Whisky Unscripted Podcast

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An entertaining and informative Scotch whisky show from Ian Macleod Distillers featuring Gordon Dundas, International Brand Ambassador and Gordon Dallas, Experiential Ambassador. Whisky Unscripted is an approachable podcast for all, not just the whisky aficionados. Never taking itself too seriously, but offering an insider’s guide to the whisky industry via their ownership of the Glengoyne, Tamdhu and Rosebank distilleries with their accompanying brands of Smokehead, Sheep Dip, and Pigs Nose. The 2 Gordons will be speaking to guests from within the company who make our single malt whisky, the wider industry, writers, retailers and personalities from around the world. There will also be plenty of regular features, but we also want you to get in touch with questions and areas that you want us to cover in future episodes. Fun, informative and for all – Whisky Unscripted. Sound effects and music courtesy of Freesfx.co.uk

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Episodes

Whisky Unscripted Episode 11 - Claire Tesh

Another wonderful blend of whisky talk with the 2 Gordon’s chatting about a mix of whisky topics ranging from floor maltings in Scotland and how to make the perfect Highball via the A-Z of Scotch Whisky, (which reaches the letter ‘K’!) The arrival of trains in Speyside is the subject for The Year That Changed Whisky while the special guest is Angus Dundee’s Claire Tesh who talks about her brands she represents, whisky and donuts and her desert island dram . Wash down with a great dram!...

Jun 24, 2020•47 min•Ep. 13

Whisky Unscripted Episode 10 - Kay Muggeridge, Derek Mather and Rosebank

A bumper length episode celebrates the 10th instalment of Whisky Unscripted as the two Gordon's welcome Katy Muggeridge, Brand Manager of Glengoyne to take part in The Insider's Guide To Making And Selling Scotch Whisky. Katy lifts the lid on what's involved in managing one of Scotland's finest whisky brands and also helps out with the rather tricky A-Z's of Scotch Whisky which this week lands on the letter 'J'. Derek Mather of The Artisan Restaurant in Wishaw shares his 'Whisky Moments', and Th...

Jun 17, 2020•52 min•Ep. 12

Whisky Unscripted Episode 9 - The Cooper

The 2 Gordon's welcome Tamdhu's resident cooper, Sean Caird onto the show this week to take part in The Insiders Guide To Making And Selling Whisky. The Year That Changed Whisky goes back to 1588, the A-Z's of Scotch reaches the letter 'i' while whiskies sampled are the Tamdhu 12 and a 20 year old Mortlach Cigar Malt. A whisky magazine show best enjoyed with a dram. Enjoy!

Jun 10, 2020•45 min•Ep. 11

Whisky Unscripted Episode 8 - Gifting & Pronouncing!

In this weeks whisky magazine show, the 2 Gordons try and fail to pronounce distillery names that are somewhat difficult to say while the whisky challenge is playing higher or lower with Distillery founding dates. In A-Z’s of Scotch Whisky, we reach letter ‘H’ and we look at the Top 5 Whisky gifts…….. with no.1 unsurprisingly being whisky itself. Settle in and enjoy ……. Slainthe!

Jun 03, 2020•46 min•Ep. 10

Whisky Unscripted Episode 7 - Fēis Ile Special

The 2 Gordons return with a bumper episode to celebrate Fēis Ile (The Islay Whisky Festival) which normally would take place now in late May, but unfortunately has been cancelled this year. There are of course many virtual events to catch up on however from this wonderful island of whisky. We speak to John Campbell, Distillery Manager at Laphroaig on all thing Islay, peat and of course about producing this iconic dram. A to Z’s reach the letter G, and as a result we explore distilleries starting...

May 27, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 9

Whisky Unscripted Episode 6. Blending!

Whisky Unscripted Episode 6 In this episode, the two Gordons chat to Emma Newton, Assistant Blender at Ian Macleod Distillers, asking questions galore about the art of blending, the challenges of blending and, of course, how she became a blender, getting to sample and nose whisky all day! In A-Z’s of Scotch Whisky, we reach letter ‘F’ which throws up a multitude of key words and Gordon Dallas looks into the importance of 1860 in the “Year that changed Whisky” as we know it today. Full of hand wa...

