We've now reached the point in the production process where we can find ourselves in a distillery. The barley has been delivered and needs to be made ready for mashing. Once the consignment of grain has been milled it is sent to the mash tun where t...

In our second episode of this season we discuss the malting and kilning processes. Those listeners who have visited a distillery that malts some of it's own barley will be familiar with the scene: a large,

In this first episode of season 1 we look at where Single Malt Scotch Whisky begins. We investigate the humble yet esteemed grain variety that must be used if Single Malt Scotch Whisky is your aim, the initial source of everything that is to become the...

Introducing the Scots Whisky Explorers podcast! Before Episode 1 airs, here's a short conversation between the makers of the podcast, talking about who they are and why they decided to make a podcast about whisky.