Whisky Videos

America is in the forefront of a global micro-distilling boom, with more than 200 licensed artisanal distilleries. 42 of them are producing whisky, and many have received guidance from Bill Owens of the American Distilling Institute. Bill shares some of the benefits and potential pitfalls of starting a distillery in this episode. In the news, new Scotch whisky regulations will take effect later this month, Diageo changes course in the Canadian market, Glen Grant prepares for a U.S. debut, and if you missed out on tickets for Malt Advocate's WhiskyFest New York, there's a preview of this week's Philadelphia Whiskey Festival.

All Hallows Eve has come and gone, the chill of November is settling in, and friends are gathering in in The Sitting Room with a healthy dram and good conversation. This time around the drams are the Macallan 12 year and the Strathisla 12 year. Next month join us as we cross over to The Dark Side, with a tasting of the Aberlour a’bunadh and the Bowmore Darkest. Promos: 7th Son: Descent Buzz Out Loud Celtic Myth Podshow Distilleries Macallan http://www.themacallan.com Strathisla http://www.whisky-distilleries.info/Strathisla_EN.shtml Tasting Notes The Macallan 12 Year Whiskey Magazine Issue #22 The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch The Strathisla 12 Year Whiskey Magazine Issue #29 The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch Miscellaneous Other whisky podcasts worth listening to a list by Richard Paterson of Whyte and Mackay Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalized Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery.

Whisky is a treat for many of us, but the trick is finding the right one (obligatory Halloween reference). Keith Law is one of the master blenders for Diageo, and suggests that a blended Scotch may be the way to go for some people. In the news, English Whisky is just a few weeks away, the Knob Creek drought of 2009 is over, The Balvenie's coppersmith celebrates his 50th anniversary, and tasting notes for several rare Islays and the 2000 Vintage Evan Williams Single Barrel Bourbon.

On our first day in Scotland, we stopped in to Loch Fyne Whisky Shop to discover their unique collection of single malts, and we get a wee taste of their very own Loch Fyne Whisky.

This week, I'm on the road at Proof on Main in Louisville! Heaven Hill is celebrating Parker Beam's 50th anniversary as a distiller this weekend, and you'll share in the fun as we hear from Parker and some of his many friends and colleagues. In the news, David Stewart scales back his duties at William Grant & Sons, new travel retail releases, and tasting notes for the Gold Bowmore! We'll also hear from noted chef Charlie Palmer and more about one of Louisville's best bourbon bars.

Time for the annual question and answer episode, as experts answer your questions about whisky. This year's panel includes Dr. Bill Lumsden of Glenmorangie, Chris Morris of Woodford Reserve, and Diageo master blender Keith Law. In the news, Wild Turkey unveils a new bourbon, Mark Andrews of Castle Brands discusses growing bourbon and Irish whiskey sales, and thieves steal a rare collection of Springbank whiskies!

On our first day in Scotland, we stopped in to Loch Fyne Whisky Shop to discover their unique collection of single malts, and we get a wee taste of their very own Loch Fyne Whisky. A production of the Culinary Media Network. www.culinarymedianetwork.com Author: culinarymedia

Johnnie Walker sells more Scotch whisky than anyone in the world, and Diageo is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Johnnie Walker Black Label in 2009. Andrew Ford is a member of the team of master blenders that watches over the Johnnie Walker blends, and he'll tell us about the art of blending in this episode. He'll also answer questions submitted by listeners like you through Facebook and Twitter! In the news, Glengoyne adds a new expression, and we'll hear from Michael Urquhart of Gordon & MacPhail, John Glaser of Compass Box, and Ethan Kelley of the Brandy Library.

A double feature this week...the latest issue of Malt Advocate is out. John Hansell will give us a preview, and we'll also talk about next month's WhiskyFest in San Francisco. Mikael Mossvall of Mackmyra will give us an update on Sweden's only single malt whisky and plans to export it to the U.S. in 2010. In the news, Jack and Jim pull out of NASCAR, new whiskies from Compass Box, Benromach, and Douglas Laing, and tasting notes for 10 different whiskies!

The Macallan folks like to do things big...like the new $15,000 Macallan Lalique expression: 57-year-old Macallan in a Lalique decanter! Ken Grier is the director of malts for Macallan parent Edrington Group, and he'll update us on the latest from the Macallan and Highland Park, including the 1824 Collection series of travel retail expressions and the upcoming Highland Park 1964 and 1968 vintage releases. In the news, the Bourbon Hall of Fame welcomes 7 new members, $20,000 gets you your own whisky from Whyte and Mackay, and a look at the science of the cocktail.

Drinking bourbon down the street from where it is made at The Bourbon Bar in the Bourbon Capital of the World: Bardstown, Kentucky. The Bourbon Bar is a part of The Old Talbott Tavern which dates back to the to late 1700's. For more videos, visit BourbonBlog.com

Bourbon whiskey gives your morning bowl of oatmeal flavor. Here is the recipe for our creation: Bourbon Oatmeal. For more Bourbon videos, visit www.BourbonBlog.com

The Bourbon Ball in the Louisville Underground...a cave under Louisville. The evening unveils next years Louisville International Festival of Film and raises funds for the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft. Watch more on BourbonBlog.com

Proof on Main at 21c Museum Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky is where we are partying as 2009 enters! An art museum within a hotel and establishment making 21st Century art accessible to guests and anyone 24/7. Proof is on the Urban Bourbon Trail, Visit BourbonBlog.com for more videos.

Amanda Overmyer (Original) - Fail To Compromise -Live @ The Whisky. Lyrics and Vocals by Amanda Overmyer. Producer/Musical Director Rocco Guarino band members. Alex Lasner, Kari Kane, Ryan Gonzalez & Eli Wulfmeier. MySpace.com/AmandaOvermyerOfficial

Some meals are worth a special journey. In The Gastrotourist we profile select destination restaurants from across the UK and beyond. ne of the best things about Japanese,French,italian,spanish,mexican,cuban, food is that it has not been Westernised in the same way as Chinese, Italian and Indian cuisine. Such authenticity means that it still retains a culinary integrity which may be a little daunting at first. Take the hassle out of making your restaurant reservation by booking a table online. It's simple and it's free -- just click on the link to browse the restaurants you can book in the Manchester area. GQ guide to the UK's most exclusive restaurants. 100s of reviews. Find Restaurants in your area, with Yellow Pages online. Luxury dining in a prime location at Radisson Edwardian!s restaurant prices may have risen 50% in the past 10 years but you can still find excellent food without bankrupting yourself, says our roving chef, as he picks out his top five kitchens in the capital. Location is good.

Videos from the non-business part of my two week business trip to Israel this summer. (I wont bore you with the [non existent] business videos ;] )

English music producer and co-founder of Allido Records Mark Ronson gives me an idea of how he stays comfortable on stage and in the limelight.

Serious connoisseurs of the Scottish spirit will want to pop into Cadenheads Whisky Shop. Founded in 1842, Cadenheads prides itself on bottling fine whisky from casks straight from the best distilleries without all the compromises that come with more profitable mass production. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.