Episode 13: "What's your favourite drink (and why is it single malt whisky)?"

Sometimes on Deeper Questions there’ll be niche, and then there’ll be next level niche like today. Digging into a topic that is ridiculously particular and concentrated where you might come in knowing absolutely nothing of what we’re talking about. Well if that’s you today then don’t worry! I think we manage to handle it in a way that caters to people with no prior knowledge, people that associate whisky with ‘that unnatural burning sensation in my throat and chest’ - as well as some juicy bits for those who have a decent top shelf when it comes to whisky.

Today we have Jane Overeem, the co-owner of Overeem distillery, as well as Bec Polmear, the co-founder at Waubs Harbour Distillery. Both distilleries have been recognised on the world stage with Overeem taking home awards from the World Whiskies awards in 2019, and a gold medal in 2023 for their Port Cask. Waubs Harbour are new to the scene and have been recognised almost immediately, winning a master medal and two gold medals at the World Whisky masters 2023.

Other References:

• "India's whisky consumption rises by 200pc in 10 years" by Sunil Badami for ABC (12th May 2023)
• "On the rocks: The untold story of the Nant Whisky scandal" by Josh Robertson for ABC (10th March 2019)
• "Whiskies from Van Diemen’s Land: Waubs Harbour vs Overeem vs Callington Mill's Dark Secret" by AW in Time and Tide (June 24th 2023)
• The World Atlas of Whisky by Dave Broom
• Tasmanian Whisky: The Devil's Share by Bernard Lloyd
• Drinks Adventures Podcast

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