Best Mike Dewar Podcasts (2025)

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Capital Markets Vs. Insurance Markets | Theresa Galizia, Tara Krauss, Alexis Neu 35:20

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It feels like there's a growing disconnect between established players in the stop loss industry and the new entrants who crop up annually. Long-term industry experts point to warning signs that the market may be hardening. Yet every year, new players enter the market, attracted by the undeniable year-over-year growth. So what are they seeing on bo…

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How Big Consulting Firms Influence Stop Loss & Reinsurance | Laurie Horan LeBlanc, Andrew Peel, Carol Adams 27:58

2M ago27:58

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You can't fully understand the stop loss and reinsurance industry without considering the impact that its myriad consultants have on both insurers and underwriters. These consultants bring decades of experience to bear on behalf of their clients, and offer up a unique perspective on what's happening behind the scenes in our business. So in this epi…

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Episode 79: Patron Blind Tasting 58:22

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! On this episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell host a super patron mega fun-time extravaganza blind tasting with Patron supporter Spencer Snell! Join us as we go through 3 blind whiskies with 2 extra special pours at the end of the episode. We have lots of fun with this tasting, share stories, and …

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Meeting the Needs of the Reinsurance Market | Bob Black, Raj Gulati, Tanya Arrowsmith 33:21

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It’s summer time—normally the calm before the storm for the stop loss and reinsurance industries. But many experts will tell you the industry feels more “unsettled” than usual. It’s a time of churn, as some carriers exit but other new players enter. Some stop loss carriers are struggling to find margin, while some brokers feel like they’re in a str…

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Episode 47: Alex Thomson, Glenturret Distillery 34:58

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In this episode of the DistilleryTours.scot podcast, we’re joined by Alex Thomson, Brand Home Manager at Glenturret Distillery in Perthshire - Scotland’s oldest working distillery. Alex takes us through Glenturret’s rich history and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at some of the tours that bring this iconic distillery to life for visitors. We als…

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Episode 46: Mike McGinty, Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery 39:21

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In this episode of the DistilleryTours.scot podcast, we’re joined by Mike McGinty, Brand Home Ambassador for Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery. Mike shares the fascinating story behind Aberfeldy, the only distillery ever built by the legendary Dewar family. As pioneers in the art of blending, the Dewars chose this site for its perfect combination of her…

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The State of Gene Therapy in Stop Loss | Ashley Hume, Brooks Wildasin & Kelly Munger 37:36

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Gene therapy offers a powerful tool for treating or curing debilitating diseases that have vexed medical science for years. Patients battling conditions like hemophilia B, sickle cell anemia, beta thalassemia, Duchenne muscular dystrophy and other ailments now have new options to consider in their treatment plans. But let's be blunt. Gene therapy i…

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AI in Stop Loss | Ali Panjwani, Jason Oswald & Ian Pietz 30:52

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Artificial intelligence has landed in the world of stop loss and reinsurance, and this innovative set of tools has the potential to unlock new insights and data sets. But how will AI providers filter out the noise and incorporate their models into this established $35 billion industry? We’re going straight to the source with three key leaders in th…

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Episode 45: Peter Holroyd, Kingsbarns Distillery 28:17

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In this episode of the distillerytours.scot podcast we speak to Peter Holroyd, Distillery Manager at Kingsbarns Distillery. Peter takes us behind the scenes at this stunning distillery in Fife, nestled in the heart of Scotland’s golf country just a stone’s throw from St Andrews. He shares what makes Kingsbarns so special – from its beautiful settin…

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Episode 44: Nick Savage, Bladnoch Distillery 29:45

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In this episode of the distillerytours.scot podcast we speak to Nick Savage, Master Distiller and Head of Operations at Bladnoch Distillery. Nick tells us all about Bladnoch’s history, stunning setting and its 2015 ‘resurrection’, describing it as a ‘brand new, 200 year old distillery’! We learn that Nick’s mantra is ‘taste first’ and how that flow…

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Seeing the Big Picture | Ben Dewar, Vince Lewis & Jonathan Socko 35:38

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We’re back with season 3 of Firm and Final, and it’s a full house! It’s already been an eventful year in the stoploss and reinsurance industry. So we have lots to cover with Ben Dewar, SVP of Business Development at SBR; Vince Lewis, chief of sales and marketing officer at UME; and Jonathan Socko, the president of ECU. We’ll put forward some theori…

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Episode 78: Write Your Own Booker's Story Part 2 55:37

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Remember way back in April of 2022 when we launched Episode 40: Write Your Own Booker's Story? Well its time for part II! If you're not familiar with Booker's, its a cask strength Bourbon from our friends over at Jim Beam. Each expression is launched quarterly and newer bottles come in a wooden box with a small card with a written story that explai…

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Episode 77: Best In Class 2024 1:27:04

