Mike and Duncan are joined by Dan from the Summerton Whisky Club to do a review of the Summerton Whisky Festival in St Albans. Lots of shout-outs, thank yous and reviews of what was in our glass on the day. Some stories have been censored/edited out for reputational reasons ;) Cough Cough Dun-Can't. Festival aside, we also cover off what else has been in our glass and what's been up our arse this week!
Mike and Duncan recant their trip to the Gherkin to sample a new bottling from The Dalmore, Luminary 3. The chaps discuss a Steve Rush Tweet tasting with Brave New Spirits and all the usual stuff including a new addition to Gareth Whisky Corner. Check out the YouTube channel on the link below for the Auction Sins section of this podcast(whilst you're there give us a like and a subscribe) https://youtu.be/4ILpq8G_Z-w
This is a special episode! Mike and Duncan had the opportunity to an exclusive tasting session accompanied by Michael Henry, aka Michelle 'Enry, Master Blender, and Nick Bradley, Prestige Portfolio Manager, from The Loch Lomond Group. The chaps get to try some spectacular, once in a lifetime whiskies. The new Elements of Campbeltown, Release No.1 Air . Limited to 100 individually numbered decanters, it is Glen Scotia's first ever 50 year old whisky. Distilled in 1973, and fully matured in refill...
Mike and Duncan have been imparted with the power of creating Executive Orders to correct the World... What could go wrong? The chaps discuss what's been in there glass and crack open some new bottles: Mike cracks open The Chorlton Peallach(Ledaig) 8 y/o Rioja Barrique at 58.2% Duncan cracks open the latest Summerton Whisky Club release Wolfburn Double Wood 11y/o at 52.5% We also introduce a new section "Gareth's Whisky Corner" where we will recommend a good value whisky that we are happy to put...
Mike and Duncan chat about their trip to Whisky Live London, the highlights and the adventures! Mike also dives into "Welcome to Whisky" a new show from Whisky Exchange aimed at being a gentle intro to the wonderful world of whisky. Find out if there is enough going on to attract seasoned whisky nerds... The chaps cover off the usual such as what's been in their glass and up their arse. Opa!
Mike and Duncan catch up over some indie Macallan's whilst discussing the Macbeth Whisky Series . A concept project based on the namesake Shakespeare play, and a combination of brilliance organised by Lexi Burgess, including: Quentin Blake, Sukhinder Singh, Oliver Chilton, and Dave Broom... quite the team up! Plus, some chat for Guinness fans, as the (now Tik Tok) legendary Devonshire Pub in London, is discussed. You can buy us a dram which will make us ...
Mike and Duncan chat to Dean Jode of ASOS, Murray McDavid and ACEO fame! We chat about Murray McDavid, ACEO Spirits, sandwiches, photography and a whole heap of other things, including Deans Pudding Island Dram selections and they find out what's been up his arrrrse. Mike and Duncan recant their recent #BlindDrams selections and talk through some adventures in Old London Town. You can buy us a dram which will make us very happy, and we will shout you out...
MIke & Duncan host Max Vaughan, Founder of White Peak Distillery, known for Wireworks Whisky, which is located in an old factory by a river in Derbyshire, in the peak district. We try a Caduro with a higher abv than the standard release, a port cask and the lovely bourbon cask bottling, all whilst hearing about how the distillery, and the profile of the whisky was created. Plus, we ask Max about his ideal Pudding Island Dram experience, which three whiskies he would have behind a bar and as ...
Mike and Duncan host a very special guest in episode 87 - the legend Andy Goldstein ! You may know him from his drivetime show on TalkSPORT, The We're Not Getting Any Younger Podcast with Lisa Snowden, his semi-pro pool skills, thick head of hair, or the MBE he won. You may even know him as the host of "Win Your Own Home", but... it's unlikely he will remember you! In 'All the Glens' we hear about how Andy got into whisky and his pudding island dram experience. We talk drams, disappearing chocol...
