Not Another Whisky Podcast is your gateway to the whisky world, hosted by industry veterans Mitch Bechard and Daryl Haldane. With four decades of combined experience within the whisky industry for giants like Highland Park, Glenfiddich, Macallan, Johnnie Walker, Talisker, and Lagavulin, these guys know their stuff - and they're ready to share the insider secrets and stories that don't make it onto the distillery tours.
This is an informal show where you can learn about whisky without the stuffy attitude. Expect whisky facts, the latest news, terrible whisky jokes, and candid conversations with industry guests. No pretence, just a good chat about great whisky!
Do you have a story to share, or are you curious about sponsoring the show? Drop us a line at whiskypodcast@gmail.com. And don't forget to peek into our mischievous antics on Instagram @notanotherwhiskypodcast or swing by www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com
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Not Another Whisky Podcast is your gateway to the whisky world, hosted by industry veterans Mitch Bechard and Daryl Haldane. With four decades of combined experience within the whisky industry for giants like Highland Park, Glenfiddich, Macallan, Johnnie Walker, Talisker, and Lagavulin, these guys know their stuff - and they're ready to share the insider secrets and stories that don't make it onto the distillery tours.
This is an informal show where you can learn about whisky without the stuffy attitude. Expect whisky facts, the latest news, terrible whisky jokes, and candid conversations with industry guests. No pretence, just a good chat about great whisky!
Do you have a story to share, or are you curious about sponsoring the show? Drop us a line at whiskypodcast@gmail.com. And don't forget to peek into our mischievous antics on Instagram @notanotherwhiskypodcast or swing by www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/not-another-whisky-podcast.
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In this episode, Mitch welcomes back Mark Thomson, to the Pod. They chat about Mark's recent departure from Duncan Taylor. Mark discusses his transition to freelance work, selling his house, and moving to the countryside. They delve into the current state of the whisky industry, including trends, pricing, and the future of brand ambassadorship.
Mark also shares his top picks for value whiskies under £100 :
-https://www.inchdairniedistillery.com/
-https://www.glenscotia.com/products/12-year-old-single-malt-whisky
https://www.arranwhisky.com/shop-whiskies/arran-single-malts/14-arran-quarter-cask-whisky-the-bothy
https://www.bowmore.com/en-gb/whiskies/15-year-old-sherry-oak-cask
00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene
00:47 Catching Up with Mark Thomson
01:26 Life Changes and New Beginnings
03:07 Whisky Industry Insights
05:27 Market Trends and Predictions
14:41 Brand Ambassadorship Challenges
17:30 Value Whiskies Discussion
18:09 Reviewing the Limited Edition Arran Whiskey
19:37 Exploring Glen Scotia's Offerings
20:53 Discovering InchDairnie Distillery
23:40 Tasting Notes on Tormore and Bunnahabhain
27:59 Reflecting on Whisky Preferences and Trends
32:00 Whisky Predictions for 2026
35:47 Closing Remarks and Future Plans
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