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Honest to a Malt
by Mike and Duncan
Mike and Duncan host the Honest to a Malt podcast - fueled entirely by whisky and laughs! An entertaining exploration of the trials and tribulations of being hobbyists and human beings. Each episode delivers a new topic, idea, or special guest/s. Plus, the guys discuss the latest whisky in their glasses, what's been grinding their gears and share listener stories. Podcast may include slightly dodgy impressions, singing and the odd rap.Email:[email protected] Follow: Pod @honesttoamalt / Mike @whiskywings / Duncan @whiskytip
Episodes
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Episode 116 - Ra-Ra-Raasay
Mike and Duncan chat to Alasdair Day, Co-Founder and Master Distiller of the Raasay Distillery. Dive in to find out a bit more about Raasay, the spirit, the wood, the grain and of course the new releases. The chaps dived into: The Draam - 46.4% abv Na Sia Single Cask Series 7 y/o American Rye -...
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Episode 115 - Lady in Glen
In Episode 115 of Honest to a Malt, Mike & Duncan welcome Gregor Hannah, founder of Lady of the Glen, and brand ambassador Paul McKendrick (sadly remote Scottish internet connection as the wind and rain howls means Paul was not with us for long) for a wide-ranging conversation about independent...
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Episode 113 - Some Like It Malt (Summer Vibes)
Mike and Duncan are far too hot and burning through t-shirts. It's the summer and we chat about lunch with Tormore, whilst Donuts has visited Bimber Distillery in Acton, London. Whisky tales, DIY men's fragrances... and don't mention the football. You can buy us a...
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Episode 112 - Getting A-Head In Whisky feat Euan Campbell of SMWS
Mike & Duncan chat with Euan Campbell, Head of Whisky at The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, often shortened to SMWS, a global whisky club and society, which bottles a lot of whiskies from all around the globe, with many from Scotland. We try the latest batch of The Five Regions:...
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Episode 111 - Berb Is The Word
Mike and Duncan explore bourbon cask whisky, the flavours, and types, and why it's perfect for spring and summer. Plus, Duncan is back in the auction game sniping 5 bargains, and trying a filthy red wine Ledaig, a United Distillers period refill bourbon Speyside, and a Bardstown bottled in bond...
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Episode 110 - Regional Favourites and Renton Reflections
Mike & Duncan delve into their regional favourite Scottish distilleries! Choosing one distillery from each of the regions of Scotland (which in itself is up for debate) but includes: Speyside, Lowland, Highlands (and Islands), Islay and Campbeltown. Use code SMWYES to redeem two free glasses with...
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Episode 109 - Words in the Stone with Annandale Distillery
Mike and Duncan chat with David Thomson, co-founder of Annandale Distillery. We chat through the start and progression of Annadale Distillery, diving into two new South of Scotland bottles of whisky as we go: Man O'Words - Double Oaked Ex-Bourbon - Cask 1563 at 58.9% Man O'Swords - STR Ex-Red…
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Episode 108 - Blend it, Blend it Mike & Dunky
Mike and Duncan eventually chat about blending whisky at home and it's safe to say the chaps have very different viewpoints methodologies.Also this week, we recap our wonderful evening of whisky and Cigars at JJ Fox in London. We were lucky to present three different Ardnahoe whiskies paired with…
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Episode 107 - Collect Tables?
This week Mike and Duncan tackle the hard hitting life questions—like, at what point does a prized collection cross the line into full-blown hoarding? We cover off all the usual stuff such as what's been in our glass and up are arse! Collector or Hoarder?: The psychology behind why we keep what…
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Cadenheads, Canapés, and Cocktails
Have you visited The Malt Lounge in London? We went to a whisky and food pairing recently with drams from @wmcadenheads, Japanese inspired canapés, and cocktails mixed by the expert bar staff. Tucked away within @theprinceakatokilondon, Marylebone, near Marble Arch, the ambience and lighting…
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Episode 106 - Ardbeg to Differ
Mike & Duncan get stuck into the latest Ardbeg Cask Strength 10 Year Old, and take time to reflect on the ups and downs of the world loved distillery by peat fans, over recent times. Plus, massive DOMS, NFL Pokémon cards, and updates on Donuts upcoming Whisky Attic. The Ardbeg Cask Strength 10...
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Episode 105 - We're Still Alive... Top Drams of 2025!
Mike & Duncan give important updates on backs, thumbs, the holidays, Chad Smith, and new (old) houses. What were our favourite drams of 2025, and we tried some new Brave New Spirits releases too. You can buy us a dram which will make us very...
