A lively kick-off of Season 6, the Mitch & Daz welcome listeners with a post-holiday catch-up. They contemplate the ideal cutoff for New Year greetings, and share their plans for revealing their weights in the next episode (maybe not!)

They get into their festive adventures, from drinking boutique whiskies to escaping to sunny Portugal. The duo previews exciting plans for 2026, including 45 episodes, live shows, and their participation in the Spirit of Speyside Festival with industry heavyweights. They touch on Whisky news, including a trademark battle involving James Martin, changes in Whisky tourism with Clynelish's closure, and exciting new releases like Lochlea's 7-year-old and Highland Park's vibrant Heather.

Additionally, they lament Meta's impact on Whisky communities, discuss the potential of aluminum Whisky bottles, and celebrate Rita Greenwood as the first female chair of the Scotch Whisky Association.

00:00 Introduction and New Year Greetings

00:37 Holiday Recap and Personal Updates

01:38 Whisky Talk and Festive Spirits

03:15 Travel Tales and Whisky Prices

06:25 Plans for the New Season

10:53 Dry January and Burns Night

15:32 Whisky World News

17:31 Trademark Maintenance and Brand Transfers

18:37 Whisky Tourism and Visitor Centers

21:04 New Whisky Releases and Distillery Updates

22:36 Meta's Alcohol Policy Changes

25:34 Innovations in Whisky Packaging

26:54 First Female Chair of the SWA

28:28 Elixir's Trail Series and Global Spirits

31:33 Highland Park's New Release

33:46 Positive Outlook for the Whisky Industry

34:37 Burns Night Celebrations and Farewell

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