Mark Gillespie

@whiskycast.bsky.social

Host of the WhiskyCast podcast, and yes, I drink for a living. More than just whisky commentary, though! Proud to be a Journalist! Likes ≠ endorsements.

Wild Turkey is out with the latest Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse Bourbon. It’s from Camp Nelson Rickhouse D, and the Whisky Fairy delivered a sample this morning. Will have my tasting notes for it on this weekend’s WhiskyCast!

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This week on WhiskyCast, we'll talk with documentary filmmaker Greg Swartz. His latest whisky film "West of Tradition" looks at the growing American Single Malt movement. We'll also honor Bowmore's legendary "Ginger Willie," who passed away this week. whiskycast.com/whiskey-on-t...

Whiskey On the Big Screen - WhiskyCast

Documentary filmmaker Greg Swartz is back with his fourth whisky film. “West of Tradition” looks at the nascent American Single Malt movement through the

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Tonight’s dram is the Tumblin’ Dice 11 year old Bottled in Bond Rye. It’s full of baking spices, molasses, and honey. Will have my complete tasting notes for it on this weekend’s WhiskyCast!

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This week on WhiskyCast, we're joined by Highland Park's Martin Markvardsen. He's celebrating his 20th anniversary with the brand, and will share some stories of the road. We'll also have the latest on the upcoming US ban on Canadian whisky imports. whiskycast.com/a-20-year-jo...

A 20-Year Journey with Highland Park - WhiskyCast

Martin Markvardsen joined Highland Park as a brand ambassador in 2006. Since then, he’s traveled the world touting the virtues of his favorite whisky. He’s so

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Tonight’s dram is the new Redemption Bonded Bourbon. 6-year-old single barrel bottled in bond…full of black pepper and cinnamon. Will have my tasting notes for it on this weekend’s WhiskyCast.

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The Whisky Fairy delivered a double shot of Redwood Empire’s new Hyperion blended whiskey today. Blends sourced Bourbon, Rye, and Wheat whiskies with Redwood Empire’s own single malt. Can’t wait to taste it!

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This week on WhiskyCast, Amrut's Ashok Chokalingam joins us to discuss the new Amrut Kranthi single malt. Un-chill filtered, no caramel coloring, and bottled at 40% ABV for new whisky drinkers while keeping complexity for veterans. whiskycast.com/an-approacha...

An "Approachable" Single Malt from Amrut - WhiskyCast

Amrut’s Indian single malts have been popular with whisky connoisseurs for nearly two decades. Now, with increasing competition from other Indian single malt

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This week on WhiskyCast, we'll catch up with Jeremy Ray of George Washington's Distillery at Mount Vernon. September is a busy month at the distillery, with tours and tastings each weekend. Jeremy will tell us about the distillery's history, too. whiskycast.com/a-busy-month...

A Busy Month at George Washington's Distillery - WhiskyCast

September is shaping up to be a busy month at George Washington’s Distillery at Mount Vernon in Virginia, with weekend tastings and discounts on Washington’s

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Tonight’s dram is the Cedar Ridge 2026 Anniversary Edition Bourbon. It’s finished in five different types of wine casks, and is surprisingly well-balanced with a nice touch of blackberry jam on the palate.

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