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2025 Christmas Special - The Quiz That Got The Cream
Welcome to the Honest to a Malt 2025 Christmas Quiz !Mike and Duncan team up with Rob Patchett, Global Whisky Ambassador for Cotswolds, Matt Hastings, Blender at Nc'Nean, and Whisky Legend, Billy Abbott, Ambassador for the Whisky Exchange - in a special episode, where guest is pitted against…
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Episode 104 - Main-ly Ardnahoe
Mike and Duncan welcome back the legend that is Paul Main of Hunter Laing, Whisky Toasts and Ardnahoe fame. A year on from the first ever Ardnahoe Society release, Mikes Dram of the year 2024, and Paul has sent us some samples of what has been going down on Islay! The chaps dive into: Skerryvore…
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Episode 103 - Diageo - It's not an Ord'inary World
Mike and Duncan Chat about a recent tasting with Greg King - US Brand Ambassador for Diageo(Full recording to following in 103 Part Duex).We decant our views of the Oban 12, Lagavulin 12 and Talisker 14, 2025 Special releases and maybe a couple more!Listen in to our casual post interview chat.
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Episode 102 - Elementary Dear Watson - Highland Park
On this weeks Episode Mike and Duncan chat with Marc Watson, the Master Whisky Maker at Highland Park, to discuss his own whisky journey as well as diving into two new drams from the 'Between You and I' release.As well as all of that we have the usual topics like what's been UP your arse and…
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Episode 101 - 101 Dairnations Feat. Scott Sneddon of InchDairnie Distillery - KinGlassie
This week Mike and Duncan welcome Scott Sneddon, managing director of InchDairnie Distillery on to the show.Scott shares his experience in the whisky industry and the chaps dig into two KinGlassie whiskies, all whilst swooning over the bottle design! We cover off all the usual topics such as…
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Episode 100 - 3 Greeks Walk Into a Soho Whisky Bar
Mike & Duncan celebrate 100 episodes in style and visit 3 Greek Street, aka Milroy's, the world's oldest independent whisky shop, to discuss its evolution, the whisky tasting experience in various parts of the bar and the changing landscape of whisky tasting and pricing.Hosted by Stephen and…
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Episode 99 - Dramming Like It's 1999 / Leonardo Hits 2nd base
Mike & Duncan catch up about their summer breaks, or lack of one, then review a half a hatful of Bimber Shoulders of Giants Releases, whilst pondering the influence bestowed from the Palo Cortado, or Fino casks. Duncan appears to have dressed up for the episode, and Mike's not sure why. You can...
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Episode 98 - Back To The Stauning Board
Mike & Duncan host Alex Munch, Co-Founder of Stauning Whisky, for a light hearted, yet fairly geeky episode on the past, the present and the future of the distillery. Expect gratuitous chat about smoky whisky, and did a cask ABV actually go up?! Stauning will be 20 years old in December 2025, and...
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Episode 97 - Megan, Woodrow's The Boat Ashore
Mike & Duncan chat with Megan Brown, Co-founder of Woodrow's of Edinburgh, an independent bottler and whisky specialist - discussing some of Megan's favourite Woodrow's releases, tropical Islay whisky, TK Maxx and rap. You can buy us a dram which…
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Bonus Episode - One Interpretative Dance at a Time
The world's two top whisky investigative journalists (cough cough) are on a press trip to the outer edges Edinburgh for the launch of One Cask at a Time, to try some old whiskies, in a proper old building. Check out our Whisky T-Shirt Shop with #TumblerClub tees and ones featuring our...
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Episode 96 - Due South: Featuring Richard Foster
Mike and Duncan chat with Richard Foster, of Exploring English Whisky, and the gentleman behind some very popular whisky festivals. We tap into Richard's extensive knowledge of whisky made in England and answers the question: Is English Whisky viable alternative to Scotch? You can...
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Episode 95 - Matt McKay - A Rare Find
Mike & Duncan welcome Matt Mckay, aka The Dramble back onto the pod. Now in a new role as MD and Whisky Maker for The London Distillery Company, we hear about the past, the present and the future. How does saltiness get into whisky? Did you know the difference between Renaissance and renascence?...
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Episode 94 - Mayday Mayday Summerton Whisky Festival
Mike and Duncan are joined by Dan from the Summerton Whisky Club to do a review of the Summerton Whisky Festival in St Albans. Lots of shout-outs, thank yous and reviews of what was in our glass on the day. Some stories have been censored/edited out for reputational reasons ;) Cough Cough...