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! On this episode hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell sit down to taste through their favorite whiskies of 2024 including a few controversial picks. Join us as we choose and award our favorite whiskies in the following categories: Budget: Green River Rye Bourbon: split decision: Nashville Barrel Company S…

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Episode 43: Libby-Jo Dempster, Tomatin Distillery 15:23

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In this episode of the distillerytours.scot podcast we speak to Libby-Jo Dempster, Visitor Centre Team Leader at Tomatin Distillery. Libby-Jo tells us about Tomatin’s long and illustrious history, once the largest distillery in the world in the mid 70s it was producing some 12.5million litres of alcohol in a year! The 23 stills used back then have …

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Episode 42: Stewart Buchanan: Benriach, Glendronach and Glenglassaugh Distilleries 30:52

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In this episode of the distillerytours.scot podcast we speak to Stewart Buchanan, Global Brand Ambassador for Benriach, Glendronach and Glenglassaugh distilleries. Stewart's undeniable enthusiasm for all things whisky shines through as we learn more about the enduring histories of both Benriach and Glendronach. But it is Glenlassaugh that we pay pa…

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Episode 41: Iain McAlister, Glen Scotia Distillery 32:42

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In this edition of the distillerytours.scot podcast we speak to Ian McAlister, Distillery Manager and Master Distiller at Campbeltown’s Glen Scotia Distillery. Ian tells us about Campbeltown’s rich whisky heritage and how Glen Scotia has been a part of that for many years. We learn more about the distillery’s various whiskies, including their Icons…

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Episode 76: Por Lo Bueno Mezcal 1:14:27

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! On this episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell sit down with special guest Nico Meyer the co-founder of Por Lo Bueno Mezcal. Yes, we are a Whiskey podcast, but we always love exploring new expressions and were thoroughly impressed with the entire lineup of Por Lo Bueno Mezcals. If you're a whiskey …

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Episode 75: American Woman Spirits Company 1:05:33

1y ago1:05:33

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! On this episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchel sit down with special guests from American Woman Spirits Company out of Steamboat Colorado to discuss their lineup of whiskies and tequilas. Join us for a great interview with Owner John Lupori and Part-Owner, Brand Ambassador, and Advisory Board Member…

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Episode 74: Green River Full Proof, Bardstown Amrut, and Nashville Barrel Company 1:18:17

1y ago1:18:17

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! On this episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell dust off the microphones to catch up on life and taste through a delicious whiskey lineup featuring: Green River Full Proof - a blend of 5 to 7 year old barrels proofed at 117.3 Sunny B - an 8 year old Nashville Barrel Company Single Barrel Bardstown B…

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Episode 40: Drew McKenzie Smith, Lindores Abbey Distillery 40:39

1y ago40:39

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In this episode of the distillerytours.scot podcast we speak to Drew McKenzie Smith, Managing Director of Lindores Abbey Distillery. Drew talks about growing up on the farm at Lindores Abbey and how, after a stint working away in England, he and his wife Helen returned to create the distillery we know today. We learn that it was thanks to Michael J…

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“Finding the path forward” – Season 2 Finale 56:30

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The Firm & Final Season 2 Finale is HERE, with a twist! We’ve brought back some friendly faces to revisit self-funding topics in our very first group podcast session. Mehb serves as moderator for this wide-ranging discussion with Andrew Trupiano of ATS Underwriting, Dan Davey of Alliant Insurance Services, and James Donnelly of Lockton Re. Listen i…

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Episode 39: Gordon Dallas, Rosebank Distillery 41:12

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Gordon Dallas is Experiential Ambassador at Ian McLeod Distillers, in this role Gordon brings the stories of Glengoyne, Tamdhu and now Rosebank Distilleries to life with an entertaining flourish! We speak to him about all three distilleries and their delicious whiskies but with a particular nod to Falkirk’s Rosebank Distillery which has recently be…

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Finding Passion | Mike Kroupa 43:27

1y ago43:27

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Join Mehb and Mike Kroupa, Benefits Advisor for Connor & Gallagher OneSource for the next episode of Firm & Final! Mehb and Mike will talk about finding passion in what you do, the parallels between home remodeling and the insurance industry, and the fear of change that is holding many employers back. Plus, Mike shares his tips for transitioning to…

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Episode 73: Bruichladdich 18 and more 54:25

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Welcome back to all things whiskey podcast! On this episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell sit down to enjoy a sweet sweet sweet lineup of extra aged Bruichladdich expressions. The crew first warms up by telling some funny stories while sampling the Dewar's Japanese Smooth Mizunara Oak 8 year expression before jumping into a 2011 Bruichladdi…

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Episode 38: Bridgeen Mullen, Clydeside Distillery 23:24

