The 2 Gordon's are on the road quite literally with Gordon Dundas in a Mercedes on an Autobahn out of Hamburg with a rather expensive bottle of whisky strapped in the back seat. Meanwhile Gordon Dallas still in his 'sauna' plays audio from the recent whisky festival in Ayr Town Hall - Whisky An 'A That with Robbie's Dram Club. You'll hear from Ambassadors (and a Master Blender) from Lindores, Glenfarclas, Tomintoul, Tomatin, Mackmyra, Benromach and The Glasgow Distillery as well as Robin the org...
Oct 26, 2021•42 min•Ep. 43
The 2 Gordons celebrate the return of live whisky shows! Gordon Dundas gives a flavour of his Masterclass delivered at Whisky Live London (October 2021) tasting The Rosebank 30, a Rosebank Single Cask, the Glengoyne 50, a Tamdhu 16 Single Cask American Oak and A 1976 Tamdhu European Oak Single Cask. Gordon Dallas samples 6 Isles Blended Malt while the chat ranges from the recent inductees to The Keepers of The Quaich to sustainability in the whisky industry in light of Cop26 via aged Blends. It'...
Oct 08, 2021•34 min•Ep. 42
Join the 2 Gordon's for another fun and fact filled episode featuring Jason Milne the Creative Director of Design and Experiential Agency, Contagious, who chats about his work at Macallan, Glengoyne, Glenturret and the Great Jones Distillery in Manhatten. Also Philip Kingscott of Edinburgh Gin, yes that's right GIN joins us for the Whisky v Gin challenge. Best enjoyed with a dram or a G&T! Enjoy
Sep 23, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 41
Getting the 2 Gordon's to Glengoyne Distillery to record this podcast wasn't the problem, getting them out was! Warehouse Team Leader, Blair shows them the Dunnage Warehouses and a quick trip to the shop sees then look at and discuss the 50yr old! Features include Gordon Dundas' Listillery, Whisky News, The Play-Offs and The Peat Challenge! It's a Whisky Podcast but not as you know it!
Sep 03, 2021•47 min•Ep. 40
The 2 Gordons launch Series 4 with a visit to the Festival city of Edinburgh. Usquabae Bar, The Pear Tree and The Scotch Whisky Experience are all visited by our hosts in this fun and informative whisky show always best enjoyed with a dram. Thanks to Jean Yves Van de Keift (JY) and Paul Hastie of Caledonian Heritable Ltd: Julie Trevisan-Hunter and Jethro from the Scotch Whisky Experience and to the many, many bar staff who made this episode possible! Slainte`
Aug 17, 2021•49 min•Ep. 39
It's the final episode of the series and the 2 Gordon's discuss the Islay Festival (Feis Ile), the rebirth of Brora, themes for a whisky night AND more importantly welcome the wonderful Laura Burt of Turnip The Beet who plays Cook, Drink or Pair with 3 whiskies while regaling with stories of super yachts and Harry Styles! Tasting Caol Ila 12 and Smokehead Original. Slainte`
May 28, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 38
The 2 Gordon's bring you their longest podcast yet, but it is worth it! The manager of Tamdhu, Sandy McIntyre gives his inside view of the recent virtual Spirit of Speyside Festival while Patric Lutz of Charles Hofer SA is the guest on the 'Insider's Guide To....', this week, it's the insiders guide to being a whisky distributor. Plus all the usual whisky chat and whisky tastings. Best enjoyed with a dram, maybe 2 with this bumper episode! Slainte`
May 14, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 37
The 2 Gordon's of Ian Macleod Distillers Ltd are joined by the BOSS of Ian Macleod Distillers.
Apr 29, 2021•53 min•Ep. 36
Gordon Dundas meets Dave Cummings from Wisconsin, star of Whiskey Tribe's, " first drink of his life" video. No spoilers but he's 50 years old and decides to start with a single malt close to our hearts! There's the usual look at the Whisky News and the challenge, I've got the answer, what's the question continues! Slainte`
Apr 20, 2021•58 min•Ep. 35
The 2 Gordon's are joined by Ian Macleod's Stuart Hendry who recently was announced in the World Whisky Awards as Visitor Attraction Manager of the Year. Stuart talks about the changes the industry has seen and how he's helped shape Glengoyne into a world class visitor attraction. Mixologist Michael Sim gives Gordon Dallas a masterclass on how to make the perfect Whisky Sour and Gordon Dundas faces the ' what's the question' challenge. Tastings this week are a Berry Bros and Rudd blended malt, a...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 34
It's our 10,000 download show ft James Campbell - Chairman of the Spirit of Speyside Festival talking about May's virtual event. We talk food and whisky pairing with almond entrepreneur, Diego Borras. Plus we have Objects That Changed The Course of Whisky History +The Whisky Name Game Challenge. Tastings this week are the Kilkerran 8 Year Old, and a Linkwood 12 Year Old. Slainthe`
Mar 23, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 33
In the week that started with International Women’s Day, the 2 Gordons talk about some of the great women in the industry past and present before heading to South Island, New Zealand to speak to Sarah Elsom, Master Distiller at Cardrona Distillery. The 2 Gordon’s sample 3 of its finest drams while hearing some of the stories from Cardrona’s first 5 years. There’s just time to sample The World Whisky Awards(WMA’s) category winner of Best Single Cask, Single Malt Scotch – Iain Whitecross’s Tamdhu,...
