Whisky & Smoke News Network

About Whisky & Smoke News Network

Join your host, Chris Kumnick, on a weekly journey through the world of whisky, cigars, pipes, and pipe tobacco. This isn't just any lifestyle podcast – it's more of a news program that covers the fascinating history, expert insights, and engaging conversation designed to elevate your appreciation for these wonderful pastimes. Whether you're looking to impress your friends with your newfound whisky knowledge, deepen your understanding of the huge world of cigars, or want to watch and learn about the calmness of pipes and pipe tobacco, Whisky & Smoke News Network has something for you.

Publisher

Chris Kumnick - Host

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Sept 2025

Latest episode

1 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

36 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Ep. 33 - 9/30/26 - Michael Knowles - Mayflower Cigars - "In a way, Cigars made me who I am today"

   In Episode 33 of Whisky & Smoke News Network, host Chris Kumnick brings you the latest whisky, whiskey, bourbon, Scotch, premium cigar, pipe, and pipe tobacco news, plus this week’s “Torch the Vitola” interview with Michael Knowles of Mayflower Cigars. Chris and Michael discuss Michael’s journey into the cigar industry, how premium cigars have helped shape who he is, a little good Scotch whisky, and how Mayflower Cigars is building momentum after only a couple of years in the market. This episode’s whisky and spirits news includes Cotswolds Round Hill Harvest, GlenAllachie returning to Australia, Timorous Beastie Phantom Smoke, Torabhaig Distillers’ Series, Allied Blenders’ Indian single malt investment, Cameronbridge strike action, Compass Box This is a 10-Year-Old Whisky, Jefferson’s Reserve adding an eight-year age statement, Glenmorangie 50 Year Old, Gordon & MacPhail Anniversary Releases, Aberlour 21 Year Old and 25 Year Old, Hooten Young and Ruger First-Fire Bourbon, Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt Essentials 2026, and The Glenturret Extremely Scarce Collection. In premium cigar news, Chris covers the La Aurora Holiday Box, Casa Carrillo Pledge of Allegiance Rockets, Alec Bradley Chunk Sumatra, and the return of CAO Amazon Basin Extra Añejo. The episode also features upcoming whisky, spirits, cigar, and tobacco events, followed by “What Is Chris Putting in His Mouth?” with The Whistler Single Cask Series 16-Year-Old Palo Cortado Irish Single Malt at 54.35 percent ABV paired with an Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Vintage 1960’s Signature Figurado.Social Media LinksWhisky & Smoke News NetworkInstagram - / whiskynsmokenn Facebook - / whiskynsmoke Please subscribe, ring the bell, like, and comment below!!For more information about Mayflower Cigars, please visit their website at the following link: https://mayflowercigars.com/

2. 

   22 Sept 2026

   Ep. 32 - 9/20/26 - Robbie Hughes - Ian Macleod Distillers - "King of the Distilleries"

   In Episode 32 of Whisky & Smoke News Network, host Chris Kumnick brings you the latest whisky, whiskey, bourbon, Scotch, premium cigar, pipe, and pipe tobacco news, plus an in-depth “Pop the Cork” interview with Robbie Hughes, Senior Distillery Manager at Ian Macleod Distillers, recorded at the beautiful Glengoyne Distillery in Scotland. This episode explores Robbie’s more than two decades at Glengoyne, his journey through the Scotch whisky industry, Ian Macleod Distillers’ family of distilleries, Glengoyne, Tamdhu, Rosebank, Laggan Bay Distillery on Islay, whisky-making operations in India, and the challenge of preserving each distillery’s unique character while shaping its future. This week’s whisky and spirits news includes Ardbeg Dark Reserve, Glendronach 200th Anniversary Edition 14 Year Old, Irish whiskey tariff developments, English Whisky geographical indication approval, Elmer T. Lee 40th Anniversary Edition, Glen Scotia Icons of Campbeltown, Booker’s The Reserves 2026, Little Book The Infinite Edition III, Chichibu’s U.K. releases, Knob Creek 12-Year-Old Cask Strength, The Borders Distillery’s inaugural single malt, Justerini & Brooks, The Macallan TIME : SPACE, The Glenlivet Provence Edition, Port Ellen, Kavalan, Glenmore, Buchanan’s Coconut, Tenkyo KAZE 921, and Glasgow 1770 Ten Year Old Peated. In premium cigar news, Chris covers VILLIGER de Nicaragua Edición Limitada 2026, Bocock Brothers’ Mizzou Memorial Stadium cigar, Oliva Nub México, Caldwell Mooncake, MEERAPFEL Project Eighteen, Oliva Year of the Goat, Barreda Altagracia, La Galera and Tabacalera Palma’s 90th anniversary cigar, Charatan 160th Anniversary, Black Works Studio Culture Vulture, Principle Cigars Time to Burn Codex, Brun del Ré Privado, and Jamm Cigars. The episode also includes upcoming whisky, spirits, cigar, and tobacco events, followed by “What Is Chris Putting in His Mouth?” where the answer this week is absolutely nothing, thanks to North Texas heat, a packed schedule, and the promise of a proper porch session once the weather finally breaks. Social Media LinksWhisky & Smoke News NetworkInstagram - / whiskynsmokenn Facebook - / whiskynsmoke Please subscribe, ring the bell, like, and comment below!!

