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5th Anniversary
5/17/2012
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Duration: 44:38

Join The Scotchcast as we celebrate 5 years in the Podiverse with a tasting of two scotches from one of our favorite distilleries, the Balvenie 17 year Madeira Cask and 17 year Peated Cask. From all of us to all of you, thank you for the past 5 years, for listening, and being a part [...]
Jim Dandy
4/15/2012
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Duration: 37:30

Scotch or weapons of mass destruction? The Bruichladdich distillery has been accused of making both of these things though is only "guilty" of making one of them. On this round of The Scotchcast we'll make it pretty clear which one by tasting the 14 year Bolgheri and 10 year Manzanilla. Join us next time, for [...]
A Wee Pot o’ Gold
3/18/2012
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Duration: 53:51

Céad Míle Fáilte everyone! It's March and that means it's once again time to say Happy St. Patrick's Day and for The Scotchcast to take a quick trip across the channel for a look a some Irish SIngle Malts. This time we'll be tasting Bushmills 10 year Single Malt and Tullamore Dew 10 year Single [...]
For Peat’s Sake
2/17/2012
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Duration: 46:56

Oh For Peat's Sake just push play and listen to the podcast already will ya? On this round of the Scotchcast we'll be tasting the Isle Of Jura Prophecy and Laphroaig Triple Wood. We'll take a look at some listener feedback, and Michael will explain the "incredibly complicated and painstaking process" by which our show [...]
Hey Mr. Tangerine Man
1/16/2012
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Duration: 41:47

Happy new year everyone! We here at The Scotchcast are excited to get 2012 underway with a tasting of the Auchentoshan 12 year and Dalmore 15 year. We'll also have a suggestion from listener Les for those hosting their own tastings. Join us next time when we'll be tasting the Isle Of Jura Prophecy and [...]
DRAMatics
12/19/2011
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Duration: 47:08

As we come to the close of another calendar year for The Scotchcast, we are joined by special guest Brent for a tasting of Springbank 15 year and Bunnahabhain 18 year. Join us next time when we'll be tasting the Auchentoshan 12 year and Dalmore 15 year. Promo: Technorama Distilleries Springbank - http://www.springbankwhisky.com/ Bunnahabhain - [...]
Independents Pt. 4: Connoisseurs Choice
11/15/2011
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Duration: 45:20

A connoisseur is a person who has a great deal of knowledge about the fine arts, cuisines, or is an expert judge in matters of taste. While we here at The Scotchcast don't claim to be experts the folks responsible for producing tonights selections, the Mannochmore 16 year and Inchgower 1993, most certainly are. Join [...]
Children of the Night
10/11/2011
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Duration: 42:35

For those that never know the light, The darkness is a sullen thing; And they, the Children of the Night, Seem lost in Fortune's winnowing... Join the Scotchcast for a taste of darkness that is far from sullen! This time around we'll be tasting one of the darkest scotches we've ever seen and one with [...]
A Walk in the Woods; Pt. 3
9/11/2011
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Duration: 56:20

On this, our third expedition into the woods, we'll be taking a look at the Glenmorangie Nectar D'Or (Sautern cask) and the Balvenie Caribbean Rum Cask. We'll be joined for this round by a returning special guest, and we have another huge thank you to one of our listeners. Join us next time when we'll [...]
The Bronze Age
8/7/2011
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Duration: 49:11

The Bronze Age is a period characterized by the use of copper and its alloy bronze as the chief hard materials in the manufacture of implements and weapons. While the items we have this time, namely the Ben Nevis 10 year and Aberlour 12 year Double Cask Matured, can hardly be described as containing anything [...]
Special Edition
7/7/2011
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Duration: 39:33

Special edition! Read all about it! The Scotchcast marks it's 50th show! While it is our 50th show, the "Special Editions" are actually the scotches we'll be tasting this time around. They are the Oban Distiller's Edition and Dalwhinnie Distiller's Edition 1992. We are joined for the occasion by two very special friends, and We'll [...]
Some Times You Feel Like a Nut
6/8/2011
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Duration: 46:26

Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't. Chances are, after this round of The Scotchcast, you might all think we are the nuts! Join us for all the fun as we taste the Drumguish and Deanston 12 year. Join us next time when we'll be tasting the Oban Distiller's Edition and the Dalwhinnie [...]
The 8-Ball
5/8/2011
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Duration: 44:48

