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Each week, we'll discuss what's going on in the scotch industry, discuss our latest review, a visit from Dr. Scotch, and share a few drams. Visit www.scotch4dummies.com You must be of legal drinking age in your country to listen to this channel. Do not share this content with minors- share it with y…

Scotch 4 Dummies


    • Jun 16, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    KOTH Begins: Eagle Rare 10 vs Russell's 10 & Glenkinchie 12 vs Victoriana

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 67:25


    The King of the Hill 2.0 tournament kicks off with two heavyweight battles from opposite sides of the whisky world!

    King of the Hill 2.0 – Glenmorangie vs Glenkinchie & Eagle Rare 10 vs Widow Jane!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 64:12


    Two categories. Two battles. One hill.Welcome to King of the Hill 2.0 — our new weekly blind whisky battle series!Tonight's episode features two epic showdowns:

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    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 72:06


    Join us LIVE as we uncork a hot topic — quite literally. Tonight, we're diving into how rising temperatures and shifting humidity are changing the way whisky is fermented, aged, tasted, and even how it holds up once opened.From sweating casks and shrinking angel's shares to weird flavor shifts and bottle storage nightmares, we'll explore:How climate affects fermentation and yeast activity

    SCOTCH vs AMERICAN Single Malt — Blind Whisky Challenge!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 73:40


    Tonight we go FULLY blind in a head-to-head taste test between classic Scotch and new-school American Single Malts.

    The Life of a Whisky Cask: From Forest to Final Pour

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 69:54


    Ever wondered how a simple tree becomes the soul of your favorite dram? In this episode, we trace the full journey of a whisky cask—from the forest floor to the final pour.

    Cheap vs Expensive Scotch – Can We Tell the Difference?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 81:10


    Tonight, the Dummies go blind in a head-to-head tasting of budget vs luxury bottles. Can we really tell a $30 whisky from one that costs $300? You might be surprised at what our palates prefer…Featuring brands like Glenlivet, Ardbeg, GlenDronach, Deanston, and Johnnie Walker.

    Winning at Whisky Auctions – Insider Tips to Score Rare Bottles!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 90:12


    Want to win big at online whisky auctions without overpaying or getting burned?

    Whiskey Festivals 2025: Plan Your Ultimate Summer Whisky Tour!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 75:25


    Get ready to plan your ultimate whisky-filled summer!From massive music-fueled bourbon blowouts to intimate craft whisky tastings, we're covering over 30 festivals across the U.S. (and beyond!) in 2025. Whether you're road-tripping to Kentucky, partying in Pendleton, or island-hopping in Scotland, we've got the scoop on where to go, what to expect, and how to make the most of every pour. Drop your favorite festival in the chat, and let's build your whisky travel bucket list together!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 76:18


    It's time for the ultimate Ardbeg challenge!

    The Science of Cork – How It Affects Your Whisky Over Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 68:30


    Ever wonder how cork impacts your whisky as it sits in the bottle? Join us LIVE as we explore the science behind cork stoppers, oxidation, and how storage conditions can change your dram over time.

    Spring Into Whisky: Our Top Picks for the Season!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 75:30


    Spring is in the air, and it's time to shake up our whisky selections!

    The Whisky Draft LIVE – Build Your Dream Scotch Collection!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 93:54


    Join us LIVE for The Whisky Draft, where we build the ultimate dream Scotch collection!

    Limited & Exclusive Bottle Release - Live with Amanda Beckwith from Virginia Distillery

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 75:31


    Join us live as we celebrate a special moment with Amanda Beckwith from Virginia Distillery!

    Has Scotch Whisky Lost Its Wow Factor?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 76:04


    Scotch whisky has long been celebrated for its complexity, craftsmanship, and unforgettable flavors. But in a world of endless releases and evolving trends, has the magic started to fade? Join us for a lively discussion as we explore whether Scotch whisky has lost its "wow factor." We'll dive into topics like market saturation, innovation (or lack thereof), and how modern tastes are shaping the industry. Plus, we'll share our thoughts on some whiskies that still blow us away and take your live questions and comments. Grab a dram and join the conversation—this is one show you won't want to miss!

    Lost Lantern Whiskey - Shining a light on the independent spirit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 72:51


    Today, we have a special treat for all our viewers. We're sitting down with Lost Lantern, an independent bottler hailing all the way from the picturesque hills of Vermont. Lost Lantern is making waves in the whiskey world with its unique approach to selecting and bottling American whiskey. From single-cask releases to carefully crafted blends, they're redefining what it means to savor the spirit of the land. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scotch4dummies/support

    Our OSWA Picks LIVE

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 76:23


    Join us live as we discuss all the nominations and cast our votes live. Nov 4th 2PM EST OSWAs 2023 - The Online Scotch Whisky Awards Winners' Ceremony 2023 https://www.youtube.com/live/46KFN53c18g?si=e8PlX0HxwgbHyghu --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scotch4dummies/support

