Slàinte and welcome, fellow whisky misfits! 🍻 You’ve just stepped into WhiskyAngelz: Cask Strength Chaos, where we mix history, humour, and high-proof storytelling—with a healthy dose of irreverence.
This is more than just a podcast. It’s a whisky-fuelled adventure through the scandals, myths, feuds, and forgotten tales that make whisky the most legendary drink on the planet. Whether it's whiskey with an 'e' or otherwise there's no snobbery, no nonsense—just great drams and even better stories.
Edinburgh Fringe Whisky Show Review: 2 Guys, 3 Drams, 1 Hell of a Show!
In this episode, we review 2 Guys, 3 Drams: The Ultimate Live Blues and Whisky Experience — a standout show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe featuring Felipe Schrieberg and Paul Archibald, the duo behind the Rhythm and Booze Project.
They combine live blues music with proper whisky tasting to create an immersive, entertaining experience that defies expectations. Felipe shares insights into how the show works, the origins of their collaboration, and their mission to make whisky more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Rhythm and Booze Project
01:07 Creating an Immersive Experience
04:11 The Genesis of the Rhythm and Booze Project
07:09 Making Whisky More Accessible
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7 May 2026
Whisky in China: Exploring Hai Seas Distillery and the Modern Chinese Whisky Scene
Whisky in China: Exploring Hai Seas Distillery and the Modern Chinese Whisky Scene
Join us as we journey through Shanghai's vibrant whisky culture, visit the innovative Hai Seas Distillery, and discover how Chinese tradition and modern techniques blend in this emerging whisky landscape. This episode dives into distillery stories, local drinking culture, and the challenges and triumphs of crafting whisky in China.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction to whisky scene in China and Shanghai’s whisky shops
01:19 - Price comparisons and bar experiences in Shanghai
02:46 - Tour of Hai Seas Distillery with founders Brian and Dan
04:55 - Explanation of the distillery’s barrel collaboration using French, American, and Chinese oak
06:10 - Significance of the name "Hai Seas" and cultural symbolism
07:00 - The logo design and inspiration from Chinese history and exploration
08:17 - The unique three-wood barrels and flavour experimentation
09:21 - Winning awards and the distillery’s experimental cask strengths
10:07 - The science behind whisky proof levels and tasting techniques
11:37 - The sensory experience of whisky tasting and the value of distillery visits
12:39 - Challenges of establishing a distillery in Shanghai’s regulatory landscape
13:54 - Exploring Chinese oak (Quercus mongolica) and its impact on flavour
15:04 - Founders’ favourite whiskies and exciting milestones in their journey
Resources & Links:
Hai Seas Distillery Official Website (https://hai-seas.com/) https://hai-seas.com/ (https://hai-seas.com/)
Hai Seas Distillery Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/haiseasdistillery/)@haiseasdistillery
Quercus mongolica (Mongolian oak) information (https://www.woodscience.com/)
Enjoy this deep dive into China’s whisky innovation and the spirit of exploration embodied by Hai Seas. Cheers!
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26 Feb 2026
Witches, Monks & Malt: The Secret Origins of Scotch at Lindores Abbey Distillery
Journey to Lindores Abbey, the birthplace of recorded Scotch whisky (1494), and uncover the overlooked role women played in early distillation—before witch trials turned their craft into “evidence.” We explore Friar John Cor’s famous entry, the rise of male guilds, and taste three modern drams with Lorena from Lindores Abbey Distillery.
Featuring tastings of:
LINDORES SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY MCDXCIV (1494)
LINDORES THIRON 2025
LINDORES FRIAR JOHN COR ‘THE CASK STRENGTH CONGREGATION’ – CHAPTER III
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to Whisky Angels at Lindores Abbey
00:25 Women, alembics, and the domestic roots of distillation
01:55 Guilds, royal privileges, and the witch-trial crackdown
03:05 1494: Friar John Cor and the first Scotch on record
04:52 Meet Lorena at Lindores Abbey Distillery
05:40 Tasting 1: 1494 (MCDXCIV) – Bourbon, STR, Oloroso
07:05 Lindores character: creamy, silky, citrus-vanilla notes
08:20 Abbey emblem and origin story
09:20 Tasting 2: Thiron Oak – roots entwined, 49.4%
10:40 Flavor profile: rich warmth, winter dram vibes
11:25 Family-run touches: named stills and washbacks
12:30 Tasting 3: Friar John Cor Chapter 3 – bourbon + PX/Amontillado
13:50 Sherry layers, cask strength, long finish
15:10 Staying true to history while innovating
16:10 Archaeology on-site and closing toast
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4 Dec 2025
Murder, Mystery, and Malt with author Natalie Jayne Clark on her new novel, The Malt Whisky Murders
Author Natalie Jayne Clark discusses her debut novel, *The Malt Whisky Murders*, with host Max, revealing the dark secrets uncovered by two women in the whisky industry in an interview.
