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Dram Talk: A Whisky Podcast

Join Brad and Daniel, two Aussie mates as they drink their way through the world of whisky, reviewing a dram, or two (or three?), and seeing where the whisky takes them! So pour a dram and listen to the talk!
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Episodes

Aaaaaaaannnnnnd we're back!

Hiatus? Unexplained break? New season? Will we ever really know? Tune in to find out! Brad and Daniel are back reviewing and talking all things whisky. Episode Ingredients: Ardbeg: Blaaaack Balvenie 12: Double Wood Reach out to us at dramtalk.au@gmail.com and @dramtalkpodcast on instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 11, 202253 min

Iso Drams - Part 1

Join Brad and Dan as they figure out how to record their podcast from lockdown. It's not a mess... more, structured disorder? Episode Ingredients: 1x Elijah Craig Small Batch 1x Laphroaig Quarter Cask 1x Glendronach Cask Strength Batch 9 Method: 1:44 - Welcome to Dram Talk in Lockdown! 4:06 - How to pod in iso 6:55 - Segment 1; Play Your Drams Right! 9:30 - Going through the Whisky Cupboard 10:14 - Dram Talk's whisky cask of choice for 2021 12:35 - Brad's Weighty Pours ft. Denver and Liely 14:49...

Aug 29, 202147 min

Episode 27: Dram Thieves w/ Brett Steel

Join Brad and Dan as they chat with Brett Steel, Founder and Distiller of Spirit Thief Distilling Co, about the newest release from Spirit Thief; The Cellar Reserve Series. Episode Ingredients (available at your local Spirit Thief online store): 1x American Oak Shiraz 1x French Oak Tempranillo 1x American Oak Tempranillo Episode Method 00:45 - Meet Brett Steel, Founder of Spirit Thief 05:27 - Creation of Spirit Thief 07:00 - Experiment with varietal specific wine casks 11:45 - Release of the Cel...

Aug 04, 202147 min

Episode 26: It's a Scorcher

1x Ardbeg Scorch Committee Release Cask Strength Brad and Daniel spent the month of June on a whisky adventure! From virtual Fèis Ìle events and Whisky Live to new whisky releases, there is a lot of dram content to talk about on this episode. So pour yourself a dram*, sit back, and relax with us as we discuss the many things going on in the world of whisky and unpack Ardbeg's latest Committee Release: Scorch! Tune in today! Join in on the talk at dramtalk.au@gmail.com or connect with us through ...

Jul 08, 202143 min

Episode 25: Dram Talk with Joel Hauer

Episode Ingredients: 1x Whisky Entrepreneur 1x Corowa Characters 1x Whipper Snapper Upshot 1x Starward Two-Fold Brad and Daniel are back and they're joined by Joel Hauer, founder of Whisky Loot, to chat about all things whisky. Tune in today!! Join in on the talk at dramtalk.au@gmail.com or connect with us through https://linktr.ee/dramtalk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 22, 202156 min

Episode 24: Loot Talk

Episode Ingredients: 1 x Outback Exploration Tasting Pack (Whisky Loot) This episode is thanks to Whisky Loot who was kind enough to provide Dram Talk with a trail box! The boys review 3 Aussie Drams and discuss their thoughts on the Whisky Loot subscription service. *This is not a sponsored episode but inspired by complimentary whisky and our appreciation for what Whisky Loot does. Join in on the talk at dramtalk.au@gmail.com or connect with us through https://linktr.ee/dramtalk Hosted on Acast...

