🥃 OLD & RARE IS COMING TO THE QMWS WHISKY EXPO 🥃

Get ready Queensland… the Old & Rare stand at the upcoming Queensland Malt Whisky Society Whisky Expo is shaping up to be something seriously special.

In this episode, the boys sit down for a preview of some of the incredible drams heading to the expo — from legendary old-school bottlings and independent releases to rare pours whisky lovers almost never get the chance to try.

Expect stories behind the bottles, deep whisky geekery, tasting notes that’ll have your mouth watering, and plenty of banter along the way. Whether you’re chasing big sherry bombs, elegant old malts, peated monsters, or unicorn bottles, the Old & Rare stand is going to be a must-visit destination at the expo. 🔥🥃

💬 “These are the bottles people talk about for years after they try them.”
💬 “Old & Rare is where whisky history ends up in your glass.”
💬 “This lineup is ridiculous… in the best possible way.”

If you’re heading to the expo, make sure the Old & Rare stand is high on your hit list. Some of these pours don’t come around twice.

🎧 Full episode out now — perfect listening before the big event.

This week on Banter Over Whisky, the boys are joined by the legends from Whisky Flight Club for an episode packed with whisky chat, absolute chaos, and plenty of laughs. From tech failures and early swearing records to deep dives into flavour profiles, peated whisky debates, and hidden gem bottles — this one is pure whisky nerd heaven.

The crew talks about how Whisky Flight Club started during COVID, building a community around sharing drams, and why great whisky doesn’t need hype or ridiculous price tags. Expect conversations around gateway peated whiskies, underrated blends, independent bottlers, Aussie whisky terroir, and some seriously tasty pours along the way. 🥃🔥

💬 “You don’t have to buy into the hype to get good whisky.”
💬 “Get more whisky into people’s hands — like it or don’t like it, at least try something new.”
💬 “We do whisky… we don’t do tech.”

Featuring pours from independent bottlers, sherry bombs, smoky drams, and a few bottles that completely surprised the panel. If you love whisky banter with mates, this episode is for you.

🎧 Full episode out now — grab a dram and join us.

Featuring Nullaki Distillery

This episode brings on the crew behind one of WA’s most exciting boutique whisky brands, crafting small-batch single malts out of the Great Southern.

Based down in Denmark, their whole approach is about capturing a true sense of place—using locally sourced barley, wine casks from regions like Margaret River and Pemberton, and even their own spring water to shape the spirit.

They dive into:

• Building a whisky brand from the ground up in Western Australia.
• Why they stick to traditional Scottish methods but give it a local twist
• The role of unique cask ageing (think Tawny and Pinot casks) in creating bold flavours like caramel, spice, and rich red fruit
• What it takes to produce a premium, small-batch Australian single malt

Their whiskies lean into being approachable but complex—lighter in style thanks to their custom copper still, but layered with distinctly WA character.

Guest vibe: passionate, detail-driven, and seriously proud of what Aussie whisky is becoming.

This week on Banter Over Whisky, the boys sit down with Yumi Yoshikawa, Global Brand Ambassador for Chichibu Distillery — one of the most respected names in Japanese whisky right now.

From her recent visit to Melbourne’s whisky scene to an inside look at Chichibu’s incredible rise, Yumi shares the story behind the distillery, what makes their whisky so unique, and why it’s captured the attention of collectors and enthusiasts worldwide.

Expect:
🔥 Behind-the-scenes insights into Chichibu’s production and philosophy
🥃 Stories from whisky festivals and global tastings
😂 Plenty of classic banter from the crew
👀 A deeper appreciation for Japanese whisky craftsmanship

If you’re a fan of world whisky — this one’s a must-listen.

🎧 Listen now and pour yourself something special.

🥃 New Episode: Banter Over Whisky – Big Industry Moves & Starward UpdateThe crew is back together with a returning guest, Carmen Hartwich from Starward Whisky—and this time, there’s huge news to unpack.After a bit of classic podcast chaos (including a lost recording 👀), the team dives into major developments shaking up the Australian whisky world. The spotlight was on Diageo and its recent move to step back from its Distilled Spirits Ventures portfolio—impacting a number of emerging distilleries, including Starward.Carmen shares insight into what this means for the brand, the challenges behind global investment shifts, and why it’s still an exciting time for Australian whisky.Expect:🔥 Big industry news explained🥃 Behind-the-scenes insight from Starward😂 Plenty of banter and self-roasting from the hosts

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.