    Unveiling the Alchemy of Scotch Whisky: Still Shapes and Their Flavor Secrets

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 66:32


    Explore the rich history and heritage of Scotch whisky, learn about the key steps in its production, and uncover how stills, both pot and column, work their magic. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scotch4dummies/support

    Whisky 201: Exploring the Role of Barley in Whisky

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 61:28


    The history of barley in whisky production is a long and significant one. Barley has been a key ingredient in whisky-making for centuries, and its role has evolved over time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scotch4dummies/support

    Scotch Whisky 101 - The 5 Categories

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2023 58:48


    In this episode, we'll discuss the 5 categories of Scotch Whisky and how you can identify them when visiting your local liquor store. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scotch4dummies/support

    The Language of Whisky: How to Decode Tasting Notes and Articulate Flavor Experiences

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 65:01


    In this episode, we'll discuss 10 steps to explore your whisky and learn how to smell, taste, and identify flavors. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scotch4dummies/support

    Laphroaig Quarter Cask & Ardbeg Corryvreckan blind re-reviews.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 65:54


    We're going back in time to re-review some old drams Blind. Will we give them the same score as before? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scotch4dummies/support

    Clynelish 14 & Glenfiddich 18 Small Batch Reserve Blind Re-Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 58:17


    This is a true test of tasting whisky. Blind! We're huge fans of doing this and in this segment, one of us is choosing past drams to re-review. How will tasting it blind change our score? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scotch4dummies/support

    A Dram Good Time: Glen Scotia Victoriana & Lagavulin 8 Blind Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 64:16


    This is a true test of tasting whisky. Blind! We're huge fans of doing this and in this segment, one of us is choosing past drams to re-review. How will tasting it blind change our score? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scotch4dummies/support

    A Dram Good Time: Balvenie 14 Caribbean Cask & Highland Park 12 Blind Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 64:38


    This is a true test of tasting whisky. Blind! We're huge fans of doing this and in this segment, one of us is choosing past drams to re-review. How will tasting it blind change our score? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scotch4dummies/support

    A Dram Good Time: Macallan 12 & Oban 10 Blind Review.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 66:21


    This is a true test of tasting whisky. Blind! We're huge fans of doing this and in this segment, one of us is choosing past drams to re-review. How will tasting it blind change our score? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scotch4dummies/support

    The American Single Malt Whiskey Commission with Special Guest: Steve Hawley

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 64:40


    That's right, we're talking about the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission, and look who we got, Steve Hawley! We will discuss the birth of ASMW, The future of American single malt, Westland Whiskey, and many more... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scotch4dummies/support

    The 2023 IWSC Awards Review - Best Scotches?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 61:14


    Tonight, we're going to pour a few drams and discuss the 2023 IWSC awards. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scotch4dummies/support

    Top 5 Irish Whiskeys to drink on St. Patrick's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 58:48


    That's right - we're celebrating SPD a day early and exploring 5 fantastic bottles that we think are perfect to celebrate with. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scotch4dummies/support

    Should you buy scotch from Costco?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 62:08


    We recently visited our local Costco store to see what they had available on their spirit isles. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scotch4dummies/support

    Virtual Whisky Tasting + Dr. Scotch Quiz

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 79:22


    Taste Lagavulin 16 and Caol Ila 12 with us live and stay around for our Dr. Scotch's quiz "Roll out the Barrel". --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scotch4dummies/support

    Scotch vs Indian Whiskey: An Informative Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 61:44


    Tonight, we're exploring the differences between Scotch and Indian whiskey and how it also relates to American Single Malts. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scotch4dummies/support

    The Scottish vs American take on Single Malt with special guest: Dan Crowell

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 60:00


    We're super excited to have one of our favorite guests back on the show to discuss our favorite topics, Scotch Single Malt and American Single Malt. We'll have Dr. Scotch geek out with Dan on Distillation and more. It's going to be one heck of a show! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scotch4dummies/support

    Burns Night 2023 + SMWS Cask No. 68.93 Supper in the Dunnage!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 59:56


    Technically we're a day late, but we're going to celebrate it on our live show anyway. We'll also talk about the SMWS Cask No. 68.93 Supper in the Dunnage! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scotch4dummies/support

    The Rise in Craft Distilling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 61:16


    This is a topic that we haven't covered in depth and with the rise of ASM (American Single Malt) all over the US, it's an exciting topic to discuss. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scotch4dummies/support

    Whisky Talk with @Dan Crowell The Importance of Wood in Whisky Making

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 70:55


    Join Scotch 4 Dummies in a live stream whisky talk with Dan Crowell (Glenmorangie National Brand Ambassador) as we talk about the importance of wood in whisky making, Q&A, and all things Scotch!

