One Nation Under Whisky
by Single Cask Nation Productions
One Nation Under Whisky Podcast is your whisky industry insiders podcast. Every episode features interviews with producers, brand owners, master distillers, and blenders. Listen in to get a sneak peek behind the industry curtain.
Episodes
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Extra! Extra!! A 4th J to the J-Team: Jasper Lyons! We discuss his journey and Independent Bottlers
As Single Cask Nation hits its 15th year we also celebrate and welcome an important addition to the J-Team: Jasper Lyons. Jasper is our kinda guy -- leads with passion and curiosity, a great communicator, and a hellva lovely and thoughtful human. This episode is a way to introduce Jasper to The...
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Whisky Jewbilee Chicago 2026 Recap with The J-Team
After an 8 year hiatus, we've brought back Whisky Jewbilee to celebrate 15 years of Single Cask Nation -- the perfect celebration, not just for the J-Team but, and perhaps more specifically, for The Nation. Joshua, Jason, and Jess recap and relive their Jewbilee experience, share some video,...
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Live Podcast w/David Cover of M&H and Sam Filmus of ImpEx Bev
In celebration of the return of Whisky Jewbilee in Chicago, Joshua and Jason invited both David Cover of M&H Distillery and Sam Filmus of ImpEx Beverages to host an M&H whisky tasting at Warehouse Liquors in Chicago. Lots to learn, lots to laugh about, it was a helluva great time! Thanks to all…
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Remix Episode! A live podcast recording w/the Great Islay Swimmers & Simon Brooking of Laphroaig
In today's special Remix episode we're revisiting our second live podcast recording! This was recorded live, in New York City, at the 7th annual Whisky Jewbilee. The boyz, in front of an audience of 40 people, have a conversation with Justin Fornal and Chad Anderson (two of the three swimmers of...
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Extra! Extra!! #IAmTheNation w/Nation member Michael Scott
A continuing segment for our "Extra! Extra!!" padcosts -- as part of the Single Cask Nation 15th anniversary, we're inviting in Nation members to join us in conversation to drink some SCN whisky, hear about their whisky journey, and sometimes they'll get sneak peek if upcoming whiskies (that last...
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West of Tradition American Single Malt Documentary w/Director Greg Swartz
Greg Swartz and the team at Blacksmith & Jones are responsible for a number of notable documentaries. Those of us in the whisky-o-sphere surely know of "Water of Life Film," a documentary around the history and craft of Scotch whisky, or perhaps "Independent Spirits," which focused on Independent...
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Extra! Extra!! J&J discuss their connections with Lochea, Raasay, and Dalmunach over new SCN Drams
Joshua and Jason recount their connections to Lochea, Raasay, and Dalmunach while drinking new SCN drams from these distilleries. Stories from the distilleries, why they love their whiskies and the people behind the liquid. ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're...
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Getting geeky w/Gurpreet Singh Ranu, Founder & Distiller of Anohka Distillery
Strap in and get your swimmies on, dear listeners, we're going deep into whisky geekery with Anohka Distillery's Founder and Distiller, Gurpreet Singh Ranu. Gurpreet is a master of his craft yet someone who's always looking to improve and innovate. Listen into to one of our more geeky episodes…
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The J-Team share the details on how they build their "Flavometers".
The J-Team gathered together to write tasting notes for a very special upcoming whisky (to be announced shortly) and decided to share their process on how they build the Flavometer -- something they rarely discuss. This is a helluva fun time, listen, and peak behind the SCN curtain. ...as usual,...
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J-Team have a catch up over a number of delicious drams of whisky!
With their various travel schedules, it's not often everyone on the J-Team has a chance to meet in the same place at the same time -- apparently running a global independent bottling company is a lot of work, and with the 3 of us living in different states & countries, their calendars don't…
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Extra! Extra!! Joshua & Jess discuss proposed changes to Irish Potstill Whiskey
Joshua & Jess bring up a recent Spirits Business article that discusses proposed changes to Irish Potstill Whiskey; changes that would not only expand the range of flavors but also tie the spirit close to the country's history & heritage. Add to this, the pair discuss whisky rating systems and…
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Remember what Whisky Jewbilee was like? We get to experience again this year!
Back in 2018 Joshua & Jason decided to mothball the Whisky Jewbilee in order to focus on the growth of Single Cask Nation. Mothball is the key term here as in implies the thing being mothballed can be taken out again. As Joshua, Jason, and Jess prepare for Whisky Jewbilee 2026 in Chicago (tickets...