Mar 10, 2021•55 min•Ep. 32
The 2 Gordon's welcome Iain Burnett, Master Chocolatier and winner of World Truffle of the Year for his legendary Dark Velvet Truffle. They talk about whisky pairing and why chocolate makes such a good partner. Iain is challenged to match his chocolates with a Laphroaig 10, a Hibiki and a Glengoyne 21. The Gordon's talk about the recent whisky awards while sampling a Fettercairn and a Tamdhu Single Cask which won World's Best Single Cask! Enjoy with a dram and a bit of chocolate. Iain's award wi...
Mar 02, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 31
The 2 Gordon’s look at the world of selling whisky in the company of Danielle Murphy and Douglas Wylie both Sales Managers at Ian Macleod Distillers and both with very interesting backgrounds. One was a croupier, dealing cards on the high seas around the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, the other represented Scotland at Rugby Union. Featured in this episode is Kevin Moore, independent retailer talking about his business the Scottish Gantry. Whiskies tasted, include Auchentoshan, Lagavulin 16, Sm...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 30
The 2 Gordon's are back for 2021 with an introduction to the new series with new features, including The World of Whisky in 10 Objects; whisky news and what's in store for the rest of the season! Tastings include Tamdhu Batch 5, a 36 year old single grain and a Glengoyne 18. Slainthe`
Feb 03, 2021•45 min•Ep. 29
It's the last show of the series and the 2 Gordon's are in a festive mood as they over indulge in a generous portion of whisky chat and challenges. Christmas Greetings come from Diego Borras in Spain, Juhis Virkkula in Finland and Sandy McIntyre all the way from Tamdhu with a special guest appearance by blues musician, Dave Arcari. There's also a montage of the best of the guests featuring Preston van Winkle and Joanna Lumley to name but 2! This is a cracking Christmas show best enjoyed with a d...
Dec 22, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 28
The Insiders Guide To Scotch Whisky looks at the importance of mashing this week with Lauren Oliver of Glengoyne giving us her unique perpective. There's all the usual mixture of fun and knowledge as the 2 Gordon's look at whisky gifts that may or may not be on your list, try to finish the A-Z's of Scotch Whisky despite the letter Z, and construct a Whisky Advent Calendar, ideal for anyone who loves their whisky. Whisky Unscripted really is the perfect accompaniment to the festive period.
Dec 08, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 27
It's a show of two extremes as the 2 Gordon's celebrate the release of Glengoyne's oldest ever Expression - the 50 year old! Meanwhile, Alex Bruce of Adelphi fame talks about opening one of Scotland's newest distilleries, Ardmamurchan. There's time for the A-Z's of Scotch Whisky which this week is on the letter R. Enjoy with a dram or a dog walk!
Nov 25, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 26
It is an American special with elections and Thanksgiving in the month of November and we delve into whiskey from across the pond. We are joined by Preston Van Winkle of the legendary Bourbon brand Pappy Van Winkle The Van Winkle brand is arguably the most prestigious and sought after in the world and we are delighted Preston took time out to join us! This was all the excuse the 2 Gordon’s needed to delve into the wonderful and plentiful world of American whisky. Enjoy!
Nov 16, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 25
Episode 8. Euan Mitchell of Isle of Arran Distillers, the American Election & International Sherry Week! These are just some of the areas the 2 Gordons tackle in their own inimitable way as they also take on the A-Z of Scotch Whisky with the letter Q, a game of Top Trumps (no pun intended), and round-up all the whisky news. All this while drinking a Rosebank 30 and a Finnish Rye Whisky. Original, informative and fun, enjoy!
