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The Quaich is a new podcast from two whisky obsessed friends living in the city of Glasgow, Scotland. In the spirit of the traditional quaich drinking vessel we aim to welcome you and share our love of whisky in a light-hearted but informative manner.Expect discussion of the drams that have caught our attention recently beside some lively debate on the hot topics of the day. We hope to bring you interviews from the passionate people involved in the whisky scene, both in Glasgow and further afield.

Micky Plummer and Neill Murphy


    • Dec 21, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 22m AVG DURATION
    • 16 EPISODES


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    Episode 16: My bells don't jingle

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 94:28


    Just when you thought we'd forgotten about you, the Quaich Podcast is back to make your Christmas all the merrier. Micky and Neill talk through the year that was 2021 and pick out some favourites including favourite dram of the year, favourite distillery, favourite independent bottler, favourite newcomer and favourite event. There will also be a dram or two poured and some faulty jingle bells to contend with. A big thanks from Micky and Neill for listening. 

    Episode 15: Not dead yet...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 91:54


    After a break of a little over four months, Micky and Neill are back behind the mics for some whisky chat. We catch up after a busy summer, discuss some of the recent news from the whisky world and check out some interesting new drams from Peg Whisky. Theme music by David King. The Quaich Podcast was created by Ross Stephen. https://www.thequaichpodcast.co.uk/https://www.facebook.com/QuaichPodcast

    Episode 14: Ancient stills, award-show shills and festival thrills

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 92:35


    The Quaich is a podcast about whisky, hosted by Micky Plummer, brand ambassador for Mackmyra and Neill Murphy, writer of the WhiskyReviews blog.In Episode 14 we discuss a range of topics from awards to archaeology whilst sipping on drams from the Glasgow Distillery Company. Theme music from: https://www.davidkingmusic.net/

    Episode 13: Jamie Morrison of The Glenturret

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 80:35


    Welcome to The Quaich Podcast, an audio equivalent of the "cup of friendship". A virtual fireplace around which drams are shared and tall tales told. Where whisky and friendship come together.Join hosts Micky Plummer, brand ambassador for Mackmyra, and Neill Murphy, writer of the WhiskyReviews.net blog for a chat about all things whisky. In Episode 13 we are joined by Jamie Morrison, global brand ambassador for The Glenturret. We'll talk about Jamie's whisky journey and discuss recent developments at the distillery.We also sample drams from Glenturret, Glendronach and Currach.Useful links...https://www.theglenturret.com/https://www.glendronachdistillery.com/en-gb/http://currachwhiskey.com/https://www.thequaichpodcast.co.uk/You can watch Jamie's appearance at The Mackmyra Inn here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpVxuzvm93YFollow Jamie on Instagram @whisky_jamieTheme music by https://www.davidkingmusic.net/The Quaich Podcast was created by Ross Stephen.

    Episode 12: Who you gonna call?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 82:12


    The Quaich is a podcast about whisky, hosted by Glasgow-based pals Micky Plummer and Neill Murphy.Micky and Neill take on the role of Mythbusters and tackle some of the most common misconceptions surrounding whisky.Drams come from Kingsbarns and Gordon & MacPhail. Theme music from: https://www.davidkingmusic.net/The Quaich Podcast was created by Ross Stephen.

    Episode 11: Welcome to the future...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 69:21


    The Quaich is a podcast about whisky, hosted by Glasgow-based pals Micky Plummer and Neill Murphy.In the first episode of 2021 we look at some of the latest news stories, including the imminent arrival of a new Glasgow single malt, and a new project from Speyside Distillery. We check in on the progress of Rosebank the return and look towards some of the virtual events in the first half of the year. Drams come from Ballechin and Sutcliffe & Sons. Links...https://www.theclydeside.com/https://speysidedistillery.co.uk/https://www.rosebank.com/https://www.islayfestival.com/https://www.spiritofspeyside.com/https://fifewhiskyfestival.com/https://www.edradour.com/Theme music from: https://www.davidkingmusic.net/The Quaich Podcast was created by Ross Stephen.

