Whisky Sisters Podcast

Kilchoman - Islay’s Farm Distillery

In episode thirty-five Inka and Jen shine the spotlight on Kilchoman Distillery, which stands alone as Islay’s only Single Farm Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The Whisky Sisters discuss this remarkable distillery and 'Dram On Fire’ has a trio of Kilchoman whisky; Machir Bay, Sanaig and Loch Gorm to wet the Whisky Sisters whistles.
'Stick Your Nose In It’ celebrates some rapid growth for Young Spirits, uncovers a Macallan movie and rice whiskey makes yet another appearance. ‘Whisky Sisters Whisky Fact’ serves some malty multiple choice.
*Links:
Kilchoman Sanaig - https://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFShortUrl.aspx?id=37774
Kilchoman Machir Bay - https://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFShortUrl.aspx?id=37775
Kilchoman 100% Islay 12th Edition - https://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFShortUrl.aspx?id=37776
*affiliate
May Your Glass Be Full & Your Dram on Fire

Taiwanese Whisky - Experience Taiwan with Kavalan

Inka & Jen spread their whisky loving wings and dive into the world of Taiwanese whisky in episode thirty-four. They welcome back Sam Laing of Cask 88 to hear about his adventures in Taiwan and experience with Taiwanese whiskies including a very different rice whisky.
The Whisky Sisters find out about Kavalan and Nantou Distilleries before sampling Kavalan Select No 2 and Yushan Signature Bourbon Cask in this weeks ‘Dram on Fire’. ‘Stick Your Nose In it’ brings some sad news and an update on Whisky Ventures charity achievements. There are legs for days in this weeks ‘Whisky Sisters Whisky Fact’ “
May Your Glass Be Full & Your Dram on Fire”
*Links: Kavalan Select n2 - https://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFShortUrl.aspx?id=37574
Yushan Bourbon Cask - https://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFShortUrl.aspx?id=37575
Kavalan Ex-Bourbon Oak - https://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFShortUrl.aspx?id=37576
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This episode was sponsored by Scotcoin.

Independent Bottlers - Single Malt Surprises

In episode thirty-three Inka & Jen delve into the world of Indy bottlers and find out why they are able to release some very exciting whiskies. ‘Stick Your Nose in It’ has some innovative project work from Heriot Watt and Beam Suntory are up to some peated perfection. Movember also gets a healthy mention thanks to Buffalo Trace.
It's a busy ‘Dram on Fire’ as the Whisky Sisters taste whiskies from four independent bottlers; The Whisky Cellar (The Easy Sipper- an 8yo from Mackmyra distillery), Ferg & Harris (Speyside 12yo), The Single Cask (4yo Caol Ila) and The Whisky Baron (Port Charlotte 13yo & Bunnahabhain 16yo). ‘Whisky Sisters Whisky Fact’ wonders if cask size matters and results in some teenage sniggers.
Links:
The Easy Sipper 8yo Mackmyra https://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFShortUrl.aspx?id=37423
The Whisky Baron https://www.thewhiskybaron.co.uk/
The Single Cask: https://www.thesinglecask.co.uk/
Ferg & Harris https://www.fergandharris.co.uk/
May Your Glass Be Full & Your Dram on Fire

The Glasgow Distillery - Getting Gallus with 1770 Single Malt

It's time to get gallus with The Glasgow Distillery in this thirty second episode. Inka and Jen share their experience of visiting the gritty, urban distillery and dive into their story and current innovative releases.
There's a special extended edition of 'Stick Your Nose in It' this week as the Whisky Sisters invite producer, creator and co-director Leigha Kingsley to share the news of her trailblazing plans for the documentary 'Spirit of Women'.
'Dram On Fire' samples The Glasgow Distilleries '1770 Single Malt': Original, Peated and Cognac finishes. Dust down the history books as it's off to 'Littlemill' for this week's 'Whisky Sisters Whisky Fact.'
 