Put your quarter on the rail, rack 'em up, and join The Scotchcast for a round of 8-Ball. This time though we won't be using cues we'll be using our glasses for a tasting of two 8 year olds, the Glen Garioch 8 year and Old Pulteney 8 year G&M. Join us next time when [...]
Appe-teaser
4/12/2011
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Duration: 53:48

Welcome to The Scotchcast, let us show you to your table. Though after tonight's appe-teasers you might not need a main course! This time around we'll be tasting the Miltonduff 10 year and Auchentoshan Classic. Join us next time when we'll be tasting the Glen Garioch 8 year and Old Pulteney 8 year G&M. Promo: [...]
The Sidhe
3/7/2011
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Duration: 54:10

Céad míle fáilte romhat! It's once again March, spring is just around the corner and, of course, it's soon to be St. Patrick's Day. That means it's time for The Scotchcast to take a look at some whiskeys from our friends across Sruth na Maoile. Those whiskeys will be the Michael Collins Single Malt and [...]
Down by the Glenside
2/4/2011
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Duration: 41:11

Join the Scotchcast as we take a leisurely stroll down by the glenside. Along the way we'll be tasting the Glenburgie 15 year and the Glencadam 15 year. Who knows, maybe we'll even run across an old woman picking young nettles and humming a song. Though come to think of it, it might be more [...]
Big Mac Attack
1/10/2011
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Duration: 41:24

Two Speyside scotches, special box, lots of cash, pepper, chocolate and a quarter point score! While that little shout-out to an old commercial jingle from a certain fast-food establishment might date me a little, it is appropriate for this round of The Scotchcast. We'll be tasting two of the biggest "Macs" around, the Macallan Fine [...]
The Queen’s Dram
12/7/2010
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Duration: 48:23

While tonight's drams are certainly fit for a Queen, you won't need to request an audience with Her Majesty to try them. Join the Scotchcast and very special guest Ari as we taste the Laphroaig Quarter Cask and Ardbeg Uigeadail. We do a quick tasting of a special dram from the fine folks at Master [...]
The Good Earth
11/8/2010
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Duration: 51:28

November returns us to the time of harvest when the Good Earth gives of its bounty to support us through the long cold winter months to come. Two of those bounties that will be keeping The Scotchcast warm are the Glen Ord 12 year and the Glen Garioch 15 year which we'll be tasting this [...]
Honey, I’m Home!
10/11/2010
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Duration: 47:01

Hang up your coat and hat and relax with The Scotchcast as we enjoy a hint of honey from the Highlands in our tasting of Glengoyne 10 year and Balvenie Founder's Reserve 10 year. We'll listen to some voicemail, then stay tuned at the end of the show for a special charity announcement. Join us [...]
Scarborough Faire
9/5/2010
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Duration: 55:47

While the title of this month's Scotchcast may have you thinking of parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme, we actually found things a little more like butter, pipes, old leather, and grass. See what the heck we mean as you join us for a tasting of the Auchentoshan 10 year and the Glenfarclas 10 year. We'll [...]
Flora & Fauna
8/7/2010
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Duration: 47:49

Scotland's wildlife is typical of the north west of Europe, although several of the larger mammals such as the Lynx, Brown Bear, Wolf, Elk and Walrus were hunted to extinction in historic times. The flora of the country is varied incorporating both deciduous and coniferous woodland and moorland and tundra species. from Wikipedia No this [...]
The Veldt
7/7/2010
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Duration: 39:30

With a dram in hand we sit and look out over the flat, grass covered fields. Come to think of it, this could be a great place to relax with a nice short story as well. This time around our drams of choice are the Dalwhinnie 15 year and Tomintoul 16 year. Join us next [...]
Flower Power
6/3/2010
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Duration: 50:55

Dig through the closet for your best embroidered flower covered, vibrant colored outfit. Put some flowers in your hair and join hands or, in this case, scotch glasses around the circle. Ok, don't worry. We're not staging a sit-in but we are staging a tasting of the Glenlivet 12 year and Longmorn 16 year. We're [...]
Salt and Pepper
5/4/2010
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Duration: 53:29

With a pinch of salt and a dash of pepper we bring you yet another round of The Scotchcast! We're not talking about your everyday kitchen spices however. The salt and pepper we'll be looking at this time take the form of the Old Pulteney 12 year, and the Talisker Distiller's Edition 1998. We'll be [...]
No Foolin’
4/2/2010
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Duration: 48:45