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Episode 93 - Dalmore Bling and Auction Sin
Mike and Duncan recant their trip to the Gherkin to sample a new bottling from The Dalmore, Luminary 3. The chaps discuss a Steve Rush Tweet tasting with Brave New Spirits and all the usual stuff including a new addition to Gareth Whisky Corner. Check out the YouTube channel on the link below for...
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Bonus Episode: 50:50 with Glen Scotia and Loch Lomond Distilleries
This is a special episode! Mike and Duncan had the opportunity to an exclusive tasting session accompanied by Michael Henry, aka Michelle 'Enry, Master Blender, and Nick Bradley, Prestige Portfolio Manager, from The Loch Lomond Group. The chaps get to try some spectacular, once in a lifetime...
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Episode 92 - Donny Brasico
Mike and Duncan have been imparted with the power of creating Executive Orders to correct the World... What could go wrong? The chaps discuss what's been in there glass and crack open some new bottles: Mike cracks open The Chorlton Peallach(Ledaig) 8 y/o Rioja Barrique at 58.2% Duncan cracks open...
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Episode 91 - Two Shows and Smashed Glass
Mike and Duncan chat about their trip to Whisky Live London, the highlights and the adventures! Mike also dives into "Welcome to Whisky" a new show from Whisky Exchange aimed at being a gentle intro to the wonderful world of whisky. Find out if there is enough going on to attract seasoned whisky...
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Episode 90 - Macbeth, Macallan and the G Spot
Mike and Duncan catch up over some indie Macallan's whilst discussing the Macbeth Whisky Series. A concept project based on the namesake Shakespeare play, and a combination of brilliance organised by Lexi Burgess, including: Quentin Blake, Sukhinder Singh, Oliver Chilton, and Dave Broom... quite...
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Episode 89 - I Ain't Getting On No Plane Fool Featuring Dean Jode
Mike and Duncan chat to Dean Jode of ASOS, Murray McDavid and ACEO fame! We chat about Murray McDavid, ACEO Spirits, sandwiches, photography and a whole heap of other things, including Deans Pudding Island Dram selections and they find out what's been up his arrrrse. Mike and Duncan recant their...
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Episode 88 - Ay Up Duck Feat. Max Vaughan White Peak Distillery (Wireworks)
MIke & Duncan host Max Vaughan, Founder of White Peak Distillery, known for Wireworks Whisky, which is located in an old factory by a river in Derbyshire, in the peak district. We try a Caduro with a higher abv than the standard release, a port cask and the lovely bourbon cask bottling, all…
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Episode 87 - All the Glens feat. Andy Goldstein
Mike and Duncan host a very special guest in episode 87 - the legend Andy Goldstein! You may know him from his drivetime show on TalkSPORT, The We're Not Getting Any Younger Podcast with Lisa Snowden, his semi-pro pool skills, thick head of hair, or the MBE he won. You may even know him as the…
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Episode 86 - Cold Toes and Cappuccinos
Mike & Duncan chat about Two Puds trip to Rome, the seemingly never ending winter, and recent film recommendations, before diving into their perfect winter drams. You can buy us a dram which will make us very happy, and we will shout you out. Check out the…
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Episode 85 - Ain't no S.o.B. Story
Mike and Duncan chat to another whisky duo, Tony and Joanie from The Spirit of Birmingham, which is officially the first ever whisky distillery in Birmingham. We chat about socks, gin, vodka, pancakes and even some whisky! There a interesting little update at the end re auction trends from,...
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Episode 84 - Bring Out Your Dead
Mike and Duncan chat about things in the world which are, without some divine intervention, destined for the proverbial shitter. They discuss all the usual topics such as what's been in your glass and this week they have a guest rant from Scottish comedian, Connor Burns(@connorburnscomedy over on...
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Episode 83 - Never Meet Your Fans
Mike & Duncan host a pal Cliff. Mike takes on Cliff in a head-to-head quiz about fans. Cliff shares his Pudding Island drams and what 3 drams behind a bar. We chat Dramathon, Ardbeg Uigeadail, Die Hard Blind Drams, and an Edinburgh Whisky Shop bombshell is revealed! Cliff can be found over on...
