The Old Pulteney 17 was a classic dram. But alas it’s been discontinued and now lives on as one of those whiskies so many people want to see come back.

But is it just nostalgia? Or was there something special about that whisky?

What makes a distillery tour so good?

Ross explains the best whisky tour he’s ever been on at The Balvenie Distillery.

0:00 Introduction
4:00 What Does a Luxury Whisky Manager Actually Do?
10:00 The William Grant & Sons Portfolio — Glenfiddich, Balvenie and Beyond
20:00 Tasting the Balvenie 21 Portwood and Glenfiddich Luxury Range
30:00 How Does Luxury Whisky Compare Across Brands?
45:00 The Glenfiddich Rebrand — Is It the Right Move?
50:00 Why Whisky Brands Invest in Luxury Experiences
1:00:00 Brand Trips, the Balvenie Experience and Hazelwood House
1:10:00 The Braemar Games — A Whisky Industry Tradition
1:20:00 Is the Luxury Whisky Market Recession-Proof?
1:30:00 Selling High-End Whisky at Scotland's Top Hotels
1:36:40 How to Convert Someone to Their First Luxury Dram
1:45:00 Why Glenfiddich Is Still the World's Best-Selling Single Malt
1:50:00 Final Drams and Wrap Up

When it comes to selling luxury whisky, Glenfiddich and The Balvenie are among the biggest luxury whisky brands in the world.

Tim Walker is the National Account Manager in Scotland for the Luxury On Trade for William Grant & Sons and is responsible for selling some of the top luxury whiskies in the world to hotels, bars and members clubs in Scotland.

Luckily for us Tim was kind enough to bring some of those whiskies along with him for the recording.

What makes Balvenie whisky drinkers different from Glenfiddich drinkers?

Why is The Balvenie 21 "too perfect"?

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0:00 Introduction
3:15 Welcome Flora Outram — International Beverage Brand Ambassador
8:00 Flora's Route Into Whisky and Working With Chivas
13:00 The International Beverage Portfolio and India Connection
25:00 How Flora Ended Up in Hong Kong
33:00 The Thai Whisky Story — First Single Malt From Thailand
45:00 Deep Dive Into Old Pulteney — Flavour, Salinity and Sense of Place
1:05:00 The Story of Wick's 25-Year Prohibition
1:15:00 Tasting the Old Pulteney Coastal Series
1:30:00 How Old Pulteney Gets Overlooked (And Why It Shouldn't)
1:38:20 Whisky Culture in Asia
1:41:40 Wrap Up and Final Thoughts

Flora is a Brand Ambassador for International Beverage who own a multitude of whisky and other drinks brands.
In this episode, we deep dive into Old Pulteney and learn about the amazing history that spans back 200 years this year. We learn about prohibition in Scotland (yes it actually happened) and get to try some great Old Pulteney releases.
Flora also brought in the first ever Single Malt from Thailand which uses Scottish barley in the production and has a really cool maturation process.

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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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When Alex Bruce was looking for good access to casks back in 2004 for Adelphi, Drambuie were able to offer him some incredible whiskies.

30 Year Old Macallan and 40 Year Old Glenlivet don’t come around very often.