The Whiskey Lore® Podcast

The Whiskey Lore Podcast, hosted by best-selling travel author Drew Hannush, is a captivating exploration of whiskey’s rich history, myths, and modern craft distilling culture, appealing to both enthusiasts and curious newcomers.Covering bourbon, Scotch, Irish, rye, and more, the podcast offers two main formats: Stories, which delve into historical narratives like the origins of Bottled-in-Bond or Ireland’s whiskey rebirth, and Whiskey Flights, a weekly series focused on craft distillery travel.Whiskey Flights transports listeners to craft distilleries worldwide, offering virtual tours that highlight unique operations, local grains, and innovative spirits. Episodes feature chats with founders—like Brian Cummings of Great Northern Distilling or Guy Whitehead of Lucky Guys Distillery—covering topics from potato vodka to bitters crafting. Each Flight emphasizes the pleasures of distillery visits, sharing practical travel tips and cultural context, such as Wisconsin’s supper club scene or Tasmania’s whiskey boom. Hannush’s warm narration and curiosity bring distilleries to life, making listeners feel like they’re sipping alongside him.

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Mplsports

Love this Podcast

This and the Whiskey Lore Interviews podcast are fantastic. Highly recommend!
Jasscharp

Great history!

I really enjoy this podcast. The subjects are interesting and the host speaks well with a nice pace. I’ve listened to all the episodes and find myself repeating them!
User23654

Excellent!

What a pleasant blend of history and whiskey! I appreciate Drew’s ability to breathe life into the stories surrounding the spirit!
Matteeb

Raise one to this podcast

I really like this one. I just discovered it in October 2021 while working on the road in Pennsylvania. I may be biased, being a Tar Heel myself. Great narration, great history, and a voice made for podcasting. This guy should narrate books. It does make me thirsty though.
Ed from WNC

Historically accurate and entertaining

This has been, by far, my favorite podcast series that I’ve found. The historical aspect of it is spot on married with the fact that it’s entertaining and the narrator’s way of gripping his audience, it is one you won’t be able to walk away from.
mattewmerritt

Another Dram, Please!

This is absolutely the best podcast there is. The history, the stories, and the lore are brought together for a perfect BLEND!
aardvark6155

Tell The Truth, The Whole Truth

Enjoy program but, after listening to your story about the King vs. Riggs match, you failed to tell the whole truth. You made great effort to tell the story with all the details and make it sound like the match was a traditional tennis match but, it wasn't. You left out one very big fact. You didn't mention that King played only the singles court while Riggs had to play the doubles court. If you don't play tennis and you don't know the difference, that's a huge advantage for King! It wasn't close to an "equal" match! You fall into the same trap people did back then saying she was his equal when she wasn't. In the future, tell the whole truth, or don't tell the story without all the important facts.
Arsenal4040

Informative look at the little less known side of whiskey

Let me start off by saying I live in Frankfort, Kentucky the home of Buffalo Trace so my interest in bourbon is inherited. My grandfather worked at Old Taylor and Old Crow distilleries and was the president of the distillers union back in the day so I love a look back into history of spirits. Whiskey Lore fills that niche perfectly with interesting stories and Drew’s voice resonates like some of the best voices of show business. Whiskey Lore is at time humorous and other times more somber. If I had complaints it would be that they are a too short in length (you just want to keep listening) and this being a podcast it would make a wonderful 30 minute PBS show with historical photos and traveling to where the stories take place. Perhaps some day?!? Regardless this has become a must listen for me! Prost!
Boostfan

Great Whisky stories

Great podcast to learn some interesting information about Whisky. The original music sounds to much like a funeral, but the content is well produced.
baskeed

Sit back...

...relax, close your eyes, and find yourself traversing the highlands of Scotland, or crossing a creek in Kentucky. Drew Hannush brings the story of whiskey to life.
Jnwlovesdance

Great listen

I used to hate driving but now I live for long road trips because I can listen to this podcast! thanks for everything Drew!
Wrong Way Wright

Cheers for the Ears !

Drew Hannush has put together a fantastic Podcast with Whiskey Lore . His voice and vocal talents deliver a well researched episode each and every time. I love the history and the stories connected with every Dram that’s ever been poured . From General Grant to Cats to Ghost , it’s a World Wide Pour in one Glencairn. Thank You , Drew ! Cheers
Capricorn♑️

Cheers to Whiskey Lore!

I knew very little about the history of whiskey but am learning so much from this podcast! The information is fascinating and told in a way that captures my attention. It’s fun listening! Cheers!
Fitting in Adventure

All things whiskey!

Who doesn’t love to talk cocktails? This podcast gives you all the details of the sprit and distilleries around the world!
Sarah HM

Love This Podcast

Love this podcast. Captivating storytelling, coupled with enjoyable music, makes for a great listen, episode after episode. It's also nice to learn new things about history, pop culture, and of course, whiskey.
Captain97$

Wee Bit of Storytelling

Each episode delves into a piece of history in the whiskey world. It could be about a distillery and its origins or the legal gymnastics that every jurisdiction imposes upon its residents or interviews with master distillers sharing their passions. Well produced and enjoyable to listen to. If Dan Carlin did a podcast about whiskey, this might be how it would sound.
Cherithh

Great storytelling!

Each episode has a different tone. I really enjoyed each one.