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Extra! Extra!! Jess tending barley at Lochlea Disitllery & a chat with Alex Ferrand
Jess joined around 30 people at Lochlea distillery to take part in some floor maltings. Pretty dang cool! During her time there she had a wee chat with Alex Ferrand of Lochlea that's well worth your time and a listen. ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If...
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Blending and Belly Laughs w/Found North's Head Blender, Sammy Karachi
Joshua & Jason have a fantastic sit down with Sammy Karachi, Head Blender of Found North Spirits. You can tell the boyz all knew one another for years and years. Lots of fun, laughs, and learning about blending. Add to this, Jess and Joshua discuss details of the new ROW # 13 Release of Single…
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Extra! Extra!! #IAmTheNation w/Nation Member Sarita Rainey
A continuing segment for our "Extra! Extra!!" padcosts -- as part of the Single Cask Nation 15th anniversary, we're inviting in Nation members to join us in conversation to drink some SCN whisky, hear about their whisky journey, and sometimes they'll get sneak peek if upcoming whiskies (that last...
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Balcones Remix Episode w/2 new SCN American Whiskies announced!
Joshua & Jason revisit an excellent interview with Emma Crandall & Gabe RiCharde of Balcones Distilling. In that interview the trio discuss distilling and blending practices, basically all things Balcones, but touch on the category and future of American Single Malt writ large. Add to this, J&J...
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Extra! Extra!! Steve Hawley, President of the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission
Joshua & Jason have a sit down with American Single Malt Whiskey Commission President, Steve Hawley, to discuss the status of American Single Malt Whisky. Where are we 18 months in to ratification? Is the public more aware? Has the classification helped producers yet? What direction is American...
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Alastair Brogan, Chieftain at Boulder Spirits
Joshua & Jason have a sit down with the one and only Alastair Brogan of Vapor Distilling, producers of Boulder Spirits in Colorado. Listen in as the duo learn about a Scotsman's endeavor -- an incredibly successful and delicious endeavor, we might add! -- to make Whisky here in the US. Together...
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Extra! Extra!! Terroir, a Sense of Place, or Semantics?
Spurred by an lengthy email from dear friend, Nation member, padcost listener, and head blender of Tormore and Black Tot Rum, Ollie Chilton, Joshua and Jason discuss -- once again -- the idea of terroir in whisky, this time with our most recent episode with Scott Blackwell of High Wire Distilling...
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Rock Town Distillery President & Founder, Phil Brandon
Joshua & Jason have a sit down with the wonderful Phil Brandon of Rock Town Distillery out of Little Rock Arkansas. Together they discuss the distillery, production, and upcoming SCN single cask, bass guitars, conjoined twins (uh-huh) and a whole lot more! ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour…
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Hood River Master Distiller, Caitlin Bartlemay Returns to discuss an SCN collaboration
Hood River Master Distiller, the wonderful Caitlin Bartlemay, returns to discuss a very special collaboration with Single Cask Nation. A whisky unlike any SCN has released before. Wild stuff! You'll not want to miss this one! ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're...
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Scott Blackwell, Co-Founder/Owner High Wire Distilling (Jimmy Red Bourbon)
As part of our series of American Whisky-focused episodes/interviews, Joshua and Jason have a sit down with Scott Blackwell, Co-Founder/Owner of High Wire Distilling. If you don't know the "High Wire" name you sure gotta know know Jimmy Red Bourbon! If you don't know High Wire or Jimmy Red, well...
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Extra! Extra!! Amanda Beckwith of Virginia Distillery Co & Whisky "Cigar Malts"
Jason invites Virginia Distillery Company's Lead Blender, Amanda Beckwith, to his home office for an interview to discuss whisky "Cigar Malts". Wouldn't you know VDC has a new one, to boot! This is the first of many American-producer-focused episodes which will all lead up to something very…
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SCN's 15th Anniversary: a convo w/Anthony Wills (Kilchoman) Revisited/Remixed
In celebration of Single Cask Nation's 15th anniversary, Joshua and Jason revisit a conversation they had with Anthony Wills, Owner and Managing Director of Kilchoman Distillery. When Single Cask Nation launched, the first three casks of whisky bottled were from Arran, BenRiach, and Kilchoman. We...
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Extra! Extra!! #IAmThe Nation w/Nation Member, Frederick Keator
A continuing segment for our "Extra! Extra!!" padcosts -- as part of the Single Cask Nation 15th anniversary, we're inviting in Nation members to join us in conversation to drink some SCN whisky, hear about their whisky journey, and sometimes they'll get sneak peek if upcoming whiskies (that last...
