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Whisky Conversations Ep 6: The Isle of Skye in a Bottle - Talisker's Tale (Series Finale)

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Whisky Conversations Ep 6: The Isle of Skye in a Bottle - Talisker's Tale (Series Finale)

Whisky Conversations Ep 6: The Isle of Skye in a Bottle - Talisker's Tale (Series Finale)

Explore the mystique of Talisker, a unique single malt born from the vibrant landscapes of the Isle of Skye. In Episode 6 of Whisky Conversations, we delve into 200 years of history and mastery, revealing the intimate connection between the landscape and this distinguished liquor. Ready to embark on an enchanting journey of beauty, mystery, and refined taste? __ Join us for an enchanting journey to the Isle of Skye in Whisky Conversations Episode 6. In this episode, we spotlight Talisker, a single malt that beautifully captures its birthplace's essence. Located on the scenic Isle of Skye, Talisker distillery, infused with the sea's energy, has crafted this refined whisky for 200 years. The tale of Talisker is as intriguing as its flavor profile. Bearing the legacy of the MacLeods, the master distillers whose lineage intertwines with the distillery's history, Talisker is a testament to heritage and craftsmanship. The distillery, with its distinct dock-like appearance on the sea's edge, infuses every cask with the raw, dynamic energy of the sea. In this episode, you'll learn how Talisker exemplifies the relationship between landscape and liquor. From the varying climates to the rough yet beautiful terrain, every element of the Isle of Skye is reflected in Talisker's character. No two single malts are alike, and Taliskerโ€™s unique interpretation of its environment sets it apart in the world of whisky. ๐Ÿฅƒ ๐˜›๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ด ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต ๐˜ช๐˜ด ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ ๐˜ถ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ข๐˜จ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ซ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜บ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ธ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ฆ๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ต ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ญ-๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต. ๐˜—๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ฌ ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ฑ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ฃ๐˜ญ๐˜บ.

Jun 22, 202321:17
Whisky Conversations Ep 5: Johnnie Walker Black Label

Whisky Conversations Ep 5: Johnnie Walker Black Label

Discover the history and unique taste of Johnnie Walker Black Label in Episode 5 of Whisky Conversations. From the life story of the iconic Johnnie Walker to the bold benchmark of Black Label, journey through two centuries of excellence and progressive spirit. Tune in and raise a glass to quality, tradition, and innovation. We take a deep dive into the world of Johnnie Walker Black Label. This episode is a toast to memories, from family celebrations to milestone life events, and the whisky that's been at the heart of it all. Discover the journey of Johnnie Walker, the man behind the label - a farmer's son who turned into an entrepreneurial icon, sparking a passion for blending flavours and aromas that would transcend generations. With groundbreaking design choices like the square bottle and slanted label, the brand set the tone for innovation in the industry. Unravel the story behind the Striding Man, a symbol of progress, as we celebrate 200 years of this iconic whisky. Learn about the essence of Johnnie Walker Black Label's complexity and depth of flavour that established a benchmark in the whisky world. So, pour a dram, press play, and embark on this intriguing whisky journey. ๐Ÿฅƒ ๐˜›๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ด ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต ๐˜ช๐˜ด ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ ๐˜ถ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ข๐˜จ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ซ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜บ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ธ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ฆ๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ต ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ญ-๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต. ๐˜—๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ฌ ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ฑ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ฃ๐˜ญ๐˜บ.

Jun 22, 202316:39
Whisky Conversations Ep 4: What Makes Whisky, Whisky

Whisky Conversations Ep 4: What Makes Whisky, Whisky

In Episode 4 of Whisky Conversations, we demystify whisky's origins and production process. From the Gaelic term meaning 'water for life,' to the simple yet significant ingredients, we explore how subtle variations in the process result in a stunning array of whiskies. Join us as we unravel what makes whisky, whisky.


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Welcome to Episode 4 of Whisky Conversations, where we delve into the fascinating world of whisky production. We trace the origins of whisky, beginning with its Gaelic roots translating to 'water for life,' and explore its key componentsโ€”water, barley, yeast, and an oak cask. This episode sheds light on the intricate process of malting, fermenting, distilling, and ageing, highlighting how the process matters more than the ingredients. Despite the shared basic ingredients, we celebrate the diversity in whisky, particularly Scottish whisky, resulting from unique processes. Whether you're a whisky connoisseur or a curious beginner, this episode offers a wealth of information, enhancing your understanding and appreciation of whisky.

Jun 15, 202320:22
Whisky Conversations Ep3: Savouring Aberfeldy: The Highland Whisky With a Golden Legacy

Whisky Conversations Ep3: Savouring Aberfeldy: The Highland Whisky With a Golden Legacy

In today's Whisky Conversations, we journey to the Scottish Highlands, where the highest mountain meets the deepest loch and the widest river, to discover Aberfeldy.