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Bridgeen tells us she has ‘the best job in the world’ at Clydeside Distillery and it is easy to understand why when you hear her talk about the distillery’s role in bringing back whisky production to the city of Glasgow. In the podcast you will discover more about Glasgow’s rich history of whisky production and how the distillery plays homage to th…

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Starting Your Own Business | Dave Rowbottom 32:12

1+ y ago32:12

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This episode features our first actuarial guest of Season 2! Welcome Dave Rowbottom, Founder and CEO of Reinsurance Actuarial Solutions to Firm & Final. Listen in to hear Mehb and Dave discuss career paths, changes in the reinsurance industry, and an honest discussion about the risks and rewards of starting your own business. Actuaries, reinsurance…

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Episode 72: 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirit Company with Bryan Dewar 50:48

1+ y ago50:48

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! On this Episode Host Mike Outcalt sits down with Bryan Dewar - the Director of Distribution and Military Sales from 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirit Company out of Vail Colorado. Learn all about 10th Mountain and how the brand pays homage to the 10th Mountain Division - a group of skiing soldiers that fough…

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Episode 71: Maker's Mark Cellar Aged and more! 1:15:25

1+ y ago1:15:25

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! On this episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell (that's right - the new dad is back for this one) sit down to enjoy a special lineup of whiskies including the Maker's Mark Cellar Aged to celebrate the birth of Devin's son! Join us as we sample that unicorn bottle along with our very own Elijah Craig…

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Relationships Matter | Laura Morrison 36:51

1+ y ago36:51

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Episode 9’s guest is Laura Morrison, Vice President, National Healthcare Practice, Risk Strategies. Laura shares her career experience, why she decided to get into the insurance business, and the path she’s forging for other women in the industry through women’s networking groups. Mehb and Laura also discuss the risks and opportunities facing the i…

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Nobody Actively Seeks Out an Insurance Career | Lucy Carter 36:54

1+ y ago36:54

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Mehb chats with Lucy Carter, Senior Vice President – Accident and Health Practice Leader, BMS Group in this next episode. Their discussion covers a wide-range of topics focusing on the international reinsurance market. You’ll hear about the differences between the U.S. and London healthcare experience, and get a detailed sense of what it’s like bro…

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Episode 70: Westward Whiskey with Partner and Master Blender Miles Munroe 1:00:05

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! On this episode Host Mike Outcalt sits down with Partner and Master Blender Miles Munroe from Westward Whiskey! Join us for a conversation that focuses on all the great things that Westward has done to craft American Single Malt whiskies out of Oregon over the past 20 years. Learn about Mile's past, how h…

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Building Your Brand | Spencer Smith 45:17

1+ y ago45:17

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If you listen to stop loss podcasts, you KNOW this next guest! “Self Funded with Spencer” podcast host and SVP, ParetoHealth joins Mehb for episode 7 of Firm & Final. You won’t want to miss this discussion about the power of content, growing your online audience and building your brand, and changes occurring in the insurance industry. Don’t miss yo…

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The Power of Relationships | Erin Duffy 41:58

1+ y ago41:58

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In episode 6, Mehb chats with Erin Duffy, Director of Business Development at Imagine360 about her entrance to the industry, mentor and mentee relationships, and the importance of networking on LinkedIn. Erin, who is Chair of the SIIA Future Leaders Committee, also turns the mic back to Mehb and asks some questions about his goals and impact, too! …

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The Entrepreneurial Side of the Industry | Ryan Sachtjen 39:46

1+ y ago39:46

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Season 2 of Firm & Final continues with episode 5, featuring Ryan Sachtjen, Co-Founder and CEO of software company ThreeFlow. The conversation kicks off with the largest single stop loss case Ryan ever sold – which happened to be the last case before he left to start ThreeFlow. Listen in to hear about the entrepreneurial side of the stop loss and r…

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Episode 69: Nashville Barrel Company with CEO & Co-Founder Mike Hinds and Mix Master & Co-Founder James Davenport 50:58

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! On this episode Host Mike Outcalt was invited into the Nashville Barrel Company tasting room in Nashville Tennessee to talk all things Nashville Barrel Company with their two Co-Founders Mike Hinds and James Davenport. Join us for a great conversation around why they got into whiskey, their charitable con…

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Episode 68: Westland Distillery with Master Distiller Tyler Pederson and Master Blender Shane Amstrong 1:11:03

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! On this episode we're excited to welcome Westland Distillery's Master Distiller Tyler Pederson and Master Blender Shane Armstrong. Join us as we talk about "why American Single Malt?", sense of place, and taste through several of their award winning expressions. If you're an American Single Malt fan, you'…

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Captives & Career Development | Dale Sagen 25:05

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In episode 4, Mehb chats with Dale Sagen, VP, Business Development Leader at QBE North America about all things captives in the self-funded/stop loss industry. During the wide-ranging discussion, they talk about the early days of Dale's career, the power of social media and AI, and personal development opportunities (shout-out to mentorship and Toa…

