In this edition of the distillerytours.scot podcast we speak to Ian McAlister, Distillery Manager and Master Distiller at Campbeltown’s Glen Scotia Distillery.

Ian tells us about Campbeltown’s rich whisky heritage and how Glen Scotia has been a part of that for many years.

We learn more about the distillery’s various whiskies, including their Icons series which pays tribute to the Campbeltown community that ensured Glen Scotia prevailed through history. We may also mention the small matter of one of the distillery's bottlings winning the accolade of World’s Best Single Cask Single Malt in 2023.

We also hear about the Campbeltown Malts Festival - a four-day celebration of Campbeltown's whiskies and a fantastic way to learn more about the region's malts.

In this episode of the distillerytours.scot podcast we speak to Drew McKenzie Smith, Managing Director of Lindores Abbey Distillery.

Drew talks about growing up on the farm at Lindores Abbey and how, after a stint working away in England, he and his wife Helen returned to create the distillery we know today.

We learn that it was thanks to Michael Jackson's book, Scotland and its Whiskies that the family found out about the Abbey's historic links with whisky production. And how that history continues to play a part in the whisky produced by the distillery now.

Drew also talks about how the Abbey's French-born monks have played a part in the casks used for the distillery's exciting new release - Thiron, which will be available to buy in the distillery's Visitor Centre, online and from selected UK Stockists from 12th September 2024.

Gordon Dallas is Experiential Ambassador at Ian McLeod Distillers, in this role Gordon brings the stories of Glengoyne, Tamdhu and now Rosebank Distilleries to life with an entertaining flourish!

We speak to him about all three distilleries and their delicious whiskies but with a particular nod to Falkirk’s Rosebank Distillery which has recently been ‘reawakened’ after a 25 year gap in production.

We learn more about Rosebank’s fascinating history and its role in lowland whisky production and wonder if it’s possible that Alfred Nobel enjoyed a dram (or two) at the distillery during his time in Falkirk in the 18 hundreds.

Bridgeen tells us she has ‘the best job in the world’ at Clydeside Distillery and it is easy to understand why when you hear her talk about the distillery’s role in bringing back whisky production to the city of Glasgow.

In the podcast you will discover more about Glasgow’s rich history of whisky production and how the distillery plays homage to that in its tours and hear about Clydeside’s range of single malts, which draw inspiration from the distillery’s location and industrial heritage.

In this episode we speak to Lukasz Dynowiak, Global Brand Ambassador at International Beverages.

Due to his role, Lukasz finds himself in the fortunate position of working with some amazing distilleries including Balblair, Pulteney, Speyburn and Knockdhu and so it will come as no surprise that there was plenty for himself and David to chat about.

Listen as they delve into the history of each distillery with Lukasz explaining what it is that makes each of their malts so distinctive. Lukasz certainly has plenty of great stories to tell, so sit back relax and prepare to be fascinated…

In this episode we speak to Ian Stirling, joint owner of the Port of Leith Distillery - one of Scotland’s newest distilleries and the world’s tallest!

Ian tells us about his journey from selling wine in London to co-owning the brilliant gin brand - Lind and Lime which helped set them on the path to building the fantastic Port of Leith Distillery.

He explains how they managed to secure the land required for the build in Leith and what kind of whisky we can expect from in the coming months and years.

Ian also answers some questions from our brand new feature - Desert Island Drams!

In this episode we speak to Jamie Morrison, Glenturret Distillery’s Global Brand Ambassador. Jamie tells us some of the history of Scotland’s oldest working distillery and also brings to life Glenturret’s whisky expressions and its ‘extremely rare range’.

Glenturret is the only distillery in the world to have a Michelin star venue on site, so there is some discussion around the amazing Lalique restaurant as well.

In this episode, David Riddell speaks Angela Dineen, Operations Director at the Scotch Whisky Experience which is based at the top of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile near to the castle itself.

Angela tells us that the Edinburgh attraction is just about to launch a brand new immersive whisky experience which will enthral and engage anyone who visits.

We also learn more about its amazing whisky collection, which happens to be one of the largest in the world and contains some unique and very old bottles of scotch!