Podcasts about Canadian whisky

Text us your wine questions, craziest wine experiences, or if you just have a comment for us. . This week's podcast features a chat with Dr. Don Livermore. Though you are unlikely to know who he is, it is entirely likely that you have had products that he has overseen in his nearly 30 years at the Hiram-Walker distillery and the brand in question today - J.P. Wiser's, which is Canada's longest running brand of whisky. Wiser's is older than Canada, if that gives you some indication Dr. Don is, on paper, a Master Blender, but in reality, he's a virtuoso performer in that roll. He is the first Canadian to win Master Blender of the Year in the world at the World Whisky Awards. He developed the Canadian Whisky Flavour Wheel, a comprehensive and must-have resource for anyone interested in learning more about flavours in Canadian whisky.  More than anything though, he is an amazing ambassador for Canadian whisky and is willing to take time to talk about the history, the chemistry, and art of making whisky. I really hope to have him on the podcast again in the future to learn more about the history of whisky in Canada.  So here it I, my conversation with Dr. Don Livermore from JP Wiser's. Cheers everyone!Welcome to the Sipsters Podcast! Thank you for listening to the Sipster's Podcast. Find us online at sipsters.ca. Support the showPurchase copies of “The Sipsters Pocket Guides” here! Support Sipsters by subscribing! Contact me at sipsterswinepodcast@gmail.com!Read Sipster's ICONS (Because sometimes more IS more.)Find me online at sipsters.ca or lukewhittall.comThanks again for listening!

From brewing legends to distilling entrepreneurs, Quinn and Cooper of John Sleeman & Sons join the podcast to discuss their range of Canadian Whiskies. Are they already claiming their place among the Canadian distilling elite? The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 110. FIND THIER BOTTLES: https://johnsleemanandsons.com/

Stephen and Mark delve into the world of extraordinary circumstances and people. Our book for this episode is Conclave by Robert Harris, the novel which is the basis for the Academy Award Nominated movie. A story about extraordinary circumstances and the decisions that must be made. The bourbon tonight is not a bourbon at all, but a Canadian Whisky brought to us the Great One himself, Wayne Gretzky.

  THE SHOW  It's the first of two Whisky Specials from the 2025 Canadian Whisky Awards and the 2025 Victoria Whisky Festival. There are always headlining whiskies and star whisky makers in attendance! Whisky fans want to taste and explore the new releases from Crown Royal, Canadian Club, Forty Creek, Hiram Walker, JP Wiser's Lot 40, Pike Creek, Gooderham and Worts, Nikka, Amrut, The Dalmore and Glencadam. For the first time ever,  Gisbelle Distillery a distillery from China,  would be joining the lineup. The West Coast and Vancouver Island were well represented. Stillhead, Odd Society, DubhGlas, Sheringham, Sons of Vancouver & Shelter Point. Over 200 whiskies were up for the awards. 14 judges from across the country tasted and scored. The Grand Prize Winner, judged Canadian Whisky of the Year was, The Peat Project Moscatel Barrique single malt from Macaloney's Island Distillery (Saanich)   Here are the guests on part one of the 2025 Whisky Awards and Victoria Whisky Festival Davin De Kergommeaux  -  Davin is the flag bearer for Canadian Whisky. He singlehandedly brought Canadian Whisky to the attention of Canada and The World. His latest book is the updated and expanded third edition of Canadian Whisky - The Essential Portable Expert. I love the first line. "Handles, mickeys, shots or drams, no matter what its measure, Canadian whisky is a story of Canada." Davin is my ultimate connection to the world of Canadian Whisky. He helped create these awards and leads the judging team. Grant Stevely - Distiller at DubhGlas (Oliver) In the fall of 2010, Grant purchased some property at Gallagher Lake near Oliver, B.C. “I wanted to build a distillery from the ground up, which is distinctly different from a lot of other distilleries,” he says. “So we built the distillery with expansion in mind.”  Grant Stevely[/caption] At the heart of the operation is a German-made Arnold Holstein still. No sooner did Stevely open Dubh Glas Distillery in the spring of 2015, when he began winning awards for his first product, Noteworthy Gin. “Dubh Glas” is Scottish Gaelic for “from the dark water.” It's pronounced “Douglas,” which happens to be Stevely's middle name. Jason MacIsaac - Distiller. Sheringham (Langford, BC) Sheringham Distillery  won Best Contemporary Gin at the 2019 World Gin Awards Its Seaside Gin captured the award against World-class competition from 23 countries,  including the UK  and USA. "We created Sheringham because we saw a hole in the market: the opportunity to create the world's most drinkable spirits. This approach has served us well, and in the seven years since founding Sheringham, we have been on the ground building authentic connections with buyers, retailers, and consumers, sharing our story and highlighting our chef-driven approach to innovation and quality."  (Distiller Mag) Jason and wife  Alayne now have their growing portfolio available across Canada and in 15 markets in the USA. Graeme Macaloney - Master Distiller  Macaloney Island Distillery (Saanich) There once was a wee Scottish lad by the name of Graeme Macaloney who found a summer job bottling whisky and fell in love with Uisge Beatha, the ‘water of life'. He dedicated his heart to finding a way to make whisky for a living. Graeme set up shop on Saanich, just outside Victoria. Some of his favourite Scottish and Irish whiskies were island-made. Graeme has found his "island" in Canada. Congratulations Champ!! - Distillery opened in 2016 - The first whisky made onsite and  released in 2020 -Canadian Whisky of the Year - 2025 Brennan Colebank - Master Distiller Stillhead Distillery (Duncan) Founded by the Colebank family, Stillhead Distillery Inc. opened its doors in October of 2017. After working 15 years in the tech industry, Master Distiller Brennan Colebank left his job to pursue his dream career, blending the two things he loved most: chemistry and spirits.  The chemist has created an amazing portfolio and a home for Whisky in the Cowichan Valley. www.victoriawhiskyfestival.com www.canadianwhiskyawards.com

