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#38 UK The chestnut man's whiskey #2
AI-generated english version of the Danish podcast. The podcast transcript features an interview with Torben Thornæs, the founder of a Danish distillery, who explains his unique philosophy on whiskey production. He emphasizes that distillation accounts for half of the final flavor, challenging the industry standard that focuses primarily on the wood. Thornæs details his unconventional use of chestnut casks, noting that while the porous wood accelerates maturation and intensifies taste, it presents structural challenges due to knots in the timber. He also defends his preference for diluting whiskey to specific strengths, arguing that adding water optimizes the balance of aromatic compounds rather than just increasing volume. Finally, the hosts conduct a tasting of limited releases, highlighting a Danish oak expression and a Pedro Ximénez finish while debating the merits of age statements versus raw quality.
12. aug.22 min
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#38 Kastanjemandens whisky #2
I denne anden del af podcasten fra Thornæs Destilleri går vi ind på lageret, hvor tønder lavet af både kastanjetræ og dansk eg ligger. Iførste del fortalte Torben Thornæs, hvordan halvdelen af smagen i hans whisky kommer fra arbejdet i selve destillationsprocessen. Den sidste halvdel af smagen kommer fra tønderne, og i denne podcast fortæller han, hvorfor han harkastet sin kærlighed på kastanjetræ og dansk eg, hvorfor god kvalitetswhisky for ham ikke er lig med alderen på whiskyen eller dens alkoholstyrke. Og Henrik & Henrik tester, om man kan smage det er dansk eg, en whisky er blevetlagret på. Og det bliver en overraskelse.
11. aug.35 min
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#37 UK The chestnut man's whiskey
This is an AI-generated UK-version of the Danish podcast. Founder Torben Thornæs Andersen, a former journalist, explains his transition into thespirits world, driven by a passion for "grain-to-glass" storytelling and a desire to create unique, locally-rooted products. The discussionhighlights his unconventional methods, such as using Danish oak and chestnut casks, as well as his goal to balance spirit and barrel flavors at a 50/50 ratio. Financially, the distillery utilizes investor capital and a cask investmentprogram to support the long-term maturation process required for quality whiskey. Hosts Henrik Denta and Henrik Brandt conclude with a tasting session, praising the distillery’s innovative flavor profiles and the maturity of itsyoung spirits.
17. jul.22 min
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#36 Kastanjemandens whisky
Torben Thornæs relativt unge destilleri af samme navn har slået sit navn fast ikke mindst medwhisky lagret på kastanjefade, en træsort der er ret så uregerlig at arbejde med. Men dette valg er ikke det eneste utraditionelle valg, han har taget for at skabe sin egen signatur-whisky. I denne podcast fortæller han om sin vejind i whisky-verdenen, om en tønde der bare venter på han blive 60 år, om sine læremestre og om modet til at træffe utraditionelle beslutninger.
16. jul.53 min
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#35 UK The adventurer's whisky
This is an AI-generated version of the Danish Podcast with Anders Bilgram, a renowned Danish explorer and the founder of Nordisk Brænderi. Bilgram shares how his grueling experiences navigating the Arctic Ocean in open boats influenced his transition into theworld of craft spirits. He discusses the creation of Hødal whiskey, emphasizing his desire to develop a unique Danish flavor profile characterized by sweet, fruity notes derived from Sherry cask aging. The whisky "Fortrylleren," is a limited-edition whiskey released to honor the100th anniversary of explorer Knud Rasmussen's expeditions.
7. maj24 min
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#34 Eventyrens whisky
Anders Bilgram er en vaskeægte dansk eventyrer. Mere end 26.000 kilometer sejlede han i en lille båd rundt omkring Nordpolen, heraf de 1.000 kilometer alene. Det indbragte ham enfortjent plads ved det runde bord i Eventyrernes Klub. Tilbage i Nordjylland kastede han sig ud i et nyt eventyr omkring whisky. Det blev til Nordisk Brænderi og Hødal Whisky, hvor han sammen med sit nordjyske netværk af brygmestre skaber whisky, der blandt andet hylder tidligere danske polarforskere.
5. maj38 min
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#33 UK Faroese ambitions
In this AI-generated UK version podcast done from a podcast produced in Danish, we examine the rising prominence of two Faroese distilleries at a major Danish whisky festival, Einar’sand Fair Isles. While Einar’s celebrates a decade of production and shifting leadership to the founder's daughter, Faer Isles is preparing for its highly anticipated first official release this autumn. A featured interview explainshow the Faroe Islands’ stable, cool climate provides a unique "X-factor" for maturation, allowing spirits to age effectively in traditional wind-blown sheds. And we do a tasting of samples from Fair Isles unfinished barrel proofs, noting distinct notes of pear, pepper, and smoke. But is the Faroe Islands big enough for two distilleries with international ambitions?
9. apr.19 min
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#32 Færøsk fremmarch
Hele to færøske destillerier var at finde på dette års whiskymesse i Kolding. Og det selv om det kun er knap ti år siden, der blev tilladt at producere alkohol på Færøerne. Og nok minder vejret, vinden og de lave temperaturudsving meget om det nordlige Skotland. Men er der plads til to destillerier på de vindblæste øer med bare 55.000 indbyggere?
