S7 Episode 8 – The Peat Special with Mike Billett author of Peat And Whisky – The Unbreakable Bond

The 2 Gordon’s welcome scientist turned author, Mike Billet who has spent more than 20 years working and researching as a peatland scientist.  He gives a fascinating insight into his highly acclaimed new book which Charles Maclean is quoted on the front cover as saying, “I believe this to be amongst the most important books about whisky ever written”.   Gordon and Gordon delve into the world of peated whisky and while tasting, Inchdairnie’s Ryelaw and Thompson Brothers Caol Ila 9-year Octave.  This episode is all about peat including The Year That Changed Whisky, so sit back and smell the smoke!  Slainte`

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An entertaining and informative Scotch whisky magazine show from Ian Macleod Distillers featuring Gordon Dundas, Global Brand Ambassador and Gordon Dallas, Experiential Ambassador. Whisky Unscripted will not be taking itself too seriously but can offer an insider’s guide to the whisky industry via their ownership of the Glengoyne, Tamdhu and Rosebank distilleries with their accompanying brands of Smokehead, Sheep Dip, and Pigs Nose. The 2 Gordons will be speaking to guests from within the company who make our single malt whisky to give us unique insights. We will also have guests from the wider industry including writers, retailers and personalities from around the world. There will also be plenty of regular features in each episode, but we also need you to get in touch with questions and areas that you want us to cover in future episodes. Fun, informative and for all – Whisky Unscripted.