listen in, y'all! You will *not* be disappointed!  ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the conversation! Special thanks to: - Weigh Down for allowing us to use their song "Wooden Monsters" as our theme song- Moana...

Joshua and Jason discuss an article in The Producer, penned by Ed White, called "Rye whisky not as clear cut as tipplers may think" As usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the conversation! Special thanks to: - Weigh Down for allowing us to use their song "Where the Lifeless Go" as our theme song- Moana McAuliffe for designing our Podcast Logo- RØDE for making *really* great microphones-...

One of the nice things about having Covid (mostly) behind us is we get to travel and do live Padcost recordings again. Listen in as Joshua, Jason, and Jess discuss all things Westland with Ana Hinz, Business Development Manager, and Tyler Pederson, Distillery Manager and Master Distillery.  We also taste through Westland's Flagship bottling, their new Garryana 8, and Single Cask Nation's new Peated Westland 9yo from a Pineau des Charentes cask.    It was a packed house at the distillery....

Joshua and Jason discuss an article in The Spirits Business, penned by Ted Simmons, called "US Drinkers still crave Direct to consumer spirits" As usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the conversation! Special thanks to: - Weigh Down for allowing us to use their song "Where the Lifeless Go" as our theme song- Moana McAuliffe for designing our Podcast Logo- RØDE for making *really* great...

Joshua sits down with the inimitable Mike Vacheresse of Travel Bar in Brooklyn to discuss the evolution of his whisky (and cocktail) focused neighborhood bar in Brooklyn. While, yes, Travel Bar is a neighborhood bar it's also a destination spot for those in the whisky-know. Oh, you don't know Travel Bar? Well, tune in and plan your trip for a little bit-o-whisky mecca!  ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but...

Catoctin Creek reacquire shares from Constellation. Joshua and Jason discuss. As usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the conversation! Special thanks to: - Weigh Down for allowing us to use their song "Where the Lifeless Go" as our theme song- Moana McAuliffe for designing our Podcast Logo- RØDE for making *really* great microphones- Focusrite for making awesome USB receivers- Olympus and...

Firstly, to hell with Hamas and terrorism. We stand with Israel as well as innocent Palestinians caught in the middle. May the fighting end soon and peace prevail.On to happier news: Our good friend David Cover has left Penderyn and has joined M&H. Listen in as he shares his thoughts on world whiskies and details a number of amazing things going on at the M&H distillery since it was announced their Elements Sherry release made Whisky of the Year by World Whisky Awards.  ...as usual,...

Joshua and Jason bring up a smattering of news items brought to their attention by padcost listeners.  As usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the conversation! Special thanks to: - Weigh Down for allowing us to use their song "Where the Lifeless Go" as our theme song- Moana McAuliffe for designing our Podcast Logo- RØDE for making *really* great microphones- Focusrite for making awesome...

The internet is full of quick attention grabbing listicles. Top 5 this, top 10 that, etc.. Joshua & Jason decide to join in on the fun and share their top American whiskies. 5 from Joshua,  5 from Jason. Perhaps there's a new bottle for you in their list? Listen in to find out! ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the conversation! Special thanks to: - Weigh Down for allowing us...

Joshua, Jason, and Jess discuss the launch of the Cask Whisky Association. As usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the conversation! Special thanks to: - Weigh Down for allowing us to use their song "Where the Lifeless Go" as our theme song- Moana McAuliffe for designing our Podcast Logo- RØDE for making *really* great microphones- Focusrite for making awesome USB receivers- Olympus and...

During a recent trip to Scotland Joshua, Jason and Jess visit the location of the future Cabrach distillery to discuss the Cabrach Trust as well as the land and its history. The Cabrach is home to a rich history of distilling (both illicit and legal). The Cabrach Distillery will cast an eye back to the distilling of yesteryear as, besides to double pot stills it will house, it will feature a very unusual still called "The Buck".  Listen in as the 3 J's discuss all this with The Cabrach's...