HOW TO DESIGN A DISTILLERY WITH BARI REID FROM ORGANIC ARCHITECTS

In this episode of Not Another Whiskey Podcast, Mitch and Daz are joined by Bari Reid, the wizard behind some of the UK's trendiest and most head-turning whisky distilleries. Bari spills the beans on his journey from sketching houses to crafting epic distilleries, all while dealing with sustainability buzzkills and client fantasies. They chat about everything from the highs and lows of glass gables to why designing distilleries can be like herding cats. And just when Bari thought he'd dodged a bullet, he's thrown into the hot seat for the World's Easiest Whisky Quiz. Spoiler alert: it's not that easy. Tune in for laughs, insights, and a peek into the wild world of distillery design.00:00 Introduction and Banter00:24 Meet Barry Reed: The Distillery Designer02:29 Barry's Journey into Architecture and Whiskey04:17 Challenges and Rewards of Designing Distilleries09:27 Balancing Client Ambitions with Practicality11:21 Cost and Feasibility of Building Distilleries17:45 Trends and Aesthetics in Distillery Design24:26 The Unique Appeal of Ula Distillery25:50 Unexpected Architectural Marvels27:01 Sustainability in Distillery Design28:01 Challenges and Innovations in Energy Use29:20 Balancing Tradition and Modernity34:50 The Role of AI in Architectural Design38:18 Dream Distillery Projects43:51 The World's Easiest Whiskey Quiz46:01 Closing Thoughts and Contact InformationHosted 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.