Towards the end of last year, I had the incredible opportunity to interview a titan of the Scotch whisky world, Alan Winchester.

His profound influence has reshaped the Scotch whisky landscape.

Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2023, his career spans over five decades, evolving from a tour guide to the revered master distiller at The Glenlivet. Now, his influence stretches even further.

So make sure you stick around to hear some of the most captivating stories and insights into the art of whisky-making from one of the most pivotal figures in the whisky industry.

00:00 Who is Alan Winchester
01:13 How Alan became a master distiller
02:52 Why other distilleries are called 'Glenlivet'
04:27 Michael Fraser & Whisky Galore in Christchurch
05:40 Biggest whisky misconceptions
07:23 New Zealand Whisky
08:13 The rise of world whisky
10:51 Remarkable Wisdom of Past Distillers
13:18 Alan's favourite whiskies
14:03 Trying 200-year-old whisky
15:09 Alan's favourite whiskies part 2
16:09 The rise of new distilleries (Raasay & Lagg)
17:06 How to explore whisky
19:07 Maintaining Distillery Consistency

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