Mike and Duncan host the Honest to a Malt podcast - fueled entirely by whisky and laughs! An entertaining exploration of the trials and tribulations of being hobbyists and human beings. Each episode delivers a new topic, idea, or special guest/s. Plus, the guys discuss the latest whisky in their glasses, what's been grinding their gears and share listener stories. Podcast may include slightly dodgy impressions, singing and the odd rap.
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Mike and Duncan chat to Alasdair Day, Co-Founder and Master Distiller of the Raasay Distillery.
Dive in to find out a bit more about Raasay, the spirit, the wood, the grain and of course the new releases.
The chaps dived into:
The Draam - 46.4% abv
Na Sia Single Cask Series 7 y/o American Rye - Peated 61.3% abv
Na Sia Single Cask Series 7 y/o - American Rye - Unpeated 60.9% abv
Pour yourself a dram, grab an Irn-Bru and listen in.
7 Sept 2026
Episode 115 - Lady in Glen
In Episode 115 of Honest to a Malt, Mike & Duncan welcome Gregor Hannah, founder of Lady of the Glen, and brand ambassador Paul McKendrick (sadly remote Scottish internet connection as the wind and rain howls means Paul was not with us for long) for a wide-ranging conversation about independent whisky bottling.Gregor shares the story behind Lady of the Glen, from using a bank loan intended for a car to buy whisky casks, through the brand’s early hand-to-mouth years, to building a self-sufficient bottling operation in Fife. He also explains the origins of the name, the company’s distinctive bottle design, its Halloween-inspired Sewin Series and the practical realities of managing a bonded warehouse.The conversation also explores the challenges facing independent bottlers, including rising costs, regulation, logistics, duty increases and the changing whisky market. Along the way, the panel discusses the importance of refill bourbon casks, distillery character and resisting the temptation to rely solely on darker, heavily sherried whisky.The tasting includes a selection of Lady of the Glen releases, including:-Clynelish 2013 12 year old Hogshead 54.5%-Glen Spey 2014 12 year old Pineau Rouge Finish 59.1%-Benrinnes 2012 13 Year Old (6 years finish in) Cypriot wine barrique 58.7%-Loch Lomond 2014 11 year old refill oloros finish 60%-North British 1995 30 year old refill barrell 41.6%-Inchdarnie Finglassie 2018 7 year old refill madeira finish 60%-St Bridget's Kirk Robert Burns 2014 10 year old 48.5%
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17 Jul 2026
Episode 113 - Some Like It Malt (Summer Vibes)
Mike and Duncan are far too hot and burning through t-shirts. It's the summer and we chat about lunch with Tormore, whilst Donuts has visited Bimber Distillery in Acton, London. Whisky tales, DIY men's fragrances... and don't mention the football.
You can buy us a dram (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/honesttoamalt) which will make us very happy, and we will shout you out. Check out the Honest to a Malt podcast website (https://www.honesttoamalt.com/) & blog. Browse the Whisky T-Shirt Shop (https://honest-to-a-malt.teemill.com/).
Email us on: HonestToAMalt@protonmail.com (mailto:HonestToAMalt@protonmail.com)
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