This a magical interview. I cannot buy Glenallichie here where I live...But, I have been able to find some Billy Walker era Glendronachs...It is very interesting to see the whisky world turn its focus on Glenallichie and away from Glendronach since Billy made the switch....He is a mighty force in the galaxy...
Glad I caught up with this stream, even if it's a year late. I will definitely be picking up a Glenallachie soon. You get such a warm fuzzy feeling when holding a bottle that has the full ABCD right there on the label!
You deserve a medal or award for bringing Billy Walker to us. He is without any doubt one of the greatest whisky entrepreneurs of all time. Such a wonderful person on top of all that.
Nice words Cliff, and I'm sure he'll be chuffed that his time with us wasn't wasted. I enjoyed hanging off his every word. He creates something that's way more than a product, and I get the impression he's aware of that. Thanks for joining my friend.
Roy thank you for the great education. Getting to know the legends of the industry like Billy Walker, Fred Laing, Charlie MacLean, et al. As a Scotch enthusiast from the States these men and others were unknown to me until I became part of this channel. Thank you for enriching my whisky journey. Never have been so proud of my Scottish heritage. Slainte!!
Billy Walker is tied with Ralfy for Aqvavitae guest I most want to share a dram with ... and I'd argue that's saying a lot considering Charlie McClean, Daniel Whittington, Gordon Dundas, Roddy Graham et. al. are tied for second. Mr. Walker offered some amazing insight, so I thank him and you, Roy, for bringing him to us. And Billy gets credit for creating the phrase "peated rum" (holy cow!!!). Cheers!
Haha! Thanks Robert - yes I'm intrigued about the peat-cask rum too. all of the guys you mention can bring different inspirations and they're here because I love listening to them, I'm glad you do too!
1976 Benriach. I fondly remember spending the endless summer of '76 in Elgin where we lived next door to a field of sun-kissed barley at Bishopmill. I`m not surprised '76 vintages are so good.
Fantastic live show Roy. So happy to see that the titans of the industry are recognising that we are here. Was working during the show and am so happy that Billy was able to answer my question that I put in at the end of the show. These crazy times are bringing us together in amazing ways in that the malt Whisky industry is acknowledging that the WhiskyTube community is a group of people that are a big consumer of there products and influenceers to others. Cheers!!!
Thanks Tim, glad you enjoyed it! In many ways, this is the golden time for RUclips, growing fast and attracting attention, but still not overrun with bores, know-it-alls, trolls and snobbery. I'll try my best to be part of the community that keep it like that. Always great to have you in and I hope you're keeping well and that your daily work remains safe for you. Cheers buddy.
Wow, i really love listening to passionate whisky-makers like Billy, Adam (Bruichladdich) or John (Laphroaig). Hope you get more guests like Billy, Roy. Fantastic vPub!!!
As nearly always Roy didnt make the second half so I'm watching the rest today. Just hearing Billy Walker talk is just so fascinating. As always Roy a splendid ,enjoyable vPUB . Cheers enjoyed it immensely.
I love the spice that you get from bourbon. It is great that you have worked your magic at multiple distilleries. I wish they would hand you the keys to lagavulin so you could work your magic and get it at 46 abv.. It is whisky produced the right way and for the long run thanks for your magic.
Funny enough Billy bottled GlenDronach 12 at 43% ABV & unchillfiltered. Would have been interesting to ask him why... Great interview Roy! One of the highlights of your channel for sure!
Damn this was brilliant! Thanks for putting this together Roy! BW is amazing to listen to. I can definitely recommend cask no 6213 and hope to try more of his single casks in the future.
Thanks Travis, I get the impression if it's a BW selection, we'd be in good hands. I'm now keen to track down one of his Ex-BB refill single casks, that'd be interesting....
Hi Roy, as usual I watched this on the replay. This VPub was awesome! Really enjoyed Mr. Walker. He was very transparent about many topics. Cannot wait to try his whisky in Arizona. Keep up the great work and stay safe.
