Episodes
In episode forty-seven, Inka and Jen catch up with writer and fellow whisky podcaster Sean to learn all about Welsh Whisky. The Whisky Sisters sample two whiskies from Penderyn Distillery & one from Dà Mhìle in this weeks 'Dram On Fire'. It's an extended 'Stick Your Nose In It' to chat new bottle releases and to update on 'The Spirit Of Women' documentary with filmmaker Leigha Kingsely. 'Whisky Sisters Whisky Fact' ensures all is not lost in a disaster. The Spirit of Women -...
Published 03/08/23
This week the focus is on the Independent Bottler The Whisky Cellar's 'Old Highland-style' Blended Scotch Whisky - Brig O'Perth. In episode forty six The Whisky Sisters experiment sipping this dram from three different types of glassware. Find out if it was a blast or a pain in the (gl)ass and which of the glasses came out on top from the Norlan, the Copita and the Glencairn. 'Stick Your Nose In It' heads to some wetlands, finds out what Simpsons Malt are planning & uncovers...
Published 03/01/23
It's time to live 'La Bella Vita' with Inka & Jen as they feature Puni, the first whisky distillery in Italy! Episode forty-five adventures into the Italian Alps to learn about this trailblazing & stylish distillery and sample 'Puni Gold' & 'Puni Arte 01' in this weeks ‘Dram On Fire'. 'Stick Your Nose It In' talks about whisky exports, a revamp in Edinburgh, some magic in Glasgow and Inka has some news of her own. 'Whisky Sisters Whisky Fact' gets condensed. Follow us: WHISKY...
Published 02/22/23
This week the Whisky Sisters meet the three-time 'Whisky Ambassador of the Year' award winner, Mark Thomson from Glenfiddich. In this forty fourth episode, Inka & Jen chat about all things Glenfiddich and hear Mark's take on adding water to whisky. The Sisters try the Glenfiddich 18-Year-Old and a single cask sample from the distillery.  'Stick Your Nose in It' reports on a Scottish Government consultation, updates on Old Perth Blended Malt and finds out the news at Woodford...
Published 02/15/23
Inka & Jen invite you to their 'Juice Joint' in episode forty-three as it's all about Prohibition. It is history 'Whisky Sisters' style so buckle up and learn all about the era when the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution banned the manufacture, transportation, and sale of intoxicating liquors. This week’s 'Dram On Fire' gets tasty as six whiskies are paired with some sweet & savoury snacks. Yum. 'Stick Your Nose in It' gets the cheeks glowing and offers some alcohol-free...
Published 02/08/23
Love is in the air as Valentines Day approaches and the Whisky Sisters are enraptured by the wonderful world of GlenAllachie. In episode forty two Inka & Jen find out more about this award winning Speyside distillery and its entrepreneurial owner, Master Blender and industry legend - Billy Walker. 'Dram on Fire' samples the GlenAllachie 10yo Batch 8 and a 'Signatory Vintage' release of GlenAllachie 13yo, in spite of a calamity Jen's error. 'Stick Your Nose In It' has updates on the Scotch...
Published 02/01/23
Episode forty one gets patriotic as the Whisky Sisters honour Robert Burns, Scotland's national poet. Inka & Jen are joined by Graeme from 'Scotland's Stories,' a travel blogger, writer and storyteller to find out more about the bard and the origins of Burns Night. 'Stick Your Nose In It' has some competitive bar staff and a Lunar New Year celebration. 'Dram on Fire’ samples Bowmore Aston Martin 10 yo & Old Pulteney 2006 Vintage. 'Whisky Sisters Whisky Fact' loses its head.  May your...
Published 01/25/23
It is off to the Speyside & Highland border to Tomatin Distillery and it's all about their Portuguese Collection in episode forty. This limited edition whisky series is dedicated to and inspired by Portuguese wines. Inka & Jen sample all three in the series in 'Dram On Fire'; the port, moscatel & madeira wine cask finishes. 'Stick Your Nose In It' has some new distillery news from Dublin and a busy brewery in Dumbarton. 'Whisky Sisters Whisky Fact' might be difficult to...