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A Very Special Single Cask Nation 15th Anniversary Episode & Announcement
On Monday, May 11th, 2026, Single Cask Nation officially turned 15 years old! Joshua, Jason, and Jess get together to discuss these past 15 years, reminisce a bit, and share details of a special event to commemorate this milestone! If you were thinking of skipping an episode, this is NOT the one…
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Sam Filmus of ImpEx Bev discussing 15yrs of SCN & Friendship over drams from Retail Release # 15
It's safe to say that, without Sam Filmus in our lives, there would be no Single Cask Nation, no One Nation Under Whisky, and, on a much larger scale, the whisky landscape in America would be a much quieter place. Sam is a titan in the whisky industry & community. We’re lucky enough to call him a...
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Philosophy of "Cask Finishing" w/David Blackmore, Global Ambassador Ardbeg & Glenmorangie
In our cask maturation episode with Matt Strickland, where we discussed ex-Bourbon barrels, we dug into the science behind the wood and how it interacts with spirit. In today's episode with David Blackmore, Global Brand Ambassador for Glenmorangie & Ardbeg and dear friend to both Joshua & Jason…
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Extra! Extra!! #IAmThe Nation w/Founding Nation Member, Michael Nolan
A new segment for our "Extra! Extra!!" padcosts -- as part of the Single Cask Nation 15th anniversary, we're inviting in Nation members to join us in conversation to drink some SCN whisky, hear about their whisky journey, and sometimes they'll get sneak peek if upcoming whiskies (that last bit…
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Independent Spirits Year 2 Interviews and the launch of SCN ROW # 12
The Independent Spirits festival in Leith celebrated its 2nd year and the J-Team were there in full force to present and enjoy. Joshua wandered the festival floor to speak with a host of guests including David Stirk (show runner), Nate Barlow (producer of the latest Indy Spirits film), Johnny...
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Extra! Extra!! Discussing Bourbon Cask Maturation & Three New Online Exclusives for April 2026
Joshua and Jason discuss the ins and outs of bourbon cask maturation while using Matt Strickland's book "Cask Maturation for Distillers" as well as their previous padcost conversation with him as a touchstone & jumping off point. Add to this, the boys discuss 3 new US Online Exclusive bottlings...
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Whisky Maker, Teacher, and Author Matt Strickland Talks Cask Management for Distillers
Strap in dear Padcost listeners as Jason and Joshua are going to get their geek on with Whisky Maker, Teacher, and Author of "Cask Management for Distillers" (amongst other titles) Matt Strickland. The trio discuss the science behind oak, entry proofs (or ABVs if you're like Joshua and prefer…
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Extra! Extra!! Padcost listener "Tomnamurchan" challenges the J-Team to a Blind Tasting!
There are few things the Joshua, Jason, and Jess love more than interaction with their listeners. Tom J. (aka "Tomnamurchan") is one of the more interactive listeners. He’s always sending questions, letting the team know when he’s enjoyed an episode or a new bottling. On top of that, he’s just a...
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J-Team tours Lochlea Distillery w/Distillery Mgr Darren McCormick
The J-Team find themselves together in Scotland once again and head on over to the Lochlea Distillery to meet with their Distillery Manager, Darren McCormick. Here's another chance to get a fly-on-the-wall experience touring one of Scotland's few Farm-to-Bottle Distilleries, Lochlea! ...as usual,...
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Extra! Extra!! Jess' Conversations from The Village Whisky Fair in Nuremberg Germany
A few weeks back Jess returned to The Village Whisky festival in Nuremberg Germany and, this time around, she had a wee chat with some of our fellow brand-mates within the Prineus portfolio. From friends at Lindores Abbey to Ballindalloch, Indri, and more, listen in as Jess and her compatriots…
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A Fantastic conversation with PWS Imports about all things Canada!
Joshua heads north to beautiful and snowy Canada to spend 5 days with the wonderful people at PWS Imports (Single Cask Nation's distributors within Canada) and, at the very end of a long whisky-filled trip, has a sit down with Travis Watt and Dave Robert to discuss: Canadian whisky clubs,...
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One Nation Under Whisky Season 10 Episode 1 -- What's to come this Season!
Joshua, Jason, and Jess discuss what's to come in Seasoned Hen, I mean, Season Ten of One Nation Under Whisky Padcost. There's lots of fun, approachable whisky geekery, interviews, belly laughs, and some new things coming your way! ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless…
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One Nation Under Whisky Season Finale & 2026 MailBag Episode!!
You guys! We did it! We've wrapped up another season of One Nation Under Whisky and did so in the traditional way: answering your questions! Our 2026 MailBag Episode is here. Not only did we receive a record number of questions (sorry, we could not get to ALL of your questions) we had a blast...