May 20, 2020•42 min•Ep. 8

Whisky Unscripted Episode 5 part 2 - Neil Ridley and Joel Harrison

Ahead of World Whisky Day, the 2 Gordons introduce the second part of Episode 5 which featured Neil Ridley and Joel Harrison, authors of Distilled as well as regulars on Ch4's Sunday Brunch. The conversation and whisky were flowing so well last week it was decided to divide it up into two parts but not before Dundas and Dallas look ahead to the weekend with some World Whisky Facts and the now legendary 20 second hand wash challenge. The A-Z's of Scotch reach the very tricky letter 'E', and in a ...

May 13, 2020•35 min•Ep. 7

S2Episode5- Neil Ridley and Joel Harrison

The 2 Gordon's are joined by Neil Ridley and Joel Harrison, seasoned writers who not only penned international bestseller 'Distilled' and regularly appear on the ' Sunday Brunch ', TV show but have travelled almost as much as Gordon Dundas which makes for a wide ranging and fascinating discussion about world trends in whisky. There's time for the usual fun with whiskies being tasted ranging from a Canadian Rye, via a 1960's classic Blend to the Smokehead Sherry Bomb and a Tamdhu or 2! Best enjoy...

May 06, 2020•44 min•Ep. 6

Whisky Unscripted Episode 4 - John Cashman Irish Whisky Special

The 2 Gordons return and focus on one of the oldest relationships in whisky, Scotch and Irish. John Cashman is a fountain of knowledge on Irish whiskey, but is it always spelt with an ‘e’ in Ireland or is that in the USA? John has also represented Scotch whisky too so can bring a unique insight into what makes them similar, but different. We reach the letter D in A to Z’s, do a bit of whisky 'myth-busting' and discover the importance of the year 1494. The usual banter and whisky chat enjoyed bes...

Apr 29, 2020•43 min•Ep. 5

Whisky Unscripted Episode 3 - Tamdhu's Sandy McIntyre

It is Episode 3 and the 2 Gordon’s look into just how important the number 3 is to the world of whisky. We catch up with Sandy McIntyre, Tamdhu Distillery Manager in an illuminating and humorous interview. You’ll hear what it takes to be a distillery manager and hear what happens when Gordon Dundas takes on Sandy McIntyre in a very unusual challenge. The A-Z’s of Scotch Whisky reach ‘C’ and we speak to Michael Sim about Cocktails. Episode 3 is full of whisky chat and whisky banter best enjoyed w...

Apr 22, 2020•43 min•Ep. 4

Whisky Unscripted Episode 2 - Glengoyne Stillman, Jason McCabe

Whisky Unscripted – Our two Gordon’s new whisky-filled podcast is back with a bumper second edition packed full of whisky chat, challenges, distillation and Churchill! That’s right, Churchill! Gordon Dallas looks at a Year That Changed Whisky. The A-Z of Scotch continues with the letter ‘B’ and the Insider’s Guide to the making and selling of whisky focuses on distilling with an interview with Glengoyne Stillman, Jason McCabe. Pour yourself a dram and enjoy some fine whisky conversation with a g...

Apr 15, 2020•41 min•Ep. 3

Whisky Unscripted Episode 1 - And we're off!

Introducing the two Gordons in the first introductory instalment of Whisky Unscripted. Dundas and Dallas, tackle the A-Z of Scotch Whisky starting with 'A' for Ambassador as that is what they both do for IMD. They face the 20 second Hand Wash Whisky Challenge and taste the Glengoyne 18 and Smokehead High Voltage. An unscripted good hearted chat about the worlds best spirit.

Apr 08, 2020•28 min•Ep. 2

Trailer for Episode 1

A small introduction to what is coming from Whisky Unscripted.

Apr 03, 2020•1 min•Ep. 1

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