OCTOBER 2009 EPISODES
EPISODE 224: OCTOBER 31, 2009
Whisky is a
treat for many of us, but the trick is finding the right one (obligatory
Halloween reference). Keith Law is one of the master blenders for Diageo,
and suggests that a blended Scotch may be the way to go for some people. In
the news, English Whisky is just a few weeks away, the Knob Creek drought of
2009 is over, The Balvenie's coppersmith celebrates his 50th anniversary,
and tasting notes for several rare Islays and the 2000 Vintage Evan Williams
Single Barrel Bourbon.
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this episode (35:25, 16.3 MB)
EPISODE 223: OCTOBER 25, 2009
This week,
I'm on the road at Proof on Main in Louisville! Heaven Hill is celebrating
Parker Beam's 50th anniversary as a distiller this weekend, and you'll share
in the fun as we hear from Parker and some of his many friends and
colleagues. In the news, David Stewart scales back his duties at William
Grant & Sons, new travel retail releases, and tasting notes for the Gold
Bowmore! We'll also hear from noted chef Charlie Palmer and more about one
of Louisville's best bourbon bars.
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this episode (39:47, 18.3 MB)
EPISODE 222: OCTOBER 17, 2009
Time for
the annual question and answer episode, as experts answer your questions
about whisky. This year's panel includes Dr. Bill Lumsden of Glenmorangie,
Chris Morris of Woodford Reserve, and Diageo master blender Keith Law. In
the news, Wild Turkey unveils a new bourbon, Mark Andrews of Castle Brands
discusses growing bourbon and Irish whiskey sales, and thieves steal a rare
collection of Springbank whiskies!
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this episode (32:35, 15.3 MB)
EPISODE 221: OCTOBER 10, 2009
Jim Murray's 2010 Whisky Bible is out, and let the second-guessing begin.
Jim's annual guide to the world's whiskies generates controversy every year,
and he'll answer his critics and discuss his choices for the year's best new
whiskies in this episode. In the news, new releases from The Dalmore,
Glengoyne and The Glenrothes...Buffalo Trace releases more experimental
bourbons, results of the International Wine & Spirits Competitions whisky
awards, and Charles Maclean becomes a Master of the Quaich.
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this episode (58:50, 27 MB)
EPISODE 220: OCTOBER 3, 2009
Johnnie Walker sells more Scotch whisky than anyone in the world, and Diageo
is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its Johnnie Walker Black Label in
2009. Andrew Ford is a member of the team of master blenders that watches
over the Johnnie Walker blends, and he'll tell us about the art of blending
in this episode. He'll also answer questions submitted by listeners like you
through Facebook and Twitter! In the news, Glengoyne adds a new expression,
and we'll hear from Michael Urquhart of Gordon & MacPhail, John Glaser of
Compass Box, and Ethan Kelley of the Brandy Library.
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this episode (53:00, 24.3 MB)