This will be the last episode of the Scotchcast... NOT! Ok, ok, we know April Fool's Day was yesterday and we know that you know we're not going anywhere. That said, this episode was never intended to be an April fool's, but we'll let you decide for yourselves after listening. This time around we'll be [...]
A Wee Drop
3/1/2010
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Duration: 44:44

Céad míle fáilte everyone! It's finally March, spring is just around the corner here in the eastern US, and St. Patrick's Day is fast approaching! That means it's time once again for The Scotchcast to break out the White, Orange, and Green and bring to you our annual Irish Whisky tasting. This time around we'll [...]
Stag Party
2/3/2010
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Duration: 52:52

Don't Panic! This isn't "that" kind of Stag Party. The Stag we're talking about is the unmistakable mark of the Dalmore distillery and we have two of their expressions in the lineup this time. We're joined by Les Howard of The Signal Podcast for a tasting the Dalmore Cigar Malt and Grand Reserva. Join us [...]
The Caskaways
1/14/2010
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Duration: 1:32:35

And now for something completely different... Finally, we have made it through the technical difficulties and can now present to you The Caskaways, an extra length episode featuring the Partners of Dark Overlord media, A. Kovaks and New York Times best-selling novelist Scott Sigler. Together we taste the Glenlivet 16 year ‘Nadura’ and the Talisker [...]
Special Edition #003 – Holiday 2009
12/20/2009
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Duration: 30:25

Is it wrong or absolutely hilarious that the very first Scotchcast to carry an explicit tag is our "Holiday" Special Edition? Well, one way or the other, that's what you get when the Single Malt Samurai send you a gift and that's exactly what we have for you this time around. Recorded live at AnimeUSA, [...]
The Dark Side
12/3/2009
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Duration: 53:40

These are not the drams you're looking for. Move along, move along. No, wait! These are the drams you're looking for, or at least we think you should be. Sit down with us as we taste the Aberlour a’bunadh and the Bowmore Darkest, and we promise we won't alter the deal any further. Next time, [...]
The Sitting Room
11/2/2009
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Duration: 44:00

All Hallows' Eve has come and gone, the chill of November is settling in, and friends are gathering in in The Sitting Room with a healthy dram and good conversation. This time around the drams are the Macallan 12 year and the Strathisla 12 year. Next month join us as we cross over to The [...]
Lead On MacDuff
10/9/2009
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Duration: 52:12

McGruff might be good at tracking down the bad guys but if its something "good" your looking for then follow MacDuff's lead to this month's scotches, the Dufftown 15 year and the Glendullan 12 year. We are joined for this round by two of podcasting's finest authors, Chris Lester and J. Daniel Sawyer Next month [...]
The Middle Path
9/9/2009
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Duration: 49:36

