by Miriam, Martin & Manuel
Scotland and whisky go together like fish and chips, biscuits and tea or gin and tonic. On "Inside Whisky - The Barrel Talk" we talk to people working in the whisky industry and listen to their stories - may they be about whisky, their lives or the places they live in. Our podcast might be a bit geeky from time to time but whisky beginners will also find joy when listening to The Barrel Talk.
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May 31, 2026
<div>What does it take to build a whisky legacy that lasts over a century?<br><br>For this episode, Miri and Martin are joined by Stephen Rankin, Director of Prestige at Gordon & MacPhail for a deep dive into one of Scotland’s most iconic independent whisky families.<br><br>Together, they explore the story behind the family business – from its beginnings as a grocery and early international tea trading business to becoming one of the most respected names in Scotch whisky.<br><br>Furthermore, in this episode you will find out about the philosophy that has guided Gordon & MacPhail across generations, with a strong focus on community, quality, patience, and long-term cask maturation. Stephen also shares insights into some of the brand’s most legendary old and rare releases and what has made Gordon & MacPhail's approach to whisky so distinctive within the industry.<br><br>Pour a dram and enjoy this episode!</div>
April 18, 2026
<div>What do sherry casks, Speyside tradition, bold character, Spanish flair and Tamdhu Distillery have in common…?<br><br> … They’re at the very heart of this brand-new episode of The Barrel Talk.<br><br>For this episode, Miri is joined by two fantastic guests: Sandy McIntyre, distillery manager and the man behind the day-to-day magic at Tamdhu, and Carlos Pérez Arnau, European brand ambassador for Ian Macleod, whose Spanish roots make the distillery’s slogan “From Spain to Speyside” feel especially personal. Together, they make for a dynamic duo to bring both the technical craft and the cultural story behind Tamdhu whisky to life.<br><br>Tamdhu is a distillery with a clear identity—fully dedicated to sherry cask maturation—and you can feel that focus as well as the pride and passion that comes with this dedication throughout the entire conversation. From the revival of the distillery to its commitment to exclusively using Oloroso-seasoned casks, Sandy and Carlos share what makes Tamdhu stand out in the crowded world of Speyside whisky.<br><br>Pour yourself a rich dram and join us for an episode of Spanish-Scottish storytelling that’s just as full-bodied and characterful as Tamdhu whisky itself.</div>
March 13, 2026
<div>In this episode, Miri and Manuel sit down with Jamie Morrison, brand ambassador of the young independent bottler One Cask at a Time.<br><br>Independent bottlers have played a big role in the whisky world for a long time, but starting a new project today comes with its own challenges. Jamie shares the story behind One Cask at a Time, how the idea developed and what it takes to launch a new independent bottling venture in the modern Scotch whisky landscape.<br><br>We discuss the philosophy of focusing on carefully selected single casks, the process of choosing and releasing whisky as an independent bottler, the aspect time and the thinking behind their very first releases.<br><br>Whether you’re interested in single cask whisky, independent bottlers, or the people shaping new whisky projects, this episode offers an insightful look behind the scenes of a young and ambitious whisky brand.<br><br>Listen now and discover the story behind One Cask at a Time.</div>
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Scotland and whisky go together like fish and chips, biscuits and tea or gin and tonic.
On "Inside Whisky - The Barrel Talk" we talk to people working in the whisky industry and listen to their stories - may they be about whisky, their lives or the places they live in.
Our podcast might be a bit geeky from time to time but whisky beginners will also find joy when listening to The Barrel Talk.
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