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Welcome to The Distillers Journal Podcast. Presented by Tim Sheahan and Velo Mitrovich. We speak to some of the finest figures in distilling. Charting the journey of this industry’s exciting and vibrant distilleries and the impact they’re having on the sector at large. We investigate the issues that affect your business, the latest products and services available to you and the trends that you really should be paying attention to. In a nutshell, we help you to either make or save money. From placing the spotlight on new technology, to keeping up to speed with the latest rules and regulations, you’ll find it on The Distillers Journal Podcast.

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A world of whisky | Waterford Distillery

2024/02/16

It’s also home to one of its newest, finest distilleries. And at Waterford Distillery they are bonded by one goal, that’s the quest to unearth whisky’s most natural flavours. Unashamedly influenced by the world’s greatest winemakers, the team at Waterford bring – in their very own words – that same intellectual drive, methodology and rigour to...

Hollywood Calling | Gin Bothy

2024/02/02

What do Hollywood stars such as Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and Martin Scorsese have in common? Well, it won’t be long before they will all be able to enjoy a fantastic, unique distillation hailing from Scotland’s eastern lowlands. They’ll soon receive a gin produced by the “Accidental Gin Maker” Kim Cameron and the team behind...

Tequila’s time is now | Pimentae

2024/01/19

Say hello to Pimentae. Founded in 2021 by Alice Parmiter and Wynter Karo, the duo were far too familiar with the dismissive reactions at the mention of Tequila. As they say, the shot-fuelled culture in the UK has led to too many nights people would rather forget. Put simply, enough was enough, so they set...

The Beauty of Barrels

2023/12/22

What impact do barrels have on the spirits you produce? The answer, as we probably all know, is far-reaching. The type of wood, the barrel’s previous contents, the level of char and the time the liquid spends in the vessel are just some of factors in-play here. And during whisky aging, we can break the...

Diversify with Distilling

2023/12/11

While many of you will already own or run a distillery, there’s an increasing trend where producers of other drinks are moving into the spirits sector. Micro-breweries, cider and winemakers are allured by the ability to diversify their offering with small-batch spirits. And today’s guest has a wealth of experience in helping them do just...

On the Bourbon trail

2023/03/31

The bourbon industry has faced challenges over the centuries. However today the industry is booming, and Briggs of Burton are supporting Kentucky distilleries steeped in history and tradition, as well as new businesses emerging along the Bourbon trail, to meet customer demand and prepare for the future. Guests Logan Cordle, Briggs of Burton, LouivilleLindsay Parker,...

Rutland Square Gin: the journey of 250 teas and a lot of sampling

2022/11/25

There are two stories in this podcast. The first is Nishant Sharma, founder and CEO of Edinburgh’s Rutland Square Gin, and his journey into spirits. Back in India, a great-grandfather, whom Nishant never met, fell in love with whisky thanks to a Scottish officer and a mutual love of moonshine. What could Nishant do but...

The influence of distillery microbiota on whisky flavour

2022/10/28

In December Brewers Journal and Distillers Journal will be having its Congress in London. This episode comes from our lecture series in Edinburgh held earlier this year. During Scotch malt whisky production, fermentation has been traditionally carried out in large wooden vessels known as washbacks. Although wooden washbacks are still widely used today, many distilleries...

Your gin can crack the hospitality trade

2022/10/14

If you suspect big gin has a grip on the UK hospitality trade, you are correct. But this doesn’t mean you can’t get poured as well. Receiving the right data will help you understand your market – and competitors – as this episode will explain. Data collection agency Shepper sends its ‘Sheppards’ out to pound...

Greetings from the Republic of Brighton

2022/09/30

A spirit by nature can have a smell and taste which reflects the natural area where it was distilled and aged. But a spirit can also reflect the vibe and feel of the city where it was made. Don’t believe this? Just ask Kathy Caton at Brighton Distillery. The lesson for all distillers to take...