The Bar at Willett Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky serves up more than just neat pours and classic cocktails. It's also a gourmet-quality restaurant, as proven by its 2025 James Beard Awards nomination. We'll talk with general manager and beverage director Andy Pope on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, a trade war is brewing across North America after President Trump imposed import tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico, which will make Canadian Whisky more expensive. Canadian and Mexican leaders responded with tariffs of their own targeting Bourbon and other American whiskies, and we'll have all of the details.

This week, we're in Victoria, British Columbia for the annual Victoria Whisky Festival, one of the world's great whisky events. The Canadian Whisky Awards were presented during the festival, and we'll have the results, including a surprise winner of the Canadian Whisky of the Year. We'll also talk with Wayne Gretzky Distillery head distiller Tim Wilson and Forty Creek master blender Bill Ashburn on WhiskyCast In-Depth, and Dr. Don Livermore gives us an explanation of Fick's Law and how it affects whisky maturation in our Behind the Label segment. 

Steve, Miss Beka Sue, Jeff, Kathy & Luke discuss Barrell's 33-Year-Old Canadian Whisky offering. TBD music is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).   Important Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Our Events Page: bourbonpalooza.com Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. The ABV Barrel Shop: abvbarrelshop.com   Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

In part 2 with David de Kergommeaux we discuss how he runs the Canadian Whisky Awards, his induction into the Whisky Hall of Fame, continue the discussion on "Canadian True" and discuss our favourite Canadian Whisky of all time. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 102. BUY THE BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/3eEQx0O

Canadian Whisky Legend Davin de Kergommeaux joins the podcast to talk all things Canadian Whisky. Rob has purposed a new way distiller's can classify their whisky: "Canadian True" will aim to distinguish from Canada's 9.09% rule. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 101.

Redefining Canadian Whisky And Mash Bills vs Grain Bills Nick Taylor is no stranger to blending - he hit 40 Scottish distilleries in 30 days pretending to be a whisky writer (and no, I asked, he wasn't caught!), and has since visited Ireland, Japan, and most of the distilleries in Kentucky, not to mention Canada. Bottom line, he knows that you don't have to distill to create something exceptional.  In creating Found North with his partners, Nick is taking on a monumental task - redefining Canadian whisky for an American market conditioned to see Canadian as lesser, inferior, or just plain bad. The big brands don't do themselves any favors, but then again they don't have much incentive (we get into that), so it's up to the small guys like Found North to crack that nut.  In a fascinating exploration of the art and science of whisky blending, Nick reveals how synesthesia and musical influences spark creativity in crafting harmonious blends, from classical to funky things even I had never heard of before. We delve into techniques for balancing flavors and how strategic buying and aging of whisky components allow Found North to create and fill a new niche. Throughout the episode, personal anecdotes and insights from Nick offer an engaging and enlightening look at the passion and expertise that drive Found North's unique journey in the whiskey world. Thanks everyone for listening, and thank you to Nick for entering the Whiskey Ring!   Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, BAXUS Baxus is the world's leading collectible spirits marketplace, with user-friendly options for buyers, sellers, and collectors looking to vault their collections. Use my link below to visit the BAXUS.CO website and sign up!  BAXUS Website BAXUS on Instagram BAXUS on Facebook BAXUS on Twitter/X BAXUS on LinkedIn Thanks to our Lead Sponsor, Black Button Distillery  Black Button Distilling Website Black Button Distilling on Facebook Black Button Distilling on Instagram _________________________________________________________ If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingring There is 1 more spot available at the $25/month bottle share club level.  If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter on the website.  Found North Whisky Found North Whisky Website Found North Whisky on Instagram Found North Whisky on Facebook Found North Whisky on LinkedIn

In this episode, I catch up with Dave Mitton, Global Brand Ambassador of J.P Wiser's as we chat about his start in the industry, his move to brand ambassadorship and the state of Canadian Whisky. Absolute gem of a human, that I am glad to call a friend and peer. Listen to the Post Shift Podcast - https://tr.ee/B2PalbS8hG #fyp #PostShiftPodcast #ShawnSoole #BartenderLife #Mixology #CocktailCulture #BehindTheBar #HospitalityIndustry #BarTalk #DrinkCreators #bartendercommunity#shorts, #youtubeshorts, #viral, #trending, #subscribe, #foryou, #foryoupage, #fyp, #explorepage, #discover, #viralvideo, #tiktok, #instagram, #youtube, #reels FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/ Soole Hospitality Concepts https://www.instagram.com/soolehospitalityconcepts/ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER - https://twitter.com/ShawnSoole FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGgDDJZM7HvJiQCaqmXEVNA

