Honest to a Malt
Episodes
Episode 109 - Words in the Stone with Annandale Distillery
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan chat with David Thomson, co-founder of Annandale Distillery. We chat through the start and progression of Annadale Distillery, diving ...
Episode 108 - Blend it, Blend it Mike & Dunky
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan eventually chat about blending whisky at home and it's safe to say the chaps have very different viewpoints methodologies.Also thi...
Episode 107 - Collect Tables?
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 hoardin...
Cadenheads, Canapés, and Cocktails
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you visited The Malt Lounge in London? We went to a whisky and food pairing recently with drams from @wmcadenheads, Japanese inspired canapés, a...
Episode 106 - Ardbeg to Differ
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 distill...
Episode 105 - We're Still Alive... Top Drams of 2025!
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Duncan give important updates on backs, thumbs, the holidays, Chad Smith, and new (old) houses. What were our favourite drams of 2025, and ...
2025 Christmas Special - The Quiz That Got The Cream
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Episode 104 - Main-ly Ardnahoe
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Soci...
Episode 103 - Diageo - It's not an Ord'inary World
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ou...
Episode 102 - Elementary Dear Watson - Highland Park
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks Episode Mike and Duncan chat with Marc Watson, the Master Whisky Maker at Highland Park, to discuss his own whisky journey as well as di...
Episode 101 - 101 Dairnations Feat. Scott Sneddon of InchDairnie Distillery - KinGlassie
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Mike and Duncan welcome Scott Sneddon, managing director of InchDairnie Distillery on to the show.Scott shares his experience in the whisky ...
Episode 100 - 3 Greeks Walk Into a Soho Whisky Bar
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Duncan celebrate 100 episodes in style and visit 3 Greek Street, aka Milroy's, the world's oldest independent whisky shop, to discuss its e...
Episode 99 - Dramming Like It's 1999 / Leonardo Hits 2nd base
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Duncan catch up about their summer breaks, or lack of one, then review a half a hatful of Bimber Shoulders of Giants Releases, whilst ponde...
Episode 98 - Back To The Stauning Board
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Duncan host Alex Munch, Co-Founder of Stauning Whisky, for a light hearted, yet fairly geeky episode on the past, the present and the futur...
Episode 97 - Megan, Woodrow's The Boat Ashore
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Duncan chat with Megan Brown, Co-founder of Woodrow's of Edinburgh, an independent bottler and whisky specialist - discussing some of M...
Bonus Episode - One Interpretative Dance at a Time
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The world's two top whisky investigative journalists (cough cough) are on a press trip to the outer edges Edinburgh for the launch of One Cask at a Ti...
Episode 96 - Due South: Featuring Richard Foster
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan chat with Richard Foster, of Exploring English Whisky, and the gentleman behind some very popular whisky festivals. We tap into Richar...
Episode 95 - Matt McKay - A Rare Find
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Duncan welcome Matt Mckay, aka The Dramble back onto the pod. Now in a new role as MD and Whisky Maker for The London Distillery Company, w...
Episode 94 - Mayday Mayday Summerton Whisky Festival
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan are joined by Dan from the Summerton Whisky Club to do a review of the Summerton Whisky Festival in St Albans.Lots of shout-outs, than...
Episode 93 - Dalmore Bling and Auction Sin
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan recant their trip to the Gherkin to sample a new bottling from The Dalmore, Luminary 3.The chaps discuss a Steve Rush Tweet tasting wi...
Bonus Episode: 50:50 with Glen Scotia and Loch Lomond Distilleries
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special episode! Mike and Duncan had the opportunity to an exclusive tasting session accompanied by Michael Henry, aka Michelle 'Enry, M...
Episode 92 - Donny Brasico
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan have been imparted with the power of creating Executive Orders to correct the World... What could go wrong?The chaps discuss what'...
Episode 91 - Two Shows and Smashed Glass
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan chat about their trip to Whisky Live London, the highlights and the adventures! Mike also dives into "Welcome to Whisky" a n...
Episode 90 - Macbeth, Macallan and the G Spot
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan catch up over some indie Macallan's whilst discussing the Macbeth Whisky Series. A concept project based on the namesake Shakespea...
Episode 89 - I Ain't Getting On No Plane Fool Featuring Dean Jode
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan chat to Dean Jode of ASOS, Murray McDavid and ACEO fame!We chat about Murray McDavid, ACEO Spirits, sandwiches, photography and a whol...
Episode 88 - Ay Up Duck Feat. Max Vaughan White Peak Distillery (Wireworks)
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
MIke & Duncan host Max Vaughan, Founder of White Peak Distillery, known for Wireworks Whisky, which is located in an old factory by a river in Der...