    Whisky Talk - with Patricia Dillon: How To Make Award Winning Scotch!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 67:21


    This is our first official Sunday Live show and we are thrilled to welcome Patricia Dillon from Speyside Distillery - Managing Director and Keeper of the Quaich. For our first-ever Sunday live show, we want to bring her knowledge of the industry and share what it takes to make an award-winning scotch. We'll have Q&A from our live audience to interact with Patricia and hopefully answer all of your questions. We're super excited and looking forward to having a few drams with you all. #whiskytalk

    Part Two: Johnnie Walker 4 Dummies (A Beginners Guide)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 11:09


    Mark takes us back with a few updates and answers a few of your popular questions asked. If we missed someone, please comment below and we'll try to answer as soon as possible.

    Scotch vs Japanese whisky an Informative Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 63:05


    Last week, we dove into Irish whiskey and had such a great time that we thought it would be great to continue into other whiskies. This week, the boys discuss Japanese whiskies and how they differ from Scotch. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scotch4dummies/support

    Scotch vs Irish Whiskey (What's the difference?)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 62:51


    The day after St Patrick's day has us in the mood to talk about Irish Whiskey. The comments we are often asked, what's the difference between the two? That's a loaded question and we hope to get through as many as we can. Please make sure you use the comments below to ask your question or help answer for us :-)

    Aberlour Casg Annamh Batch 3 (Mark Remembers....)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 15:04


    We try the Aberlour Casg Annamh and give it a shot. Lower ABV and expectations of sherry bombs....does it deliver? Mark's taste is starting to come back as he remembers something....check out the full review!

    Sherry Bomb Blind Shootout Part 2 (Revenge of the Grouse?)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 51:10


    After reviewing the Aberlour Casg Annamh Batch 3 this week, the question came up during our review how would this compare to the Naked Grouse. I thought it would be a fun experiment to put towards a blind to see if the $30 could hold its own against a few others.

    Live Stream Q&A with the Dummies!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 63:04


    Tonight we're answering your questions and more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scotch4dummies/support

    Glenlivet Nadurra Oloroso (Surprisingly sherry?)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 13:37


    This week we finally cracked open that Nadurra that Shawn has been raving about. It did not disappoint. Higher ABV + oloroso is a winning combination in our books. Check out our review and leave a comment or two on what you think. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scotch4dummies/support

    Find The S4D Blended Scotch

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 54:48


    Our friend, Aqvavitae is talking about "Saving Dull Bottles & DIY Blending at Home" on his V-Pub show tonight and we thought it would be a fun topic to add some thoughts and a little experiment of our own in a blind tasting S4D blended test. Roy's show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezD4Vji28nE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scotch4dummies/support

    Balvenie 14 The Week of Peat

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 14:09


    A couple of years ago, we did a review of the Balvenie 14 Peat Week. We ended up picking up this bottle a month ago to see what the "Week of Peat" was all about. It ended up getting solids ratings. Check it out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scotch4dummies/support

    Can You Taste Scotch Regions? (Blind Tasting Test)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 68:41


    We've talked about regions before with Dr. Scotch, but tonight we'll put it to a test to see if we can truly taste each region. Scotch in the news, Dr. Scotch talks about chill-filtering and outside temperatures, plus some extra fun. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scotch4dummies/support

    Glenlivet 4 Dummies (A Beginners Guide)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 19:18


    Glenlivet has been around since the early 1800s and has been making great Scotch Whisky since. Join Shawn as he goes through most of their lineup and a bit of the history of this famous distillery. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scotch4dummies/support

    Glenmorangie Signet Re-Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 12:54


    The boys reach way back (August 2017 to be specific) and are happy to give Glenmorangie Signet another try and see if it holds up to the great memories from back then. It does not disappoint. This is a bottle that you should own if you're a scotch drinker. Check out our review for more details. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scotch4dummies/support

    Royal Salute 21 Year Old (Better than JW Blue?)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 54:51


    Andrew, Shawn, and Drew sit down and try this fancy Royal Salute 21-Year-old scotch whisky and were pleasantly surprised...could this give JW blue a run for its money? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scotch4dummies/support

    Johnnie Walker Blue Blind Tasting Shootout

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 50:23


    After our recent review of The Royal Salute 21, it made us think about how it compared to JW Blue. It had a great nose and palate with that smooth subtle taste that we all know JW Blues has. Therefore, we thought it would be fun to put it and a few others (Dewars 18, Royal Salute 21, and a mystery bottle that Mark is putting in to mix things up) against each other in a massive blind tasting. Will JW Blue stand out? Will price end up being a factor? Let's find out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scotch4dummies/support

    S4D Whisky Tube Celebration (Aqvavitae, Scotch Test Dummies, Whisky In the 6, and Mash & Drum)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 121:03


    Please join us as we celebrate some major milestones with our good friends. Pour a glass and enjoy the banter. Plus, if you're not a Patreon, use the link below to go sign up. We're doing a huge Patreon Only after-party to celebrate even more with some surprises. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scotch4dummies/support

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