In der heutigen Folge ist abermals ein gebürtiger Franke bei uns zu Gast. Inzwischen lebt Leon in Bremen und ist dem geneigten Hörer natürlich kein unbekannter. Auf seinem Kanal Malt Mariners liefert Leon Qualitätscontent für alle Whiskyenthusiasten. Zudem findet man Leon inzwischen auf der ein oder anderen Messe oder als Host seiner spannenden Tastings. Leon war in der Republik von Nord nach Süd unterwegs und hat für einen Abend bei uns in Leipzig Halt gemacht. Als gute Gast, hat er uns mit Spiritus versorgt, die wie so sicher sonst nicht auf dem Schirm gehabt hätten. Calvados und Canadian Whisky hatten wir bisher nicht bei Dram Good. Das heißt also - Weltpremiere! Danke an Leon für den fantastischen Abend! Euch wünschen wir viel Spaß beim Zuhören. Schaut unbedingt auf der neuen Malt Mariners Webseite vorbei: https://malt-mariners.de/ und Bucht eines der spannenden Tastings von und mit Leon: https://malt-mariners.de/offene-events/ Schiff Ahoi Olli & Tim

Ingrid Folkers is a bartender based out of Raleigh, North Carolina. She has 13 years experience behind the bar and truly has a passion for cocktails and spirits. Ingrid has achieved her Level 2 in Spirits Certification from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET), which she received with distinction. She is an expert in whiskey, but is knowledgeable across the board when it comes to spirits. In 2023, she was named the runner up for Bartender of the Year by the Women in Whiskey Awards presented by the Bourbon Women Association. Ingrid also holds the accreditation of Bourbon Steward with the Stave and Thief Society and has a Certification in Canadian Whisky. This year, she intends to become a Certified Scotch Professional with The Council of Whiskey Masters. Over the last few years, Ingrid has competed in a significant number of cocktail competitions at various levels. She has won several local competitions and has done well at the national level as well. Most recently, she was named Top 30 in the U.S. by USBG Presents World Class Sponsored by Diageo. She was also named a second place winner for the 2023 Novo Fogo Chachaça Competition and her cocktail was published in Chilled Magazine. ----------Don't miss out on any of the action!  Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardtender content, find resources for mental and physical wellbeing, get access to education materials, and check out what all of our bards are up to! 

Canadian Whisky pioneer J.P. Wiser started making whisky 165 years ago in eastern Ontario, and the brand that bears his name to this day has now released its oldest whisky ever, the J.P. Wiser's 42 Year Old. We'll talk with master blender Dr. Don Livermore, who created the new whisky, about Wiser, his legacy, and the new Decades Series that begins with the 42 Year Old. In the news, Ian Macleod Distillers has expanded to India with a new distillery, while Brown-Forman has restored a piece of Bourbon history at Woodford Reserve. 

Lordy, this episode is a mess. It might have been fueled by one of us having too much to drink, but then again, maybe it wasn't. This week we smoke Edward G Robinson by Sutliff and drink Wayne Gretzky No. 99 Canadian Whisky. If you would like to support the podcast mission of providing a smoking lounge atmosphere for those that don't have one, see the options at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pipespourspals Pipes, Pours, and Pals PO Box 432 Daleville, IN 47334 Call "The Pipeline" and leave us a message to potentially be used on air at 209-677-7473 (209-Mrs-Pipe) Email us at pipespoursandpals@gmail.com Instagram @PipesPoursAndPals @TheCoffeePotCodger @IndianaNate Discord Server https://discord.gg/WR9SjVGc --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipespoursandpals/support

Frizz and Bob finally jump into the wonderful world of prog rock with two Canadian treasures: Rush and Pendleton Whisky. We dig into their hit album, Moving Pictures, and reveal how a bathroom break in Cleveland gave them their big break, how John Lennon may have impacted the album, the opinions of Chester Cheetah, and prepare to be RUSHIFIED.

Canadian distillery owners Matt & Keith cut their teeth in Scotland and implement that knowledge in one of Canada's newest up-and-coming distilleries. With special guest Matt Widmer. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 82.

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Making great whisky is serious business. Whisky takes time. You can create it and leave it in barrel “while your kids grow up and head off to college” kind of time. For example, Paradigm Spirits -The Heritage Collection -  Whisky of the Year in Canada spent 19  years in barrels. Then along came friends and partners Michelle deBus and Irma Joeveer who were just beginning their whisky journey. They purchased the filled barrels to start Paradigm. Then blended in some Oloroso Sherry and found a stunning balance between the corn whisky and sherry. Davin de Kergommeaux Canada's Whisky authority and founder of the Canadian Whisky Awards describes The Heritage as having “sublime complexity and elegance with fresh fruity top notes” This is a really nice story of people who dreamt a dream of making whisky and how it all led to being named Whiskey of the Year in Canada. Besting 200 other whiskeys. Our guests are Irma Joeveer and Michelle Debus  

