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Straight from the Cask
June 17, 2012

In this round of The Scotchcast we turn to two of the more heavy-duty expressions, Glenfarclas 105 and Laphroaig 10 year Cask Strength. We're joined by two guest tasters for this round and we all try to stay somewhat coherent throughout. Not an easy task

5th Anniversary
May 16, 2012

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, fo

Jim Dandy
April 15, 2012

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

A Wee Pot o’ Gold
March 17, 2012

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

For Peat’s Sake
February 16, 2012

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

Hey Mr. Tangerine Man
January 15, 2012

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 wh

DRAMatics
December 18, 2011

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.

Independents Pt. 4: Connoisseurs Choice
November 14, 2011

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 Ma

Children of the Night
October 10, 2011

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 th

A Walk in the Woods; Pt. 3
September 11, 2011

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