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Cask to Glass

How do you take your whisky?Neat? Splash of water? Block of ice? Or even a mixer?However you take it, join John Beattie, former Scotland rugby international and semi-retired BBC radio and TV news presenter, as he celebrates the heritage and flavour of Scotland"s national drink and the world"s favourite spirit.Whether you call it whisky, whiskey, uisge beatha, aqua vitae, or the water of life... there"s a story behind every dram; a craftsman behind every drop; an aroma with every nose; and a flavour

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Robert Burns & Whisky

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2025/02/06

“Whisky and freedom gang thegither!,” declared Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet.But why and how do they go together?In this episode John Beattie speaks to Burns scholar and Scotland’s preeminent political commentator, Brian Taylor, about Burns, his work and legacy, and how whisky is rooted in a place that’s both Scottish and international.Slàinte!-------Twitter:@C2GWhisky@JohnRossBeattieProducer: David HolmesGraphic Design: Jess RobertsonMusic: Water of Life (Never Going Home)Vocals: Andrea

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Val McDermid

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2025/01/30

“Ice is for cocktails!” exclaims Scottish crime writer and whisky lover Val McDermid.So how does she take a dram? And what does she take?And if she loves whisky so much, why did Val create a leading character who enjoys gin when she personally hates it?Join John Beattie as he and Val discuss “morning whiskies”, imposter syndrome and Scotland’s national bard, Robert Burns.And if you’re new to Scotland’s national drink and want to know where to start, Val has a

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Cask to Glass ·

2025/01/30

How do you take your whisky?Neat? Splash of water? Block of ice? Or even a mixer?However you take it, join John Beattie, former Scotland rugby international and semi-retired radio and TV news presenter, as he celebrates the heritage and flavour of Scotland's national drink and the world's favourite spirit.Whether you call it whisky, whiskey, uisge beatha, aqua vitae, or the water of life... there's a story behind every dram; a craftsman behind every drop; an aroma with every nose; and a flavour in

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