Great Live stream, first one i have joined. Fantastic to hear Billy Walker discuss his whisky experiences over the years and his thoughts and plans for the future.
Great stream as always @aqvavitae! Question for you; I hear this phrase around the community every now and again and I believe even you have uttered it a couple times in reference to sherries whiskies. This idea of “modern” or “now” Sherry bombs. What’s the differentiator? How does the “old style” differ? Apologies for the potentially naive question.
Fantastic Vpub as always Roy! Question for you/the group however; does anyone know which batch BW is referring to when he suggests picking up “the latest batch” of the 12yr? I’m assuming a 2020, but I don’t know their bottling schedule.
My favorite tins are not flashy...I care only about the whisky. Please do not spend money on fancy marketing and short change me on whisky. I am a grown man.. That said...I do love Douglas Laing regional blends and the Classic Laddie blue bottle...
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Amazing Livestream as usual. Wish I could have caught this live. Billy Walker is like King Midas....everything he touches turns to gold🙂
Perfect analogy Keith! Can't wait to see what is coming from GlenAllichie in the future.
Thanks Keith, exciting times for them...
This a magical interview.
I cannot buy Glenallichie here where I live...But, I have been able to find some Billy Walker era Glendronachs...It is very interesting to see the whisky world turn its focus on Glenallichie and away from Glendronach since Billy made the switch....He is a mighty force in the galaxy...
Just watched it, and it was wonderful!!! Really enjoyed it
I want to be as sharp as Billy when I become 75. Legend.
Glad I caught up with this stream, even if it's a year late. I will definitely be picking up a Glenallachie soon. You get such a warm fuzzy feeling when holding a bottle that has the full ABCD right there on the label!
Glad you caught it too Willem - a good one!
You deserve a medal or award for bringing Billy Walker to us. He is without any doubt one of the greatest whisky entrepreneurs of all time. Such a wonderful person on top of all that.
Nice words Cliff, and I'm sure he'll be chuffed that his time with us wasn't wasted. I enjoyed hanging off his every word. He creates something that's way more than a product, and I get the impression he's aware of that. Thanks for joining my friend.
Probably the best stream from probably the best whisky channel in the world. Definitely not the easiest quiz though.
Roy thank you for the great education. Getting to know the legends of the industry like Billy Walker, Fred Laing, Charlie MacLean, et al. As a Scotch enthusiast from the States these men and others were unknown to me until I became part of this channel. Thank you for enriching my whisky journey. Never have been so proud of my Scottish heritage. Slainte!!
That's a great reason to continue right there Bill, so glad to have you joining in!
Billy Walker is tied with Ralfy for Aqvavitae guest I most want to share a dram with ... and I'd argue that's saying a lot considering Charlie McClean, Daniel Whittington, Gordon Dundas, Roddy Graham et. al. are tied for second. Mr. Walker offered some amazing insight, so I thank him and you, Roy, for bringing him to us. And Billy gets credit for creating the phrase "peated rum" (holy cow!!!). Cheers!
Haha! Thanks Robert - yes I'm intrigued about the peat-cask rum too. all of the guys you mention can bring different inspirations and they're here because I love listening to them, I'm glad you do too!
1976 Benriach. I fondly remember spending the endless summer of '76 in Elgin where we lived next door to a field of sun-kissed barley at Bishopmill. I`m not surprised '76 vintages are so good.
Thanks Roy for bringing the Michael Schuhmacher of Whisky to the show. My best whisky time I can recall!!! THANKS!!!
O this is such a great video, take away is to go and try the GA 15 first and then the Glenallachie 12 Years Old Chinquapin
What a gem. Thanks Roy and Billy ❤️
Wow, Terrific interview...Billy is truly a gem in the industry
Thanks Mark - great to have you watching!
Lovely work, Roy! And what a nice person Mr B. W. really is, reminds me of GlenDronach 15 many years back from now
Fantastic live show Roy. So happy to see that the titans of the industry are recognising that we are here. Was working during the show and am so happy that Billy was able to answer my question that I put in at the end of the show. These crazy times are bringing us together in amazing ways in that the malt Whisky industry is acknowledging that the WhiskyTube community is a group of people that are a big consumer of there products and influenceers to others. Cheers!!!