8. apr.29 min
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#31 UK Copenhagen Distillery #2
Inthis second podcast with Lasse Öznek, the master distiller at Copenhagen Distillery, we talk about his scientific and ambitious approach to spirits. Drawing on his pharmaceutical background, Öznek explains how he uses chemistryand custom modular equipment to precisely control every stage of the distillation process. Copenhagen Distillery has recently won several international competitions even though their whisky is very young. One reason is their unconventional aging method, which utilizes toasted Hungarian oak andhigh-temperature fluctuations rather than traditional charred bourbon barrels. This technique results in a rapid maturation process and a high "angel’s share" evaporation rate, creating a concentrated and spicy flavor profile. It’s a modern, data-driven philosophy that prioritizes flavor innovation overtraditional age statements.
28. feb.18 min
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#30 Copenhagen Distillery #2
I denne anden podcast med Lasse Öznek, master destiller hos Copenhagen Distillery, får vi resten af historien om den whisky, der netop har ryddet bordene ved flereinternationale prisuddelinger og henvist både skotske, amerikanske og alle andre konkurrenter til sekundære placeringer. Lasse ôznek fortæller hvad hans 20 års karrierer i den farmaceutiske verden betyder for hans arbejde, hvorfor han ikke vil arbejde med andres brugte fade, hvor mangeMichelin-stjerner han mindst vil være tilfreds med – og endelig også hvordan han selv drikker sin whisky. Et svar der nok vil overraske mange.
28. feb.52 min
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#29 UK Copenhagen Destillery
This podcast features an interview with Lasse Öznek, the Master Distiller at Copenhagen Distillery, who discusses the company’s recent international success and unique production philosophy. Despite their whiskey’s young age, the distillery achieved prestigious "Master" and "Gold" titles through blind tastings, outperforming established spirits from Scotland and Japan. Öznek explains how his scientific background in chemistry shapes their"art, craft, and science" approach, utilizing organic Danish grain, specialized fermentation, and high-temperature aging to accelerate flavordevelopment. The conversation highlights their streamlined product range—Raw, Refined, and Rare—which focuses on specific flavor profiles rather than traditional age statements.
10. feb.18 min
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#28 Manden bag dansk verdenssucces
Copenhagen Destillery har ryddet bordene ved adskillige internationale prisuddelinger. Oghenvist skotske, japanske, amerikanske og whiskyer fra mange andre lande til sekundære placeringer. Hør manden bag det hele, master destiller Lasse Ösnek fortælle den forrygende historie, dels om hans egen højest utraditionelleindgang til hele whiskyverdenen og også hvordan det kan lade sig gøre at lavewhisky i verdensklasse ved at bryde stort set alle de regler, der findes forwhiskyproduktion.
9. feb.51 min
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#27 The Scottish Dane - 2
This podcast interview features Martin Marksen, a Global Brand Ambassador for Highland Park, who provides an inside look at the distillery’s traditional and innovative practices. He explains the unique malting process on Orkney, notingthat while most grain comes from the mainland, they maintain distinctiveflavors by using local peat and floor malting. The discussion highlights the distillery's sustainability efforts, such as significantly reducing peatconsumption and experimenting with alternative fuel sources like heather and grass. Marksen also details the critical role of cask selection, pecifically emphasizing the influence of European and American sherry-seasoned oak on the final product. Additionally, the conversation explores the prestigious "Master of the Quaich" honor and the collaborative spirit found within the Scotch whisky industry. The episode concludes with a professional tasting ofspecialized releases, including a cask-strength heather-peated whisky and an experimental 16-year-old expression aged in Swedish oak
5. jan.13 min
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#26 Den Danske Skotte - 2
I anden episode om Highland Park tager Martin Markvardsen os med ind bag murene på destilleriet på de nordlige skotske Orkney-øer. I mange år har han arbejdet som Global Brand Ambassador for Highland Park og i endnuflere år har han arbejdet med skotsk whisky. Hans kærlighed til landet og især Highland Park og de forblæste Orkney-øer er stadig så intens, at han drømmer om at flytte fra Falster til Orkney-øerne når han engang går på pension og ikke skal rejse 200 dage om året. Det er en historie om en whisky-produktion medrespekt for 220 års tradition og et stærkt sammenhold, der i disse år udfordresfra alle sider. Den 2500 år gamle tørvslipper op en dag, og kan den erstattes med hestepærer? Samtidig skyder destillerier op i mange andre lande og udfordrer Skotland på whiskytronen. Og så tester vi de nye udgivelser fra Highland Park, Heaher og Between You and I.
5. jan.50 min
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#25 UK The Scottish Dane - 1
This podcast features Martin Markvatsen, the global brand ambassador for Highland Park, discussing the heritage and production ofthe distillery’s scotch whisky. Located on the windblown Orkney Islands, thedistillery has operated for over 220 years, utilizing a unique, heather-based peat that provides a distinct floral sweetness compared to mainland malts.Markvarden shares his personal journey from a military police officer to becoming a Master of the Quaich, a prestigious title in the scotch industry. The discussion also covers specific releases, including the affordable 12-year-old staple, a rare 56-year-old bottling, and experimental projects involving Swedish oak. Throughout the conversation, the hosts conduct a tasting to compare the flavor profiles and market values of different age statements.
22. dec. 202512 min