“Friendship is like Whisky – the older the better”   Yes, my friends, it's our annual trek to Victoria's inner harbour for the 18th annual Victoria Whisky Festival and the Canadian Whisky Awards. It was the founder of the awards Davin de Kergomeaux who whispered in my ear wondering why I wasn't attending or tasting or writing about his Whisky Awards.  On second thought I think the voice in my ear was me saying “How could you possibly miss this?” just after I had missed the events about 6-7  years ago. I knew almost nothing about Whisky but my thinking was the same as wine – 17 years ago – every interview is going to be a master class. Pay attention and you could learn all about wine and pass it on to the listeners.     I'm pleased to welcome  to Tasting Room Radio – Davin de Kergommeaux – founder of the Canadian Whisky Awards. The Canadian Whisky Awards, held annually with the Victoria Whisky Festival, is the first and only competition dedicated solely to Canadian Whisky. The Awards have become the first stop for whisky producers, distributors, retailers and fans looking for the very best Canadian whiskies. Davin is the world's leading authority on Canadian Whisky. He also has three books available on Canadian Whisky with a fourth coming in March! Davin assembled 10 judges and sent them nearly 200 competing whiskies to blind taste.  Davin announces the winner in his interview. We talk to the winners next week. www.canadianwhiskyawards.com www.canadianwhisky.org [caption id="attachment_28306" align="alignnone" width="800"] Graeme Macaloney[/caption] Dr. Graeme Macaloney PEng, PhD. – Macaloney's Island Distillery (Saanich)   Proud owner of 5 world whisky awards including World best Potstill – Kildara. They are a non-chilled, filtered, no colour-added distillery. In our 8-10 minute interview, I think I asked 3 perhaps 4 questions – Dr. Graeme handled the rest. It was like a masterclass. A charming man in a Cameron Kilt. He won Gold for his 54ppm Peat Project. www.macaloneydistillers.com   Tish Harcus –  Manager Canadian Club Whisky since 1988.  Canadian Club itself since 1858. www.canadianclub.com James Neil – Bowmore Distillery. The oldest distillery in Islay. On the shores of Lochindaal since 1779. Also home to one of the world's oldest Scotch maturation warehouses – The No. 1 Vault. James poured Bowmore 22 Aston Martin www.bowmore.com They took part in the Great Whisky Debate with Micah Dew from Maker's Mark. Words flew, one-liners were exchanged and they still remain long-time friends. Micah was busy with a masterclass but we thank Tish and James for coming by. www.makersmark.com Chris Read –Shelter Point Distillery. Campbell River. Distinctly Vancouver Island. Uniquely Shelter Point. By the time Chris sat down we knew Shelter Point had won 2 Bronze medals for their Oak Cask Single Malt  (smoke, spices, honey, leather and a wiff of ocean) and their flagship Evans Family Reserve. (vanilla, tannins, dark chocolate, coconut, citrus, berries, cloves.) Chris explained the unique influences in their island location. It was like poetry. www.shelterpoint.ca  

This year's Canadian Whisky Awards produced another surprise winner for the second year in a row. Ontario's Paradigm Spirits won Canadian Whisky of the Year honors, and we'll discuss the state of Canadian Whisky with Davin de Kergommeaux. In the news, U-S craft distillers made gains in 2023 despite economic pressures, while Scotch Whisky's impact on the Scottish economy continues to grow. 

Amy and Jonathan take a trip up to the great white north and bring back a couple Canadian whiskies under $50 for us to try, eh. Next time you're in Canada give Reifel Rye a try, we think you won't be disappointed. Cheers! 

A lot of big moves and acquisitions in our Scotch & Canadian Whisky world! We discuss Found North, Single Cask Nation, and what we see happening in 2024. We also discuss a Dramface article that was pretty harsh on all of this production increase continuing to happen in the Scotch industry (and beyond). Then, we get back to blind tastings, and Charles blind tastes Holly. Lost Lantern Releases – Mountain Meadow, Flame & Shadow (Brooklyn Bakery gone) Cream of Kentucky 16YR Four Roses NY single barrels  Boone County Bourbon & Green River Bourbon Store Pick NEW Stauning Danish Rye Whisky Store Pick Just a heads up, these store picks are single-digit low: Stauning Tequila Finish, Black Button Bourbon & Obtainium Light Whiskey. ** Water of Life Film Speyside/Highland Trip Spring 2024 -- ⁠⁠The Water of Life - Speyside & Highlands: May 4-12, 2024 | First Fill Spirits: Curate | Learn | Explore⁠⁠ Please leave us a review wherever you are listening as well. We appreciate you! Cheers! Check out all releases online at www.firstfillspirits.com! Our Podcast Name: It's Whiskey #FFS (For F****'s Sake!) #FirstFillSpirits @firstfillspirits www.firstfillspirits.com Podcast Music: Isaac Joel, Goldenseal

The day has arrived today we dive into the magical world of Canadian whisky. We laugh we cry we get over it ehh. Hope you enjoy it. Check out Zack on his instagram @zsmithwhiskeyandmixology check out Richard on his instagram @Richard_whiskey_somm badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 whiskeyshamanpodcast@gmail.com

