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120 episodes
Language
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Mike and DuncanExplicit
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Date created
2023/03/12
Latest episode
2026/09/24
Average duration
61 min.
Release period
21 days
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Mike and Duncan host the Honest to a Malt podcast - fueled entirely by whisky and laughs! An entertaining exploration of the trials and tribulations of being hobbyists and human beings. Each episode delivers a new topic, idea, or special guest/s. Plus, the guys discuss the latest whisky in their glasses, what's been grinding their gears and share listener stories. Podcast may include slightly dodgy impressions, singing and the odd rap. Email:[email protected] Follow: Pod @honesttoamalt / Mike @whiskywings / Duncan @whiskytip
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Episode 116 - Ra-Ra-Raasay
2026/09/24
Mike and Duncan chat to Alasdair Day, Co-Founder and Master Distiller of the Raasay Distillery.
Dive in to find out a bit more about Raasay, the spirit, the wood, the grain and of course the new releases.
The chaps dived into:
The Draam - 46.4% abv
Na Sia Single Cask Series 7 y/o American Rye - Peated 61.3% abv
Na Sia Single Cask Series 7 y/o - American Rye - Unpeated 60.9% abv
Pour yourself a dram, grab an Irn-Bru and listen in.
Episode 115 - Lady in Glen
2026/09/07
In Episode 115 of Honest to a Malt, Mike & Duncan welcome Gregor Hannah, founder of Lady of the Glen, and brand ambassador Paul McKendrick (sadly remote Scottish internet connection as the wind and rain howls means Paul was not with us for long) for a wide-ranging conversation about independent whisky bottling.Gregor shares the story behind Lady of the Glen, from using a bank loan intended for a car to buy whisky casks, through the brand’s early hand-to-mouth years, to building a self-sufficient bottling operation in Fife. He also explains the origins of the name, the company’s distinctive bottle design, its Halloween-inspired Sewin Series and the practical realities of managing a bonded warehouse.The conversation also explores the challenges facing independent bottlers, including rising costs, regulation, logistics, duty increases and the changing whisky market. Along the way, the panel discusses the importance of refill bourbon casks, distillery character and resisting the temptation to rely solely on darker, heavily sherried whisky.The tasting includes a selection of Lady of the Glen releases, including:-Clynelish 2013 12 year old Hogshead 54.5%-Glen Spey 2014 12 year old Pineau Rouge Finish 59.1%-Benrinnes 2012 13 Year Old (6 years finish in) Cypriot wine barrique 58.7%-Loch Lomond 2014 11 year old refill oloros finish 60%-North British 1995 30 year old refill barrell 41.6%-Inchdarnie Finglassie 2018 7 year old refill madeira finish 60%-St Bridget's Kirk Robert Burns 2014 10 year old 48.5%
You can buy us a dram which will make us very happy, and we will shout you out. Check out the Honest to a Malt podcast website & blog. Browse the Whisky T-Shirt Shop.
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Episode 113 - Some Like It Malt (Summer Vibes)
2026/07/17
Mike and Duncan are far too hot and burning through t-shirts. It's the summer and we chat about lunch with Tormore, whilst Donuts has visited Bimber Distillery in Acton, London. Whisky tales, DIY men's fragrances... and don't mention the football.
You can buy us a dram which will make us very happy, and we will shout you out. Check out the Honest to a Malt podcast website & blog. Browse the Whisky T-Shirt Shop.
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Episode 112 - Getting A-Head In Whisky feat Euan Campbell of SMWS
2026/06/30
Mike & Duncan chat with Euan Campbell, Head of Whisky at The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, often shortened to SMWS, a global whisky club and society, which bottles a lot of whiskies from all around the globe, with many from Scotland.
We try the latest batch of The Five Regions: https://smws.com/the-five-regions/ - a 50% blended malt matured in a selection of bourbon, oloroso, PX & htmc hogsheads, with malt from each of the five regions of Scotland, whilst chatting about SMWS, Euan's role, and going through his pudding island dram experience.
Use code SMWYES to redeem two free glasses with your new SMWS membership. A £100 yearly membership includes a bottle of whisky.
