Bring on the Wallabies: The Lions Whisky Challenge

"There's a whisky for everyone," says former Scotland rugby international Ryan Grant and independent bottler with Unkiltered."Including the Welsh," he adds.Aye! You can pick a Scottish rugby player for the British and Irish Lions, but you can't take away the Home Nations rivalry.Ryan was on the last Lions tour to Australia, back in 2013. And as the 2025 Lions get set to embark on their latest tour down under, Ryan joins John, who toured with the Lions to South Africa in 1980 and New Zealand in 1983, for a 6 Nations vs Australia whisky tasting under the watchful eye of Master Blender and rugby referee Max McFarlane.Seven whiskies. One winner. All picked by Max himself.And the the line up?Coperies Single Malt French WhiskyPunic 4 Year Old 2012 Italian Blended WhiskyPendyren Madeira Finish Welsh WhiskyStarwood Nova Australian WhiskyEast London Liquor Company London Rye English WhiskyTullamore D.E.W Irish WhiskeyThe Famous Grouse Gold Reserve 12 Year Old Deluxe Scotch WhiskyBut what order will they finish in?Settle down with your favourite dram, and prepare yourself for descriptions like butterscotch, cream soda, Drumstick Squash Ems, fresh tar, damp tent, and popcorn; as well as a bit of rugby chat along the way.Slàinte!PS: No national rivalries influenced the making of this podcast. At least none that we are conscious or unconscious of. Honest!-------Socials:@C2GWhisky@JohnRossBeattie Creator & producer: David HolmesArt work & design: Jess Robertson Music: Water of Life (Never Going Home)Vocals: Andrea CunninghamGuitars: John BeattieBass: Alasdair VannDrums: Alan HamiltonBagpipes: Calum McCollAccordion: Gary InnesMusic & Lyrics: Andrea Cunningham & John BeattieRecorded & mixed by Murray Collier at La Chunky Studios, Glasgow, ScotlandSpecial thanks: The Piper Whisky Bar, 57 Cochrane Street, Glasgow, ScotlandFollow The Piper on Facebook to keep up to date about tastings and other events Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.