Published 01/18/23
Inka & Jen dive into 2023 by exploring whiskies released in collaboration with musicians. Episode 39 invites Broadcaster Vic Galloway to share his music and whisky experience and together they taste; The Scorpions -'Rock n' Roll Star' (a Swedish whisky) Rammstein's Irish whiskey & 'Heavens Door' from Bob Dylan which is a Tennesse Bourbon. 'Stick Your Nose In It' gets artistic with Bruichladdich and it's retro barley vibes in Edinburgh. 'Whisky Sisters Whisky Fact' keeps the musical...
Published 01/11/23
Episode 38 is the last of 2022 and what a year it has been for the Whisky Sisters! Inka & Jen reflect on their journey so far and answer some listener questions as well as musing on what makes whisky 'Christmassy.' 'Stick Your Nose in It' reports on Glasgow Distillery news and some whisky webcam action in Ohio. 'Dram on Fire' dives into Lochlea Single Malt - Fallow Edition & Glen Scotia 15-Year-Old. 'Whisky Sisters Whisky Fact' keeps it chilled. *Links: Glen Scotia 15yo -...
Published 12/21/22
American whiskey has a wide range of styles and in episode thirty-seven the Whisky Sisters focus on three of the most popular categories: Bourbon, Rye and Tennessee Whiskey. 'Stick Your Nose in It' features the largest collection of Irish Whiskey and some Island Distillery plans. 'Dram on Fire' rocks as Inka & Jen sample some Blackened American Whiskey - 'Rye the Lightning'. This weeks 'Whisky Sisters Whisky Fact; highlights a prohibition show pig!  May Your Glass Be Full and Your Dram on...
Published 12/14/22
The Whisky Sisters have recently taken the low road to Loch Lomond Distillery to experience its many talents. Episode thirty-six features the only distillery in Scotland producing both grain and malt whisky. Inka & Jen are blown away by the distillery’s cooperage and sample all three 12-Year-Olds from their core range in ‘Dram on Fire’: Perfectly Balanced, Inchmurrin & Inchmoan. ‘Stick Your Nose It’ has new releases from Waterford, Dalmore and some conspiratorial vibes. ‘Whisky...
Published 12/07/22
In episode thirty-five Inka and Jen shine the spotlight on Kilchoman Distillery, which stands alone as Islay’s only Single Farm Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The Whisky Sisters discuss this remarkable distillery and 'Dram On Fire’ has a trio of Kilchoman whisky; Machir Bay, Sanaig and Loch Gorm to wet the Whisky Sisters whistles. 'Stick Your Nose In It’ celebrates some rapid growth for Young Spirits, uncovers a Macallan movie and rice whiskey makes yet another appearance. ‘Whisky Sisters Whisky...
Published 11/30/22
Inka & Jen spread their whisky loving wings and dive into the world of Taiwanese whisky in episode thirty-four. They welcome back Sam Laing of Cask 88 to hear about his adventures in Taiwan and experience with Taiwanese whiskies including a very different rice whisky. The Whisky Sisters find out about Kavalan and Nantou Distilleries before sampling Kavalan Select No 2 and Yushan Signature Bourbon Cask in this weeks ‘Dram on Fire’. ‘Stick Your Nose In it’ brings some sad news and an update...
Published 11/23/22
In episode thirty-three Inka & Jen delve into the world of Indy bottlers and find out why they are able to release some very exciting whiskies. ‘Stick Your Nose in It’ has some innovative project work from Heriot Watt and Beam Suntory are up to some peated perfection. Movember also gets a healthy mention thanks to Buffalo Trace. It's a busy ‘Dram on Fire’ as the Whisky Sisters taste whiskies from four independent bottlers; The Whisky Cellar (The Easy Sipper- an 8yo from Mackmyra...
Published 11/16/22
It's time to get gallus with The Glasgow Distillery in this thirty second episode. Inka and Jen share their experience of visiting the gritty, urban distillery and dive into their story and current innovative releases. There's a special extended edition of 'Stick Your Nose in It' this week as the Whisky Sisters invite producer, creator and co-director Leigha Kingsley to share the news of her trailblazing plans for the documentary 'Spirit of Women'. 'Dram On Fire' samples The Glasgow...
