The Quaich Podcast
The Quaich Podcast
Micky Plummer and Neill Murphy
The Quaich is a new podcast from two whisky obsessed friends living in the city of Glasgow, Scotland. In the spirit of the traditional quaich drinking vessel we aim to welcome you and share our love of whisky in a light-hearted but informative manner.Expect discussion of the drams that have caught our attention recently beside some lively debate on the hot topics of the day. We hope to bring you interviews from the passionate people involved in the whisky scene, both in Glasgow and further afield.
Episode 14: Ancient stills, award-show shills and festival thrills
The Quaich is a podcast about whisky, hosted by Micky Plummer, brand ambassador for Mackmyra and Neill Murphy, writer of the WhiskyReviews blog.In Episode 14 we discuss a range of topics from awards to archaeology whilst sipping on drams from the Glasgow Distillery Company. Theme music from: https://www.davidkingmusic.net/
May 17, 2021
1 hr 32 min
Episode 13: Jamie Morrison of The Glenturret
Welcome to The Quaich Podcast, an audio equivalent of the "cup of friendship". A virtual fireplace around which drams are shared and tall tales told. Where whisky and friendship come together.Join hosts Micky Plummer, brand ambassador for Mackmyra, and Neill Murphy, writer of the WhiskyReviews.net blog for a chat about all things whisky. In Episode 13 we are joined by Jamie Morrison, global brand ambassador for The Glenturret. We'll talk about Jamie's whisky journey and discuss recent developments at the distillery.We also sample drams from Glenturret, Glendronach and Currach.Useful links...https://www.theglenturret.com/https://www.glendronachdistillery.com/en-gb/http://currachwhiskey.com/https://www.thequaichpodcast.co.uk/You can watch Jamie's appearance at The Mackmyra Inn here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpVxuzvm93YFollow Jamie on Instagram @whisky_jamieTheme music by https://www.davidkingmusic.net/The Quaich Podcast was created by Ross Stephen.
Apr 12, 2021
1 hr 20 min
Episode 12: Who you gonna call?
The Quaich is a podcast about whisky, hosted by Glasgow-based pals Micky Plummer and Neill Murphy.Micky and Neill take on the role of Mythbusters and tackle some of the most common misconceptions surrounding whisky.Drams come from Kingsbarns and Gordon & MacPhail. Theme music from: https://www.davidkingmusic.net/The Quaich Podcast was created by Ross Stephen.
Mar 16, 2021
1 hr 22 min
Episode 11: Welcome to the future...
The Quaich is a podcast about whisky, hosted by Glasgow-based pals Micky Plummer and Neill Murphy.In the first episode of 2021 we look at some of the latest news stories, including the imminent arrival of a new Glasgow single malt, and a new project from Speyside Distillery. We check in on the progress of Rosebank the return and look towards some of the virtual events in the first half of the year. Drams come from Ballechin and Sutcliffe & Sons. Links...https://www.theclydeside.com/https://speysidedistillery.co.uk/https://www.rosebank.com/https://www.islayfestival.com/https://www.spiritofspeyside.com/https://fifewhiskyfestival.com/https://www.edradour.com/Theme music from: https://www.davidkingmusic.net/The Quaich Podcast was created by Ross Stephen.
Feb 12, 2021
1 hr 9 min
Episode 10: Merry Quaichmas
The Quaich is a podcast about whisky, hosted by Glasgow-based pals Micky Plummer and Neill Murphy.In episode 10 we look back at the year from hell, and attempt to find the silver linings in an otherwise gloomy cloud. We discuss our favourite drams of the year, our favourite distilleries, favourite indie bottlers, favourite events... Join us as we say goodbye to 2020, and hope for a better 2021.Cheers.The Quaich was created by Ross Stephen.Theme music by David King.  
Dec 22, 2020
1 hr 49 min
Episode 9: A cornucopia of new distilleries...
