Dr. Jacopo Mazzeo penned an article for SevenFifty entitled "What Sherry’s New Regulations Mean for the Region". Joshua and Jason discuss this news and how it could *potentially* affect the whisky industry.

As usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the conversation!

Special thanks to:

- Weigh Down for allowing us to use their song "Where the Lifeless Go" as our theme song

Once, twice, three times, wait.. four times, my Davie!

Special thanks to:

- Weigh Down for allowing us to use their song "Wooden Monsters" as our theme song

Campari buys Wilderness Trail and Diageo buys Balcones. Joshua and Jason discuss.

Special thanks to:

- Weigh Down for allowing us to use their song "Where the Lifeless Go" as our theme song

It's always great having Amanda Beckwith of Virginia Distillery on the Padcost. It was nice welcoming Brian Hersey to the pod, too. Both, along with Jason, have an in-depth conversation regarding all geeky things Virginia Distillery Co!

Special thanks to:

- Weigh Down for allowing us to use their song "Wooden Monsters" as our theme song

Master of Malt penned an article titled ”Islay Distillers Face Peated Malt Shortages”. Joshua and Jason discuss.

Special thanks to:

- Weigh Down for allowing us to use their song "Where the Lifeless Go" as our theme song

More often than not people tell us that one of their favorite episodes is the one where we interviewed Ollie Chilton while driving and killed a bird with our windshield. The good news is Ollie has returned to the podcast for another "car talk" to discuss Elixir Distiller's acquisition of Tormore Distillery in Speyside and their build of Portintruan on Islay.

Special thanks to:

- Weigh Down for allowing us to use their song "Wooden Monsters" as our theme song

Wall Street Journal Journalist, Trefor Moss, penned an article titled "Whisky Boom Stresses Remote Scottish Island". Joshua and Jason discuss.

Special thanks to:

- Weigh Down for allowing us to use their song "Where the Lifeless Go" as our theme song

After having his induction to the Keepers of the Quaich for two and a half years (thanks, Covid) Jason has finally be inducted as a Keeper into the one and only Keepers of the Quaich. 

If you're not familiar, "The Keepers of the Quaich is an exclusive and international society that recognises those that have shown outstanding commitment to the Scotch Whisky industry. Founded by the leading distillers, it is by its very nature, the beating heart of the industry. In establishing the Keepers of the Quaich, the industry pooled its influential resources to build a powerful society working together and united.

Keepers of the Quaich are dedicated and passionate people around the world who are proud to be part of a select society and who are dedicated to achieving greater appreciation of our magnificent spirit – Scotch Whisky."

Joshua and Jason recap the festivities!

Special thanks to:

- Weigh Down for allowing us to use their song "Wooden Monsters" as our theme song

A story that's been building since February 2022: Heineken to buy Distell Group, owners of Bunnahabhain, Deanston, and Tobermory/Ledaig. Joshua and Jason discuss.

Special thanks to:

- Weigh Down for allowing us to use their song "Where the Lifeless Go" as our theme song

Joshua and Jason take a deep dive into the pending new US whisk(e)y category: American Single Malt Whisk(e)y with Steve Hawley, President of the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission. On top of geeking about regarding the ins and outs of this issue, the three get in a few laughs; having been friends for a decade or more...

Special thanks to:

- Weigh Down for allowing us to use their song "Wooden Monsters" as our theme song