Mike & Duncan chat about Two Puds trip to Rome, the seemingly never ending winter, and recent film recommendations, before diving into their perfect winter drams. You can buy us a dram which will make us very happy, and we will shout you out. Check out the Honest to a Malt podcast website & blog. Browse the Whisky T-Shirt Shop . Email us on: HonestToAMalt@protonmail.com...
Mike and Duncan chat to another whisky duo, Tony and Joanie from The Spirit of Birmingham, which is officially the first ever whisky distillery in Birmingham. We chat about socks, gin, vodka, pancakes and even some whisky! There a interesting little update at the end re auction trends from, Whisky.Auction , so don't be an SoB, stay until the trumpet plays! You can buy us a dram which will make us very happy, and we will shout you out. Check out the Honest to a M...
Mike and Duncan chat about things in the world which are, without some divine intervention, destined for the proverbial shitter. They discuss all the usual topics such as what's been in your glass and this week they have a guest rant from Scottish comedian, Connor Burns( @connorburnscomedy over on Instagram). Get the tumblers ready, or just drink out of your hands, whatever vessel you choose have a dram and listen along to the Holy Grail of Whisky Podcasts....
Mike & Duncan host a pal Cliff. Mike takes on Cliff in a head-to-head quiz about fans. Cliff shares his Pudding Island drams and what 3 drams behind a bar. We chat Dramathon, Ardbeg Uigeadail, Die Hard Blind Drams, and an Edinburgh Whisky Shop bombshell is revealed! Cliff can be found over on Instagram @CliffsWhisky and @CliffyMan go and give him a follow. A reminder that we have an apple playlist of all the Pudding Island Dram Selections which can be be found here: https://music.apple.com/g...
Mike and Duncan are doing JanuMerry, which is the polar opposite of Dry January, and far less depressing. We recap our best bottles, experiences and deals of 2024. Happy New Year HtaM fans. You can buy us a dram which will make us very happy, and we will shout you out. Check out the Honest to a Malt podcast website & blog. Browse the Whisky T-Shirt Shop . Email us on: HonestToAMalt@pro...
Mike & Duncan discuss whisky lakes, recent big brand name price discounts and learn a new word. What's been annoying us, what whisky we've been drinking and bottles we've picked up. You can buy us a dram which will make us very happy, and we will shout you out. Check out the Honest to a Malt podcast website & blog. Browse the Whisky T-Shirt Shop . Email us on: HonestToAMalt@protonm...
Mike & Duncan talk to Greg Swartz about the feature documentary The Water of Life , which got a fantastic reception in 2021. Then we delve into the upcoming sequel, a series which focuses on indie bottlers, and is hitting screens from March 2025. Greg takes us through his perfect pudding island dram experience, three whiskies behind a bar and we chat Amsterdam, America and German Beer. You can buy us a dram which will make us very happy, and we will shout yo...
We chat all things SMWS (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) with Matt Bailey , Managing Director for Europe and beyond! We get into memorable bottles, the venues, club member tattoos and Matt's pudding island drams. If you are curious about the society, as a member or a drammer - check it out. You can buy us a dram which will make us very happy, and we will shout you out. Check out the Honest to a Malt podcast website & blog. Bro...
Mike and Duncan recall part 2 of their trip to Glasgow for the Glasgow Whisky Festival. The chaps cover off their post festival antics in town with a few dram recommendations, swiftly and freshly followed by a trip to the Loch Lomond distillery. The lads were lucky enough to get a tour from the one and only legend that is... Gary Mills! Thanks to Cliff (@cliffswhisky) for the Outro, "An ode to Larkfire"! ;)
Mike and Duncan dive into Part 1 of their recent trip to Glasgow for the Glasgow Whisky Festival. The chaps were lucky enough to be invited to help out on the Glasgow Distillery Stand, possibly the busiest stand of the show. They also got the chance to meet some podcast listeners and catch up with some old friends. Listen in for tales of Whisky, Rum and Pies! Part 2 Coming soon...