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Extra! Extra!! SCN Retail Release # 14 and Fancy New Packaging!
Join Joshua and Jason as they share the details of the latest SCN US Retail Release # 14. Not only are 8 new whiskies being unleashed onto store shelves, this is the reveal of new retail packaging, to boot! The pair also share some serious belly laughs.... ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour…
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Jess joins Libby Barmby & Niall Hall of Glasgow Distillery
Jess takes a drive down the road to visit her local distillery -- not everyone can say that! -- Glasgow Distillery. Listen in as Jess has a sit down with Libby Barmby & Niall Hall of Glasgow Distillery. The discuss the ins and outs of the distillery and the whiskies they make along with why they...
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Extra! Extra!! Some good whisky news -- Scottish Tourism Soars
Referencing an article in The Drinks Business penned by Jessica Mason, Joshua and Jason discuss some good news in the drinks industry -- Scotland's Whisky tourism is soaring!! That's good reason to celebrate!! ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're...
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2026 Year in Preview with Susannah Skiver Barton!
Our 2026 Year in Preview episode is here! The agenda? Joshua, Jason, and Jess welcome back the preeminent whisky journalist, Susannah Skiver Barton to discuss: Bourbon -- are people not willing to pay top dollar for Pappy/BTAC/Blanton's anymore? Scotch whisky -- Are we going to see more tariffs…
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Extra! Extra!! "Bundle Up with SCN" and Drinking through some Bruichladdich Rye
Joshua and Jason discuss something SCN don't do too often: run a promotion on singlecasknation.com. Tune in as the duo discuss their "Bundle Up with SCN" promotion which will run from Jan 26 through to Feb 6th. Add to this, J&J taste through the new Bruichladdich Rye 7yo and discuss the growing...
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Author Justine Hazlehust "Opening The Case" regarding the Pattison Whisky Crash
Happy New Year!! Our very own Jessica Rabbit-Rabbit Guillermo Lomas has a sit down with the wonderful Justine Hazlehurst discussing her book "Opening The Case" regarding the Pattison Whisky Crash. As you'll find out in the interview, this is one of many, many things that Justine does in the…
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Remix Episode! Emmy Award Winning Actor Matthew Rhys!!
Well, this is mighty peculiar! An Emmy Award winning actor, the one and only Matthew Rhys, on our cheeky wee whisky podcast? Oh yes! Listen in as Joshua and Jason talk with Matthew Rhys (did we mention he's an EMMY AWARD WINNING ACTOR?!) about whisky, acting, dad jokes, kill rooms, Wales…
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2025 Year in Review!!
Our 9th Annual Year in Review episode is here! The agenda? Joshua, Jason, and Jess discuss their favorite: One Nation Under Whisky episode/interview Event of the year Non-SCN whiskies of the year SCN whiskies of 2025 (all while drinking as much as was needed to ensure this episode was their best...
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Extra! Extra!! "Good Whisky News, Everyone!" with Ollie Chilton of Elixir Distillers
A couple weeks back our dear friend and listener of the padcost, Ollie Chilton of Elixir Distillers, told Joshua that he missed hearing good whisky news on our "Extra! Extra!!" episodes. Joshua gave him a challenge: "If you can bring us good whisky news, Ollie, we'll cover it on the padcost!"…
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Extra! Extra!! A bit of Laphroaig History and a VERY Special Bottling
Joshua and Jason announce the release of the final Online Exclusive bottling of 2025: a 25 year old Laphroaig from a refill Bourbon Hogshead and the announcement is set to the backdrop of some history of production at the Laphroaig Distillery as well as close to 30 years of Laphroaig drinking...
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Joshua sits down with Vince Lucca of Powdermen Spirits Co.
A few episodes ago Jason asked Joshua if there were any distilleries of note in his home state of Connecticut (the pizza capitol of the world) and Joshua named just a few, one of them being Powdermen Spirits Co. Located in Simsbury CT, Vince Lucca is producing delicious (and award winning)…
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Extra! Extra!! Virginia Distillery Co Celebrates 10 years. J&J taste their new Gingerbread Stout Cask whisky!
10 years of distillation -- what a milestone for Virginia Distillery Company and for American Single Malt writ large! Joshua and Jason discuss these 10 years but talk, too, about their relationship with the company that goes back 15+ years ago, before the distillery started producing their own...
About this show
One Nation Under Whisky Podcast is your whisky industry insiders podcast. Every episode features interviews with producers, brand owners, master distillers, and blenders. Listen in to get a sneak peek behind the industry curtain.
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Single Cask Nation Productions