Jun 01, 202143 min

Episode 23: Eat, Pray, Islay

1x Laphroaig 10 1x Ardbeg 10 Brad and Daniel are back and they've made their way back to Islay (where else would you find these two?) to take a look at two absolutely belter drams that every whisky lover should try! They also have a quick discussion on peated whisky and whether taking a little break every once in a while might do you a little good? Tune in today!! Join in on the talk at dramtalk.au@gmail.com or connect with us through https://linktr.ee/dramtalk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

May 20, 20211 hr 6 min

Episode 22 : Thunder Dram 2

Episode Ingredients: 1x Cardhu 14 2019 Special Release 1x Cragganmore 12 2019 Special Release The Dram Talk Boys are back in the thunder dram! Pitting another two of the 2019 Diageo Special Releases against eachother! Who will come out on top? Tune in to find out! Join in on the talk at dramtalk.au@gmail.com or connect with us through https://linktr.ee/dramtalk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 13, 202151 min

Episode 21: A Dram in Isolation FT. Justin Farmer

Episode Ingredients: 1x Glen Scotia Caribbean Rum Cask Finish 1x Arran 10yo 1x Oban 14yo 1x Talisker Storm The Dram Talk Boys are back with an episode featuring Justin from Whisky in Isolation! Brad and Dan get to know the whisky drinker behind the popular Instagram page @whiskyinisolation over a few drams. Tune in to learn more about Justin, the Whisky in Isolation page, and his work with Australian whisky providers and distilleries. Connect with Whisky in Isolation - @whiskyinisolation Join in...

Mar 24, 20211 hr 9 min

Dram Talk Express 3: Glenmorangie 12-Year-Old Malaga Cask Finish

Episode Ingredients: 1 x Glenmorangie 12-Year-Old Malaga Cask Finish Brad and Daniel are back with Dram Talk Express, where they take a quick look at a dram that they couldn't wait to come up with a full-length episode concept before cracking open, in this express episode they have a look at the Whisky Club's February 2021 whisky of the month the Glenmorangie 12-Year-Old Malaga Cask Finish. Join in on the talk at dramtalk.au@gmail.com or connect with us through https://linktr.ee/dramtalk Hosted ...

Mar 03, 202113 min

Episode 20: I think I'm Drammin' Japanese

Episode Ingredients: 1x Ben Nevis 10 1x Nikka Whisky From The Barrel 1x Hakushu Distillers Reserve The Dram Talk Boys are finally back for a full length episode and this time they take their palates to Japan! I think? Brad and Dan go through the new Japanese Whisky regulations which have shaken up the world of whisky and give a run through of some Japanese Whisky history. Then they find themselves pouring three drams! Tune in to hear their thoughts! Join in on the talk at dramtalk.au@gmail.com o...

Mar 01, 202154 min

Dram Talk Express 2: Glen Scotia 2009 Caribbean Rum Cask Finish

Episode Ingredients: 1 x Glen Scotia 2009 Caribbean Rum Cask Finish Brad and Daniel are back with Dram Talk Express, where they take a quick look at a tropical dram that they couldn't really work into an episode, but in this case they have a look at the Whisky Club's December 2020 whisky of the month the Glen Scotia 2009 Caribbean Rum Cask Finish. Join in on the talk at dramtalk.au@gmail.com or connect with us through https://linktr.ee/dramtalk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Feb 23, 202119 min

Dram Talk Express 1: Dalmore Port Wood Reserve

Episode Ingredients: 1 x Dalmore Port Wood Reserve Brad and Daniel are back with a new show called Dram Talk Express, where they take a quick look at a dram that they couldn't really work into an episode, but in this case they have a look at the Whisky Club's January whisky of the month the Dalmore Port Wood Reserve. Join in on the talk at dramtalk.au@gmail.com or connect with us through https://linktr.ee/dramtalk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 11, 202120 min

Episode 19: A'bunadh Matata

Episode Ingredients: 1x Aberlour A'bunadh 1x Aberlour A'bunadh Alba The Dram Talk Boys have no worries for the rest of this day! Brad and Dan enjoy two spectacular cask strength whiskies from Aberlour and introduce the first session of Drammers Anonymous - a safe space for people to share unconventional whisky consumption methods. Join in on the talk at dramtalk.au@gmail.com or connect with us through https://linktr.ee/dramtalk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 07, 202144 min

Episode 18: Burns Night with Dram Talk

Episode Ingredients: 1x Robert Burns Single Malt (Arran distillery) "Freedom an' whisky gang thegither!" - Robert Burns, 1786. The Dram Talk Boys are celebrating Burns Night!! Following a Burns Supper of haggis, neeps, and tatties, join the boys for a dram or two as they give some history on Scotlands National Bard, Robert Burns, and the origins of Burns Night. They also discuss their love of Islay and where their whisky journey is taking them from there! Share your Burns Night celebrations with...

