As whisky fans, we are fascinated by origin stories. Yet they are so hard to prove. Last time I was in Scotland, I went to "The Spiritual Home of Scotch Whisky" Lindores Abbey. So called, because it is here that Friar John Corr produced aqua vitae ("water of life") for King James IV in 1494 - the first record of distilling in the country. Join me as I talk with the founder of the distillery that owes its existence to that tax record written so long ago.

As whisky fans, we are fascinated by origin stories. Yet they are so hard to prove. Last time I was in Scotland, I went to "The Spiritual Home of Scotch Whisky" Lindores Abbey. So called, because it is here that Friar John Corr produced aqua vitae ("water of life") for King James IV in 1494 - the first record of distilling in the country. Join me as I talk with the founder of the distillery that owes its existence to that tax record written so long ago.

Discovering The Origins of Scotch Whisky with Drew MacKenzie-Smith of Lindores Abby Distillery

Join Best Selling Author Drew Hannush as he talks with the founders, distillers, authors, historians, and brand ambassadors that lead us to a greater understanding of the whiskies we love - and the ones we should know more about.

Drew not only explores the history of bourbon, scotch, rye, and other world whiskies, he seeks to broaden our understanding of styles, regions, and the distiller's craft through deep dives with those in the know. Each episode is meant to be as pertinent today as it will be well into the future.

Enjoy the journey - cheers and sláinte mhath!

Bourbon, Scotch, Irish, Japanese, American Single Malt, French, Indian, no whisky category is off limits.  

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Join Best Selling Author Drew Hannush as he talks with the founders, distillers, authors, historians, and brand ambassadors that lead us to a greater understanding of the whiskies we love - and the ones we should know more about. Drew not only explores the history of bourbon, scotch, rye, and other world whiskies, he seeks to broaden our understanding of styles, regions, and the distiller's craft through deep dives with those in the know. Each episode is meant to be as pertinent today as it will be well into the future. Enjoy the journey - cheers and sláinte mhath! Bourbon, Scotch, Irish, Japanese, American Single Malt, French, Indian, no whisky category is off limits. Drew's natural curiosity for the lore and

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