Best The Digital Distillery Podcasts (2025)

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Women Lead at The Digital Distillery Amsterdam with Clemmentijn Treinen, Katja Henneveld, Saskia Wagenmakers 41:02

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In this special recap from The Digital Distillery Amsterdam edition, host Nadia Koski brings together insights from three industry leaders: Clemmentijn Treinen, Country Director, Microsoft Advertising NL; Katja Henneveld, Country Manager NL/BE/FR, Adform; Saskia Wagenmakers, CEO, IPG Mediabrands NL. From the event discussions, Clemmentijn explains …

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AMY'S KITCHEN 21:07

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Amy's Kitchen, Inc., doing business as Amy's, is a family-owned, privately held American company based in Petaluma, California, that manufactures organic and non-GMO convenience and frozen foods. Founded in 1987 by Andy and Rachel Berliner, and incorporated in 1988, the company took its name from their daughter, Amy! Paul Schiefer, Amy's President,…

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Celebrating 20 Years of WhiskyCast 1:04:42

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This week, we're celebrating the 20th anniversary of the very first WhiskyCast episode in 2005. We'll hear from some longtime listeners, and chat with Tamdhu distillery manager Sandy McIntyre on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth. Tamdhu recently released a 21-year-old single malt as part of its core range, and we'll taste it with Sandy and share tast…

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NORTH AVENUE CELLARS :: WINE 21:06

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Twenty years ago, four friends met at Georgia Tech, each driven by a unique passion for innovation, creativity, and excellence. Their paths diverged after graduation, leading them into different industries, but their shared love for wine remained a constant. Reuniting two decades later, they decided to blend their diverse skills and experiences to …

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A Manifesto for Danish Whisky 43:32

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13 Danish distillers have laid the groundwork for what they hope will eventually be geographical indicator status for Danish whisky. They started with a manifesto defining Danish whisky — including a requirement that Danish grains be used and mandatory disclosure if imported grain is used. We'll talk with one of the Manifesto's architects, Mosgaard…

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SUNDAY :: LAWN CARE 16:17

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Sunday Lawn Care offers a subscription-based, personalized lawn care system that delivers eco-friendly products like fertilizers and grass seeds directly to consumers. It uses your location, climate, and soil test results to create a custom plan for your specific needs, aiming to provide a healthy lawn with fewer harsh chemicals. The service includ…

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A Taste of Tullibardine 51:03

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Scotland's Tullibardine Distillery has been around since 1947, but has come into its own in recent years under the ownership of France's Picard family. We'll talk about the distillery's history and taste three of its single malts in a WhiskyCast In-Depth conversation with head blender Stacy Longworth and marketing director Ros Frame. In the news, C…

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NAN'S ORIGINAL RECIPES :: SALAD DRESSINGS 19:41

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Born in 1928, Nan grew up on the Connecticut shoreline, where the salty sea air and small town charm forged her lifelong coastal spirit. A child of the Great Depression, Nan learned the fundamentals of resourceful cooking from her mother, who showed her how to create exciting meals from what grew in their garden. Eventually, Nan would hone her skil…

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A New Chapter for Westward Whiskey 33:15

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Portland, Oregon-based Westward Whiskey filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last April seeking to restructure its finances. At the time, CEO Tom Mooney told us the future was still bright for Westward, which makes American Single Malts. Now, Westward is poised to emerge from bankruptcy after a group of the distillery's original investors bought its ass…

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JUST CALL ME SHIRLEY :: PREMIUM CANNED SHIRLEY TEMPLE COCKTAIL 24:01

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Just Call Me Shirley invites you to the essence of the 60's era, where the clinking of glasses echoed through smoke-filled rooms with power suits and intriguing conversations. Their Original Shirley Temple Cocktail is a purposeful blend of classic charm and timeless sophistication. Inspired by the iconic Shirley Temple, their RTD 5% canned cocktail…

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A Double-Digit Debut for Westland Distillery 36:29

23d ago36:29

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Seattle's Westland Distillery welcomed more than a thousand people this weekend hoping to get their hands on a bottle of the distillery's first 10-year-old single malt, the 10th Anniversary Garryana. It's largely matured in Garry Oak casks from the Pacific Northwest, and this year's release is more scarce than usual - after thieves stole a semi-tra…

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GOSPOTCHECK :: REIMAGINING HOW THE MOBILE WORKFORCE WORKS 19:22

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GoSpotCheck was born in the Mile High City, where a love for the outdoors, beer brewing, and the Broncos run deep. Their founders, Matt and Joey, were childhood friends, and Joey and Samantha met at DU in grad school. The three started GoSpotCheck in a garage together after graduating from Boulder Techstars in 2011. Their spirit lives on in their p…

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Half Empty...or Half Full 38:38

