S7 Episode1 – A Spirit of Speyside Festival Special ft Chairman George McNeil, Sandy McIntyre, and Dean Jode

It’s The 2023 Spirit of Speyside Festival and the 2 Gordons bring you a very special podcast from the heart of the action from The Opening Gala Dinner via Tamdhu to The Friday Night Ceilidh.  George McNeil the Festival chairman joins us for a chat to discuss the success and impact of the festival on the wider community.  Dean Jode, Head of Whisky Creations at Murray McDavid talks about why they decided to become the official host of the event at Dallas Dhu and the difficulties involved being the auctioneer at the Gala Dinner!  Tamdhu Manager, Sandy McIntyre, reveals what it was like being crowned Ambassador of The Year at the opening night Gala Dinner, (a complete surprise), as well as seeing his much-loved Tamdhu 12 and Tamdhu 18 picking up Gold Awards at the SOSF awards.  Listen out for listener Alex from the Netherlands and Michael Brown the latest recruit to the IMD Ambassadorial team.  Drams tasted Dalbeallie 6 and Cragganmore 12 Port Wine Finish.  Best enjoyed wearing a touch of tartan.  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.