A CLASH OF THE STILLS - A DISTILLERS SHOWDOWN

Recorded live at the Spirit of Speyside festival, three whisky industry titans—Sarah Burgess from the Lakes Distillery, Callum Fraser from Glenfarclas, and Polly Logan from Tormore—bring both insights and laughs. Hosted in front of an energetic audience, the panellists share their wisdom on whisky making, the challenges of sustainability, and hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, including celebrity encounters and mishaps. The event features a Shakespearean acting segment that had everyone in stitches, a rapid-fire question round that goes delightfully off the rails, and an audience vote for the favourite whisky of the night. This episode is a blend of expert knowledge, spirited banter, and pure entertainment.00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:22 Setting the Scene: Spirit of Speyside03:01 Panel Introductions07:08 Festival Highlights and Experiences10:48 Whiskey Making and Industry Changes15:35 The Lakes Distillery: A Deep Dive21:16 Shakespeare Drama and Fun28:29 The Grant Family Tradition29:00 Family-Run Distilleries in Scotland29:36 Challenges and Rewards of Family-Run Distilleries30:30 Casual Leadership at Glen Far31:08 The New Shiny Toy: Tormo Distillery32:52 Visitor Center Plans and Challenges34:57 Introducing Tormo's New Expressions38:27 Rapid Fire Fun: Cast Me Another42:24 Proudest Career Moments45:03 Celebrity Visits and Fun Stories48:25 Inspiration and Process in Whiskey Making49:42 Sustainability Goals and Challenges51:40 Glen Farlow 21: A Special Tasting54:42 Marketing in the Whiskey Industry58:38 Announcing the Winner01:00:33 Conclusion and FarewellHosted 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 InstagramSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/not-another-whisky-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.