Episode 87 - All the Glens feat. Andy Goldstein
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan host a very special guest in episode 87 - the legend Andy Goldstein!You may know him from his drivetime show on TalkSPORT, The We'...
Episode 86 - Cold Toes and Cappuccinos
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Duncan chat about Two Puds trip to Rome, the seemingly never ending winter, and recent film recommendations, before diving into their perfe...
Episode 85 - Ain't no S.o.B. Story
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan chat to another whisky duo, Tony and Joanie from The Spirit of Birmingham, which is officially the first ever whisky distillery in Bir...
Episode 84 - Bring Out Your Dead
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan chat about things in the world which are, without some divine intervention, destined for the proverbial shitter. They discuss all the...
Episode 83 - Never Meet Your Fans
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Duncan host a pal Cliff. Mike takes on Cliff in a head-to-head quiz about fans. Cliff shares his Pudding Island drams and what 3 drams behi...
Episode 82 - JanuMerry
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan are doing JanuMerry, which is the polar opposite of Dry January, and far less depressing. We recap our best bottles, experiences and d...
Episode 81 - Lochs, Laga and Logomachy
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Duncan discuss whisky lakes, recent big brand name price discounts and learn a new word. What's been annoying us, what whisky we've...
Episode 80 - Lights, Camera, Dramming with Greg Swartz
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Duncan talk to Greg Swartz about the feature documentary The Water of Life, which got a fantastic reception in 2021. Then we delve into the...
Episode 79 - SMWYes! Featuring Matt Bailey
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We chat all things SMWS (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) with Matt Bailey, Managing Director for Europe and beyond! We get into memorable bottles, the...
Episode 78 - Loch Lomond - The Coat Rack Release
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan recall part 2 of their trip to Glasgow for the Glasgow Whisky Festival. The chaps cover off their post festival antics in town with a ...
Episode 77 - Stand and De-Liver
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan dive into Part 1 of their recent trip to Glasgow for the Glasgow Whisky Festival. The chaps were lucky enough to be invited to help o...
Episode 76 - It's no dud, Llandudno
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan debrief the event that was the first ever Welsh whisky festival! Beaches, shout outs, drams, dog poo and weird coffee behaviour! Giv...
Episode 75 - Night of the Living Dram
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we are approaching Halloween rapidly, Mike and Duncan have put their writing hats on and come up with some super scary horror movie plots! Scary m...
Episode 74 - Taste My Face With Billy Abbott
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Duncan host Billy Abbott, author of The Philosophy of Whisky, and brand ambassador for Whisky Exchange. There is much chat about the joys o...
Episode 73 - Your Mother is a Snow Blower / 5 Bottle Collection YouTube Live
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Less bells and whistles this week. A recording of the chaps YouTube Live Stream. Mike and Duncan discuss five bottles they would pick to start a whisk...
Episode 72 - Smokey and the Banditti
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan roll up their spirit sleeves, trying three Club Banditti rums from Glasgow Distillery in Smokey and the Banditti, discussing their fav...
Episode 71 - What's in the Box? With Compass Box
21 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan host Racheal Vaughan Jones, Marketing Director at Compass Box Whisky. Racheal takes us through the updated Compass Box core range, new...
Episode 70 - The Whisky Show Must Go On
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan recant their day grafting with the guys from Torabhaig and Mossburn at the Whisky Show London. Top drams, top gaffs, top chinos and go...
Episode 69 - Where Nobody Knows Your Name
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan recap the latest Brave New Spirits tasting hosted by Steve Rush aka @TheWhiskyWire, before competing to see who can come up with the m...
Episode 68 - Hot Pair Balloons
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After covering off what's been in their glasses and up their arse, Mike and Duncan make their "Hot Pair Balloon" selections. Travel with...
Episode 67 - He Won't Wine About Whisky, Feat: Colin Hampden-White
24 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan chat to drinks writer, photographer, TV star and a red chino ambassador, Colin Hampden-White. We ask Colin about the use of Wine casks...
Episode 66 - A Toast to Ardnahoe - The Paul Main Takeover
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan hand over control to Paul Main... whisky legend in his own right and brand ambassador for Hunter Laing and Ardnahoe. We are putting a ...
Episode 65 - Tokaji the Noo with Glasgow Distillery
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan are joined by Seb and Libby from the Glasgow Distillery. Seb is a HTaM virgin however Libby is a second time podder. In her honour we...
Episode 64 - Your Ar5e is Grass with Claire Vokins
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan chat with Claire Vokins, a whisky brand ambassador, horticulturalist(posh for gardener) and someone who puts her money where her mouth...
Episode 63 - It's a Fugazi!
27 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan chat with repeat visitor Ben, also known as Whisky With Molly and Ryan McCleave. The chaps cover off what's been buggin them and ...
