WhiskyCast Archive: December 2005

DECEMBER 2005 EPISODES

EPISODE 10: DECEMBER 23, 2005

It's the holiday season, and the final WhiskyCast episode for 2005 focuses on the marriage between whisky and food. Forget about wine and cheese...John Glaser of Compass Box says whisky and cheese makes a better combination. Woodford Reserve executive chef David Larson treats fine whiskies like varietal wines, and uses bourbon in almost everything he cooks. There's also a special surprise at the end. Happy Holidays!

Listen to this episode (7:55, 7.3 MB)

EPISODE 9: DECEMBER 16, 2005

Issue #52 of Whisky Magazine is out, and we'll get an update from editor Dominic Roskrow on what you'll find inside. Also, it's not too soon to make your travel plans for the spring. Riannon Walsh gives us a preview of the Whiskies of the World Expo coming up in San Francisco in late March. She's also been busy working on a new project...a nosing glass that could put Riedels to shame!

Listen to this episode (9:32, 8.8 MB)

EPISODE 8: DECEMBER 12, 2005

Last Saturday, the Wall Street Journal looked at the controversy over "finishing" whisky, with this question in the headline: "What's in that bottle?" In this episode, we'll look at the debate over finishing whiskies with Jim McEwan of Bruichladdich, Simon Brooking of The Dalmore, and Malt Advocate editor and publisher John Hansell.

Listen to this episode (9:55, 9.1 MB)

EPISODE 7: DECEMBER 8, 2005

Award-winning whiskies dominate this edition of WhiskyCast! We'll hear from Graham Coull of Glen Moray, the home of Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2006 Single Malt Scotch of the Year. Also, award-winners from the Malt Maniacs and The Spirit Journal's F. Paul Pacult -- and a childhood memory from Bill Samuels Jr. of Maker's Mark.

Listen to this episode (9:30, 8.8 MB)

EPISODE 6: DECEMBER 3, 2005

Oak barrels and Scotch Whisky go hand in hand, but The Famous Grouse has a new twist on this marriage with a rare Scottish Oak-aged whisky. You'll find the details from Helen Potter of The Famous Grouse in this episode, along with news on a chance to invest in a distillery, holiday specials, and an interview with The Dalmore's Simon Brooking.

Listen to this episode (10:08, 9.3 MB)