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DistilleryTours

Louise Sylvester

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Frequency: 1 episode/43d. Total Eps: 54

DistilleryTours.scot speaks to the distillery managers, production and visitor centre teams to hear what makes them love their jobs, and their whisky, more than ever.

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Episode 53: Glendronach Distillery

Episode 53

Monday, June 1, 2026 • Duration 28:43

In this episode of the distillerytours.scot podcast, David Riddell records from Glendronach Distillery’s tasting room during its 200th anniversary year where he is joined by global brand ambassador Stewart Buchanan, who shares his journey through the Scotch whisky industry, from early hands-on production work and engineering roles to his transition into international brand advocacy.

The conversation explores Glendronach’s heritage and its distinctive sherry-cask style, as well as the importance of long, traditional maturation in shaping its character over two centuries. Stewart also reflects on sister distilleries BenRiach and Glenglassaugh, while touching on anniversary celebrations, visitor events and upcoming special releases to mark this milestone year.

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Episode 52: Pulteney Distillery

Episode 52

Thursday, April 30, 2026 • Duration 36:00

In this episode of the distillerytours.scot podcast we travel to the far north of Scotland to the iconic Pulteney Distillery in Wick. As the distillery celebrates its 200th anniversary, David Riddell speaks to Brand Home Senior Host Daniel Ross in the tasting room to explore two centuries of whisky-making heritage.

They dive into Pulteney’s fascinating history - from its origins in 1826 and its ties to Wick’s once thriving herring industry, to the hands-on, traditional methods still used today. Daniel also shares his own journey into whisky and gives an insider’s look at the distillery’s celebrated core range, including the Harbour, 12, 15, and 18-year-old expressions - each reflecting that signature maritime character.

With anniversary-exclusive releases, new visitor experiences, and behind-the-scenes insights, this episode is a perfect guide for anyone planning a pilgrimage to this northern gem.

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Episode 43: Libby-Jo Dempster, Tomatin Distillery

Episode 43

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 • Duration 15:23

In this episode of the distillerytours.scot podcast we speak to Libby-Jo Dempster, Visitor Centre Team Leader at Tomatin Distillery.

Libby-Jo tells us about Tomatin’s long and illustrious history, once the largest distillery in the world in the mid 70s it was producing some 12.5million litres of alcohol in a year!

The 23 stills used back then have since become a more modest 6 - with the focus of the distillery now very much quality over quantity as evidenced in the variety of delicious malts Libby-Jo also talks us through.

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Episode 42: Stewart Buchanan: Benriach, Glendronach and Glenglassaugh Distilleries

Episode 42

Friday, November 29, 2024 • Duration 30:52

In this episode of the distillerytours.scot podcast we speak to Stewart Buchanan, Global Brand Ambassador for Benriach, Glendronach and Glenglassaugh distilleries.

Stewart's undeniable enthusiasm for all things whisky shines through as we learn more about the enduring histories of both Benriach and Glendronach.

But it is Glenlassaugh that we pay particular attention to, the small but perfectly formed distillery that is so heavily influenced by both land and sea and provides visitors with, in Stewart’s words: a ‘window to the past’ of whisky making.

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Episode 41: Iain McAlister, Glen Scotia Distillery

Episode 41

Thursday, October 31, 2024 • Duration 32:42

In this edition of the distillerytours.scot podcast we speak to Ian McAlister, Distillery Manager and Master Distiller at Campbeltown’s Glen Scotia Distillery.

Ian tells us about Campbeltown’s rich whisky heritage and how Glen Scotia has been a part of that for many years.

We learn more about the distillery’s various whiskies, including their Icons series which pays tribute to the Campbeltown community that ensured Glen Scotia prevailed through history. We may also mention the small matter of one of the distillery's bottlings winning the accolade of World’s Best Single Cask Single Malt in 2023.

We also hear about the Campbeltown Malts Festival - a four-day celebration of Campbeltown's whiskies and a fantastic way to learn more about the region's malts.

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Episode 40: Drew McKenzie Smith, Lindores Abbey Distillery

Episode 40

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 • Duration 40:39

In this episode of the distillerytours.scot podcast we speak to Drew McKenzie Smith, Managing Director of Lindores Abbey Distillery.

Drew talks about growing up on the farm at Lindores Abbey and how, after a stint working away in England, he and his wife Helen returned to create the distillery we know today.

We learn that it was thanks to Michael Jackson's book, Scotland and its Whiskies that the family found out about the Abbey's historic links with whisky production. And how that history continues to play a part in the whisky produced by the distillery now.

Drew also talks about how the Abbey's French-born monks have played a part in the casks used for the distillery's exciting new release - Thiron, which will be available to buy in the distillery's Visitor Centre, online and from selected UK Stockists from 12th September 2024.

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Episode 39: Gordon Dallas, Rosebank Distillery

Episode 39

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 • Duration 41:12

Gordon Dallas is Experiential Ambassador at Ian McLeod Distillers, in this role Gordon brings the stories of Glengoyne, Tamdhu and now Rosebank Distilleries to life with an entertaining flourish!

We speak to him about all three distilleries and their delicious whiskies but with a particular nod to Falkirk’s Rosebank Distillery which has recently been ‘reawakened’ after a 25 year gap in production.

We learn more about Rosebank’s fascinating history and its role in lowland whisky production and wonder if it’s possible that Alfred Nobel enjoyed a dram (or two) at the distillery during his time in Falkirk in the 18 hundreds.

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Episode 38: Bridgeen Mullen, Clydeside Distillery

Episode 38

Monday, June 24, 2024 • Duration 23:24

Bridgeen tells us she has ‘the best job in the world’ at Clydeside Distillery and it is easy to understand why when you hear her talk about the distillery’s role in bringing back whisky production to the city of Glasgow.

In the podcast you will discover more about Glasgow’s rich history of whisky production and how the distillery plays homage to that in its tours and hear about Clydeside’s range of single malts, which draw inspiration from the distillery’s location and industrial heritage.

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Episode 37: Lukasz Dynowiak - International Beverages

Episode 37

Wednesday, February 28, 2024 • Duration 55:17

In this episode we speak to Lukasz Dynowiak, Global Brand Ambassador at International Beverages.

Due to his role, Lukasz finds himself in the fortunate position of working with some amazing distilleries including Balblair, Pulteney, Speyburn and Knockdhu and so it will come as no surprise that there was plenty for himself and David to chat about.

Listen as they delve into the history of each distillery with Lukasz explaining what it is that makes each of their malts so distinctive. Lukasz certainly has plenty of great stories to tell, so sit back relax and prepare to be fascinated…

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Episode 36: Ian Stirling - Port of Leith Distillery

Episode 36

Monday, January 29, 2024 • Duration 38:01

In this episode we speak to Ian Stirling, joint owner of the Port of Leith Distillery - one of Scotland’s newest distilleries and the world’s tallest!

Ian tells us about his journey from selling wine in London to co-owning the brilliant gin brand - Lind and Lime which helped set them on the path to building the fantastic Port of Leith Distillery.

He explains how they managed to secure the land required for the build in Leith and what kind of whisky we can expect from in the coming months and years.

Ian also answers some questions from our brand new feature - Desert Island Drams!

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