While I’m out in India, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to dive deep into Indian whisky and, the good folks at Paul John Distillery were more than happy to help.

After a flying visit into Goa to meet Master Distiller Michael D’Souza and get a full tour of the distillery (check out the vlog for this), I was invited to the Paul Hotel back in Bangalore for a chat and some drams with the Paul John Global Brand Ambassador Heemanshu Ashar.

Heemanshu talked me through his own beginnings and journey into whisky, and then talked about how Paul John started out.

Despite Paul John Distillery only being open from 2012, the whisky gets itself all over the world. But I wanted to know how it all started, and who is Paul John?

Heemanshu talked us through the origins of the business and explained about Mr Paul P John and the overall business John Distilleries. Blended Indian whisky, Indian wine and now Indian single malt.

Heemanshu was also kind enough to let me try the new 2025 Christmas Edition which is finished in a Cream Sherry Cask.


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One of the highlights of our podcast is the 'What 3 Drams' segment, where guests pick three whiskies that hold personal significance and share not just the flavors but the rich anecdotes and histories behind each one. From vintage single malts to innovative new blends, these discussions uncover the multifaceted nature of Scotch whisky.
➡️ At Whisky Stories, we cover everything from thorough tastings and distillery histories to the nuances of whisky production and the latest industry news. Whether you're a fan of the deep smokiness of Islay Scotch or the subtle complexities of Highland single malts, our channel is packed with information to enhance your knowledge and enjoyment of whisky. Hit subscribe and follow us to stay updated with our regular uploads that not only entertain and inform but also deepen your appreciation for whisky. We encourage responsible drinking as you join our community and share in the fun, engaging, and sometimes cheeky conversations that only Whisky Stories can offer. Raise a glass to more great drams and greater stories from Edinburgh’s vibrant whisky scene! Cheers!

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Ever wondered how whisky is made in India?
Watch my latest vlog from the Paul John Distillery in Goa.
I'm given an access all areas tour of the distillery with Master Distiller Michael D'Souza who talks me through how they make 'tropical whisky'.

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One of the highlights of our podcast is the 'What 3 Drams' segment, where guests pick three whiskies that hold personal significance and share not just the flavors but the rich anecdotes and histories behind each one. From vintage single malts to innovative new blends, these discussions uncover the multifaceted nature of Scotch whisky.
➡️ At Whisky Stories, we cover everything from thorough tastings and distillery histories to the nuances of whisky production and the latest industry news. Whether you're a fan of the deep smokiness of Islay Scotch or the subtle complexities of Highland single malts, our channel is packed with information to enhance your knowledge and enjoyment of whisky. Hit subscribe and follow us to stay updated with our regular uploads that not only entertain and inform but also deepen your appreciation for whisky. We encourage responsible drinking as you join our community and share in the fun, engaging, and sometimes cheeky conversations that only Whisky Stories can offer. Raise a glass to more great drams and greater stories from Edinburgh’s vibrant whisky scene! Cheers!

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We’ve talked about getting Cody Reynolds back on the podcast for a long time.

But the Angus Dundee Global Brand Ambassador is a busy man travelling the world spreading the good word of Glencadam and Tomintoul.

Cody was our 5th episode when he first came on the podcast on the 9th of November 2023.

He was our first Brand Ambassador to come onto the pod as well.

One of the things that I remember most about that episdoe was Cody explaining the cycle of the whisky drinker. What makes that even more impressive is that even now, after 113 episode we are still referencing it.

There was a good amount of whisky consumed before, during and after the podcast and Cody was kind enough to bring in a Swedish drink that I can still taste now.

Cody has also birthed one of our next Games for the Pod with Cody Reynolds One Star Reviews!

Loads of fun on this one and lots of Glencadam, Tomintoul and general whisky chat.
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One of the highlights of our podcast is the 'What 3 Drams' segment, where guests pick three whiskies that hold personal significance and share not just the flavors but the rich anecdotes and histories behind each one. From vintage single malts to innovative new blends, these discussions uncover the multifaceted nature of Scotch whisky.
➡️ At Whisky Stories, we cover everything from thorough tastings and distillery histories to the nuances of whisky production and the latest industry news. Whether you're a fan of the deep smokiness of Islay Scotch or the subtle complexities of Highland single malts, our channel is packed with information to enhance your knowledge and enjoyment of whisky. Hit subscribe and follow us to stay updated with our regular uploads that not only entertain and inform but also deepen your appreciation for whisky. We encourage responsible drinking as you join our community and share in the fun, engaging, and sometimes cheeky conversations that only Whisky Stories can offer. Raise a glass to more great drams and greater stories from Edinburgh’s vibrant whisky scene! Cheers!

