Whisky Rant Podcast

Meikle Toir - Glenallachie's New Peated Scotch!

Meikle Toir hits the market with 4 new releases, The Original, The Sherry One, The Chinquapin One, and The Turbo. All offering something a little different, how will Billy Walker's new peated scotch range fare with whisky drinkers? James Bornn joins to podcast to discuss the potential hype! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 87.

Whisky Rant Podcast Benromach Barrel Pick!

We were given a rare opportunity to pick a cask from Benromach! We chose a 10 Year Old Cask-Strength First-Fill Oloroso! Huge thanks to James, Richard, everyone at Authentic, and Benromach! PLUS we also try two other Benromach single casks, including one picked from the Caledonian Whisky Bar.

2023 Diageo Special Releases - Full Review

2023 Diageo Special Releases, which are worth their price tag, and which ones are not? A full unbiased and honest review! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 85 Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code WHISKYRANT at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod 0:00 Intro 3:47 Singleton 14 Year Old 8:07 Talisker (NAS) 11:38 Roseisle 12 Year Old 15:10 Oban 11 Year Old 17:36 Manscaped Sponsor 19:42 Clynelish 10 Year Old 22:49 Lagavulin 12 Year Old 26:30 Mortlach (NAS) 34:02 Glenkinchie 27 Year Old

John Glaser leaves Compass Box!

Master Blender John Glaser is leaving Compass Box after 23 years to "embark on fresh endeavours in [his] career", but where will he land, and will Compass Box ever be the same? We review Compass Box Asyla, Ultramarine, and Delos. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 84.

Son’s of Vancouver on the Rant

In-depth talk with the trio from Son’s of Vancouver. Some of the most in-demand releases in Canada, this distillery specializes in rye, and their bottles sell out in hours!

How Wild Life Distillery uses a Scottish take on Canadian Whisky

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.

SMWS, Scotch Test Dummies and a little Ranting with Scotty

Scott from SMWS and the Scotch Test Dummies joins Rob and Jeremy on the Whisky Rant to talk SMWS and his YouTube journey. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 81.

New Springbank Palo Cortado Review!

Jeremy and Rob review Springbank 10 Palo Cortado among a few Hazelburn expressions. After a devastating delivery bottle break, Rob manages to salvage 5 or 5 ounces of the new Springbank 10 Palo Cortado. Check out what the boys think in this video

Last Straw Distillery. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 79

We begin 2024 with the first of a series of interviews with various distilleries and whisky influencers. Starting only a few miles/kilometres from Rob’s home with Don from Last Straw Distillery. We try a lineup of whisky including the famous Rice Whisky!

Top 10 Distilleries of the Year!

Bourbon OR Dessert?

Finished Bourbon/Whiskey has seen an increase in the whiskey landscape, are producers over-doing it? Or are they simply trying to differentiate in a saturated market? The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 77.

Port Matured Whisky - The Good & Bad

Whisky matured in Port Barrels is often polarizing. Sometimes great, sometimes not so much. We discuss some of our favourites, and some bottles that we would consider our worst purchases ever! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 76.

Whisky Drinkers try ALCOHOL-FREE Spirits!

We mix up 3 Alcohol-Free cocktails using 0%ABV Tequila, Gin, and Bourbon. With the growing trend of spirit free drinks, how will these mixtures fair with a group of whisky drinkers? We find out! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 75.

Ralfy Extras: Whisky Industry Secrets!

Part 2 of our Podcast with Ralfy we discuss fraudulent media samples, more talk about Springbank, and the truth about chill filtering. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 74.

RALFY! 1,000 Reviews! The state of the Whisky Industry & his favourite Springbank!

Ralfy joins the Podcast to discuss his decision to feature Springbank for his 1,000th review. What's his favourite Springbank? Plus: the state of the Whisky landscape, the Scotch Whisky Association, and the Online Scotch Whisky Awards! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 73.

TRICK or TREAT Whisky?

Whisky that TRICKS you, & Whisky that TREATS you! Have you ever purchased a bottle that wasn't what it represented? Did it let you down? Was it overpriced? What about one that exceeded expectations? We discuss bottles that fit those descriptions, and review Tamdhu 18. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 72. Go to https://sponsr.is/zbiotics_rant or scan the QR code and get 15% off your first order of ZBiotics Pre-Alcohol Probiotic by using my code RANT at checkout. Thanks to ZBiotics for sponsoring tod...