3. 

   7 Sept 2026

   Ep. 31 - 9/6/26 - Neil Bulloch - Rosebank Distillery - "Rosebank Re-Awakened"

   🥃 **Whisky & Smoke News Network — Episode 31**In this episode, host Chris Kumnick brings you the latest whisky, whiskey, bourbon, Scotch, cigar, pipe, and pipe tobacco news, plus an in-depth “Pop the Cork” interview with **Neil Bulloch, Distillery Manager at Rosebank Distillery in Falkirk, Scotland**.🎙️ **Featured Interview: Neil Bulloch of Rosebank Distillery**This week’s conversation explores the revival of **Rosebank Distillery**, the return of the **“King of the Lowlands,”** and what it means to take the reins at one of Scotland’s most historic distilleries.Chris and Neil discuss Neil’s path through the Scotch whisky industry, his work at Deanston and Bladnoch, the legacy of Malcolm Rennie, Ian Macleod Distillers, triple distillation, worm tub condensers, Lowland single malt, and what comes next for Rosebank.🥃 **Whisky News Covered This Week**This week’s whisky headlines include:The Balvenie 88Ardbeg Trudernish 15 Year OldThe Dalmore Madeira Cask EditionFour Roses 2026 Limited Edition Small BatchBruichladdich Octomore 17Sagamore Spirit Bottled-in-Bond RyeBasil Hayden Cognac Cask ReserveWoodford Reserve Super Seasoned OakLaphroaig 35 Year OldBenromach 12 Year OldRemus Repeal Reserve Series XJackton RAERRoyal Lochnagar Pursuits EditionGlengoyne Scottish OakThe Dalmore Distillery SelectSotheby’s Willett Wax Top Collection💨 **Cigar & Pipe Tobacco News Covered This Week**This week’s cigar and pipe tobacco headlines include:Bocock Brothers Oil Field ReserveCaldwell Eastern Standard Silk Road LanceroUnited Cigars IndependenceAlec Bradley Filthy GhooliganHoyo de Monterrey Le HoyoMicallef OrangeQuesada Oktoberfest 2026Gellis Family Cigars Heritage No. 50Cornell & Diehl Silent Spire📅 **Upcoming Events**Chris also runs through upcoming whisky, bourbon, cigar, and pipe events, including festivals and gatherings in Scotland, Kentucky, India, Indiana, Birmingham, Newcastle, and Dornoch.🥃 **What Is Chris Putting in His Mouth?**This week, Chris reaches for a dusty bottle of **Tormore 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky**, the **“Pearl of Speyside.”** The segment explores Tormore’s history, its distinctive architecture, its long role in blended Scotch, and its new chapter under **Elixir Distillers**.🔔 **Subscribe for More Whisky, Cigar & Pipe News**If you enjoy Scotch whisky, bourbon news, American whiskey, Lowland single malt, Speyside whisky, premium cigars, pipe tobacco, whisky interviews, distillery history, whisky industry news, cigar news, and a little informed entertainment along the way, this episode of Whisky & Smoke News Network is for you.Please subscribe, like the video, leave a comment, and share WNSNN with friends who enjoy a good dram, a fine cigar, or a thoughtfully packed pipe.Please drink and smoke responsibly.Social Media LinksWhisky & Smoke News NetworkInstagram - / whiskynsmokenn Facebook - / whiskynsmoke Please subscribe, ring the bell, like, and comment below!!

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