You can buy us a dram which will make us very happy, and we will shout you out. Check out the Honest to a Malt podcast website & blog. Browse the Whisky T-Shirt Shop.
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Episode 111 - Berb Is The Word
2026/06/04
Mike and Duncan explore bourbon cask whisky, the flavours, and types, and why it's perfect for spring and summer. Plus, Duncan is back in the auction game sniping 5 bargains, and trying a filthy red wine Ledaig, a United Distillers period refill bourbon Speyside, and a Bardstown bottled in bond from 'who knows when'.
You can buy us a dram which will make us very happy, and we will shout you out. Check out the Honest to a Malt podcast website & blog. Browse the Whisky T-Shirt Shop.
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Episode 110 - Regional Favourites and Renton Reflections
2026/05/20
Mike & Duncan delve into their regional favourite Scottish distilleries! Choosing one distillery from each of the regions of Scotland (which in itself is up for debate) but includes: Speyside, Lowland, Highlands (and Islands), Islay and Campbeltown.
Use code SMWYES to redeem two free glasses with your new SMWS membership. A £100 yearly membership includes a bottle of whisky.
You can buy us a dram which will make us very happy, and we will shout you out. Check out the Honest to a Malt podcast website & blog. Browse the Whisky T-Shirt Shop.
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Episode 109 - Words in the Stone with Annandale Distillery
2026/04/22
Mike and Duncan chat with David Thomson, co-founder of Annandale Distillery. We chat through the start and progression of Annadale Distillery, diving into two new South of Scotland bottles of whisky as we go:
Man O'Words - Double Oaked Ex-Bourbon - Cask 1563 at 58.9%
Man O'Swords - STR Ex-Red Wine Cask - Cask 387 at 57.9%
As well as Annandale related stories we cover off all our usual bits and pieces, what's been in our glass and up our ass!
You can buy us a dram which will make us very happy, and we will shout you out. Check out the Honest to a Malt podcast website & blog. Browse the Whisky T-Shirt Shop.
Email us on: [email protected]
Episode 108 - Blend it, Blend it Mike & Dunky
2026/04/07
Mike and Duncan eventually chat about blending whisky at home and it's safe to say the chaps have very different viewpoints methodologies.Also this week, we recap our wonderful evening of whisky and Cigars at JJ Fox in London. We were lucky to present three different Ardnahoe whiskies paired with a Rocky Patel Cigar.We got to meet some great people on the night, as mentioned in this episode, please head over to Instagram and check out @TheIronNomadAs well as that we discuss all the usual stuff as well as some thought on Whisky Live London.
You can buy us a dram which will make us very happy, and we will shout you out. Check out the Honest to a Malt podcast website & blog. Browse the Whisky T-Shirt Shop.
Email us on: [email protected]
Episode 107 - Collect Tables?
2026/04/03
This week Mike and Duncan tackle the hard hitting life questions—like, at what point does a prized collection cross the line into full-blown hoarding?
We cover off all the usual stuff such as what's been in our glass and up are arse!
Collector or Hoarder?: The psychology behind why we keep what we keep.
Nostalgia Trip: NFL cards, Pokémon, and the golden era of Pogs.
Parenthood & Hobbies: Balancing family life and passing down the joy of collecting to the kids.
Grab a pour and tune in! Sláinte!
You can buy us a dram which will make us very happy, and we will shout you out. Check out the Honest to a Malt podcast website & blog. Browse the Whisky T-Shirt Shop.
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Cadenheads, Canapés, and Cocktails
2026/02/21
Have you visited The Malt Lounge in London? We went to a whisky and food pairing recently with drams from @wmcadenheads, Japanese inspired canapés, and cocktails mixed by the expert bar staff.
Tucked away within @theprinceakatokilondon, Marylebone, near Marble Arch, the ambience and lighting makes it a joy to spend an afternoon or evening.
Here's the menu for the montly tasting we attended:
Whisky high spritz Smoked belinis and celeriac remoulade
15 year old Ardmore Otoro tartare on lotus crisp
16 year old Glen Elgin Beef takaki, garlic crisps, negi ponza
10 year old Hazelburn Senbei, nashi pear compote
Malty panky Cheese selection.
