Tomatin Whisky: The Softer Side Sessions

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Presented by the team behind Tomatin Single Malt, the Softer Side Sessions are a series of conversations dedicated to telling the stories of the people that make Scotch Whisky the most exciting spirit in the world. From Master Distillers to bloggers, bartenders to coopers, join Global Brands Ambassador, Scott Adamson, as he chats with some familiar faces as well as some of the industry’s unsung heroes. Audio recording of our live stream sessions - subscribe to Tomatin Whisky on YouTube to take part in the conversation. Must be 18+ to follow. Drink Responsibly.

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#18 - Sam Snead, Whisky Tastings

Aug 27 2020 81 mins

In the last of our regular live Softer Side Sessions, Scott will be joined by Sam Snead. Sam has worked with whisky since 1993 and has spent his life travelling the world hosting tastings. Now living in New Zealand, he is the co-founder of the Aotearoa Whiskey Club and in February will attempt to break the record for the world's largest whisky tasting at Eden Park. Sam

#17 - Alistair Birt and Johnny Baldaray, Whisky and Food Pairings

Aug 12 2020 75 mins

This week Scott is joined by Alistair Birt and Johnny Baldaray. Alistair is the Head Pastry Chef at Harrods and in 2019 became one of the youngest members of the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts. Johnny is a creative designer based in Southern California who, on a trip to Scotland in 2015, developed Whisky & Donuts. They will talk about the art of pairing

#16 - Whisky Writing and Awards

Jul 29 2020 92 mins

This week Scott is joined by Christopher Coates, Scotch Editor at Whisky Magazine, and Andrew Flatt, known to many as The Amateur Drammer. Christopher and Andy are both whisky writers and will talk about the important role that writing plays within the whisky community and how it is changing. They are also both involved in the World Whisky Awards and will shine a light into

#15 - From Barrel to Bottle, Whisky Photography

Jul 15 2020 78 mins

From Barrel to Bottle are a collective of four friends with a shared passion for photography, whisky and adventure. Based in Calgary, they have been sharing their whisky journey through photography since 2017 and have since grown to become one of the largest channels in the category. In this episode Scott is joined by Erik and Braydon to talk about how their passion for photography

#14 - Andy Gemmell, Whisky Wonderland

Jul 06 2020 63 mins

Andy Gemmell has dedicated his life to hospitality. As well as working in some of the world’s top bars which led to a stint as Global Whisky Ambassador for Bacardi Global Brands, he has continuously devised innovative training and education programmes to encourage bartenders around the world to enhance and develop their own Spirit knowledge and bartending skills. In 2019 he

#13 - A World of Scotch

Jul 06 2020 83 mins

In this episode Scott talks to a few guests from around the world about their own lives in the whisky industry, how Scotch has developed in different markets, the different ways it is enjoyed and how each region is adapting to the current situation. Featuring: Hiro Ito - Director at Tomatin Distillery, Takara Shuzo International Sales and Marketing General Manager Rum

#12 - WhiskyFacile

Jul 06 2020 80 mins

In this episode Scott is joined by Jacopo Grosser and Marco Zucchetti of WhiskyFacile. In the 1970s Italy was the largest Single Malt market in the world and, although times have changed, few countries can claim to have a more deep rooted passion for Scotch Whisky. In 2011 WhiskyFacile was created by two Italian whisky enthusiasts with the goal of bringing people close

#11 - Distillery Exclusive Casks

Jul 06 2020 113 mins

In this episode Scott is joined by Master Distiller, Graham Eunson to talk about Tomatin's five Distillery Exclusive casks which are available in the online store for a limited time. Graham goes into why each cask was selected and how they showcase Tomatin's spirit in different ways. The pair are also joined by Julia Mackillop and Gregor McWee to taste the five casks.

#10 - Becky Paskin, Our Whisky

Jul 06 2020 79 mins

In this episode Scott is joined by Becky Paskin. Becky is a UK-based spirits journalist, whisky specialist and consultant who has been writing about drinks for over 12 years. Most recently she was editor of leading online magazine Scotchwhisky.com and global trade title The Spirits Business. She is an advocate for breaking down cultural misconceptions about whisky, and

#9 - John Robertson, Edinburgh Whisky Academy

Jul 06 2020 69 mins

In this episode Scott is joined by John Robertson an alumni of the Edinburgh Whisky Academy and now their business development manager.