This week on Banter over Whisky, we’re joined by Simon from Southern Spirit Syndicate and Vic from Vic.Whiskey to talk about their very first Australian whisky barrel pick!
🔥 A 5-year-old, 58.2% ABV single malt from Corowa Distilling Co. A big, bold PX sherry cask whisky that brings plenty of flavour, a long finish and some serious Aussie whisky character.
But this episode is about more than just the dram…
🇦🇺 We dive into the story behind Southern Spirit Syndicate, the years of planning, the hunt for the perfect barrel and the patience it took to bring this release to life.
🥃 What’s on the tasting table?
• A 30-year-old PX sherry cask from Spain.
• A big, rich, sherry-influenced Australian single malt.
• 58.2% ABV, bottled at cask strength.
• An oily texture, long finish and plenty of character.
• A whisky that pairs beautifully with a cigar.
We also chat about the Australian whisky industry, supporting local distilleries, future releases, and why Simon and Vic are passionate about keeping things Australian, small-batch and as natural as possible.
And of course… plenty of banter, laughs and a few controversial whisky opinions along the way! 😂
Is this a winter whisky? Or would you mix it with a lemon and ginger kombucha? 🤔
You’ll have to listen to find out!
🎧 Tune in now and join us for another cracking episode of Banter over Whisky.
🥃 Cheers!
28 Aug 2026
S05-Ep.113 Whisky Wayfarers
This episode came together at the last minute... and it turned into one of our most entertaining chats yet!
We're joined by long-time friend of the show Ray Daniel from Whisky Wayfarers for an honest, hilarious conversation covering everything from favourite pours and bourbon obsession to whisky clubs, bottle allocations, travel, and the community that makes whisky so much more than what's in the glass.
Expect plenty of laughs, stories from the road, behind-the-scenes insights into Whisky Wayfarers, and some passionate discussion about iconic drams like Eagle Rare and the legendary Buffalo Trace Distillery.
If you enjoy good whisky, great conversations, and a bit of banter between mates, this one's for you.
Now Live! Grab your favourite dram, jump into the chat, and let us know:
What's the one bottle you'd want to be remembered for?
17 Jul 2026
S05-Ep.112 Tim Freeman - Western Tiers Distillery
This week on Banter Over Whisky, we're joined by Tim Freeman from Western Tiers Distillery to uncover one of the most unique origin stories in Australian whisky.
What started as a way to showcase distillery engineering capabilities quickly became a passion project that evolved into one of Tasmania's exciting whisky producers. Tim takes us behind the scenes of building a distillery, crafting triple-distilled single malts, and why Western Tiers has chosen to do things a little differently.
🎙️ In this episode:
How Western Tiers was originally built to sell distilleries—not whisky!
The journey from engineering and fabrication to award-winning spirits.
Why every Western Tiers whisky is triple distilled.
The story behind bottling their signature range at 49% ABV.
A guided tasting through their Highland Lakes, Port, and Sherry expressions.
The challenges and rewards of building a whisky business in Tasmania.
Plenty of laughs, whisky banter, and a healthy dose of Tasmanian rivalry.
💬 Memorable quote:
"Anybody can make a brochure. Not everybody can build a distillery." – Tim Freeman
From bourbon casks to bold decisions, this episode is packed with great stories and insight into one of Australia's most interesting distilleries.
🎧 Tune in now and pour yourself a dram as we chat all things whisky with Tim Freeman and the team at Western Tiers Distillery.
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