Episode 62 - Chase the Sun
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan chat to Ally, an expert in SEO, a near expert in geo-caching and a half decent pub level expert on Darts. Follow us down the #Hashtag ...
Episode 61 - 'Always Make a Back Op' with Bimber Bottles Aplenty
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike was literally having a back operation, quite possibly at the time of recording, so a shorter episode with Duncan recapping the latest blind drams...
Episode 60 - Have a Little Patience Featuring Luke Patience
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan chat to three time Olympian and Olympic Silver Medallist Luke Patience. Luke and his Sister Anna have set up a new Indie bottler calle...
Episode 59 - Heads, Shoulders Nc'Nean and Toes
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Mike and Duncan chat with CEO and legend Annabel Thomas from the Nc'Nean Distillery. We find out a what Annabel's Pudding Island sel...
Episode 58 - No Sport Just Booze
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Duncan discuss the how it's usually the hope that kills you, and when you don't even have that, what does that means for whisky ret...
Episode 57 - The Jura's Still Out
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan chat to Kieran Healey-Ryder, Head of Whisky Discovery at Whyte & Mackay. We talk about a whole host of topics from whisky to Taylo...
Episode 56 - Glory Days
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a two week "holiday" the chaps are back. Mike and Duncan chat about whether things were back in the 'Glory Days' or has modern...
Episode 55 - The First Rule of Whisky Club
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Snakes alive we've hit 55! Mike and Duncan chat about the possibility of setting up a local whisky club, they chat through the latest release from...
Episode 54 - Enter The (Welsh) Dragon
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan ignored Bruce Lee and invited the last surviving Wizard in Wales for a chat. Sean Williams from the Whisgi Wales podcast and organiser...
Episode 53 - 'The Special Edition, Edition' feat: Gary Mills of Glen Scotia & Loch Lomond
04 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Duncan host Gary Mills. Surprisingly, Mr Mills is not a famous DJ, but the global brand ambassador of Glen Scotia and Loch Lomond. We hear ...
Episode 52 - Road Trippin' Islay
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan chat to the King of whisky excel spreadsheets and the gaffer of Blind Drams, Brian aka, @MaltMusings. The chaps discuss an Islay whisk...
Episode 51 - Road Trippin' English Whisky
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan are joined by Brand Ambassador, legend and all around lovely bloke... "DJ Skip That Bit" aka Sorren Krebs of The English Whi...
Episode 50 - 50 Pence in Da Pub
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan celebrate hitting fifty episodes and discuss who they would love to share a dram with... Of course there will be some weirdness. Plus ...
Episode 49 - The Watcher
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan touch upon the science behind the age old debate of open bottles and also discuss whisky watch lists. Check out our ...
Episode 48 - Yeaster Bunny
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan chat about a whisky themed Easter and Mike recants his trip to Whisky Live London. Check out our Whisky T-Shirt Shop...
Episode 47 - Tora-Vaguely About Whisky
23 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan chat to Stewart Dick, UK Brand Ambassador at Torabhaig Distillery & Mossburn Distillers. We delve into Stew's Pudding Island...
Episode 46 - Celebrity Top Trumps: Sir Rod Stewart Vs Matthew McConaughey
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the second installment of celebrity top trumps, it's Sir Rod Stewart vs Matthew McConaughey, Wolfies vs Longbranch, whisky vs whiskey. Who will...
Episode 45 - Edin-Brah
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan recant their recent separate trips to Edinburgh, chatting through top whisky bars, top eats, top people and trainspotting. Plus the gu...
Episode 44 - Allan Les Bleu
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan have been chatting to Iain Allan, Global Brand Ambassador for Glen Moray. Whisky inventions are pitched. Are they any good? We find ...
Episode 43 - You Were Only Supposed to Blow the Bloody Corks Off
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
*Geeky Whisky Episode Alert* Mike and Duncan discuss their whisky collections... What's open, how many whiskies do they have in each category and ...
Episode 42 - Whisky Milkshakes Are The Answer
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Duncan fancied making whisky shakes so they gave it a crack, trying out different recipes to see which ones they liked the best. Plus the e...
Episode 41 - Tesco Whisky 'Every Wee Helps'
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Duncan evaluate Tesco Whisky online and in-store selections, recant a Lindores flight and the Bimber Santa's Edition 2023. Oh and Du...
Episode 40 - Supe du Jour
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We've made it to the big four 'O'! Mike & Duncan ponder what super powers would give them the edge in the world of whisky, and general...
Episode 39 - Hungover at Softplay
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Duncan are joined by Ben (@whiskywithmolly) to chat about being noob dads, fitting in dramming and finding calm in the chaos. Dogs get less...
Episode 38 - Is It Even a Party If It's Just Two People?
