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Not Another Whisky Podcast

Not Another Whisky Podcast

Written by: A Mitch & Daz Production
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Not Another Whisky Podcast is your gateway to the whisky world, hosted by industry veterans Mitch Bechard and Daryl Haldane. With four decades of combined experience within the whisky industry for giants like Highland Park, Glenfiddich, Macallan, Johnnie Walker, Talisker, and Lagavulin, these guys know their stuff - and they're ready to share the insider secrets and stories that don't make it onto the distillery tours.

This is an informal show where you can learn about whisky without the stuffy attitude. Expect whisky facts, the latest news, terrible whisky jokes, and candid conversations with industry guests. No pretence, just a good chat about great whisky!


Do you have a story to share, or are you curious about sponsoring the show? Drop us a line at whiskypodcast@gmail.com. And don't forget to peek into our mischievous antics on Instagram @notanotherwhiskypodcast or swing by www.notanotherwhiskypodcast.com

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  • INSIDE WHISKY CAST: A CHAT WITH MARK GILLESPIE
    Feb 3 2026

    This week on Not Another Whisky Podcast, Mitch & Daz do something dangerously self-indulgent: they look back at how this whole thing started. From a shared love of whisky (and questionable decision-making) to accidentally building a podcast people actually listen to, they dig into the origins of NAWP, the friendships that fuel it, and why they’ve never quite followed the “normal” whisky podcast rulebook.

    They chat inspiration, format, and how their approach stacks up against other whisky pods — including why they’ve always leaned into conversation over catechism, curiosity over credentials, and fun over faux-seriousness.

    Then things get properly nerdy (in a good way) as they’re joined by Mark Gillespie, the man behind WhiskyCast, who’s been podcasting about whisky longer than most of us have been arguing about chill filtration online. Mark shares what it’s been like documenting the whisky world for over two decades — how the industry has evolved, what’s genuinely changed, what hasn’t, and which trends he finds exciting… or mildly terrifying.

    Expect plenty of side-quests into favourite drams, legendary whisky characters, industry myths, and a few moments of “how did we end up here?” reflection.


    00:00 Introduction and Banter

    00:21 Discussing the Podcast's Unique Approach

    01:03 Origins of the Podcast

    03:36 Whisky Podcast Landscape

    04:53 Personal Podcast Preferences

    08:31 Interview with Mark Gillespie Begins

    20:42 Vegas Toga Party and Whisky Adventures

    21:32 Current State of the Whisky Industry

    24:35 Future of Whisky Cask and Industry Reflections

    25:07 Whisky Festivals and Podcasting Insights

    29:12 Global Whisky Trends and Innovations

    34:20 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans


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    39 mins
  • NEW YEAR....SEASON 6
    Jan 25 2026

    A lively kick-off of Season 6, the Mitch & Daz welcome listeners with a post-holiday catch-up. They contemplate the ideal cutoff for New Year greetings, and share their plans for revealing their weights in the next episode (maybe not!)


    They get into their festive adventures, from drinking boutique whiskies to escaping to sunny Portugal. The duo previews exciting plans for 2026, including 45 episodes, live shows, and their participation in the Spirit of Speyside Festival with industry heavyweights. They touch on Whisky news, including a trademark battle involving James Martin, changes in Whisky tourism with Clynelish's closure, and exciting new releases like Lochlea's 7-year-old and Highland Park's vibrant Heather.


    Additionally, they lament Meta's impact on Whisky communities, discuss the potential of aluminum Whisky bottles, and celebrate Rita Greenwood as the first female chair of the Scotch Whisky Association.


    00:00 Introduction and New Year Greetings

    00:37 Holiday Recap and Personal Updates

    01:38 Whisky Talk and Festive Spirits

    03:15 Travel Tales and Whisky Prices

    06:25 Plans for the New Season

    10:53 Dry January and Burns Night

    15:32 Whisky World News

    17:31 Trademark Maintenance and Brand Transfers

    18:37 Whisky Tourism and Visitor Centers

    21:04 New Whisky Releases and Distillery Updates

    22:36 Meta's Alcohol Policy Changes

    25:34 Innovations in Whisky Packaging

    26:54 First Female Chair of the SWA

    28:28 Elixir's Trail Series and Global Spirits

    31:33 Highland Park's New Release

    33:46 Positive Outlook for the Whisky Industry

    34:37 Burns Night Celebrations and Farewell

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    36 mins
  • THE FINAL EPISODE...OF 2025
    Dec 22 2025

    Mitch & Daz sit down and look back on the year that was 2025. Thanks to all of you who listened to us this year and have a great festive season, we will be back 1st Feb 2026

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    41 mins
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