Jan 25, 202144 min

Bonus: Whisk(E)y on the Rocks

Episode Ingredients: 1x Shaker's lane segment 1x Dublin Liberties segment 1x Wild Turkey 1894 w/tasting 1x Fevertree and Glenfiddich tasting The Boys are back and take a very delayed (sorry!) look at their time at Whisk(E)y on the Rocks. Pour another Dram and enjoy! Join in on the talk at dramtalk.au@gmail.com or connect with us through https://linktr.ee/dramtalk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 18, 202141 min

Episode 17: New Year, New Drams

Episode Ingredients: 1x Bunnahabhain 12 1x Port Charlotte Heavily Peated 1x Royal Salute 21 year old 1x Segment: Our changing purchasing and consumption habits The Dram Talk Boys are back!! It's time to ring in the new year with Brad and Daniel, they give a quick run down of whats been going on, pour a couple (three) drams and let you all know how their tastes and purchasing habits have changed over the past year, do your feelings match theirs? As always Pour Another Dram!! Join in on the talk a...

Jan 10, 20211 hr 5 min

Episode 16: A Stocking Full of Drams

Summary Episode Ingredients: 1 x Curated Whisky list Deck the halls with malted barley!! We're getting very close to that time of year, is there a whisky lover in your life and you're just not sure what to get them? Or better yet you want to play guide and set someone down the path of whisky? Whatever it may be Brad and Daniel have you covered with a list of scotch from every region some stereotypical and maybe a couple surprises thrown in there to! Join in on the talk at dramtalk.au@gmail.com o...

Dec 18, 202052 min

Episode 15: The Host with the Most (Whisky!)

Episode Ingredients: 1 x A selection of whiskies 1 x friends So you think you can dram!? Want to share your love of whisky? Do you have friends who want to get into whisky? Are you wanting to convert friends to whisky? Or are you just looking for friends? Well look no further than Dram Talk's definitive guide to hosting a whisky night! Pour a dram with Brad and Dan as we talk about hosting a whisky night. Join in on the talk at dramtalk.au@gmail.com or connect with us through https://linktr.ee/d...

Dec 02, 202040 min

Episode 14: The Beast of Dufftown

Episode Ingredients: 1x Mortlach 12: Wee Witchie Brad and Daniel are back probably sooner than expected! They run through a super crash course of speyside, condense and at least try to explain the 2.81 distillation proces employed by Mortlach and they discuss Whisky Superpowers! Join in on the talk at dramtalk.au@gmail.com or connect with us through https://linktr.ee/dramtalk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 16, 202047 min

Episode 13: Oban's Back, Back Again

Episode Ingredients: 1x Oban 14 1x Oban 21 Brad and Daniel sit down for one of their longest talks yet! Should we Drink our bottles or should we save them? They tackle some Old Whisky news, throw together a higher priced wishlist and consider having only two distilleries for the rest of their lives! Join in on the talk at dramtalk.au@gmail.com or connect with us through https://linktr.ee/dramtalk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 14, 20201 hr 3 min

Episode 12: To Have the Highland

Episode Ingredients: 1 x Loch Lomond Original 1 x Loch Lomond 12 Year Old 1 x Loch Lomond Inchmoan (The Whisky Club Members Edition) Brad and Daniel leave the islands behind and head to the highlands of Scotland to look at three expressions from the Loch Lomond distillery. Join in on the talk at dramtalk.au@gmail.com or connect with us through https://linktr.ee/dramtalk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 09, 202047 min

Episode 11: Reach for the Skye

Episode Ingredients: 1 x Talisker Storm 1 x Talisker 18 Year Old Pour and dram and tune in as Brad and Daniel talk about distilleries from the Scottish Islands and give a bit of history on the Talisker Distillery located on the Isle of Skye. Join in on the talk at dramtalk.au@gmail.com or connect with us through https://linktr.ee/dramtalk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 01, 202047 min

