WhiskyCast Episodes

The State of American Whiskey

Mark Gillespie / September 28, 2025

This week, we’ll catch up with veteran whisky and beer writer Lew Bryson. His new book “American Whiskey Master Class” is a deep dive into… Read More

Islay’s Farm Distillery Celebrates 20 Years of Single Malts

Mark Gillespie / September 21, 2025

Kilchoman Distillery marked its 20th anniversary in 2025, and founder Anthony Wills will be in the U.S. for a series of anniversary tastings this week.… Read More

Charting a New Course for Compass Box

Mark Gillespie / September 14, 2025

Angela D’Orazio is the new Creative Director of Whisky Making at Compass Box. She spent 17 years as master blender at Sweden’s Mackmyra Distillery, building… Read More

On the Road at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival

Mark Gillespie / September 7, 2025

This week, we’re in Bardstown, Kentucky for the annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival, which brings together more than 6,000 whiskey lovers from around the world. We’ll… Read More

Celebrating the Great Jim McEwan

Mark Gillespie / August 31, 2025

As we continue our series leading up to the 20th anniversary of WhiskyCast in November, it’s important to celebrate the whisky legends who are still… Read More

Following the Roaming Road

Mark Gillespie / August 24, 2025

Frustrated by the hoopla over Bourbons, with their relative scarcity and high pricing, Mike Gilmore decided to take a different tack. He started searching the… Read More

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Cedar Ridge Celebrates 20 Years of Heartland Distilling

Mark Gillespie / August 17, 2025

Jeff and Laurie Quint started Cedar Ridge Distillery and Winery as a retirement lark. 20 years after receiving their distilling licenses, Cedar Ridge has grown… Read More

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