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Dec 7, 2025 36 min

A CATCH UP WITH MARK THOMSON

from Not Another Whisky Podcast

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 Hosted by Mitch Bechard and Daz Haldane, this is where the whisky world gets pulled apart properly, with stories, insights, and the occasional bit of chaos along the way. 🥃 New episodes every week(ish) 🎤 Live shows & tastings across Scotland 🎟️ Web: www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com 📩 Enquiries & partnerships: [email protected] 📲 Follow us on Instagram

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