Published 11/09/22
It is time for a Finnish focus as episode thirty-one delves into whisky from Inka's homeland. The Whisky Sisters are joined by guests Maria and Saana from 'Whisky Girls Finland' to explore all things Finnish whisky, and sip on some Kyrö distillery drams, the 'Kyrö Malt' and 'Kyrö Wood Smoke'. Dram on Fire reviews an independent bottling, 'Malt Mates - Volume 2'. 'Stick Your Nose in It' finds out who has been named the 'most admired' whisky brand and which Speyside distillery has launched a...
Published 11/02/22
Episode thirty heads back to Ireland, and this time heads north to County Antrim to find out more about Bushmills, the World's Oldest Licensed Distillery! ‘Stick Your Nose in It’ reports on the forthcoming Online Scotch Whisky Awards and Inka & Jen find out both Bunnahabhain & Tomatin have some exciting releases to bring to the table. The Whisky Sisters revisit Cask 88 in Edinburgh to taste Jen's cask of Glendullan to see how it compares to last year's sample. ‘Dram On Fire’ samples...
Published 10/26/22
This week the Whisky Sisters delve into the smouldering world of cigar malts and catch up with Iain Forteath, Global Brand Ambassador & Master Blender for Angus Dundee Distillers. In this twenty ninth episode Inka & Jen ask Iain all about Tomintoul’s sherried single malt that is designed to be paired with cigars, however there are also some tasty cheese pairings! ‘Stick Your Nose It’ finds out what Blackened Whiskey is up to with cigars and what seasonal offerings are in store from...
Published 10/19/22
This week the Whisky Sisters explore the fascinating world of terroir in whisky. Does the type of barley, its location and the specific soil type enhance the flavour of the spirit? Episode twenty eight welcomes Angelita Fonseca-Hynes, a terroir specialist from Ireland's Waterford Distillery, to find out more about this subject and the world's largest producer of organic and biodynamic whisky. 'Dram on Fire' samples two Waterford whiskies: The Cuvee Lodestar, is a synthesis of 'Single Farm...
Published 10/12/22
In this twenty seventh episode the spotlight is on a Speyside distillery, The Glenlivet. Inka & Jen dive into the distillery’s epic history, exploring its meteoric rise into one of the most popular whiskies around the globe, whilst impressing Charles Dickens along the way. ‘Stick Your Nose in It’ discusses GlenAllachie’s recent conclusion of a series and Glenmorangie getting botanical. The Whisky Sisters can’t go for long without a Dr Bill Lumsden fix! ‘Dram on Fire’ samples Glenlivet’s...
Published 10/05/22
The Whisky Sisters have been on the road again and visited Perthshire to indulge in all The Glenturret had to offer. Whisky, fine dining and distillery cats feature in this twenty sixth episode. Inka and Jen catch up with Ian Renwick, Distillery Manager, and Mark Donald, Executive Chef at The Lalique Restaurant, to find out more about the distillery and the Michelin-starred restaurant within it. ‘Stick Your Nose in It’ prepares for the auctioneers hammer and a sea breeze is blowing from Old...
Published 09/28/22
Inka and Jen are ready to rock a second season and are now exploring worldwide whiskies in addition to scotch. In this twenty fifth episode they welcome Rob Dietrich, the Master Distiller and Blender of Metallica’s award-winning Whiskey and discover all things ‘Blackened’ including the ‘Black Noise Sonic Enhancement’! Whiskey Rob also shares his ‘dream dram’, and three ‘sippin' songs’. The Whisky Sisters share their own Blackened tasting notes in ‘Dram on Fire’. ‘Stick Your Nose In It’ is...
Published 09/21/22
Episode 24 celebrates the Whisky Sisters first season. Inka & Jen reflect on some of their favourite moments, share some listener feedback and discuss their favourite whiskies. ‘Dram on Fire’ samples ‘Ardbeg’s Ardcore’ & the ‘Ledaig 21 yr old Ruby Port Pipe Finish’. ‘Stick Your Nose in It’ calls for the FBI and ‘Whisky Sisters … More One More For the Road – Season One Finale
Published 09/16/22
Inka & Jen return to their mutual love of Bunna in this 23rd & penultimate episode of the season. The Whisky Sisters are delighted to welcome guest David Brodie, tour guide and distillery legend, to share his journey & expertise. ‘Dram on Fire’ is burning up the house with the Canasta 2014 and Cask 559 … More Bunnahabhain Distillery – Blame It On The Bunna
Published 09/16/22