Episode 10: To Hellyer with it

Episode Ingredients: 1 x Hellyers Road Pinot Noir Finish The guys are back and this time around they've got the Hellyers Road Pinot Noir Finish, a recommendation from a listener!! They check the mail, and for the first time Brad and Daniel kick back and talk a couple things non whisky related, but as always all roads lead to the dram! Tune in and be sure to get in your recommendations! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 22, 202046 min

Episode 9: Mull Money, Mull Problems

Episode Ingredients: 1 x Tobermory 12 Year Old 1 x Ledaig 10 Year Old The boys head to the Isle of Mull, an island off the west coast of Scotland, to visit Tobermory distillery through a review of the Tobermory 12 and the Ledaig 10. But don't worry! Ledaig is Tobermory's peated whisky - it wouldn't be Dram Talk if they couldn't find a way to bring a peated whisky into it! Segment: Dram Talk gives their top 5 whiskies from their (affordable) Whisky Wishlist! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Oct 14, 202045 min

Episode 8: Little Drammer Boy

Episode Ingredients: 1 x Buffalo Trace 1 x Glen Moray Elgin Classic 1 x Loch Lomond Original 1 x Oban 14 Year Old 1 x Lagavulin 16 Year Old 1 x Ardbeg 10 Year Old The boys are joined by Aidan, a little drammer boy, who has not had much experience with whisky. Join the trio as they take Aidan down a whisky path and introduce him to the world of whisky. With 6 different drams to try, will Dram Talk have a whisky convert? Is Aidan a bourbon man? Will he prefer the sweetness of Speyside? Or will the...

Oct 08, 20201 hr 17 min

Episode 7: Dances with Buffalo

Episode Ingredients: 1 x Buffalo Trace 1 x Longbranch (Wild Turkey) 1 x Elijah Craig Small Batch The boys are back but not where you expect! They've wound up in Bourbon country, they tame a Buffalo, chop some mesquite in Long Branch and meet the father of bourbon himself Elijah Craig! The boys then run through some profiles of bourbon then finally give you their ratings! How does Bourbon stack up with the boys at Dram talk? Tune in and find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Oct 02, 202059 min

Episode 6: Pour Me a Laga

Episode Ingredients: 1 x Lagavulin 8 Year Old 1 x Lagavulin 16 Year Old The peatheads are back in Islay, this time we've gone to Lagavulin for a look at their core range: the Lagavulin 8 and the classic Lagavulin 16. Dram Talk introduces their crash course for all things whisky! We give a brief introduction into Islay, one of Scotland's whisky regions, to look at what makes this region so distinct in the world of whisky, and why Dram Talk love it so much! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Sep 23, 202058 min

Episode 5: Into the ThunderDram!

Episode Ingredients: 1 x Lagavulin 12 Year Old Special Release - Rare by Nature 1 x Talisker 15 Year Old Special Release - Rare by Nature Ladies and Gentlemen! The showdown you have all been waiting for! In the red corner we have Lagavulin 12! And the the blue corner we have Talisker 15! These two heavyweights, both at cask strength, are part of Diageo's Rare by Nature 2019 Special Release. Brad and Daniel put these two drams to the test in Dram Talk's very first whisky battle! Hosted on Acast. ...

Sep 19, 202058 min

Episode 4: Ba Ba Blaaack Sheep

Episode Ingredients: 1 x Ardbeg Blaaack 1 x Ardbeg Uigeadail Brad and Daniel head to Islay to spend a bit of time with Ardbeg, taken on this journey through their review of Ardbeg's limited release Blaaack and a member of their core rage; the Uigge - as Dram Talk affectionately call it - or Uigeadail as it's more widely know. Segment: The boys have a brief discussion about cask influence in whisky, inspired by the great interplay between pinot noir casks and Ardbeg's iconic peaty whisky. Join th...

Sep 15, 202038 min
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