Next time you're in Spain, "give the oak tree a big hug," implores master blender Max McFarlane. Without the oak, he says, Scotch whisky wouldn't be what it is.

Join John as Max takes him on a tasting journey from new make spirit through the casks and years to learn to recognise the look, nose and palate of several very different whiskies. And he throws in an off-note whisky that's really gone wrong. Along the way they talk about the state of the global whisky market and Max recommends whiskies he thinks are on the up-and-up and others that are overlooked.

So pour yourself a wee dram and tune in.

Slàinte!

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The whiskies (and spirit) tasted in this episode are:

1. Highland Park New Make Spirit
2. Ardgowan Clydebuilt Riveter 15 Year Old Single Grain
3. The Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky
4. Highland Park 12 Year Old Single Malt
5. Laphroaig 10 Year Old Single Malt
6. Craigellachie 11 Year Old Single Malt

Please drink responsibly.

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Creator & producer: David Holmes

Art work & design: Jess Robertson

Music: Water of Life (Never Going Home)

Vocals: Andrea Cunningham

Guitars: John Beattie

Bass: Alasdair Vann

Drums: Alan Hamilton

Bagpipes: Calum McColl

Accordion: Gary Innes

Music & Lyrics: Andrea Cunningham & John Beattie

Recorded & mixed by Murray Collier at La Chunky Studios, Glasgow, Scotland

Special thanks: The Piper Whisky Bar, 57 Cochrane Street, Glasgow, Scotland

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