18 Sept 2025
The Rise of Kavalan: How Taiwan Became a Whisky Powerhouse!
Host Max explores Kavalan Distillery's history, innovative methods, and unique whisky qualities in Taiwan, as David Chen discusses the distillery's vision and the influence of local resources in this interview.
11 Aug 2025
Edinburgh Fringe and Whisky- Showcasing Whisky and Witches
Host Max interviews creators Christine and Jane about their Edinburgh Fringe show "Whisky and Witches," exploring women's empowerment in whisky culture.
8 Aug 2025
Edinburgh Fringe and Whisky- Showcasing Whisky Folklore Tasting Show
Ben Hunter discusses whisky tours and tastings at the Edinburgh Fringe with Max, highlighting the unique experience of enjoying whisky in a cozy venue in this interview episode.
6 Jun 2025
Whisky in Film: Bowmore 12 Year Old Tasting and Fictional Hollywood Malts
Max and guest André de Almeida explore the importance of reference whiskies using Bowmore 12, then analyze fictional whiskies in film and television in this interview episode.
20 May 2025
S1 Ep 4: Gunpowder, Whisky and Women. Dram Queen Anne Miller’s tales will blow your mind!
Tune into WhiskyAngelz: Cask Strength Chaos for a wild ride through Scotland's whisky culture. Max and Anne Miller, the Dram Queen, explore the magic of whisky festivals, the unsung heroines of whisky, and the evolution from illicit stills to global icons. With tales of gunpowder proofing, smuggling adventures, and the importance of casks, this episode is a blend of history, hilarity, and high-proof spirits. Anne shares her desert island dram, and we discuss the recent tariff news with India....
6 May 2025
Angel’s Share Gone Wild: Whisky Maturation in Brazil’s Heat
🥃🌴 Brazilian whisky? Of course it’s a thing—and it’s spectacular. This week on WhiskyAngelz: Cask Strength Chaos, we’re joined by the wonderful André de Almeida from Inside the Cask Blog to explore Brazil’s booming whisky scene. From Union Distillery’s 16-year-old single malt to Lunatic Asylum’s bold experiments, Brazil is proving it’s more than beaches and cachaça. With tropical Angel’s Share, rich flavours, and a dash of chaos, it’s no wonder Brazil is a key player in the whisky world. ...
23 Apr 2025
Outlaws and Angels: The Wild Whisky 'Rescue' of the SS Politician
WhiskyAngelz dive into the wild true story of the SS Politician, the shipwreck that sent 22,000 cases of whisky and millions in cash washing up on Scottish shores—and sparked a legendary islander “rescue” operation. #Whisky #Scotland #WhiskyGalore #SSPolitician #Podcast #History Watch the full video version of the podcast at: https://spoti.fi/3EgZB9x Subscribe to stay up to date on via WhiskyAngelz SubStack YouTube Subscribe and Watch the podcast: @WhiskyAngelz X: @whiskyangelz Insta: ...
9 Apr 2025
From Trump’s Whisky Tariffs to the accidental drinking of £360 whisky!
In this chaotic debut of Whisky Angelz, Max stumbles upon a £360 bottle of whisky, presses all the wrong buttons, and somehow still manages to deliver tasting notes and whisky history. If you like your podcasts with a side of absurdity and a dram of disaster, you’re in the right place. Watch the full video version of the podcast at: https://spoti.fi/3EgZB9x Subscribe to stay up to date on via WhiskyAngelz SubStack YouTube Subscribe and Watch the podcast: @WhiskyAngelz X: @whiskyangelz ...
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