We've survived another Dragon*Con. The craziness of interstate travel, lack of sleep, meeting new people, visiting with old friends, and being in the presence of celebrities is over. Now it's time to return home, get back to the real world, and settle back into the daily grind. To make the transition from all the excitement [...]
Scotchcast Promo #2
8/25/2009
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While we love Captain Rafe and much appreciate his help in promoting The Scotchcast on both sides of the rift we felt it was time to add another promo choice for any of you wishing help get the word out about our fine show. Thank you to all that have played promo #1 on your [...]
East Meets West
8/3/2009
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A train leaves San Francisco traveling east at 60 miles per hour. Another train leaves New York traveling west at five o'clock. What time does the bus stop for dinner? Yes, I know that makes no sense. Those silly story problems never did when there were thoughts of other, more pleasant activities on our minds. [...]
A Walk In The Woods, Pt. 2
7/6/2009
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You awake to find yourself standing at the edge of the dark and mysterious woods. In your hands you hold two bottles, each containing an unknown liquid... Ok, ok, no you didn't accidentally get the feed to a podcast about gaming. This is in fact The Scotchcast, and while this months title may sound familiar [...]
Independents, Pt. 2: Gordon & MacPhail
6/1/2009
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This month we are joined by long time listener and friend Brent for a look at another independent bottler. This time around it's Gordon & MacPhail and we taste their offerings of Linkwood 15 year and Longmorn 12 year. Chip also brings us a review of the book 99 Drams of Whiskey: The Accidental Hedonist's [...]
Here, Lossie!
5/4/2009
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The Scotchcast crew may not be quite as cute and cuddly as a certain heroic collie we are all probably familiar with but we think we are pretty good at bringing our listeners to the well of scotch information. This time around that information is on Glenlossie 10 year and Glen Moray 12 year. We'll [...]
‘Laddie O’
4/1/2009
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While the title of this month's show 'Laddie O' might bring to mind the ancient Scottish popular folk tune If thou'lt play me fair play, or maybe Robert Burns' poem Highland Laddie, Highland Lassie, the "Laddie" we are talking about this time is Bruichladdich. Both of this month's scotches, the 12 year Second Edition and [...]
Luck O’ The Irish
3/1/2009
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It's March, and as thoughts turn to things green, both grass AND beer (just kidding), that means it's time once again for the annual "Irishcast". This month we take a break from scotch and head across the channel to Ireland where we'll be tasting two Irish single malt whiskeys, Clontarf and the Connemara Peated Single [...]
On Top of Old Smokey
2/1/2009
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In the midst of winter you can often smell the scent of smoke from warm, wood burning fires drifting on the air. In this month's show we enjoy some of that smokey warmth, but we found ours in a bottle...or two to be precise. This time around we are joined by Evo Terra for a [...]
Don’t Cnoc It
1/5/2009
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There's a saying, "Don't knock it 'till you've tried it". Well... we tried it. Maybe we should have waited until after this round of tastings to pick this month's show title. This time around we taste the An Cnoc 12 year and the Knockando 1994 12 year, and cover some listener feedback which includes an [...]
Northern Lights
12/1/2008
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In Scotland, the northern lights were known as "the mirrie dancers" or na fir-chlis. There are many old sayings about them, including the Scottish Gaelic proverb "When the mirrie dancers play, they are like to slay." The playfulness of the mirrie dancers was supposed to end occasionally in quite a serious fight. The appearance of [...]
The People’s Choice Show
11/1/2008
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You voted and we listened! This month we present the winners of the People's Choice: Glenfiddich Solera 15 year and Cragganmore Distiller’s Edition 1992. We'd like to thank everyone who voted and we hope everyone enjoys the results. The Single Malt Samurai make another appearance with a tasting of a scotch from the Scotch Malt [...]
The Scotchcast Special Edition #002
10/15/2008
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During Dragon*Con 2008 we were lucky enough to be joined by several special guests for a "not scotch" scotch tasting of the Milford and Suntory Yamazaki. Great fun was had by all, especially us, as we tried not to go too fanboy over the guests we had with us. Much more was recorded than what [...]
How Dhu You Dhu?
10/1/2008
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This month we are introduced to the Cardhu 12 year and the Tamdhu 10 year. We made it back from Dragon*Con alive so we'll give a quick report of the trip and how much fun we had! And, last but certainly not least, we'll listen to some listener voicemail. Join us next month for The [...]
Soup’s on!
8/28/2008
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Ok, yes it's turning fall but it's not quite time for the nice warm soup yet. We are however, tasting two Campbeltown scotches the Glen Scotia 12 year and the Springbank 10 year. In this month's Scotch 101 we'll be resonding to a listener question about oxidation, we'll be looking at some listener feedback, and [...]
Independents, Pt. 1 – Signatory
8/1/2008
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While we here at The Scotchcast count ourselves among their ranks, this months show is not about the Browncoats. It is, however, about the versions of The Caol Ila 1992 and Glenrothes 1994 bottled by the Independent Bottler Signatory. In Scotch 101 we will take a look at Independent Bottlers in general, we'll cover some [...]
Battle of the Bogs
7/1/2008
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Sunday... SUNDAY... SUNDAY! Actually it's Tuesday and no, this is not a monster truck rally. It is, however, The Battle of the Bogs! This month we are tasting the Laphroaig 10 year and Ardbeg 10 year. In Scotch 101, Michael will be talking about barrels, the woods they are made from, and how the wood [...]
