by Graeme Kilgour
<p>Find us on Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_whisky_stories?igsh=MWF5N2VjNHg1MnloNQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@The_Whisky_Stories </a></p><br><p>Graeme, Angus and Ross are three friends who enjoy a dram and a chat in their local pub. We don't take ourselves too seriously and tend to invite a special guest along each week to chat about their experience in whisky.</p><br><p>The 'What 3 Drams' feature of the podcast dives into three specific whiskies close to them and discuss the story behind them.</p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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April 17, 2025
<p>This week, we were joined by the brilliant <strong>Stuart Baxter</strong>—aka <strong>Barley Baxter</strong>—<strong>Global Spirits Ambassador for International Beverage</strong>, covering iconic <strong>Scotch whisky</strong> brands like <strong>Old Pulteney, Speyburn, Balblair, and anCnoc</strong>.</p><br><p>Stuart’s whisky journey began with the <strong>Chivas Ambassador Programme</strong>, and since then, he’s travelled the globe sharing drams and stories. One highlight? His wild time working in India—including that unforgettable night as the <strong>only guest in an entire hotel</strong>.</p><br><p>We dived into the <strong>history of Old Pulteney Distillery</strong>, including the wild days of <strong>prohibition in Scotland</strong> when the distillery was—believe it or not—used as a <strong>morgue</strong>.</p><p>Stuart brought some <strong>fantastic whiskies</strong> for us to try, including a dram from <strong>Speyburn</strong>, which only opened its doors to visitors in the last three years. With its <strong>drum maltings from 1905</strong>—the <strong>first distillery to install them</strong>—it’s now firmly on my <strong>must-visit distillery list</strong>.</p><br><p>We were also lucky enough to sample a <strong>rare staff-only bottling from Balmenach</strong>, and a <strong>surprise dram from New Zealand</strong>—<strong>Cardrona Single Malt Whisky</strong>.</p><p>And if that wasn’t enough, we even uncovered the bizarre connection between <strong>Dr Seuss and a drunken duck in a kilt</strong>...</p><br><p>An episode packed with <strong>whisky, scotch, distillery stories, global adventures, and big laughs</strong>.</p><br><p><strong>Enjoy!</strong> 🥃🌍🦆</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
April 10, 2025
<p>This week, we bring you the <strong>final episode</strong> from our epic <strong>Whisky Stories road trip up north</strong>—and we’re wrapping it up in style with a <strong>private tour of Tomatin Distillery</strong>.</p><br><p>Located in the heart of the Highlands, <strong>Tomatin is a Highland Distillery</strong> with a rich history and a reputation for producing some truly exceptional <strong>Scotch whisky</strong>. We were lucky enough to get <strong>access-all-areas</strong>, diving deep into the <strong>production process</strong>, the <strong>history of the distillery</strong>, and of course… sampling <strong>whisky straight from the cask</strong> in their oldest warehouse.</p><br><p>Along the way, we kept the fun going with a few of our favourite games—<strong>Mystery Distillery</strong> and <strong>Play Your Distilleries Right</strong>—and we also heard the chaotic tale of <strong>Chuck’s mad dash to the airport</strong> after one too many drams the night before his flight to Japan.</p><br><p>This episode is packed with great laughs, brilliant insight, and some <strong>stunning Tomatin whisky</strong>. A huge thanks to the team at <strong>Tomatin Distillery</strong> for the warm welcome and the unforgettable experience.</p><br><p><strong>Enjoy!</strong></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
April 3, 2025
<p>We’re back in Dornoch for <strong>Episode 2 of our Highland whisky adventure</strong>, and this time, <strong>Phil and Simon Thompson</strong> gave us the full behind-the-scenes tour of everything they’ve built—and everything that’s still to come.</p><br><p>We started at the heart of it all: the <strong>Dornoch Distillery</strong>, tucked away in the <strong>back garden of Dornoch Castle</strong>. This tiny distillery—built in an old storage building—is one of the <strong>smallest in the world</strong>, but what it lacks in size, it more than makes up for in <strong>character and craftsmanship</strong>.</p><br><p>The lads walked us through their <strong>whisky-making ethos</strong>, from using <strong>heritage barley and old-school yeast strains</strong>, to how they push their <strong>tiny stills</strong> to get the character they’re after.</p><br><p>Then it was a short stroll through the town to visit their <strong>bonded warehouse</strong>, where they <strong>store, bottle, and label</strong> both their <strong>independent releases under Thompson Bros</strong> and their <strong>own Dornoch Distillery whisky</strong>.</p><br><p>We also got a sneak peek into their exciting new project—<strong>Mystery Distillery</strong>—and we’re already buzzing for what’s to come.</p><br><p>After a quick browse in their <strong>bottle shop</strong>, we made our way to the site of their next big venture: the future home of the <strong>Struie Distillery</strong>. Phill and Simon shared the vision behind the build and how whisky fans can get involved through their <strong>crowdfunding campaign</strong>.</p><br><p>And of course, we wrapped it all up back at the <strong>Dornoch Castle bar</strong>, enjoying some cracking whiskies... and some seriously questionable opinions about <strong>how to eat French pastries</strong>.</p><br><p>Another brilliant episode full of <strong>whisky, scotch whisky, whisky history</strong>, and a look into the <strong>future Highland whisky</strong>.</p><br><p>Enjoy</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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