OSWA Preview Podcast - The Whisky Rant

2023 Online Scotch Whisky Award Nominations are live and voting is open. Which whiskies will win this year? Will Springbank defend its title of Best Distillery? Will Ardnamurchan, Redbreast, Compass Box, and Glen Scotia retain their titles? We discuss. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 71. VOTE HERE: https://www.oswa.co.uk/

Whisky for Fall ft. Octomore!

What whisky are we reaching for when in the fall months? Octomore 11.3 and 13.1 Review. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 70.

Why So Fancy? A Deep Dive Into Artistic Bottles

In Episode 69 Jeremy and Rob explore the various fancy bottlings that have been released over the past few years. Is there a place for them in the Scotch market? The boys review two Valinch & Mallet expressions.

Whisky Fantasy Draft 2023!

Vote for Team Rob or Team Jeremy! This year we have a $1,000 (cad) salary cap and pick bottles we don't yet have and find intriguing or desire. Plus we review the Glenturret 12. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 68.

The Earth is Flat, Lizard People are Real, & Aliens Exist! Plus some Compass Box stuff...

The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 67

Tobias & The Angel Review

World's Best? Can We Trust Whisky Award Magazines?

Another Whisky Award Magazine! Can we trust a magazine who awards companies who buy advertising space in their publication's, is it a conflict of interest? The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 65 CHECKOUT LATHR: https://lathr.com/ *Sorry about the audio quality in this episode.

GlenAllachie 10 Cask Strength Batch 9 Review!

GlenAllachie 10 Cask Strength Batch 9 (2023) Scotch Review. How does this batch compare to our favourites? The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 64.

END of the INDEPENDENT BOTTLER??

News from Whisky Advocate Magazine shocked the whisky world when independent bottler Gordon and MacPhail announced they will "halt new cask fillings starting in 2024 to focus on its own distilleries, Benromach and The Cairn. The company’s existing whisky stocks for independent bottlings will be depleted over the coming decades as it focuses on building its own single malt brands as part of a long–term growth strategy." Is this the beginning of the end of the Independent Bottler? Special guest...

Benromach Cask Strength Old vs New!

How has Benromach's profile changed over the years? We review Benromach Cast Strength Batch 1 (2001) vs Vintage 2012 Batch 2. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 62

Making our DREAM Distillery!

We pick elements from our favourite distilleries to create our dream blend! Sherry from Glenallachie! Funk from Kilkerran! Peat from Bruichladdich! What attributes would you pick from your favourite distilleries to make your perfect whisky? The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 61.

Glenallachie 12 Year Old Vs. New

Glenallachie 12 Old Vs. New. Jeremy and Rob taste and explain the similarities and differences between the first Glenallachie 12 release and the most recent release. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 60.

CHEAP vs EXPENSIVE WHISKY (Blind Taste Test)

We blind sample 3 whiskies priced from $50 to $500, but can we pick the most expensive pour? The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 59.

How will new Scotch Distilleries survive?

Over 30 new scotch whisky distilleries have opened in the last decade, a 30+% growth, but how will these new distilleries make a name for themselves and find a place in the market with so many established brands? The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 58. Isle of Raasay (46.4%) Rob: 84 Jeremy: 82 Kingsbarns Dream to Dram (46%) Rob: 87 Jeremy: 88 Kingsbarns Balcomie (46%) Rob: 78 Jeremy: 80 Clydeside Stobcross (46%) Rob: 86 Jeremy: 86 Wolfburn Aurora (46%) Rob: 80 Jeremy: 80 Ardnamurchan AD 02.22 (58.7...

How Distillery Profiles Change Over Time

How well can big established brands keep their core bottles consistent over time? We try old and new Ardbeg and Macallan and the results somewhat surprise us. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 57.

Making Scotch in Canada?!?

We welcome Graeme Macaloney, owner of one of Canada's most compelling new distilleries. Macaloney's has partnered with legends in the Scotch Whisky world, and has taken Scottish and Irish distilling methods to make award winning spirit in Canada! A fascinating insight into what could possibly be Canada's best distillery! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 56. https://macaloneydistillers.com/

Why we only buy Caol Ila from Independent Bottlers!

Caol Ila is a relatively large distillery, but it seems the best stuff is found in the independent bottle market, we discuss why. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 55.

What's the Best 18 Year Old Scotch? (Semi-Blind Tasting)

We assembled 10 different 18 year old Scotch Whiskies from our collection to see which one we prefer. The results may shock you! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 54. Group 1: Glen Scotia 18, Old Pulteney 18, Glendronach 18, Longrow 18 Group 2: Macallan 18 Triple Oak, Ledaig 18, Ancnoc 18 Group 3: Glenallachie 18, Arran 18, Springbank 18

GLENALLACHIE 10 (BATCH 8) REVIEW!