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Kentucky's Bourbon distillers are in a conundrum…the industry set a new record for barrel inventories in 2024 and the number of distilleries is at an all-time high. However, domestic sales are slumping and exports are down significantly from previous years. Eric Gregory of the Kentucky Distillers Association joins us on this week's WhiskyCast In-De…

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BETTER & BETTER :: ORAL WELLNESS TOOTHPASTE 18:29

2M ago18:29

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From toxins and harsh soaps to polluting plastics, oral care was long overdue for an upgrade. You don't need harsh ingredients for a healthy smile, so they said no to sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), fluoride, parabens, GMOs, artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives—forever. Meet Vladimir Vukicevic, co-founder and CEO of Better & Better. Justin an…

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The World's Oldest Whisky...For Now 1:06:57

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Gordon & MacPhail has unveiled the oldest whisky ever bottled (so far), an 85-year-old single malt distilled at Glenlivet Distillery in 1940, and priced at £125,000 per decanter. We'll get a taste of the history behind this whisky, and a taste of the whisky itself, on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth with Stephen Rankin of Gordon & MacPhail. In the …

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CUSTOM NEON :: TURN YOUR IDEA INTO AN EYE-CATCHING LED NEON SIGN 23:55

2M ago23:55

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Custom Neon™ offers stunning custom-made led neon signs worldwide. Their signs are handmade in the US, China and Australia and sold in over 60 countries to customers including some of the world's biggest brands. Founder and CEO Jake Munday joins Justin to discuss this bright and shining brand!By ContenderCast

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The State of American Whiskey 45:41

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This week, we'll catch up with veteran whisky and beer writer Lew Bryson. His new book "American Whiskey Master Class" is a deep dive into American whiskies from Bourbons and Ryes to the new American Single Malt category. In the news, 12,000 bottles of Westland American Single Malts have gone missing after a truck that was hauling the whiskies neve…

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Trust Your Gut: Haleh Shoa on Reinvention, Legacy, and Success 42:57

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What happens when a top ad executive decides to rewrite her story? After 27 years in advertising, working with global brands and creative icons, Haleh Shoa pivoted to launch Picturli, a business born from her love of photos and her own family history. In this episode of Women Lead, host Nadia Koski sits down with Haleh as she shares how she transfo…

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PASSPORT GLOBAL :: YOUR PASSPORT TO GLOBAL GROWTH 31:55

2M ago31:55

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Top brands trust Passport. They help your DTC or marketplace business scale globally—whether you're shipping cross-border or fulfilling in-country to navigate de minimis and tariff changes, and maximize Q4 growth. Combining innovative technology, global logistics, and expert compliance, Passport delivers the right solutions for the right markets at…

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Islay's Farm Distillery Celebrates 20 Years of Single Malts 43:01

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Kilchoman Distillery marked its 20th anniversary in 2025, and founder Anthony Wills will be in the U.S. for a series of anniversary tastings this week. Before he left, he joined us for an in-depth interview covering everything from the distillery's beginnings to the state of the whisky industry today. In the news, Scotch whisky industry leaders are…

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Charting a New Course for Compass Box 37:00

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Angela D'Orazio is the new Creative Director of Whisky Making at Compass Box. She spent 17 years as master blender at Sweden's Mackmyra Distillery, building a reputation for innovation and creativity. D'Orazio joins us this week on WhiskyCast In-Depth in one of her first interviews since joining Compass Box. In the news, Scottish leaders are hoping…

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Empowering Change: Lisa Smith on Gender Equality and Sustainable Development 50:30

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In this episode of Women Lead, host Nadia Koski dives deep into the transformative power of sustainable development and gender equality with Lisa Smith, co-founder and executive director of the GIRL Institute. Lisa shares her journey from the challenges with political processes to founding a global initiative focused on empowering women through edu…

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DISTILLERY OF MODERN ART 34:01

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At Distillery of Modern Art (DoMA), they celebrate the Art of the Spirit, distilling craft spirits that inspire community and connect people to what they love. Pour yourself a glass of their amaro, gin, vodka, or whiskey, and you'll notice that not only is the liquid inside the bottle exceptional, but each package features a unique print behind the…

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On the Road at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival 48:21

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This week, we're in Bardstown, Kentucky for the annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival, which brings together more than 6,000 whiskey lovers from around the world. We'll hear from several of the master distillers on hand, including Maker's Mark's Dr. Blake Layfield and Craig Beam of Jackson Purchase Distillery. In the news, Heaven Hill officially dedicat…

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Celebrating the Great Jim McEwan 52:36

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As we continue our series leading up to the 20th anniversary of WhiskyCast in November, it's important to celebrate the whisky legends who are still with us while they're still around to receive our recognition. Jim McEwan retired from public life a couple of years ago after nearly 58 years in the whisky business, and he's always been one of our fa…

