Cask Strength - The Whisky Podcast

This episode brings you an American Single Malt from Westland Distillery. What a way to kick off the podcast for 2022, tasting Whisky from a Distillery we spoke about several times in 2021.  As well as analysing the dram we discuss all things Whisky including; Distillery visits, Fife, Whisky festivals, roasted malts, the Whisky news, hard to find bottles, arts and crafts, the Scotch Whisky League, Whisky in ceramics and of course, the return of Maltbusters and the winner is announced from the previous podcast.  Remember to send your answers to Maltbusters to us on Instagram @caskstrengthpod and the winner will be announced on the next show. Sit back, pour a dram and enjoy the show folks! Please like, download and subscribe to the podcast. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @caskstrengthpod and email any requests / recommendations to [email protected] or message us on our social media pages. Edited: Nathan Currie All view are our own.

Its the Christmas edition of Cask Strength and this episode could fill a stocking or two. This episode features a Single Malt from a Highland Distillery, Tomatin. 12 years old, Rivesaltes wine cask matured and only 6000 bottles produced. A real Christmas cracker of a dram.  This podcast features the return of Maltbusters and announcement of the winner of the previous edition however, this time its festive! We also discuss recent Whisky wanderings, the Whisky news, Whisky pubs, festive drinking habits, millennial biscuits, sustainability, Scottish Juniper, the Scotch Whisky League and much much more including our best and worst drams of the year. Remember to send your answers to Maltbusters to us on Instagram @caskstrengthpod and the winner will be announced on the next show. Sit back, enjoy the festive period and enjoy the show folks! Please like, download and subscribe to the podcast. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @caskstrengthpod and email any requests / recommendations to [email protected] or message us on our social media pages.  Edited: Nathan Currie All view are our own. 

In this edition of Cask Strength Meets we chat to Master Distiller and author, Rob Arnold.  We focus on his recent book - The Terroir of Whiskey: A Distiller's Journey Into the Flavor of Place. Rob has had a truly fascinating journey into whiskey. Growing up surrounded by bourbon in Kentucky, transitioning into the whiskey industry, becoming a Master Distiller, gaining a PhD and releasing a book on Terroir and Whiskey.  A real whisky enthusiasts episode and not to be missed. Enjoy the show folks.  Follow us on instagram and Twitter - https://linktr.ee/caskstrengthpodcast Email enquiries to [email protected] Edited - Nathan Currie All views are our own.

*Disclaimer* Sound quality in this podcast is terrible.  We taste a really good whisky in the Glenfarclas 15 and all the usual segments and chatter. However we have 2 brand new segments that need your involvement to work. Try give the podcast a listen, if the sound is too bad then we understand and it'll be sorted for next time. Enjoy the show folks.  Please like, download, and subscribe to the podcast. Follow us on instagram and Twitter @caskstrengthpod. Email requests, recommendations or answers to Maltbusters (new segment) to [email protected] or send us a message on any social media.  Edited: Nathan Currie All views are our own.

Episode #11 is the return of the podcast after a period of radio silence. But don't worry, we are back with another classic Speyside single malt. Join us as we talk through this dram, the distillery and of course chew the draff over all things whisky. This Dailuaine 16 year old is part of Diageos famous Flora and Fauna range, the hosts discuss the origins of this range, its meaning and how it has developed over time. #11 includes the hosts discuss a wide range of whisky related topics including; alpacas & badgers, Doig ventilators, student accommodation, worthwhile tourist attractions, the Edinburgh festival, distillery inaugural releases and of course, the whisky news and the up to date Scotch Whisky League. Enjoy the show! Please like, download, and subscribe to all the podcast. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @caskstrengthpod and find our YouTube channel by following the link on our social media pages.  Email requests and recommendations to [email protected] or send us a message via Instagram or Twitter.  Edited: Nathan Currie All views are our own. 