Shout out to Murray, Sean, Gugliemo, and the staff. We may have stayed afterwards and had a few more expertly made cocktails, because we had so much fun. Loved seeing Tim too!
Whilst the tickets for us were free, this time (thanks), we spent a bunch on drinks apres event. Yes, that level of fun
Look out for events there upcoming. The next is a Bunnahabhain tasting on n Feb 26th. Give them a follow on @themaltlondon
#whisky #london #themaltlondon #cadenheads ##whiskytasting
Episode 106 - Ardbeg to Differ
2026/02/18
Mike & Duncan get stuck into the latest Ardbeg Cask Strength 10 Year Old, and take time to reflect on the ups and downs of the world loved distillery by peat fans, over recent times.
Plus, massive DOMS, NFL Pokémon cards, and updates on Donuts upcoming Whisky Attic.
The Ardbeg Cask Strength 10 weighs in at 61.7% and is available to committee members to buy on the 24th February 2026 for £75.
You can buy us a dram which will make us very happy, and we will shout you out. Check out the Honest to a Malt podcast website & blog. Browse the Whisky T-Shirt Shop.
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Episode 105 - We're Still Alive... Top Drams of 2025!
2026/02/05
Mike & Duncan give important updates on backs, thumbs, the holidays, Chad Smith, and new (old) houses. What were our favourite drams of 2025, and we tried some new Brave New Spirits releases too.
You can buy us a dram which will make us very happy, and we will shout you out. Check out the Honest to a Malt podcast website & blog. Browse the Whisky T-Shirt Shop.
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2025 Christmas Special - The Quiz That Got The Cream
2025/12/13
Welcome to the Honest to a Malt 2025 Christmas Quiz !Mike and Duncan team up with Rob Patchett, Global Whisky Ambassador for Cotswolds, Matt Hastings, Blender at Nc'Nean, and Whisky Legend, Billy Abbott, Ambassador for the Whisky Exchange - in a special episode, where guest is pitted against guest (and Mike) in an end of year quiz, with Duncan as quizmaster. Who will win?Meanwhile, we shine a light on premium whisky cream liquers, trying Cotswolds, Nc'Nean, Five Farms and Aber Falls - to see whether England, Ireland, Wales or Scotland will come out on top!
You can buy us a dram which will make us very happy, and we will shout you out. Check out the Honest to a Malt podcast website & blog. Browse the Whisky T-Shirt Shop.
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Episode 104 - Main-ly Ardnahoe
2025/12/12
Mike and Duncan welcome back the legend that is Paul Main of Hunter Laing, Whisky Toasts and Ardnahoe fame.
A year on from the first ever Ardnahoe Society release, Mikes Dram of the year 2024, and Paul has sent us some samples of what has been going down on Islay!
The chaps dive into:
Skerryvore XX
Aqvavitae Special Edition 6 y/o
Cask Strength 5 y/o
2025 Society Release
Infinite Loch
Also Paul generates what is potentially my favourite whisky quote of all time...
“When you pour someone a drink you want to tell them a story about it, about the history of the family or the history of the distillery or, you know, it's got the longest line arm of any distillery in Scotland or it's got 77 metres of worm tubs, whatever. But sometimes, it's best just telling them nothing and let them drink the drink and then they'll ask you all the questions”
This years society release sold out on day one which happens to be a day before this video was published. If you happen to be lucky enough to have got your hands on one, or you have one of the other bottling mentioned, watch along with a dram and share with with us!
You can buy us a dram which will make us very happy, and we will shout you out. Check out the Honest to a Malt podcast website & blog. Browse the Whisky T-Shirt Shop.
Email us on: [email protected]
Episode 103 - Diageo - It's not an Ord'inary World
2025/12/07
Mike and Duncan Chat about a recent tasting with Greg King - US Brand Ambassador for Diageo(Full recording to following in 103 Part Duex).We decant our views of the Oban 12, Lagavulin 12 and Talisker 14, 2025 Special releases and maybe a couple more!Listen in to our casual post interview chat.
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