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Episode 82 - JanuMerry
Mike and Duncan are doing JanuMerry, which is the polar opposite of Dry January, and far less depressing. We recap our best bottles, experiences and deals of 2024. Happy New Year HtaM fans. You can buy us a dram which will make us very happy, and we will shout…
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Episode 81 - Lochs, Laga and Logomachy
Mike & Duncan discuss whisky lakes, recent big brand name price discounts and learn a new word. What's been annoying us, what whisky we've been drinking and bottles we've picked up. You can buy us a dram which will make us very happy, and we will shout you out....
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Episode 80 - Lights, Camera, Dramming with Greg Swartz
Mike & Duncan talk to Greg Swartz about the feature documentary The Water of Life, which got a fantastic reception in 2021. Then we delve into the upcoming sequel, a series which focuses on indie bottlers, and is hitting screens from March 2025. Greg takes us through his perfect pudding island…
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Episode 79 - SMWYes! Featuring Matt Bailey
We chat all things SMWS (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) with Matt Bailey, Managing Director for Europe and beyond! We get into memorable bottles, the venues, club member tattoos and Matt's pudding island drams. If you are curious about the society, as a member or a drammer - check it out. You…
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Episode 78 - Loch Lomond - The Coat Rack Release
Mike and Duncan recall part 2 of their trip to Glasgow for the Glasgow Whisky Festival. The chaps cover off their post festival antics in town with a few dram recommendations, swiftly and freshly followed by a trip to the Loch Lomond distillery. The lads were lucky enough to get a tour from the…
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Episode 77 - Stand and De-Liver
Mike and Duncan dive into Part 1 of their recent trip to Glasgow for the Glasgow Whisky Festival. The chaps were lucky enough to be invited to help out on the Glasgow Distillery Stand, possibly the busiest stand of the show. They also got the chance to meet some podcast listeners and catch up…
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Episode 76 - It's no dud, Llandudno
Mike and Duncan debrief the event that was the first ever Welsh whisky festival! Beaches, shout outs, drams, dog poo and weird coffee behaviour! Give a virtual pat on the back to rob on the link below: https://www.justgiving.com/page/twvrcymru All money raised goes to the Welsh Air Ambulance
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Episode 75 - Night of the Living Dram
As we are approaching Halloween rapidly, Mike and Duncan have put their writing hats on and come up with some super scary horror movie plots! Scary may be stretch but it's the taking part that counts(Dracula). The chaps also cover off of the usual stuff as well as discussing kill rooms, weight...
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Episode 74 - Taste My Face With Billy Abbott
Mike & Duncan host Billy Abbott, author of The Philosophy of Whisky, and brand ambassador for Whisky Exchange. There is much chat about the joys of living in Italy, gripes being priced out of auctions and Father Whiskmus' Pudding Island Drams. Billy, gets on his soapbox about something in Whisky...
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Episode 73 - Your Mother is a Snow Blower / 5 Bottle Collection YouTube Live
Less bells and whistles this week. A recording of the chaps YouTube Live Stream. Mike and Duncan discuss five bottles they would pick to start a whisky collection. What do do you think of our picks, and some of our listeners selections? Let us know what you would choose. Thanks for all the...
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Episode 72 - Smokey and the Banditti
Mike and Duncan roll up their spirit sleeves, trying three Club Banditti rums from Glasgow Distillery in Smokey and the Banditti, discussing their favourite car chases in movies (or films for us Brits). Plus, has Mike found the ultimate ski hip flask booze? You can buy us a...
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Episode 71 - What's in the Box? With Compass Box
Mike and Duncan host Racheal Vaughan Jones, Marketing Director at Compass Box Whisky. Racheal takes us through the updated Compass Box core range, new ad, her Pudding Island Drams, a potential career as a foot model, love of US TV crime dramas, and how a peaty martini - might be her go to…
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Episode 70 - The Whisky Show Must Go On
Mike and Duncan recant their day grafting with the guys from Torabhaig and Mossburn at the Whisky Show London. Top drams, top gaffs, top chinos and good times. Lots of shout-outs in the Episode: The Smart chaps from Bimber Simon The Whisky Novice Steve Rush and Saltire Whisky Fiona Shoop Gordon...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Mike and Duncan host the Honest to a Malt podcast - fueled entirely by whisky and laughs! An entertaining exploration of the trials and tribulations of being hobbyists and human beings. Each episode delivers a new topic, idea, or special guest/s. Plus, the guys discuss the latest whisky in their glasses, what's been grinding their gears and share listener stories. Podcast may include slightly dodgy impressions, singing and the odd rap.Email:[email protected] Follow: Pod @honesttoamalt / Mike @whiskywings / Duncan @whiskytip
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