Its the 10th episode celebration so we decided to sample anCnoc 18 year old from Knockdhu Distillery - join us to find out what we thought of this dram 🥃 This episode features a review of the podcast so far, what we have learned and what the future holds as well as chewing the fat over all things Scotch Whisky 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The hosts also discuss recent whisky news, stolen whisky, the Campbeltown brewery and much more. Sit back, relax and enjoy the show.  Please like, download and subscribe to the podcast. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @caskstrengthpod and find our Youtube channel by following the links on our social media or by searching Cask Strength - The Whisky Podcast.  Email enquiries to [email protected] Co-edited: Nathan Currie & Cask Strength Productions All views are our own. 

The first of many interviews to come will be uploaded to all the normal podcast platforms and also Youtube 🎥 So if you fancy watching the podcast instead of listening follow the link below to our YouTube channel. Yes we’ve finally figured out how to work zoom and decided it was an appropriate time to interview Patrick, Head buyer at Elite Wine and Whiskies - a whisky cask investment firm. Given the news story that emerged recently from a certain whisky broker slating other whisky brokers over potential scams ✋ We thought it would be the perfect time to ask someone in the know so we can clear any questions up.  It’s undoubtedly true that there is some companies out there advertising unrealistic returns on cask investment. We decided to ask Patrick, the Head Buyer at Elite Wine and Whisky, about: casks investment, realistic returns, potential scams (and what to look out for) as well as discussing our favourite drams and distilleries 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The first edition of “Cask Strength Meets..” will be uploaded to YouTube and your preferred podcast platform on Friday 2nd July 🍻 🥃 Massive thanks to Patrick for joining us and thanks again to Lloyd for helping us set this interview up.  Follow the link to our YouTube channel, Podcast platforms and to buy us a dram - https://linktr.ee/caskstrengthpodcast You'll find us on Instagram and Twitter - @caskstrengthpod Email enquiries to - [email protected] Edited - Nathan Currie All views are our own.

This episode features the hosts tasting a sample of Cask no. 1 from London based distillery, Bimber. Cask No. 1 is an ex-bourbon cask filled on the 26th May 2016. Bimber's process has evolved over time so the equipment involved in creating the first batch of spirit differs from the one currently in place. A piece of modern history is being tasted here - its likes may never be seen again...  The hosts also chew the fat surrounding Scotland exiting the Euros (the football championship not the union), English distilleries, Warminster maltings and Whisky writers as we explore this unique dram and the distillery itself. Sit back, relax, grab a dram and enjoy the show. Slàinte.  Thank you to the team at Bimber for sending a sample from the first cask ever filled.  Follow the link to our YouTube channel, Podcast platforms and to buy us a dram - https://linktr.ee/caskstrengthpodcast You'll find us on Instagram and Twitter - @caskstrengthpod Email enquiries to - [email protected] Edited - Nathan Currie All views are our own. 

Episode #8 features a classic Lowland single malt - Glenkinchie 12 year old. Often overlooked in whisky shops and bars alike but no more, this podcast is dedicated to looking at Glenkinchie and this dram.  With only one whisky to taste, the hosts delve deep into the Glenkinchie story and distillery processes while discussing an array of topics which include; a 1977 hit by Baccara, Thomas De Quincey, the Bartenders Lawn Bowls Championship, the Battle of Prestonpans, Whisky News and the Scotch Whisky League. Enjoy the show.  Please like, download and subscribe to the podcast. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter @caskstrengthpod and YouTube by searching Cask Strength - The Whisky Podcast.  Email enquiries to [email protected] Co-edited: Nathan Currie & Cask Strength Productions All views are are own. 

In this episode the hosts taste two sought after Scotch Whiskies from the same series - Springbank Local Barley. The Local Barley series from Springbank Distillery is produced with barley grown in the surrounding area of Campbeltown meaning every part of the process - from sowing the barley seed to bottling the fine Whisky - is done in and around Campbeltown. A truly local dram and it does not disappoint.  The duo of 10 year old Whisky siblings are washed down with beer from a Glasgow brewery and of course accompanied by chat surrounding the meaning of Local barley, the Campbeltown to Tarbert postal service, barley breeding, Whisky news and the up to date Scotch Whisky League. Enjoy the show folks.  Please like, download and subscribe to the podcast. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @caskstrengthpod and don't forget to rate and review the podcast.  Co-edited: Nathan Currie and Cask Strength Productions. All views are our own.