Thanks Tim, glad you enjoyed it! In many ways, this is the golden time for RUclips, growing fast and attracting attention, but still not overrun with bores, know-it-alls, trolls and snobbery. I'll try my best to be part of the community that keep it like that. Always great to have you in and I hope you're keeping well and that your daily work remains safe for you. Cheers buddy.
Great Vpub last night. I enjoyed the conversation with Billy Walker. The conversation was interesting when speaking about ABV vs. Chill Filtering.
Wow, i really love listening to passionate whisky-makers like Billy, Adam (Bruichladdich) or John (Laphroaig). Hope you get more guests like Billy, Roy. Fantastic vPub!!!
Finally caught up with this - excellent stuff. It's becoming a really quality channel.
As nearly always Roy didnt make the second half so I'm watching the rest today. Just hearing Billy Walker talk is just so fascinating. As always Roy a splendid ,enjoyable vPUB . Cheers enjoyed it immensely.
Watching on catch up and really enjoying the show.
Amazing v-pub! Best ever 😁😆 take care, stay safe
I love the spice that you get from bourbon. It is great that you have worked your magic at multiple distilleries. I wish they would hand you the keys to lagavulin so you could work your magic and get it at 46 abv.. It is whisky produced the right way and for the long run thanks for your magic.
Funny enough Billy bottled GlenDronach 12 at 43% ABV & unchillfiltered. Would have been interesting to ask him why...
Great interview Roy! One of the highlights of your channel for sure!
Peated rum, first heard here, thát was a real scoop....!!!
If there is a need for testing on rum / peat combination...I am your man BILLY!
Wow, such an interesting conversation) And thanks for mentioning my question)
That's interesting.
Fantastic interview!
Damn this was brilliant! Thanks for putting this together Roy! BW is amazing to listen to. I can definitely recommend cask no 6213 and hope to try more of his single casks in the future.
Thanks Travis, I get the impression if it's a BW selection, we'd be in good hands. I'm now keen to track down one of his Ex-BB refill single casks, that'd be interesting....
This was very interesting to listen to, thank you.
Hi Roy, as usual I watched this on the replay. This VPub was awesome! Really enjoyed Mr. Walker. He was very transparent about many topics. Cannot wait to try his whisky in Arizona. Keep up the great work and stay safe.
Thanks Scott, I agree, it was a great discussion. Say hi to Becky!
Roy: Wonderfully well moderated!!! Superb
Great Live stream, first one i have joined. Fantastic to hear Billy Walker discuss his whisky experiences over the years and his thoughts and plans for the future.
He's not showing any signs of slowing down, a lot of whisky (&rum?!) fans are grateful for that. Thanks Britt.
Finally confirmation that the glendronach 15 was a much older whisky
Maths dictated it was, but it's nice to hear it was on purpose, straight from the horses mouth.
Aqvavitae fantastic vPub as always Roy! Shame I can’t ever catch it live. The replay is almost as good though
Can you get Richard Patterson on?
Great stream as always @aqvavitae! Question for you; I hear this phrase around the community every now and again and I believe even you have uttered it a couple times in reference to sherries whiskies. This idea of “modern” or “now” Sherry bombs. What’s the differentiator? How does the “old style” differ? Apologies for the potentially naive question.
Hey Roy, are these vpubs available as a podcast anywhere? Would love to be able to stream the audio on my long commutes. Thanks
Fantastic Vpub as always Roy! Question for you/the group however; does anyone know which batch BW is referring to when he suggests picking up “the latest batch” of the 12yr? I’m assuming a 2020, but I don’t know their bottling schedule.
My favorite tins are not flashy...I care only about the whisky.
Please do not spend money on fancy marketing and short change me on whisky.
I am a grown man..
That said...I do love Douglas Laing regional blends and the Classic Laddie blue bottle...