Living The Dram

Rickus & Hursty commence a series of Wee Drams devoted to perhaps the greatest marketing scam in the whisky industry - the Classic Malts™ collection.

The boys kick it off with an introduction on the global powerhouse brand that is Diageo, they discuss the whiskies in the range (and why they're in there) as well as reveal some of Diageo's more controversial escapades.

Soulless multinational corporation or tall poppy? A bit of both perhaps.

Pour yourself a single malt and see if you can still stomach it after what you're about to hear...

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Rickus & Hursty get down to brass tacks and sample three Irish single malts for the second installment of their St. Patrick's Day Special.

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In the first episode of a two part series celebrating St. Patrick's Day, Rickus & Hursty dive deep into the golden history of Irish whiskey.

Rickus & Hursty discuss the pitfalls of voluntary taxation, the reasons for the decline of the popularity of Irish whiskey and its subsequent resurgence, and the saint who wasn't a saint. Happy St. Paddy's Day!

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Rickus & Hursty review "The Reverend" Jim Murray's 2021 Single Malt Scotch Whisky of The Year; The Glen Grant 18yo Rare Edition. Controversy may abound with this first impression, which won't surprise you.

Does it deserve top spot? Is Murray being paid off? Will Rickus & Hursty believe the hype? Hit play to find out.

Rickus & Hursty discuss freedom of speech regarding the controversy sorrounding Murray's 'sexist' and 'objectifying' comments, if only briefly; and the boys also delve into how social media has given people a metaphoric soapbox to spout their opinions from. Pour yourself a dram of this award winning whisky and see if you agree with the boys or the rev.

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Rickus & Hursty give their first impression on a dram they've never tried before, Jonnie Walker's 'smokiest' offering; the Double Black.

We all know they have a staunch disdain for blends but a love for all things smoke... could this change their mind?

Pour yourself a dram of the smokiest NAS blend you can find and see if you agree!

To learn more about the history of Johnnie Walker, check out Living The Dram Podcast - Episode 011 - Battle of The Blends: Johnnie Walker Blue vs Chivas Regal Ultis

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Rickus & Hursty create a tradition by gifting each other a bottle while recapping the absolute fizzer of a year that was 2020.

Joy to the world, 2020 is nearly over.

Rickus & Hursty gift each other a surprise bottle and also reveal their best ofs and most memorable in entertainment and news.

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Rickus & Hursty try their hands at something a little more bite sized, introducing their Wee Dram series.

Why does Rickus believe Glenfiddich 12 such amazing value for money and possibly the best bang-for-your buck single malt in the world? Will Hursty come around?

In this wee episode, Rickus & Hursty delve into that as well as touch on a little bit of recent controversy surrounding the brand and its 'affiliates'.

Is using sexual metaphor a sexist way to describe a whisky?

Inclusivity = Good.
Tokenism = Bad.

Pour yourself a wee dram of Glenfiddich 12 and see if you agree!

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Rickus and Hursty share stories to make your knees knock and mouth water whilst savouring a Halloween inspired dram or three.

A Halloween inspired episode that delves into whiskies from Glenrothes, Jura and Bowmore distilleries, and the ghostly stories that go with them. Rickus and Hursty also share their own ghostly stories and experiences for good measure. Pour yourself a dram to ward off the chill of the tales and settle in for a little Halloween fun!

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Rickus & Hursty try to tame the Spirit of Independence.

More Johns and Georges than you can poke a stick at. Maybe a couple of Pauls too, but alas; no Ringos. If you know of a distillery with a more impressive core range, we’d like to see it! One of the oldest family run distilleries takes us on a sherry influenced journey of whiskies that have spent more time in wood.

The boys dive in to some superbly aged sherry cask finished whiskies, and Hursty educates us on the process of ageing sherry; how it may be a bit different than what you think it is and how it's nothing like whisky. So pour a well-aged glass of something special and settle in!

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Rickus & Hursty get ready to rumble in this iso showdown.

The ultimate battle of the blends, Chivas Regal Ultis goes head to head with Johnny Walker Blue Label. An atypical episode in line with the atypical nature of a global pandemic and lockdown, Rickus & Hursty explore two of the world's most popular blends as well as waxing lyrical about the times we find ourselves in.

The boys also share some 'Rona related stories, discuss Mizunara casks and why they're a shit idea, and read some very bizarre mail. So grab a glass, pour a healthy measure of your favourite blend and enjoy!

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This episode is proudly sponsored by Rupert's Pet Cremation & Transport