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OOLIE DIPS & YOGURTS :: IT'S A NEW ERA FOR EGGS! 23:25

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Eggs…Reinvented. Creating Simpler, Creamier Dairy-Free Foods from Nature's Perfect Protein. Oolie are egg experts who dared to dream differently. By reimagining what eggs could do, they created something extraordinary—deliciously creamy foods that are clean, protein-rich, and free from dairy and fillers. Their secret? They partner with small family…

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Following the Roaming Road 39:05

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Frustrated by the hoopla over Bourbons, with their relative scarcity and high pricing, Mike Gilmore decided to take a different tack. He started searching the world for alternatives to Bourbon, and found them in Armagnacs, Cognacs, and Rums from Barbados to Belize. For the last three years, he's been bottling them under his Roaming Road Spirits lab…

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KÜLTEE KAVIAR™ POPPING BOBA 16:16

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Kültee Kaviar™ is the redefined premium popping boba balls experience with a refreshing burst of natural flavor. At just 6mm or 9mm in size, these tiny boba balls deliver unique taste and texture that consumers are continually seeking, while adding irresistible, vibrant pops of colors. Nils Schaede, Director of Marketing at Zentis, joins Justin to …

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Cedar Ridge Celebrates 20 Years of Heartland Distilling 37:19

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Jeff and Laurie Quint started Cedar Ridge Distillery and Winery as a retirement lark. 20 years after receiving their distilling licenses, Cedar Ridge has grown from a rented garage space adjoining a liquor store to become Iowa's largest distillery. Cedar Ridge Bourbons are Iowa's number-one selling Bourbons, and the distillery is winning awards and…

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STEWARDSHIP FOR BUSINESS: A PLAYBOOK TO DRIVE MORE VALUE INTO YOUR CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS 34:49

3M ago34:49

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Are you creating value for your customers? How do you really know? Your customers choose to do business with your company based on the value you deliver to them. And the relationship investment you make in them. Former Coca-Cola and Microsoft exec Ira Gleser joins Justin to discuss how customer relationships – earning trust first with executives – …

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A $2 Billion Impact From Trade Tariffs 44:07

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The Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition of drinks industry groups estimates trade tariffs could cost the U.S. economy 2 billion dollars and more than 25,000 hospitality jobs. This week on WhiskyCast, we'll talk with two industry leaders lobbying the Trump Administration to clear a path to "zero for zero" tariffs for whiskies and other distilled spirits. I…

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A Whisky Importer's View of Tariffs 31:41

3M ago31:41

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With new U.S. trade tariffs scheduled to take effect this week, we'll talk with importer Raj Sabharwal about the impact of those tariffs on whisky importers. Raj co-founded Glass Revolution Imports, which is the U.S. importer for Amrut whiskies from India, Blackadder Scotch whiskies, and many more brands, and he's dealing with tariffs that have bee…

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TDD Season 3 Wrap Up with Nadia Koski & Alexandra Jovanovic. What's Next? 34:41

4M ago34:41

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Hello and Welcome Back to The Digital Distillery Podcast. Today on the show I reunite with executive producer Nadia Koski and global TDD event manager Alex Jovanovic to reflect on an incredible year for the Digital Distillery. From live podcasting at the Cannes Lion Festival to the launch of the Women Edition events, we talk all about our highlight…

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Meet Highland Park's New Master Whisky Maker 30:42

4M ago30:42

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Marc Watson took over for the retiring Gordon Motion this month after six months of serving as his understudy. The former master blender for The Famous Grouse has 11 years of industry experience, and he'll join us for one of his first interviews since his promotion on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, the U-S and the European Union have…

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Navigating the Future: Insights from Futurist, Donna Dupont 49:20

4M ago49:20

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In this episode of Women Lead, host Nadia Koski engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Donna Dupont, Founder and Chief Strategist, Foresight & Design, at Purple Compass. Donna brings her skills and insights developed over 25 years working with leaders in healthcare, emergency management, government public policy, strategic planning, and p…

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A Whisky Book of Biblical Proportions 1:03:41

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Award-winning author Noah Rothbaum spent five years researching his new book "The Whiskey Bible." It's a comprehensive in-depth look at the spirit we love - its history and some myth-busting, too. Noah joins us on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, Diageo parts ways with CEO Debra Crew after just two years on the job, while the Trump Adm…

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The World of Whisky 34:32

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It's hard to capture the entire world of whisky in one book, but that's the task Felipe Schrieberg took on with his new book "The World of Whisky." Schrieberg covers everything from the origins of whisky to today's modern distilleries located all over the world, and he'll join us on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, the U.S. announces n…