Whisky Unscripted Podcast
An entertaining and informative Scotch whisky show from Ian Macleod Distillers featuring Gordon Dundas, International Brand Ambassador and Gordon Dallas, Experiential Ambassador. Whisky Unscripted is an approachable podcast for all, not just the whisky aficionados. Never taking itself too seriously, but offering an insider’s guide to the whisky industry via their ownership of the Glengoyne, Tamdhu and Rosebank distilleries with their accompanying brands of Smokehead, Sheep Dip, and Pigs Nose. The 2 Gordons will be speaking to guests from within the company who make our single malt whisky, the wider industry, writers, retailers and personalities from around the world. There will also be plenty of regular features, but we also want you to get in touch with questions and areas that you want us to cover in future episodes. Fun, informative and for all – Whisky Unscripted. Sound effects and music courtesy of Freesfx.co.uk
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Episodes
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Wednesday May 27, 2020
The 2 Gordons return with a bumper episode to celebrate Fēis Ile (The Islay Whisky Festival) which normally would take place now in late May, but unfortunately has been cancelled this year. There are of course many virtual events to catch up on however from this wonderful island of whisky.
We speak to John Campbell, Distillery Manager at Laphroaig on all thing Islay, peat and of course about producing this iconic dram.
A to Z’s reach the letter G, and as a result we explore distilleries starting with Glens.
“A Year that Changed Whisky” this week is 1295.
Settle in and enjoy ……. Slainthe!
Wednesday May 20, 2020
Wednesday May 20, 2020
Whisky Unscripted Episode 6
In this episode, the two Gordons chat to Emma Newton, Assistant Blender at Ian Macleod Distillers, asking questions galore about the art of blending, the challenges of blending and, of course, how she became a blender, getting to sample and nose whisky all day!
In A-Z’s of Scotch Whisky, we reach letter ‘F’ which throws up a multitude of key words and Gordon Dallas looks into the importance of 1860 in the “Year that changed Whisky” as we know it today.
Full of hand wash challenges and other banter, best enjoyed with a dram. Sláinte!
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcast and more.
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Ahead of World Whisky Day, the 2 Gordons introduce the second part of Episode 5 which featured Neil Ridley and Joel Harrison, authors of Distilled as well as regulars on Ch4's Sunday Brunch. The conversation and whisky were flowing so well last week it was decided to divide it up into two parts but not before Dundas and Dallas look ahead to the weekend with some World Whisky Facts and the now legendary 20 second hand wash challenge.
The A-Z's of Scotch reach the very tricky letter 'E', and in a section not to be missed, Neil and Joel explain how to pair whisky to music. Best enjoyed with a dram. Slainthe!
Wednesday May 06, 2020
Wednesday May 06, 2020
The 2 Gordon's are joined by Neil Ridley and Joel Harrison, seasoned writers who not only penned international bestseller 'Distilled' and regularly appear on the 'Sunday Brunch', TV show but have travelled almost as much as Gordon Dundas which makes for a wide ranging and fascinating discussion about world trends in whisky. There's time for the usual fun with whiskies being tasted ranging from a Canadian Rye, via a 1960's classic Blend to the Smokehead Sherry Bomb and a Tamdhu or 2! Best enjoyed with a dram. Enjoy!
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
The 2 Gordons return and focus on one of the oldest relationships in whisky, Scotch and Irish. John Cashman is a fountain of knowledge on Irish whiskey, but is it always spelt with an ‘e’ in Ireland or is that in the USA? John has also represented Scotch whisky too so can bring a unique insight into what makes them similar, but different.
We reach the letter D in A to Z’s, do a bit of whisky 'myth-busting' and discover the importance of the year 1494. The usual banter and whisky chat enjoyed best with a dram..enjoy!
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
It is Episode 3 and the 2 Gordon’s look into just how important the number 3 is to the world of whisky. We catch up with Sandy McIntyre, Tamdhu Distillery Manager in an illuminating and humorous interview. You’ll hear what it takes to be a distillery manager and hear what happens when Gordon Dundas takes on Sandy McIntyre in a very unusual challenge. The A-Z’s of Scotch Whisky reach ‘C’ and we speak to Michael Sim about Cocktails. Episode 3 is full of whisky chat and whisky banter best enjoyed with a dram. Enjoy!
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Whisky Unscripted – Our two Gordon’s new whisky-filled podcast is back with a bumper second edition packed full of whisky chat, challenges, distillation and Churchill! That’s right, Churchill! Gordon Dallas looks at a Year That Changed Whisky. The A-Z of Scotch continues with the letter ‘B’ and the Insider’s Guide to the making and selling of whisky focuses on distilling with an interview with Glengoyne Stillman, Jason McCabe. Pour yourself a dram and enjoy some fine whisky conversation with a generous splash of fun.
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Introducing the two Gordons in the first introductory instalment of Whisky Unscripted. Dundas and Dallas, tackle the A-Z of Scotch Whisky starting with 'A' for Ambassador as that is what they both do for IMD. They face the 20 second Hand Wash Whisky Challenge and taste the Glengoyne 18 and Smokehead High Voltage. An unscripted good hearted chat about the worlds best spirit.