Mike and Duncan debrief the event that was the first ever Welsh whisky festival! Beaches, shout outs, drams, dog poo and weird coffee behaviour! Give a virtual pat on the back to rob on the link below: https://www.justgiving.com/page/twvrcymru All money raised goes to the Welsh Air Ambulance
As we are approaching Halloween rapidly, Mike and Duncan have put their writing hats on and come up with some super scary horror movie plots! Scary may be stretch but it's the taking part that counts(Dracula). The chaps also cover off of the usual stuff as well as discussing kill rooms, weight lifting dogs and tip runs!
Mike & Duncan host Billy Abbott, author of The Philosophy of Whisky, and brand ambassador for Whisky Exchange. There is much chat about the joys of living in Italy, gripes being priced out of auctions and Father Whiskmus' Pudding Island Drams. Billy, gets on his soapbox about something in Whisky Room 102. You can buy us a dram which will make us very happy, and we will shout you out. Check out the Honest to a Malt podcast website...
Less bells and whistles this week. A recording of the chaps YouTube Live Stream. Mike and Duncan discuss five bottles they would pick to start a whisky collection. What do do you think of our picks, and some of our listeners selections? Let us know what you would choose. Thanks for all the engagement on the night, and to Big John for the request ;) The YouTube video can be found here You can buy us a dram which will make us very happy, and we will shout you out. C...
Mike and Duncan roll up their spirit sleeves, trying three Club Banditti rums from Glasgow Distillery in Smokey and the Banditti, discussing their favourite car chases in movies (or films for us Brits). Plus, has Mike found the ultimate ski hip flask booze? You can buy us a dram which will make us very happy, and we will shout you out. Check out the Honest to a Malt podcast website & blog. Browse the Whisky T-Shir...
Mike and Duncan host Racheal Vaughan Jones, Marketing Director at Compass Box Whisky . Racheal takes us through the updated Compass Box core range, new ad, her Pudding Island Drams, a potential career as a foot model, love of US TV crime dramas, and how a peaty martini - might be her go to cocktail. You can buy us a dram which will make us very happy, and we will shout you out. Check out the Honest to a Malt podcast website & blog. Br...
Mike and Duncan recant their day grafting with the guys from Torabhaig and Mossburn at the Whisky Show London. Top drams, top gaffs, top chinos and good times. Lots of shout-outs in the Episode: The Smart chaps from Bimber Simon The Whisky Novice Steve Rush and Saltire Whisky Fiona Shoop Gordon Dallas Lora Henry from Roe & Co / Roe & Co Colin Hampden White Alistair aka Spirit and Wood Jon from Chingford Claire Vokins Stewart Dick Billy Abbott and Billy Abbotts face! You can ...
Mike and Duncan recap the latest Brave New Spirits tasting hosted by Steve Rush aka @TheWhiskyWire , before competing to see who can come up with the most annoying thing about both punters and staff at bars and pubs. Warning - Unashamed Bill and Ted reference used with it being episode 69! You can buy us a dram which will make us very happy, and we will shout you out. Check out the Honest to a Malt podcast website & blog. Browse the ...
After covering off what's been in their glasses and up their arse, Mike and Duncan make their "Hot Pair Balloon" selections. Travel with them across the globe in a hot air balloon as they discuss whisky, food and tales of previous travels! All aboard... You can buy us a dram which will make us very happy, and we will shout you out. Check out the Honest to a Malt podcast website & blog. Browse the Whisky T-Shirt Shop . Em...
Mike and Duncan chat to drinks writer, photographer, TV star and a red chino ambassador, Colin Hampden-White. We ask Colin about the use of Wine casks in the world of whisky, quiz him about his pudding island selections and delve into what he would change in the world of Whisky. Obviously we cover off what's been annoying us and what has been in our glass with Colin, known from Amazon Prime's The Three Drinkers . You can buy us a dram which will make us very happy, and we w...
Mike and Duncan hand over control to Paul Main... whisky legend in his own right and brand ambassador for Hunter Laing and Ardnahoe. We are putting a Whisky Geek Warning on this one. Paul guides the chaps through the new Ardnahoe Feis Ile botting and gives a sneak preview of the future releases. There's a quiz on toast, much debate about how good surfing is the watch on the box and speculation that it might have been sunny in Glasgow. Also, big shout out to Colin of Tipsy Midgie for his chocolat...