Nov 04, 2020•54 min•Ep. 24
The 2 Gordon’s get a Rosebank exclusive from Brand Manager Katy Muggeridge about the hotly anticipated global release of the Rosebank 30. The 7 Wonders of the Whisky World is the challenge this week and in the regular feature The Insider’s Guide we hear from 3 Glengoyne Distillery Ambassadors, Ellen, Vivienne and Laura about what the job entails and the current challenges they face. All best enjoyed with a dram! Slainthe`
Oct 27, 2020•55 min•Ep. 23
The 2 Gordons return with Episode 6 focusing on one subject which is rare for an episode as regular listeners will point out. We uncover the world of Independent Bottlers. Somewhat confusing to some, a source of gems to others. We interview Mark and Kate Watt who setup their own business earlier in the year, Watt Whisky. We look at the challenges, logistics and steps needed to setup the structure and then understand the process for obtaining the casks to then bottle your own whisky. Enjoy!...
Oct 14, 2020•58 min•Ep. 22
Joanna Lumley pops up for a quick interview on Whisky Unscripted. Jason McCabe, Glengoyne Stillman, talks about his recent marriage which went viral after Nicola Sturgeon retweeted a photo of his bride in Glasgow. Speaking from Barcelona, Diego Borras talks sherry and Tatsuya Minagawa of Highlander Inn fame talks about his journey from Japan to Speyside. A-Z's are on 'P', and tastings this week are of The Glengoyne Legacy Chapter 2 and the new Glengoyne Cask Strength Batch Number 8. It's the bes...
Oct 05, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 21
In S2Ep4 Gordon Dallas has a go at transforming Global Brand Ambassador Gordon Dundas into a Global Whisky Rap Legend...mmmm? Fred MacAulay and Andy Nicol talk about the CHAS fundraiser this October, Scott Adamson of Tomatin is our guest chatting about all aspects of the whisky trade past and present while the A-Z's of Scotch Whisky hit 'O'. Tastings - North British Single Grain and an Ardmore. Enjoy!
Sep 24, 2020•59 min•Ep. 20
In an ever-confusing world wouldn’t it be reassuring if there was a podcast where the only topic of conversation was Whisky and where the hosts talked and drank nothing else? Welcome to Whisky Unscripted and in this one-hour episode, Whisky Ambassadors, Gordon Dundas and Gordon Dallas talk to Karen Cornfield from Ian Macleod Distillers and she lifts the lid on how Glengoyne is adapting to life after lockdown. Diane Alton the high-profile Events Manager at the charity CHAS talks about raising fun...
Sep 14, 2020•58 min•Ep. 19
This week there is a Whisky Tourism theme with an interview with Susan Morrison, the Chair of ASVA (Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions), who also is the Chief Executive of The Scottish Whisky Experience. Dundas and Dallas tackle the letter M on the A-Z's of Scotch Whisky while tasting a Tamdhu Single Cask and a Bladnoch 10. It's wall to wall whisky chat and that's the way we like it. Slainthe.
Sep 01, 2020•45 min•Ep. 18
The 2 Gordons return with a second series of the whisky show that is for everyone regardless of their level of knowledge. The first episode is a taster of what’s to come with chat ranging from the madness of American trade tariffs to cask finishing…. How long is that? We look at latest whisky movie to land on Amazon Prime Video, Scotch: The Golden Dram featuring Glengoyne’s distillery manager, Robbie Hughes amongst other industry heavyweights. ‘Listillery’ is the new feature unveiled in the show...
Aug 19, 2020•36 min•Ep. 17
Episode 14 – The Series Finale Join IMD’s International Brand Ambassador, Gordon Dundas and IMD’s Experiential Ambassador Gordon Dallas as they look over some of the best bits from the last 13 Episodes of Whisky Unscripted - all from the comfort of their VR Bar! There they taste the Tamdhu Single Cask Edinburgh Airport exclusive and a Hibiki Master Select. Enjoy!
Jul 15, 2020•19 min•Ep. 16
Whisky Unscripted Episode 13 sees the 2 Gordons ‘home alone’ as they chat generally on the whisky landscape. The A-Z’s are on ‘L’, The Year the Changed Whisky takes us to the early ‘60’s, The Insider’s Guide is on Ambassadorial Activity with stories from our hosts about trips to Finland, China, India and America!. Number 3 of the legendary and limited edition Tamdhu Dalbeallie series is tasted as well as the Balblair 90. It’s a cask strength of a show! Enjoy.
Jul 08, 2020•31 min•Ep. 15
This week the 2 Gordons rip up their usual features to compile a list of “The 10 Greatest Things That Have Happened To Whisky In The Last One Hundred Years”. Paul Davidson of Glencairn Crystal is the special guest talking about the development of the legendary Glencairn Whisky Glass, his favourite distilleries to visit and the night he took Richard Paterson to see Burt Bacarach! This week’s Whisky Moment comes from sommelier David Lapsley. Tamdhu 15 and Maker’s Mark are tasted. You may need a do...
Jul 01, 2020•49 min•Ep. 14