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Episode 67: Conor O'Driscoll, Master Distiller Heaven Hill Distillery 44:23

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! We're honored to sit down with and host Master Distiller and Director of Kentucky Distillation at Heaven Hill Distillery Conor O'Driscoll. On this episode we talk about how Conor wound up in Denver Colorado, dive into his background, and talk all things Heaven Hill. Tune in to gain a sneak peak into all t…

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Growing Up in the Industry | James Donnelly 24:50

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Season 2 of Firm & Final continues with episode 3 featuring James Donnelly, Senior Broker (Accident, Health and Life) at Lockton Re. James talks with Mehb about college majors, the power of relationships, the art of the deal, and more. Watch or listen on your preferred channel today! Don’t miss your chance to hear from leaders in the Stop Loss and …

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Episode 66: Lodestar Whiskey 51:22

1+ y ago51:22

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast - on this episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell sit down with Anna Axster and Wendelin von Schroder - the owners of a brand new brand named Lodestar Whiskey! All Things Whiskey Podcast is a place for new brands to tell the world about what they're doing in whiskey and this might be the newest brand…

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Learning & Developing in the Industry | Andrew Trupiano 31:50

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Next up on Firm & Final is an energizing discussion with Andrew Trupiano, starting with his beginnings in the family business to his current role as President of ATS Underwriting. Andrew and Mehb chat about growing up in the business, "being a sponge", building your personal brand, and the coming charge of guard in the industry. Watch or listen on …

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Episode 37: Lukasz Dynowiak - International Beverages 55:17

1+ y ago55:17

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In this episode we speak to Lukasz Dynowiak, Global Brand Ambassador at International Beverages. Due to his role, Lukasz finds himself in the fortunate position of working with some amazing distilleries including Balblair, Pulteney, Speyburn and Knockdhu and so it will come as no surprise that there was plenty for himself and David to chat about. L…

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Advice for Starting Out in the Industry | Dan Davey 26:54

1+ y ago26:54

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Firm & Final Season 2 kicks off with Dan Davey, National Director, Stop Loss at Alliant Insurance Services. Dan chats with Mehb about his career path from intern to industry expert, peppered with advice for newcomers about building relationships and finding your own way in the self-funded industry. Watch or listen on your preferred channel today! D…

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Episode 65: Green River Lineup 59:33

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! On this episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell explore a line up of whiskies from Green River Distilling Co. As a warmup our Hosts dive into a Smoke Wagon Single Barrel Bourbon (6 year 10 month) and talk a bit about their podcast journey, guests, and patrons before the main event. This episode show…

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Episode 36: Ian Stirling - Port of Leith Distillery 38:01

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In this episode we speak to Ian Stirling, joint owner of the Port of Leith Distillery - one of Scotland’s newest distilleries and the world’s tallest! Ian tells us about his journey from selling wine in London to co-owning the brilliant gin brand - Lind and Lime which helped set them on the path to building the fantastic Port of Leith Distillery. H…

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Episode 64: Best in Class Alternates 2023 1:04:36

1+ y ago1:04:36

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! On this Episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell review their Best In Class 2023 Alternates. Couldn't find the Bourbon, Rye, Scotch, or Irish whiskey that we chose for our Best In Class awards? Well you can go after the next best thing with these alternates that we've picked for each category along w…

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Episode 63: Best In Class 2023 1:23:35

2y ago1:23:35

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! We're thrilled to release our 5th annual Best In Class Episode where we feature our favorite whiskies from 2023. Join Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell as they review our favorite Budget, Bourbon, Rye, Irish, and Scotch whiskies from this year. We open up a conversation around the state of whiskey, di…

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Episode 62: Kinnitty Castle Spirits 1:03:49

2y ago1:03:49

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Have you ever dreamed of buying a castle in Ireland and starting your own distillery? Well that's exactly what Bryan Bean Co-Owner of Kinnitty Castle Spirits did! Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast. On this episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell sit down with Bryan Bean to talk about his new brand Kinnitty Castle Spirits. Bryan is a …

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Episode 61: Dr. Tom Collins 1:06:35

2y ago1:06:35

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We're excited to announce that Episode 61 of All Things Whiskey Podcast is live now! On this episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell welcome Dr. Tom Collins - Jackson Family Wines Endowed Professor of Viticulture and Enology at Washington State University to talk about his research; the impact barrels have on wines and spirits, and how certai…

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Episode 60: Smoke Wagon Single Barrel Ryes Lineup 1:01:22

2y ago1:01:22

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! On tonight's episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell sit down to taste their way through 3 Smoke Wagon Single Barrel Ryes that recently hit and were distributed throughout the great state of Colorado by our friends at Momentum Beverage Team! They also talk about their next Patron only giveaway, whic…