The Quaich is a whisky podcast from the city of Glasgow, Scotland.Micky and Neill discuss Kingsbarns distillery and sherry tastings before looking at some of the recent new distillery headlines. Whisky 101 makes a triumphant return and drams come from Kingsbarns and Glen Moray.Links... Richard Patterson joins Wolfcraig: https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/10/richard-paterson-joins-wolfcraig-distillery/Port of Leith Distillery: https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/port-leith-distillery-begins-work-ps12-million-vertical-distillery-3028072Falkirk Distillery: https://sltn.co.uk/2020/11/05/distilling-a-new-whisky-legacy/Theme music by David King: https://www.davidkingmusic.net/The Quaich Podcast was created by Ross Stephen.
Nov 18, 2020
1 hr 12 min
Episode 8: Micky and Neill have a blether...
The Quaich is a new podcast from two whisky drinking friends living in the city of Glasgow, Scotland.It's been a while since the last episode but we weren't finding much in the news that really got the juices flowing so we decided to do things a bit differently this time and just have a wee chat. We share some of our favourite memories and discuss where we are now. Follow the Quaich...Facebook: @QuaichPodcastIntagram: @thequaichpodcastTwitter: @QuaichPTheme music by: https://www.davidkingmusic.net/The Quaich Podcast was created by Ross Stephen
Oct 30, 2020
1 hr 35 min
Episode 7: Pipers, Pushers and Perverts (with special guest Gillian Kirkland)
The Quaich is a new podcast from two whisky drinking friends living in the city of Glasgow, Scotland.In Episode 7 we are joined by Gillian Kirkland, owner of the Piper Whisky Bar in Glasgow. We delve into Gillian's story before tackling some of the hot topics of the moment. We discuss the new "drammer's reward" scheme from Royal Mile Whiskies and share our thoughts on the recent backlash against a certain whisky book. https://www.thepiperbar.com/https://www.royalmilewhiskies.com/posts/drammers-reward/https://www.forbes.com/sites/felipeschrieberg/2020/09/20/jim-murray-whisky-bible-sexism/#4417aa753e31Follow The Quaich...Facebook: @QuaichPodcastIntagram: @thequaichpodcastTwitter: @QuaichPTheme music by: https://www.davidkingmusic.net/The Quaich Podcast was created by Ross Stephen
Sep 26, 2020
1 hr 20 min
Episode 6: Kangaroos, Kilts, Kilmarnock and Kilns
The Quaich is a new podcast from two whisky drinking friends living in the city of Glasgow, Scotland.In Episode 6 Micky and Neill discuss a potential crisis point in Australian whisky and ponder Sam Heughan's new Sassenach blend. Elsewhere Johnnie Walker celebrates 200 years and Glenlivet embark on a hunt for Scotland's distilling past. Whisky 101 delves into the world of maturation and drams are tasted from Glen Scotia and North Star Spirits.Follow The Quaich...Facebook: @QuaichPodcastIntagram: @thequaichpodcastTwitter: @QuaichPRelevant links:https://www.whiskyandwisdom.com/australian-whisky-has-its-cardhu-moment/https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/scotland-now/sam-heughan-reveals-uk-release-22497428https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/07/johnnie-walker-creates-200th-birthday-bottlings/https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/08/project-to-uncover-scottish-illicit-distilling-heritage-launched/Theme music by:https://www.davidkingmusic.net/The Quaich Podcast was created by Ross Stephen
Sep 1, 2020
1 hr 13 min
Episode 5: A ship made of bricks...
The Quaich is a new podcast from two whisky drinking friends living in the city of Glasgow, Scotland.In Episode 5 Micky and Neill discuss Bruichladdich's #NoHiddenMeasures transparency campaign and tell a tale of sunken treasure off the coast of Eriskay. In Whisky 101 the subject of independent bottlers is tackled whilst enjoying drams from Ben Nevis and Ardbeg...Follow The Quaich...Facebook: @QuaichPodcastIntagram: @thequaichpodcastTwitter: @QuaichPRelevant links:https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/08/shipwrecked-whisky-could-fetch-15k-at-auction/https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/07/bruichladdich-campaigns-for-transparency-in-scotch/#:~:text=The%20No%20Hidden%20Measures%20campaign,provenance%20of%20the%20distiller's%20ingredients.Theme music by:https://www.davidkingmusic.net/The Quaich Podcast was created by Ross Stephen.
Aug 15, 2020
1 hr 18 min
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