    Episode 10: Merry Quaichmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 109:52


    The Quaich is a podcast about whisky, hosted by Glasgow-based pals Micky Plummer and Neill Murphy.In episode 10 we look back at the year from hell, and attempt to find the silver linings in an otherwise gloomy cloud. We discuss our favourite drams of the year, our favourite distilleries, favourite indie bottlers, favourite events... Join us as we say goodbye to 2020, and hope for a better 2021.Cheers.The Quaich was created by Ross Stephen.Theme music by David King.  

    Episode 9: A cornucopia of new distilleries...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 72:27


    The Quaich is a whisky podcast from the city of Glasgow, Scotland.Micky and Neill discuss Kingsbarns distillery and sherry tastings before looking at some of the recent new distillery headlines. Whisky 101 makes a triumphant return and drams come from Kingsbarns and Glen Moray.Links... Richard Patterson joins Wolfcraig: https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/10/richard-paterson-joins-wolfcraig-distillery/Port of Leith Distillery: https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/port-leith-distillery-begins-work-ps12-million-vertical-distillery-3028072Falkirk Distillery: https://sltn.co.uk/2020/11/05/distilling-a-new-whisky-legacy/Theme music by David King: https://www.davidkingmusic.net/The Quaich Podcast was created by Ross Stephen.

    Episode 8: Micky and Neill have a blether...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 95:27


    The Quaich is a new podcast from two whisky drinking friends living in the city of Glasgow, Scotland.It's been a while since the last episode but we weren't finding much in the news that really got the juices flowing so we decided to do things a bit differently this time and just have a wee chat. We share some of our favourite memories and discuss where we are now. Follow the Quaich...Facebook: @QuaichPodcastIntagram: @thequaichpodcastTwitter: @QuaichPTheme music by: https://www.davidkingmusic.net/The Quaich Podcast was created by Ross Stephen

    Episode 7: Pipers, Pushers and Perverts (with special guest Gillian Kirkland)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2020 80:16


    The Quaich is a new podcast from two whisky drinking friends living in the city of Glasgow, Scotland.In Episode 7 we are joined by Gillian Kirkland, owner of the Piper Whisky Bar in Glasgow. We delve into Gillian's story before tackling some of the hot topics of the moment. We discuss the new "drammer's reward" scheme from Royal Mile Whiskies and share our thoughts on the recent backlash against a certain whisky book. https://www.thepiperbar.com/https://www.royalmilewhiskies.com/posts/drammers-reward/https://www.forbes.com/sites/felipeschrieberg/2020/09/20/jim-murray-whisky-bible-sexism/#4417aa753e31Follow The Quaich...Facebook: @QuaichPodcastIntagram: @thequaichpodcastTwitter: @QuaichPTheme music by: https://www.davidkingmusic.net/The Quaich Podcast was created by Ross Stephen

    Episode 6: Kangaroos, Kilts, Kilmarnock and Kilns

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 73:38


    The Quaich is a new podcast from two whisky drinking friends living in the city of Glasgow, Scotland.In Episode 6 Micky and Neill discuss a potential crisis point in Australian whisky and ponder Sam Heughan's new Sassenach blend. Elsewhere Johnnie Walker celebrates 200 years and Glenlivet embark on a hunt for Scotland's distilling past. Whisky 101 delves into the world of maturation and drams are tasted from Glen Scotia and North Star Spirits.Follow The Quaich...Facebook: @QuaichPodcastIntagram: @thequaichpodcastTwitter: @QuaichPRelevant links:https://www.whiskyandwisdom.com/australian-whisky-has-its-cardhu-moment/https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/scotland-now/sam-heughan-reveals-uk-release-22497428https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/07/johnnie-walker-creates-200th-birthday-bottlings/https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/08/project-to-uncover-scottish-illicit-distilling-heritage-launched/Theme music by:https://www.davidkingmusic.net/The Quaich Podcast was created by Ross Stephen