It's a Whiskey Hotline episode, which means were at the Lincoln Park store with Brett. More importantly, we're welcoming Dr. Don Livermore master blender at one of the largest distilleries on the continent, Hiram Walker. So, what is Canadian Whisky and why should you drink it? Dr. Don is here to answer these questions and explain the process of blending Canadian Whisky. J.P. Wiser's 10-year-old Blended Canadian Whisky J.P. Wiser's 18-year-old Canadian Whisky J.P. Wiser's 27-year-old Canadian Whisky J.P. Wiser's Signature Series Binny's Custom Blend #AA1677 High Rye J.P. Wiser's Signature Series Binny's Custom Blend #AA1782 30% 10y Corn 30% 14y Corn 25% 5y Malt 15% 5y Wheat J.P. Wiser's Signature Series Binny's Custom Blend # AA1783 25% 10y Corn 25% 14y Corn 25% 8y Rye 15% 5y Wheat 10% 5y Barley If you have a question for the Barrel to Bottle Crew, email us at comments@binnys.com, or reach out to us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. If we answer your question during a podcast, you'll get a $20 Binny's Gift Card! If you like our podcast, subscribe wherever you download podcasts. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts.

On Welcome to the Arena, Tom gets to talk to some  of the most impressive people around, and with today's guest, that couldn't be more true.  An added bonus? Their conversation combines two things Tom is a huge fan of: the NHL and Whisky, so this is an extra special episode.Today we get to hear from Chris Pronger, not just a former professional hockey player, but a Hall of Famer who has been voted one of the NHL's hundred greatest players ever.  For 19 years, Chris was known as one of the fiercest and most dominant defensemen in the history of the league, and was a four-time All Star, a Norris Trophy winner as the league's best defenseman and a Hart Trophy winner, which is the league's most valuable player, and very rare for a defenseman. Chris took three teams to the Stanley Cup Finals as Captain and won it all with the Anaheim Ducks. He was a two-time Olympic gold medal winner for Canada and is one of 30 players in the Triple Gold Club IIHF World Champion, Olympic Gold, and Stanley Cup.Chris is a great family man and a hardworking entrepreneur launching among other businesses, The JRNY, a 100 percent Canadian rye whisky with his brother, Sean. And that's our focus for today's conversation...with a bit of hockey thrown in as well. Highlights: Chris' tells his journey of getting drafted into the NHL (3:14) First impressions of the league and Chris' immersion into his first team (4:44) Chris describes his time on the Anaheim Ducks (6:13) Chris' turn to hold the Stanley Cup (8:24) The most skilled player Chris ever played against (9:07) The greatest player Chris ever played alongside (10:02) Inspiration for founding The JRNY Whisky (11:13) How Chris and his brother landed on the name 'The JRNY' (13:58) How The JRNY is made and what makes it a premium product (15:53) How Chris approached the product's marketing (16:56) Approaching the Whisky and Canadian-Whisky marketplace (18:38) Where to buy the product and business expansion (19:43) Chris' current favorite NHL teams (21:34) Chris' role as a defenseman, and how the position has changed over time (24:00) Links:ICR XICR LinkedInICR WebsiteChris Pronger on LinkedInThe JRNY Whisky on LinkedInThe JRNY Whisky WebsiteFeedback:If you have questions about the show, or have a topic in mind you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producer, marion@lowerstreet.co.

Today we're going to dig into the science of blending and talk about a grain that I always associate with Canada rye, with Dr. Don Livermore, Master Blender and Doctor of Brewing and Distilling overseeing brands from Hiram Walker & Sons including J.P. Wiser's, Pike Creek and Lot 40 - also two books on Canadian whiskey including Blending 101. He's known as the Whisky Doc and he's got a lot of great information to share. We'll also do tastings of two J.P. Wiser whiskies and a Lot 40 Rye. Cheers and Slainte Mhath!

With all eight episodes now unpacked, Producer Sean at last weighs in as we bid farewell to The Witcher's latest season. To borrow from our favorite bard, season three is full of “extraordinary things” and we offer our final thoughts on all of them, from the wonderful found family Geralt builds with Yen and Ciri, to Jaskier's tantalizing relationship with Radovid, to the breathtaking battle at Aretuza. But the most remarkable thing of all may just be that Producer Sean picks a Canadian whisky to accompany our discussion—Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye. We doubt even Dijkstra would have been able to see that one coming!

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Billy Galanko and Brady Weller dive into Canadian whisky with two brothers whose project, Found North, is the talk of the whisky world. We take a deep dive with founders Nick and Zach Taylor who together have built one of the most exciting new brands in North American whisky. We take a look into the differences between Canadian, American, and Scotch whiskies, and the guys give us the background on their inception, creative process, future vision, and perspective on where the Canadian whisky market is headed. From the Found North website: "Our mission is to make profound Canadian whisky. Using our access to mature stocks from a variety of grains, we blend whiskies that meld the heritage of Canadian distilling with the creativity of the modern age."If you want to learn more about Canadian whisky, and about the hugely popular Found North label, this is the place!For more information on the Vint investment platform, please contact us anytime at brady@vint.co or billy@vint.co. The Vint Podcast is brought to you by the Vint Marketplace, your source for the highest quality stock of fine wines and rare whiskies. Visit www.vintmarketplace.com. Cheers!Past Guests Include: William Kelley, Peter Liem, Eric Asimov, Bobby Stuckey, Rajat "Raj" Parr, Erik Segelbaum, André Hueston Mack, Emily Saladino, Konstantin Baum, Landon Patterson, Heather Wibbels, Carlton "CJ" Fowler, Boris Guillome, Christopher Walkey, Danny Jassy, Kristy Wenz, Dan Petroski, Buster Scher, Andrew Nelson, Jane Anson, Tim Irwin, Matt Murphy, Allen Meadows, Altan Insights, Tim Gaiser, Vince Anter, Joel Peterson, Megan O'Connor, Adam Lapierre, Jason Haas, Ken Freeman, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Skyler Weekes, Mary Gorman McAdams, Nick King, Bartholomew Broadbent, Nick Jackson, Dillon Sykes, Mark Bell, David Keck, John Szabo, Channing Frye, Jay Hack Disclaimer: https://vint.co/disclaimer