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan see what they can remember from the HTAM Christmas bash and recap the best bottles and bargains had in 2023. Is it even a party if it&...
Episode 37 - Stairway to Heaven... Denied
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan discuss what you need to do in order to get into whisky heaven, who might be guarding those pearly gates and they reveal their very ow...
Episode 36 - Barbie and Kendal
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Duncan relays the (new) annual trip up North to Kendal Whisky Festival to Mike, including the lovely people met, bottles tried and 'the dad and hi...
Episode 35 - Too Coull for Scoull
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan chat to Graham Coull, Master Distiller, at Dingle Distillery in Ireland. Join us as we chat internet polls, a love of condiments and o...
Episode 34 - Tales of Drunken Sunken Gold
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Duncan chat about the top 10 most expensive whisky bottles ever sold at auction, shipwrecked bottles and ones found in folks' house wa...
Episode 33 - Tell Me What's Ur Flava
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Duncan are fresh off a Torabhaig and Mossburn whisky tasting courtesy of Tweettastings. The guys recap their thoughts before getting stuck ...
Episode 32 - Blind Date Drams with Libby & Paul
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Duncan host Paul Main and Libby Barmby to see what's been in their glasses and up their ars*s. We have a chat and our lovely guests run...
Episode 31 - Merch Ado About Nothing
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Duncan get stuck into discussing brand merchandise and look at what items they love, things they don't need or want, and see what daft ...
Episode 30 - The Screams of Isla(y)
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do ghosts exist? Mike thinks so and he even has a story to back it up. Duncan, well, he needs some convincing. The guys sip a 30 year old Islay singl...
Bonus Episode - The OSWAs Rundown
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
*Warning* This bonus episode may contain fairly intense whisky discussion. Mike & Duncan do a rundown on the Online Scotch Whisky Awards reviewing...
Episode 29 - The Longest Lanyard
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike is on podcast paternity leave being a new dad and Ben (aka @whiskywithmolly) has been drafted in to fill some big boots. Duncan & Ben rifle t...
Episode 28 - Scotch Bonnet on the Rocks
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Duncan talk about the imminent arrival of someone more important than whisky & perform a 'science' experiment to see if spicy f...
Episode 27 - Spurred on by Whisky with Paul Hawksbee
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yaas! Duncan & Mike have an actual bona fide leg end on the podski. Well known in the football and entertainment worlds, Paul Hawksbee is a daily ...
Episode 26 - Bolly, Robot Toilets and Cutty Sark
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Duncan have been out out! Cutty Sark whisky celebrates turning 100 in style at the historic and iconic Cutty Sark tea clipper in Greenwich....
Episode 25 - Dice Dice Maybe
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Duncan catch up after a horrendous 'laptop plugging in incident' rendered Mike as useful as a potato. He will never get those 10 da...
Episode 24 - Blend it! Blend it! Michael Henry
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Duncan host special guest Michael Henry, Master Blender, of Glen Scotia, Loch Lomond and Littlemill to explore why grain is misunderstood, ...
Episode 23 - Woke up on Dystopian Tuesday
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan discuss the end of the World, which will obviously start on a Tuesday! From Molatov's to Macallan, sit back and listen whilst co-o...
Episode 22 - Cal-horrific. The Christmas Run-in
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Duncan wants to talk about the calories in whisky (and booze in general). Mike isn't too sure he wants to. The concern is real - Christmas is loom...
Episode 21 - Springbank... Relationship Status: It's Complicated
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan host a Springbank therapy session (sort of) whilst sipping local barley (preach!). Discover why it's so dang hard to find bottles ...
Episode 20 - Celebrity Top Trumps: Sam Heughan Vs Jenson Button
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Duncan kick off celebrity top trumps with Sam vs Jenson and thus, Sassenach vs Coachbuilt. Two blends and two gents. Actor vs driver. Celeb...
Episode 19 - Pudding Island Drams
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan take a trip to Pudding Island where we are stranded for one month. We can only choose one pudding, one whisky (or whiskey), one album ...
Episode 18 - Whisky Room 101
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Duncan try to persuade each other of things in the whisky world that should be banished to room 101 forever! Will they succeed? Plus, Canmo...
Episode 17 - The Godfather Quattro
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Duncan experiment making The Godfather Cocktail. The guys re-purpose movie quotes for dramming and ponder whether value should be baked int...
Episode 16 - Last Orders at the Bar... with Dan Humphrey
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Duncan have a proper pub chat with Dan Humphrey, founder of Summerton Club, over a few drams. Check out our Whisky T-Shirt Shop...
Episode 15 - Summer Slappers Feat. Summerton Whisky Club (The Black Fox Remix)
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Duncan have a dram and a chinwag with Dan from the Summerton Whisky Club! The guys are challenged by Youtuber Jeff Whisky to p...