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Back in November, Scott Moore came to visit us from across the pond. After a BIG day out in Edinburgh which finished with us back in the Diggers.

It was a late night, but we were up bright and early to head to Brechin to check out the brand new visitor centre at the Glencadam Distillery.

We’ve talked a lot about the whisky and when we heard that the never ending visitor centre construction had finaly finished, we had the perfect excuse to head up and have a look around.

Big thanks to Cody Reynolds for sorting us out with the trip and we were really well looked after by the Brand Home Manager Michael Van der Veen.

The vistor centre had only been open for 12 days when we went up, so we could still smell the wet paint.

The distillery itself is hidden away off the beaten track in Brechin, but once we arrived the place looked stunning with new stone work bringing the old building to life but maintaining the heritage of a 200 year old distillery.

We got a great tour and chance to pop our heads into washbacks, see the stills from underneath, and see the Angus Dundee Blending and Filling Warehouse.

Then it was time to settle into the bar and sample a few drams before heading up to the new cafe to enjoy more drams, loaded mac and cheese fries and great views over the distillery from the veranda.

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One of the highlights of our podcast is the 'What 3 Drams' segment, where guests pick three whiskies that hold personal significance and share not just the flavors but the rich anecdotes and histories behind each one. From vintage single malts to innovative new blends, these discussions uncover the multifaceted nature of Scotch whisky.
➡️ At Whisky Stories, we cover everything from thorough tastings and distillery histories to the nuances of whisky production and the latest industry news. Whether you're a fan of the deep smokiness of Islay Scotch or the subtle complexities of Highland single malts, our channel is packed with information to enhance your knowledge and enjoyment of whisky. Hit subscribe and follow us to stay updated with our regular uploads that not only entertain and inform but also deepen your appreciation for whisky. We encourage responsible drinking as you join our community and share in the fun, engaging, and sometimes cheeky conversations that only Whisky Stories can offer. Raise a glass to more great drams and greater stories from Edinburgh’s vibrant whisky scene! Cheers!

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It's not every day you get the chance to wander around a distillery powerhouse the size of North British.

Thankfully, we were given full access to one of the biggest producing single grain distilleries in Scotland.

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One of the highlights of our podcast is the 'What 3 Drams' segment, where guests pick three whiskies that hold personal significance and share not just the flavors but the rich anecdotes and histories behind each one. From vintage single malts to innovative new blends, these discussions uncover the multifaceted nature of Scotch whisky.
➡️ At Whisky Stories, we cover everything from thorough tastings and distillery histories to the nuances of whisky production and the latest industry news. Whether you're a fan of the deep smokiness of Islay Scotch or the subtle complexities of Highland single malts, our channel is packed with information to enhance your knowledge and enjoyment of whisky. Hit subscribe and follow us to stay updated with our regular uploads that not only entertain and inform but also deepen your appreciation for whisky. We encourage responsible drinking as you join our community and share in the fun, engaging, and sometimes cheeky conversations that only Whisky Stories can offer. Raise a glass to more great drams and greater stories from Edinburgh’s vibrant whisky scene! Cheers!

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This week we have Pal of the Pod Cameron Ewen in for a chat about his now job, Christmas drams and whiskies of 2025.

We were back in the Dug Oot at Diggers for this one enjoying some drams, and festive whisky chat with Cam.

Cam talked us through his new role at Diageo and some of the amazing whiskies he gets to work with. Including old Brora and Port Ellon bottlings.

We also discuss what whiskies we'll be drinking over the Christmas festivities.

Enjoy


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One of the highlights of our podcast is the 'What 3 Drams' segment, where guests pick three whiskies that hold personal significance and share not just the flavors but the rich anecdotes and histories behind each one. From vintage single malts to innovative new blends, these discussions uncover the multifaceted nature of Scotch whisky.
➡️ At Whisky Stories, we cover everything from thorough tastings and distillery histories to the nuances of whisky production and the latest industry news. Whether you're a fan of the deep smokiness of Islay Scotch or the subtle complexities of Highland single malts, our channel is packed with information to enhance your knowledge and enjoyment of whisky. Hit subscribe and follow us to stay updated with our regular uploads that not only entertain and inform but also deepen your appreciation for whisky. We encourage responsible drinking as you join our community and share in the fun, engaging, and sometimes cheeky conversations that only Whisky Stories can offer. Raise a glass to more great drams and greater stories from Edinburgh’s vibrant whisky scene! Cheers!

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