This remarkable whisky, known as the golden dram, holds a rich history and a legacy marked by over 200 gold medals.Welcome to another episode of Whisky Conversations.

Built at the confluence of nature's marvels, where the highest mountain meets the deepest loch and the widest river, Aberfeldy distills not just a whisky, but an experience, steeped in tradition and honour.

This renowned whisky, known as the golden dram, is named so for two fascinating reasons. The pristine water source used for its production has a legend of gold associated with it. And, echoing this golden theme, Aberfeldy itself has been honoured with over 200 gold medals for its exceptional taste and quality.

In this episode, we'll explore Aberfeldy's unique Highland style, the intriguing backstory, and its place in the world of whisky. Join us!

Jun 05, 202315:09
Whisky Conversations Ep2: Glen Deveron, A Travel Retail Exclusive

Whisky Conversations Ep2: Glen Deveron, A Travel Retail Exclusive

Discover the unique charm of Glen Deveron in our latest Whisky Conversations episode - a whisky exclusively available in travel retail. From its captivating history and commitment to sustainability to its signature apple note, Glen Deveron is an exclusive duty-free gem awaiting your discovery. Welcome back to Whisky Conversations, your exclusive gateway into the duty-free whisky world. In this episode, we're taking you on a journey through the unique character of Glen Deveron, a whisky you'll only find in travel retail, appreciated by aficionados of all ages and genders worldwide. Every bottle of whisky is a world of flavors and stories waiting to be discovered, and Glen Deveron is no exception. From its travel-retail-exclusive status to its intriguing origins and signature apple note, it's a whisky experience not to be missed. Named after a nearby river, Glen Deveron originates from a small village in the north-east of Scotland. Despite not owning its own distillery, Glen Deveron has made a name for itself in the whisky world since its birth in the new era post-World War II. Glen Deveron stands out not only for its unique history but also its commitment to sustainability. Using just three ingredients, it generates almost zero waste, a testament to the sustainable nature of Scotch whisky production. This duty-free-exclusive whisky is known for its small-batch production and signature apple note. Enjoyed alone or in cocktails, Glen Deveron offers a depth of flavor that's as exclusive as its availability. Join us in this captivating episode as we delve deeper into Glen Deveron, a whisky that invites us to explore, learn, and savor the journey. Exclusively available in travel retail, this is a journey you won't get anywhere else. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to Duty Free for more exclusive content and interviews. Here's to exclusive discoveries and exceptional whiskies. Cheers!

May 25, 202310:19
Whisky Conversations Ep1: Global Whisky Connotations & Origins of Dewar's with Matthew Cordiner

Whisky Conversations Ep1: Global Whisky Connotations & Origins of Dewar's with Matthew Cordiner

Embark on a global whisky journey with Matthew Cordiner, Bacardi's Global Brand Ambassador for Single Malts, in this engaging episode. Explore the worldwide significance of whisky, the intriguing history of Dewar's, and partake in an exclusive tasting session. Let your curiosity guide you in the diverse world of whisky with Dufry Join us in this enlightening episode on as we delve into the captivating world of whisky with our esteemed guest, Matthew Cordiner. As Bacardi's Global Brand Ambassador for Single Malts, Matthew brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to our conversation. In this video, Matthew takes us on a fascinating journey around the globe, discussing the unique connotations and cultural significance of whisky in different parts of the world. He shares intriguing insights into how whisky is perceived, enjoyed, and celebrated, from the Scottish Highlands to the bustling cities of Asia. We then explore the illustrious history and origins of Dewar's, a renowned brand in the whisky sphere. Matthew unravels the intriguing story behind Dewar's, explaining how the brand has evolved over time and maintained its esteemed status in the ever-evolving whisky industry. In the spirit of Dewar's mantra, "Stay Curious", Matthew encourages us to keep exploring, discovering, and learning more about the diverse world of whisky. He prompts us to challenge our preconceptions and enhance our appreciation for this cherished spirit. The episode is topped off with an exclusive whisky tasting session. Matthew guides us through the process, helping us identify the distinct notes and flavours in each glass.

Whether you're a seasoned whisky connoisseur or a curious novice, you're sure to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of whisky through Matthew's expert guidance. Don't miss out on this illuminating conversation with one of the industry's leading figures. Tune in, raise your glass, and let your whisky journey begin with Dufry. Remember to like, share, and subscribe to Forum By Dufry for more exclusive content and interviews with industry experts. Cheers! ๐Ÿฅƒ ๐˜›๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ด ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต ๐˜ช๐˜ด ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ ๐˜ถ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ข๐˜จ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ซ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜บ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ธ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ฆ๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ต ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ญ-๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต. ๐˜—๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ฌ ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ฑ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ฃ๐˜ญ๐˜บ.

May 12, 202312:29