*Links:
More about the film: https://www.thefilmcollaborative.org/fiscalsponsorship/projects/thespiritofwomen
1770 Cognac Cask Finish: https://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFShortUrl.aspx?id=37314
1770 Tequila Cask Finish: https://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFShortUrl.aspx?id=37315
1770 The Original: https://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFShortUrl.aspx?id=37316
1770 Peated: https://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFShortUrl.aspx?id=37317
1770 Triple Distilled: https://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFShortUrl.aspx?id=37318
*affiliate links

Finnish Viski - Tasting Kyrö Distillery Whisky

It is time for a Finnish focus as episode thirty-one delves into whisky from Inka's homeland. The Whisky Sisters are joined by guests Maria and Saana from 'Whisky Girls Finland' to explore all things Finnish whisky, and sip on some Kyrö distillery drams, the 'Kyrö Malt' and 'Kyrö Wood Smoke'.
Dram on Fire reviews an independent bottling, 'Malt Mates - Volume 2'. 'Stick Your Nose in It' finds out who has been named the 'most admired' whisky brand and which Speyside distillery has launched a 60-year-old release. Macallan is back in the news and have coffee aromas in the air. This week the 'Whisky Sisters Whisky Fact' gets stuck into some boil balls.
 
*Links:
Kyrö Classic Malt - https://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFShortUrl.aspx?id=37273
Kyrö Wood Smoke - https://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFShortUrl.aspx?id=37274
Teerenpeli Karhi - https://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFShortUrl.aspx?id=37275
Helsinki Whisky Rum Cask Rye Malt - https://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFShortUrl.aspx?id=37276
Whisky Girls Finland - https://www.instagram.com/whiskygirlsfinland/
*affiliate links

Bushmills Irish Whiskey - The World’s Oldest Licensed Whiskey Distillery

Episode thirty heads back to Ireland, and this time heads north to County Antrim to find out more about Bushmills, the World's Oldest Licensed Distillery! ‘Stick Your Nose in It’ reports on the forthcoming Online Scotch Whisky Awards and Inka & Jen find out both Bunnahabhain & Tomatin have some exciting releases to bring to the table.
The Whisky Sisters revisit Cask 88 in Edinburgh to taste Jen's cask of Glendullan to see how it compares to last year's sample. ‘Dram On Fire’ samples Bushmills 10- & 16-year-old single malt whiskies. ‘Whisky Sisters Whisky Fact’ is haunting and features another distillery cat!
Links*:
Bushmills 10-year-old https://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFShortUrl.aspx?id=37197
Bushmills 16-year-old https://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFShortUrl.aspx?id=37198
*Affiliate links
 
May Your Glass Be Full & Your Dram on Fire

Burn Baby Burn - with Tomintoul Cigar Malt

This week the Whisky Sisters delve into the smouldering world of cigar malts and catch up with Iain Forteath, Global Brand Ambassador & Master Blender for Angus Dundee Distillers. In this twenty ninth episode Inka & Jen ask Iain all about Tomintoul’s sherried single malt that is designed to be paired with cigars, however there are also some tasty cheese pairings!
‘Stick Your Nose It’ finds out what Blackened Whiskey is up to with cigars and what seasonal offerings are in store from Benriach. ‘Dram on Fire’ samples ‘Tomintoul’s Cigar Malt’ and the ‘Glencadam Reserva Andalucia.’ ‘Whisky Sisters Whisky Fact’ is here to meet your knowledge needs and gets down with the dunnage.
 
Tomintoul Cigar Malt: https://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFShortUrl.aspx?id=36994
Glencadam Reserva Andalucia: https://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFShortUrl.aspx?id=36995
Tomintoul 16-Year-Old: https://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFShortUrl.aspx?id=36996
Tamdhu Cigar Malt: https://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFShortUrl.aspx?id=36997
Dalmore Cigar Malt: https://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFShortUrl.aspx?id=36998
*affiliate links

Whisky & Terroir with Waterford Distillery

This week the Whisky Sisters explore the fascinating world of terroir in whisky. Does the type of barley, its location and the specific soil type enhance the flavour of the spirit? Episode twenty eight welcomes Angelita Fonseca-Hynes, a terroir specialist from Ireland's Waterford Distillery, to find out more about this subject and the world's largest producer of organic and biodynamic whisky.
'Dram on Fire' samples two Waterford whiskies: The Cuvee Lodestar, is a synthesis of 'Single Farm Origins' & Luna 1.1, the world's first biodynamic whisky, inspired by cycles of the moon. 'Stick Your Nose In It' has a licence to kill with Macallan & some special releases from Diageo. 'Whisky Sisters Whisky Fact' discusses that all important 'e'.
'May Your Glass Be Full & Your Dram On Fire'
Luna 1.1 Biodynamic Whisky - https://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFShortUrl.aspx?id=36844
Sheestown 1.2 - https://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFShortUrl.aspx?id=36846
The Cuvée - https://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFShortUrl.aspx?id=36845
Waterford terroir project: https://waterfordwhisky.com/element/the-whisky-terroir-project-paper-one/