    Episode 5: A ship made of bricks...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2020 78:58


    The Quaich is a new podcast from two whisky drinking friends living in the city of Glasgow, Scotland.In Episode 5 Micky and Neill discuss Bruichladdich's #NoHiddenMeasures transparency campaign and tell a tale of sunken treasure off the coast of Eriskay. In Whisky 101 the subject of independent bottlers is tackled whilst enjoying drams from Ben Nevis and Ardbeg...Follow The Quaich...Facebook: @QuaichPodcastIntagram: @thequaichpodcastTwitter: @QuaichPRelevant links:https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/08/shipwrecked-whisky-could-fetch-15k-at-auction/https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/07/bruichladdich-campaigns-for-transparency-in-scotch/#:~:text=The%20No%20Hidden%20Measures%20campaign,provenance%20of%20the%20distiller's%20ingredients.Theme music by:https://www.davidkingmusic.net/The Quaich Podcast was created by Ross Stephen.

    Episode 4: Realistically speaking...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 73:42


    The Quaich is a new podcast from whisky drinking friends living in the city of Glasgow, Scotland.In Episode 4 Micky and Neill discuss Johnnie Walker's new paper bottle, the Scotch Whisky Association's #calltimeontariffs campaign and the merits or otherwise of chill filtering and caramel colouring.Follow The Quaich...Facebook: @QuaichPodcastIntagram: @thequaichpodcastTwitter: @QuaichPRelevant links:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53392949https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/politics/uk-politics/2344052/call-time-on-tariffs-scottish-whisky-industry-demands-urgent-support-from-number-10/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chill_filteringhttps://scotchwhisky.com/magazine/opinion-debate/the-debate/8397/spirit-caramel-friend-or-foe/Theme music by:https://www.davidkingmusic.net/

    Episode 3: 7 reasons why you should drink all kinds of whisky (except Bourbon).

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 71:04


    The Quaich is a new podcast from whisky drinking friends living in the city of Glasgow, Scotland.Episode 3 sees Micky and Neill discuss pre-mixed drinks, the erroneous dismissal of international drams and the supposed threat of impending doom hanging over the whisky industry... Follow The Quaich...Facebook: @QuaichPodcastIntagram: @thequaichpodcastTwitter: @QuaichPRelevant links:https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/06/haig-club-scotch-whisky-launches-rtd-range/https://www.heraldscotland.com/business_hq/18552249.macallan-famous-grouse-scotch-whisky-distiller-edrington-unveils-rise-profits-flags-challenges-arising-coronavirus-crisis/Theme music by:https://www.davidkingmusic.net/

    Episode 2: Flippin' Hell...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 65:59


    The Quaich is a new podcast from three whisky obsessed friends living in the city of Glasgow, Scotland.Episode 2 sees Ross, Micky and Neill introduce whisky 101 and discuss Auctions and German Supermarkets whilst tasting drams from Westland, Mackmyra and Clynelish. Follow The Quaich...Facebook: @QuaichPodcastIntagram: @thequaichpodcastTwitter: @QuaichPRelevant links:https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/aldi-lidl-whiskies-named-among-22164815Theme music by https://www.davidkingmusic.net/

    Episode 1: Umiki you're so fine...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 94:16


    The Quaich is a new podcast from three whisky obsessed friends living in the city of Glasgow, Scotland.We introduce ourselves and discuss ocean infused whisky, virtual festivals and burning down politician's houses. We also taste 1770 triple distilled single malt, Clan Denny Port Dundas 25 year old single grain and a Port Charlotte 16 year old from Bruichladdich.Follow the Quaich Podcast. Facebook: @QuaichPodcastInstagram: @thequaichpodcastTwitter: @QuaichPRelevant links:https://www.yoshinospirits.com/en/products/whiskyhttps://www.glasgowdistillery.com/item/45/MaltRiot/Malt-Riot-Blended-Malt-Scotch-Whisky.htmlhttps://www.islayfestival.com/Theme music written and performed by https://www.davidkingmusic.net/

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