Island Hopping
6/1/2008
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Put on your topical shirt and grab a floppy hat! Wait... no, not THOSE islands. This month we are tasting the Tobermory 10 year and Isle of Jura Superstition from the Scottish Islands of Mull and Jura. We'll be letting you know about a special scotch discount just for Scotchcast listeners, giving you an update [...]
Sugar and Spice
5/1/2008
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Sugar and spice and BOTH of these scotches are nice! This month we taste The Glenrothes 1994 and The Dalmore 12 year. In Scotch 101 we take a look at the US decision to use 750ml bottles and the effect that decision has on what scotches are available in the US market. And we announce [...]
Over The Top
4/1/2008
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This month we head "over the top" of the mainland to the Orkney Islands for a tasting of the Highland Park 12 year, and the Scapa 14 year. We discuss some controversial new whisky regulations that are being proposed, look at some listener feedback, and finally, enjoy another installment of Single Malt Samurai with Tee [...]
I Remember Joe: A 2008 Tribute
4/1/2008
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A year ago today Joe Murphy lost his fight with Leiomyosarcoma, and the world lost an awesome person. Whether you knew Joe personally or only by his voice in your headphones, it's likely that he touched your life in some way. I know he did ours. Please visit The Joe Murphy Memorial Fund for more [...]
St. Paddy’s Special
3/1/2008
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The Scotchcast is turning green! No, it's not because we've had too much. It's because it's March and that means it's time for The St. Paddy's Day Special, recorded with a live audience at "ConVocation". Put on your own green, head across the border, and join us for a tasting of The Knappogue Castle 1992, [...]
The Scotchcast Special Edition #001
2/15/2008
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Welcome to a surprise, mid-month, special edition of The Scotchcast! After recording this month's regular show "someone" decided it would be a good idea to go just a little bit further. So, out came The Glenmorangie 100 Degree Proof! The third cask strength of the night. This is the result! After listening to us attempt [...]
Caskades of Scotch
2/1/2008
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This month we go a little heavy duty with a tasting of The Balvenie Single Barrel 15 yr and The Macallan Cask Strength, recorded with a live audience at "High Voltage ConFusion". We had a ton of fun with this one and we hope you'll have fun enjoying the result! Next month we'll be celebrating [...]
New Year, Old Friends!
1/1/2008
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Start the new year off with a couple of "old" friends, The Balvenie Portwood 21 year and the Glenlivet Archive 21 year. In lieu of Scotch 101 this month, we're introducing Singlemalt Samurai, an occasional contribution by Tee Morris. We'll also be taking a look at some listener feedback, answering some questions, and playing our [...]
A Walk in The Woods
12/2/2007
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Join us for a relaxing walk in the woods with two wood finish single malts from The Glenmorangie, the 12 year Sherrywood and the 12 year Portwood. In Scotch 101 we'll learn about the geography of scotch, we'll read some listener feedback, and let you know about a new way that you can help support [...]
Speyside After Dark
11/1/2007
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Looking for a drink to go with dessert or maybe something nice and easy for a relaxing evening? Join us for a tasting of The Glendronach 12 year and The Cragganmore 12 year, learn all about the proof measurement and how it came to be in Scotch 101, and we'll cover some listener comments as [...]
Two for Tee
9/30/2007
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Join us for an "extended play" Scotchcast! Special Guest Tee Morris joins us for a tasting of The Balvenie 12 year Doublewood and The Talisker 10 year, we finish up our look at scotch production in Scotch 101, and generally have a great time with some good scotch and good conversation. On show #6 we'll [...]
Supermarket Single Malt (repost)
9/2/2007
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Does single malt scotch have to be expensive? Do you have to go to a specialty shop to get a good one? Not always! This time around we take a look two "supermarket single malts", The Speyburn 10 year and the Glenfiddich Special Reserve. In Scotch 101 we get back to our look at scotch [...]
Islay Malts Pt. 1
8/1/2007
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Journey with us to the sea for two Islay scotches, the Bunnahabhain 12 year and the Bowmore Legend. We will also be looking at glassware during Scotch 101 and hearing some listener feedback as well. Oh, and there is a surprise, too... In Show #4, we will be sampling the Speyburn 10 year and the [...]
You Take The Low Road
7/2/2007
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Come with us on a trip into the Lowlands where we'll take a look at the Glenkinchie 10 year and the Auchentoshan Three Wood. Along the way we'll bring you another installment of Scotch 101 with a look at mashing, and we'll finish up with the introduction of a new item on The Scotchcast website. [...]
A Taste of The Highlands
6/4/2007
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This time around we taste the Oban 14 year and one of our new favorites the Clynelish 14 year, we introduce our Scotch 101 segment with an explanation of the barley malting process, we give you an explanation of how we are going to score scotches here on The Scotchcast, and finally, we take just [...]
The Scotchcast Introduction Show!
5/4/2007
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It's finally time! The release of the very first Scotchcast with Jeff, Chip, and Michael. In Show #0 you'll learn who we are, what we are all about, what we are planning, and how to tell us what you think about the whole thing! Our first "full" show will be coming out soon, featuring a [...]

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