We review Glenallachie 10 Cask Strength Batch 8! PLUS we try Batch 1 for the very first time! How has this line changed over time, and where does Batch 8 rank for us? The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 53.

What type of Whisky Drinker are you?

The enthusiast, the collector, the person who always wants something new, or the person who never opens their bottles. We break down the different types of whisky drinkers with special guest Sam from Whisky in SV. Plus drinking Glen Scotia Limited Edition Malts Festival Peated PX Cask Finish 8 Year old, and 10 Year Old Non-Peated Bordeaux Red Wine Cask! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 52.

Biggest Alcohol Tax Increase in 40 years!

On April 1, 2023 the Canadian Federal Government will increase alcohol tax by 6.3%. The biggest increase in over 40 years. PLUS: We drink Macnair's Lum Reek Peated Blended Malt. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 51.

Choosing a Whisky for Every Occasion!

Birthday's, holiday's, all special occasion's, what whisky are we pouring on these big days? We discuss. PLUS: Drinking Glendronach Grandeur Batch 11, and a mystery sample! Our 50th episode! The Whisky Rant Podcast.

Whisky Rant with The Mash & Drum!

Jason from The Mash and Drum joins the podcast to discuss the ongoing Craft Distillery boom! Plus, are we flooding the market with mediocre store picks? The Whisky Rant Podcast ep 49.

Top 8 Springbank Alternatives

Springbank is extremely hard to find, so what's a good quality alternative? We discuss in the Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 48.

Rant with Aquavitae Part 2

We continue our conversation with Roy discussing all things whisky in the year ahead. Part 2 of 2. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 47. DRAMFACE: https://www.dramface.com/podcast

Rant with Aquavitae Part 1

Roy joins the Podcast to discuss the state of Whisky going into 2023, what we hope to see and where our spending habits are headed. Part 1 of 2. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 46.

Springbank 30 Year Old Review

One of the most anticipated releases from 2022. 85% Ex-Bourbon, 15% Sherry matured, this is the oldest official Springbank release in over a decade! The Whisky Rant Review.

Whiskey Advocate's #1 for 2022 is WHAT??

Whiskey Advocate magazine has released their top whiskies of the year for 2022. They do consider price and availability into their list, but how in the world are they scoring these whiskies this high? PLUS: Ralfy has a few "hot takes" on Glenmorangie and Glenfiddich. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 44.

The Best Whisky Store-Picks in Canada?

Special Guest Andrew Ferguson from Kensington Wine Market joins the podcast and discusses what it takes to release quality single casks time and time again. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 43

The 12 Pours of Christmas!

We select 12 bottles that remind us of the holiday season! Go to https://thld.co/zbiotics_rant_1122 and get 15% off your first order of ZBiotics Pre-Alcohol Probiotic by using our code RANT at checkout. Thanks to ZBiotics for sponsoring today’s video! What are you pouring over the holidays? Let us know in the comments! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 42.

Drinking Mr George Legacy 1953 Glen Grant with Special Guest Richard Urquhart!

Third generation family member of the esteemed Gordon and MacPhail independent bottler Richard Urquhart gives us the honour of trying a piece of Scotch history! 67 Year old Glen Grant Mr Georoge Legacy Edition 1, 59.4% abv! We ask Richard about what it's like between the walls of Gordon and MacPhail's warehouses, and if Benromach will see a core-range bump in ABV. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 41!

Drinking Scotch of the Year! OSWA's Recap.

The Online Scotch Whisky Awards (OSWA) results are in and we discuss the winners and losers. Is the Scotch of the year warranted, or would we choose something else? Plus, Springbank 10 PX Finish limited edition is going to be the next hot bottle for the hunters to scope in on. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 40. 2022 OSWA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3R0_s02MQfA Top Shelf Whisky: https://youtu.be/TDfgn_Gg0To

DIAGEO BUYS BALCONES! What does this mean for the distillery?

Whisky giant Diageo, owner of Johnnie Walker and countless other distilleries, have purchased up-and-coming Texas distillery Balcones for an "undisclosed amount". What does this mean for their future? Plus, recapping "This Side Up" Halloween video and what we should do next year. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 39. WATCH THE HALLOWEEN VIDEO: https://youtu.be/3iQxzwKhOik WATCH THE BLOOPERS: https://www.patreon.com/sipperssocialclub

Watching our OLD & CRINGY Whisky Reviews! Plus Channels that Inspired us! Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 38

Re-watching our first whisky reviews, and discussing the OG channels that started it all. Plus, we review Highland Park 15! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 38.