New Episode – Banter Over Whisky

This week the banter crew sit down with Seamus and Craig from The Whisky Club — the largest whisky club in the world.

From humble beginnings in 2014 with just 120 members, to a global community of 38,000+ whisky lovers, we dive into how the club finds, creates, and releases exclusive whiskies for its members.

We talk:
🥃 How The Whisky Club started
🥃 Creating exclusive whisky releases
🥃 Working with distilleries around the world
🥃 The growth of whisky culture in Australia

Plus plenty of stories, laughs and whisky nerd chat along the way.

🎧 Listen now – link in bio

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Whisky podcast… with a twistOn this episode of Banter Over Whisky, the crew shakes things up by welcoming a Sydney-based rum distillery to the mic.From a chance meeting at the Easter Show to surprise samples landing on the hosts’ desks, this one is all about discovering something unexpected.Rum, coffee liqueur, citrus cellos—and plenty of banter.Trust us, this episode is different… in the best way. Listen now and find out why no one was told what they were tasting before hitting record.

Season 5 kicks off + our 101st episode… and we’re starting strong.

The full crew is back — Adrian, Vic, Brad and fan-favourite Whisky Pete — for a proper, no-BS whisky session to open the new season.

In this episode we get into:
• Drinking vs collecting (open the bottle already 😅)
• Hype, pricing & today’s whisky market
• The state of the Australian whisky scene
• Choosing flavour over flex

Plus… Pete drops some big news 👀
He shares the first public details of his new whisky venture — sourcing standout casks, curating flavour-driven picks, and creating bespoke, custom-labelled bottles for corporate clients, events and collectors. Personal casks, tailored selections, whisky that tells your story.

🥃 “If you’re not opening it, are you really enjoying it?”
🥃 “Whisky is meant to be shared — not locked away.”

Big laughs. Strong opinions. Plenty of drams. The perfect way to kick off Season 5.

On this milestone episode the crew needed some long termfriends on the show, Brad, Adrian and Vic couldn’t think of anyone better than Ray Daniel and John Jarvis, we have quite a bit of fun but also it was an opportunity for an honest, behind-the-scenes chat about collaboration, leadership, andbuilding something that actually matters.

They get into how Oak and Origin and Whisky Wayfarers came together, the reality of creative partnerships, and why experience beats theory every time.

💬 Quote highlights:
“Some experiences you only get once — and they change how you see the work.” — Jarvis
“We didn’t oversell it. We just did the work.” — Ray
“That’s how you really learn — by being in it, not talking about it.” — Brad

Relaxed, real, and grounded in lived experience — this one’sfor anyone building, leading, or figuring it out as they go. Or maybe you’rejust into Whisky like us!

Dog Tag Whisky: Service, Mateship & Small‑Batch Spirit In this episode of Banter Over Whisky, Brad, Vic, and Adrian sit down with Mark Direen from Dog Tag Whisky. Mark shares how the brand was born from military camaraderie, honouring fallen mates, and celebrating service over a glass of whisky.

✨ Highlights:

• Origins in the military: Mark and fellow veterans turned long‑talked dreams into a whisky label.

• Art on the bottles: Labels feature veteran and military‑connected artists, commemorating service through creative design.

• Rum ration tribute: A special rum release dedicated to WWI diggers and their trench traditions.

• Small‑batch releases: Every cask is unique, with only a couple hundred bottles each.

• Community spirit: Tassie distillers welcomed Dog Tag with open arms, fostering collaboration instead of competition.

• Shareholder mateship: Ten ex‑Army mates backing the brand, many from SAS backgrounds.

📌 Dog Tag Whisky isn’t just about spirits—it’s about remembrance, mateship, and storytelling in every bottle.

This episode we are joined by David and Scott from Gippsland Distilling Company , home of Westernport Single Malt Whisky.

We have a great chat about their journey so far and the past current and even future releases.

We even taste some of them and had a great time finding out all about them and their products.

hope you can have a listen.

Cheers!

🎙️ Banter Over Whisky — The Battery Point Boys Are Back! 🥃

Tonight we sat down with two legends of the Tassie whisky scene — John Jarvis and Luke Lawrence — for a chat that’s equal parts banter, insight, and pure whisky love.

From career pivots to passion projects, these guys prove that when you mix friendship, craftsmanship, and a splash of whisky, the conversation flows just right. 🍀

No scripts. No plans. Just stories from the heart — about chasing change, finding the right fit, and what’s brewing next at Battery Point Distillery.

🔥 Tune in, pour a dram, and join the chat.

🥃 Banter Over Whisky x Bellarine Distillery

This week, Brad, Adrian, and Vic sit down with Russ & Craig from Bellarine Distillery — the creative minds behind one of Victoria’s most distinctive coastal whiskies. The crew dives into the story of Bellarine’s origins, how their seaside environment shapes each release, and what goes into crafting small-batch spirits that reflect their local community.

They chat about upcoming tastings in Brisbane, the art of building a distillery from scratch, and the passion (and chaos) that goes into every bottle. Expect laughs, whisky wisdom, and a genuine look at what makes Bellarine’s drams so special.

🎧 Tune in, grab a glass, and get ready for a warm and witty pour of banter and whisky!

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The banter is back!

This week, Brad, Adrian, and Vic are joined by the one and only Matt Bailey from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society — and it’s a cracker of an episode. From life in the whisky scene to stories from behind the SMWS casks, the chat dives deep into how the Society continues to champion unique, single-cask expressions and bring whisky lovers together.

Matt shares how the world of whisky has shifted, what makes SMWS bottlings so special, and why community and storytelling are still at the heart of great drams. Expect plenty of laughs, a few cheeky digs, and the kind of whisky talk that reminds us why we all fell in love with the spirit in the first place.

🎧 Tune in, pour yourself a dram, and join the conversation.

This week Brad, Adrian & Vic sit down with Gareth & Angela from Fleurieu Distillery — one of South Australia’s most exciting whisky makers. 🥃

Adrian shares how visiting the distillery was a bucket-list moment, describing it as an unforgettable experience that every whisky lover should have. From the warm hospitality to the passion in every bottle, Gareth & Angela are the true heart and soul of their craft.

In this episode, we dive into:
✨ The story of how Fleurieu Distillery came to life
✨ Their philosophy on making whisky with character
✨ The community and friendships built around whisky
✨ Why this couple are considered legends in the scene

Whether you’re into whisky for the flavour, the people, or the stories behind the dram — this episode has it all. Grab a glass, settle in, and enjoy the banter! 🥂