The Cigar Review: Aladino Limited Edition 2023 Toro. The Drink Review: Bearface Triple Oak Canadian Whisky. Topics this week include: Bud Light is trying to get customers to return to the brand, by using NFL Sunday Ticket. There's a new COVID variant. Are mask mandates going to come back? Queen fans are angry! Why? One state may soon offer unemployment benefits to striking workers. Oscar Mayer to offer a hot dog straw. All that and much more on episode 252 of Eat Drink Smoke. More information on the Aladino Limited Edition: Size - 6 x 52 Wrapper - Cameroon Binder - Honduran Filler - Honduran Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy (http://eatdrinksmokeshow.com) host Eat! Drink! Smoke! (http://facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke) recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar (http://blendbarcigar.com) in Indianapolis, IN. Follow Eat! Drink! Smoke! Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoEatDrinkSmoke | @GoEatDrinkSmoke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke | @eatdrinksmoke IG: https://www.instagram.com/eatdrinksmokepodcast | @EatDrinkSmokePodcast The Podcast is Free! Click Below! On Apple Podcasts (http://bit.ly/eatdrinksmoke) On Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/09697f78-947d-4008-92f6-18f6b241774a/Eat-Drink-Smoke) On Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/show/eat-drink-smoke) On Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6Qf6qSmnpb5ctSMEtaB6lp)

Subscriber-only episode On today's Subscriber only episode we have a glass of  Caribou Crossing! We continue our Canadian series with Special Guest Blake from the club, And i'm back!  We talk about the look of the bottle, How there can be a Canadian single barrel, and does Canadian Whisky need a top shelf?  All that and more on today's episode of Whiskey Chasers! Be sure to Like us on Facebook and follow us on instagram, as well as rate and review the show wherever you are listening, it really helps us out. Our Website is www.whiskeychaserspod.com, check us out! Thanks, and enjoy the show!History of distilleryOwned by sazeracDrew Mayville was the master blender with seagrams, only the 4th oneWhen they closed their doors he joined buffalo trace as a master blender in 2004Created batch 28  of the last dropHe put away 40 or so whiskeys from Buffalo trace while he has been there, and is releasing this very limited 1458 bottle releaseDistilled and matured in alberta, then barrels are selected by mayvilleFun facts of the locationMost of sazeracs canadian whisky goes to fireballOf the 200K+ barrels of canadian, only a few are selected for thisReleased twice a year in the spring and fallTastingThe bottleComes in a pounchMoose topperRounded square shapeWhat is written on itName is a canadian play on buffalo traceThe juiceThe first single barrel canadian whiskeyAged a minimum of 3 yearWebsite:www.whiskeychaserspod.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcastInsta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcastThanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!

What is the difference between American Rye Whiskey and Canadian Whisky, which is often referred to as "Rye"? What makes Japanese whisky stand out from both? In this episode, I break down the rules that govern how each of these whisk(e)ys is made, and do a full review of Nikka Coffey Grain Whiskey.  Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/whiskeynoobs

On today's episode we have a glass of crown Royal Hand Select!  We Continue our Canadian series with Special Guest Blake from the club!  We talk about how crown attempts to be the drink for everyone, how Crown Missed out on a 007 Crown Collaboration, and how this bottle may not be a store pick! All that and more on today's episode of Whiskey Chasers! Be sure to Like us on Facebook and follow us on instagram, as well as rate and review the show wherever you are listening, it really helps us out.Our Website is www.whiskeychaserspod.com, check us out! Thanks, and enjoy the show!History of distillerycreated by Seagram and owned by Diageo since 2000When it was foundedCREATED IN 1939 Why they chose to startAS A GIFT FOR THE KING AND QUEEN OF ENGLANDBut Crown Royal was available only in Canada until the 1960sThey are loosely related to Vikings It's rabbi approved but not kosher Purple bags and draw string symbolize  the Jewish keter malchut crown and tallit, or prayer shawl bag, respectively.The bottleThe look of the bottleWhat is written on itNotes on why it looks the way it doesThe juiceHow to get your hands on one:You have to be a retailer and buy the whole barrel Mash billKeep in mind that many Canadian whiskies are commonly referred to as "rye", but the actual mashbill for this whisky is a high-rye mashbill of 64% corn, 31.5% rye and 4.5% malted barley, which is then aged in new oak barrels.Who made itUse column stills to produce their whiskey The typeFrom 1865-2010, Canadian Whisky was the best-selling Whisky in the US. Bourbon is now #1, but Canadian Whisky became popular when the civil war started due to many distilleries being abandoned and the troops needed it for anesthetic. Now, Canada does something very different than any other country when it comes to their whiskey. Canadian whiskey is produced by blending the ingredients after each one is distilled separately, adding a hint of caramel color and only after that is done, do they age it in wooden barrels. Everyone else distills all of the ingredients together, ages them in barrels and then blends the final product. In order for whiskey to be a true canadian whiskey, it must follow this distillation process, must age for 3 years in small wooden barrels, be made in Canada and be at least 80 proof.Typically distilled and aged separate and then blendedMaster blenders vs Master distillersWho is Canadian Whiskey for? This is one of the few high proof, Canadian whiskies we have had, should they do more and is there that big of a difference between this and normal offerings that you would like to see more of these done? Not many, good, brands represented on the shelves. Why do you think that is? Support the showWebsite:www.whiskeychaserspod.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcastInsta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcastThanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!

