In this AI-generated UK version podcast done from a podcast produced in Danish, we examine the rising prominence of two Faroese distilleries at a major Danish whisky festival, Einar’sand Fair Isles. While Einar’s celebrates a decade of production and shifting leadership to the founder's daughter, Faer Isles is preparing for its highly anticipated first official release this autumn. A featured interview explainshow the Faroe Islands’ stable, cool climate provides a unique "X-factor" for maturation, allowing spirits to age effectively in traditional wind-blown sheds. And we do a tasting of samples from Fair Isles unfinished barrel proofs, noting distinct notes of pear, pepper, and smoke. But is the Faroe Islands big enough for two distilleries with international ambitions?

Hele to færøske destillerier var at finde på dette års whiskymesse i Kolding. Og det selv om det kun er knap ti år siden, der blev tilladt at producere alkohol på Færøerne. Og nok minder vejret, vinden og de lave temperaturudsving meget om det nordlige Skotland. Men er der plads til to destillerier på de vindblæste øer med bare 55.000 indbyggere?

Inthis second podcast with Lasse Öznek, the master distiller at Copenhagen Distillery, we talk about his scientific and ambitious approach to spirits. Drawing on his pharmaceutical background, Öznek explains how he uses chemistryand custom modular equipment to precisely control every stage of the distillation process. Copenhagen Distillery has recently won several international competitions even though their whisky is very young. One reason is their unconventional aging method, which utilizes toasted Hungarian oak andhigh-temperature fluctuations rather than traditional charred bourbon barrels. This technique results in a rapid maturation process and a high "angel’s share" evaporation rate, creating a concentrated and spicy flavor profile. It’s a modern, data-driven philosophy that prioritizes flavor innovation overtraditional age statements.

I denne anden podcast med Lasse Öznek, master destiller hos Copenhagen Distillery, får vi resten af historien om den whisky, der netop har ryddet bordene ved flereinternationale prisuddelinger og henvist både skotske, amerikanske og alle andre konkurrenter til sekundære placeringer. Lasse ôznek fortæller hvad hans 20 års karrierer i den farmaceutiske verden betyder for hans arbejde, hvorfor han ikke vil arbejde med andres brugte fade, hvor mangeMichelin-stjerner han mindst vil være tilfreds med – og endelig også hvordan han selv drikker sin whisky. Et svar der nok vil overraske mange.

This podcast features an interview with Lasse Öznek, the Master Distiller at Copenhagen Distillery, who discusses the company’s recent international success and unique production philosophy. Despite their whiskey’s young age, the distillery achieved prestigious "Master" and "Gold" titles through blind tastings, outperforming established spirits from Scotland and Japan. Öznek explains how his scientific background in chemistry shapes their"art, craft, and science" approach, utilizing organic Danish grain, specialized fermentation, and high-temperature aging to accelerate flavordevelopment. The conversation highlights their streamlined product range—Raw, Refined, and Rare—which focuses on specific flavor profiles rather than traditional age statements.

Copenhagen Destillery har ryddet bordene ved adskillige internationale prisuddelinger. Oghenvist skotske, japanske, amerikanske og whiskyer fra mange andre lande til sekundære placeringer. Hør manden bag det hele, master destiller Lasse Ösnek fortælle den forrygende historie, dels om hans egen højest utraditionelleindgang til hele whiskyverdenen og også hvordan det kan lade sig gøre at lavewhisky i verdensklasse ved at bryde stort set alle de regler, der findes forwhiskyproduktion.

This podcast interview features Martin Marksen, a Global Brand Ambassador for Highland Park, who provides an inside look at the distillery’s traditional and innovative practices. He explains the unique malting process on Orkney, notingthat while most grain comes from the mainland, they maintain distinctiveflavors by using local peat and floor malting. The discussion highlights the distillery's sustainability efforts, such as significantly reducing peatconsumption and experimenting with alternative fuel sources like heather and grass. Marksen also details the critical role of cask selection, pecifically emphasizing the influence of European and American sherry-seasoned oak on the final product. Additionally, the conversation explores the prestigious "Master of the Quaich" honor and the collaborative spirit found within the Scotch whisky industry. The episode concludes with a professional tasting ofspecialized releases, including a cask-strength heather-peated whisky and an experimental 16-year-old expression aged in Swedish oak

I anden episode om Highland Park tager Martin Markvardsen os med ind bag murene på destilleriet på de nordlige skotske Orkney-øer. I mange år har han arbejdet som Global Brand Ambassador for Highland Park og i endnuflere år har han arbejdet med skotsk whisky. Hans kærlighed til landet og især Highland Park og de forblæste Orkney-øer er stadig så intens, at han drømmer om at flytte fra Falster til Orkney-øerne når han engang går på pension og ikke skal rejse 200 dage om året. Det er en historie om en whisky-produktion medrespekt for 220 års tradition og et stærkt sammenhold, der i disse år udfordresfra alle sider. Den 2500  år gamle tørvslipper op en dag, og kan den erstattes med hestepærer? Samtidig skyder destillerier op i mange andre lande og udfordrer Skotland på whiskytronen. Og så tester vi de nye udgivelser fra Highland Park, Heaher og Between You and I.   

This podcast features Martin Markvatsen, the global brand ambassador for Highland Park, discussing the heritage and production ofthe distillery’s scotch whisky. Located on the windblown Orkney Islands, thedistillery has operated for over 220 years, utilizing a unique, heather-based peat that provides a distinct floral sweetness compared to mainland malts.Markvarden shares his personal journey from a military police officer to becoming a Master of the Quaich, a prestigious title in the scotch industry. The discussion also covers specific releases, including the affordable 12-year-old staple, a rare 56-year-old bottling, and experimental projects involving Swedish oak. Throughout the conversation, the hosts conduct a tasting to compare the flavor profiles and market values of different age statements.

Martin Markvardsen er mere skotsk end de fleste danskere. Hans liv er skotsk whisky - især den fra Highland Park, som han i mange år har været Global Brand Ambassador for. Og hvis whisky, han altid vil vælge som den, han skal have med på en øde ø. Han er hædret med den fornemme titel Master of the Quaich. Hør ham i to afsnit fortælle, hvorfor mere end 220 års erfaring med whisky produktion betyder alt.