In the final hour of the Marc Cox Morning Show: Rep. Dean Plocher joins Marc to discuss what is happening in the Missouri Legislature as the session comes to a close. Chris and Sean Pronger join Marc to talk about their new Canadian Whisky, JRNY. Thanks For Listening!!

Chris and Sean Pronger join Marc to talk about their new Canadian Whisky, JRNY.

What do you think of when you think of Canadian whisky? Maple sweetness, rye, non-age-stated, and mellow? Well, Zach and Nick are really pushing the limits of Canadian whisky and want to change your mind about what Canadian whisky can be. In this episode, we're going to explore the distilleries of Canada through the eyes and palates of these brothers as they seek out whisky that has been resting in barrels for well over 10 years and sometimes over 20 and putting it in bottles at cask strength. We'll do a tasting of 5 of these whiskies and you'll get quite an education in Canadian whisky and the art of blending.

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If you feel as confused about Canadian whisky as I do, Davin (who like me is writing a book on whisky history) is going to dig in deep and introduce us to the world up north. What is this 9.09% rule? Are Canadian rules more lax than U.S. rules? What's the deal with Canadian Prohibition? Can you travel to Canadian distilleries. And do Canadian's mandate no "e" in whisky? Lots of insights in this episode. Enjoy!

This week's episode comes from the Victoria Whisky Festival in Victoria, British Columbia...where a small Vancouver distillery shocked the Canadian whisky world the other night. Sons of Vancouver won Canadian Whisky of the Year honors at the Canadian Whisky Awards with their "Palm Trees and a Tropical Breeze" rye whisky. It was the highest-scoring whisky in the competition, and it wasn't even close. We'll talk with the distillery's Jenna Diubaldo, James Lester, and Max Smith on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth, along with Canadian Whisky Awards founder and chairman Davin de Kergommeaux. In the news, an explosion rocked Alberta Distillers in Calgary this week, while a long-running legal saga has come to an end in Vancouver.

In this episode, Matt tastes Crown Royal Blended Canadian Whisky. 

What does one think of when they think of Canada? Bagged Milk, Celine Dion, "Oh yeah, no, for sure", The Tragically Hip, Handsome Ryans, Loonies, Hockey, or perhaps Degrassi High?All stunning Canadian treasures (especially the bagged milk).However, since Pam and Chel surround themselves with whisky more often than not, their answer to this overwhelming question would be Canadian Whisky.Listen as they traverse the storied history of "fire water" in Canada and learn what we can expect from the industry in the coming years. They also speak with Author Davin de Kergommeaux (yes, they had to google how to pronounce his name) about his book Canadian Whisky: The Portable Expert.Whisky's sampled in this episode: 1) Strathcona Spirits Pedro's Dreamland Whisky2) Canadian Club 12 Year3) Alberta Premium Cask Strength RyeMusic Smooth in the Kitchen by Alexandra WoodwardThat Second Kiss by Nocturnal AnimalsLet's make it easy by Nocturnal AnimalsAnthem by Leonard CohenJust Cool Down by Fox MorrowThis Episode is sponsored by Sherbrooke Liquor, one of the World's Best Top Bottle Shops.

Steve, Miss Beka Sue, Turner, Tim & Tony discuss the viability of Canadian Whisky for sourced brands. TBD music is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Important Links: ABV Barrel Shop: abvbarrelshop.com ABV Network Shop: https://shop.abvnetwork.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

Alternative rock band The Blue Stones joins Fred backstage at Bourbon & Beyond, but is quickly interrupted by The Vampire Diaries stars Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley. Ian had been on the show before and impressed Fred to the point he had a special award for him. Tasting Line Up Rare Perfection 15-Year Smoke Wagon Rare & Limited: 2 Hot 4 Retail 1930s Old Timbrook

Wendy run us through the taste notes of Cat's Eye distillery . This Obtainium Expression packs layers of flavors and has some interesting notes. To more about the expressions of this brand visit CAT'S EYE DISTILLERY (https://www.catseyedistillery.com/) Be sure to follow Wendy on IG (https://www.instagram.com/tathelanaest83/)or read her blog on 51ANDPROOF (https://www.fiftyoneandproof.com/). Looking for a new glass to try your whiskey? Check out WHISDOM GLASS (https://whiskeywhisdom.com?via=hoodsommelier) Use code TTIBP to get 10% of your first purchase. #whiskey #bourbon #IOWA --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodsom/support

Forty Creek master blender Bill Ashburn celebrated his 35th anniversary in the whisky business this week, and he's one of those blenders content to stay out of the spotlight most of the time. Ashburn and John Hall put Canadian Whisky on a new course in 2000 when they released the Forty Creek Barrel Select and Three Grain whiskies, and Ashburn's whiskies have won countless awards since then. He'll join us on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, we have details on the U.S. government's proposal to create an official definition for American Single Malt whiskies, along with Beam Suntory's plans to invest $400 million to expand production at the Booker Noe Distillery in Kentucky. 

Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss why the craft distilling movement doesn't seem to have impacted the Canadian Whisky market, which is still dominated by a few big brands, and whether it's a category to keep an eye on over the next few years. Then, they sample two of the most successful recent product launches in the category, Crown Royal Apple and Crown Royal Peach. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Whiskeys: Gooderham & Worts Four Grain • Crown Royal Rye 16 • Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye Tangents: Sue and Jeff join us for a whisky road trip to the Great White North! • Ed doesn't speak Canadian • Does Monty Python count as Canadian folk music?  • The Incestuous History of Canadian whisky • Canada had Prohibition too • Wow there are so many Canadian bottom-shelf dwellers • Put some Good & Plenty in your meatloaf • F**k those 9th Street Johnson's Popcorn bitches! • The History of Crown Royal • Sue's entrancing Sexy Air-Traffic Controller voice • Come on down to “Smell It Again Jeff's” for all your re-smelling needs! • We have whiskey with every meal (and also snacks) • Ca-shade-ian Whisky • Canadians have small wood • The Alberta-WhistlePig Connection • Someone is a little too fond of Martin Short • Jeff's mom is just a big butt and a smile • Don't grab below the waist in the liquor store Music Credits: Whiskey on the Mississippi by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4624-whiskey-on-the-mississippi • Onion Capers by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4679-onion-capers | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Past Sadness by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5024-past-sadness | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, Jeff "Beachbum" Berry, bar owner and restaurateur, acclaimed drinks historian and author, and a globally recognized authority on Tiki culture, tells hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash the technicolor tale of how the Los Angeles native went from writing for the screen in Hollywood to becoming the North Star of the tropical cocktail galaxy and slinging drinks in New Orleans. Brought to you by Plantation Rum, Denizen Rum, and J.P. Wiser's Canadian Whisky. THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time. GUEST BIO One of Imbibe's “25 Most Influential Cocktail Personalities of the Past Century,” Jeff “Beachbum” Berry is the author of seven books on vintage tropical drinks, which published for the first time anywhere the lost recipes of Tiki's golden age—from the original Zombie, Jet Pilot, and Pearl Diver to the Navy Grog, Saturn, Three Dots & A Dash, and many others. Esquire calls Jeff “one of the instigators of the cocktail revolution” and Food & Wine “one of the world's leading rum experts,” while The New York Times cites him as “the Indiana Jones of Tiki drinks” and The Los Angeles Times as “A hybrid of street-smart gumshoe, anthropologist, and mixologist.” Jeff's been featured on the Travel Channel's “Food Paradise” TV series, The Discovery Channel, PBS Television, and National Public Radio; he's also been profiled in The Washington Post, USA Today, The New York Times, and Wine Enthusiast. Jeff's original cocktail recipes have been printed in publications around the world, from Bon Appétit and The Huffington Post to over 20 international recipe books, including the venerable Mr. Boston Official Bartender's Guide. And now Jeff's drinks are being served at his restaurant in New Orleans, Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29, which has won critical acclaim in Esquire, Playboy, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, The Houston Chronicle, GQ, Travel + Leisure, Town & Country, Southern Living, New Orleans, and the Food Network. With Martin Doudoroff, Jeff co-created Total Tiki for iPad and iPhone, a drink recipe app which Macworld calls “beautifully rendered and, thanks to Berry's tireless reporting, impeccably sourced.” Jeff's also co-created a line of Tiki barware with Cocktail Kingdom, which Imbibehails as “especially notable because it revives old styles of essential glassware that were previously almost impossible to find.” While this is all way too much work for a bum, Jeff also contributed 29 entries to The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails and lectures about tropical drinks across the US, Europe, and Latin America. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecocktailgurupodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecocktailgurupodcast/support

Join us on the porch as we take a trip North of the border and learn about Canadian Whisky! Today we sit down with Dr. Don Livermore, the Master Blender for the Hiram Walker & Sons Distillery in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Don is one of the foremost experts of Canadian Whisky in the world and he was kind enough to share a wealth of knowledge and experience (and whisky)  with us on the porch. Cheers y'all!

This week we have a patron requested whisky up for review, Pike Creek 10 Year Canadian Whisky. It is a smooth whiskey that is secondarily aged in Rum Barrels, giving it some characteristics of rum. A great transition to whisk(e)y if you are a rum drinker. Listen in for our full review and stay to hear us try another whiskey, Michter's Small Batch Bourbon. Thank you for listening and as always, "Keep it neat friends". Email: whiskeybizpodcask@gmail.com IG and TikTok: whiskeybizpodcask Patreon: www.patreon.com/whiskeybizpodcask Website: Whiskeybizpodcask.com Promo Code: podcask5 @ cwspirits.com and empirejerky.com