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.

Great 48 Tour Stop 15: Maryland's Veteran Owned Meinelschmidt Distillery in Hagarstown
Apr 21, 2025 – 28:19
Great 48 Tour Stop 14: Virginia's Copper Fox Distillery Home of Wood Smoked Malts From Their Own Malting Floor
Apr 14, 2025 – 33:29
Great 48 Tour Stop 13: West Virginia's Black Draft Distillery From Horse Farm to Party Barn.
Apr 7, 2025 – 36:37
Great 48 Tour Stop 12: North Carolina's Oak and Grist Making Whiskey in the Shadow of Beer City USA
Mar 31, 2025 – 33:41
Great 48 Tour Stop 11: Georgia's ASW Distillery Blending European and American Distilling Techniques
Mar 24, 2025 – 38:52
Great 48 Tour Stop 10: Florida's St. Augustine Distillery and Pot Still Magic in the Home of the Fountain of Youth
Mar 17, 2025 – 30:22
Great 48 Tour Stop 9: Louisiana's Seven Three Distillery in the Heart of New Orleans and Out to the Swamp
Mar 10, 2025 – 32:01
Great 48 Tour Stop 8: Mississippi's Crittenden Distillery: A Walk-Through the Process
Mar 3, 2025 – 49:29
Great 48 Tour Stop 7: Alabama's Dread River Distillery and the Birmingham Vibe
Feb 24, 2025 – 33:01
Great 48 Tour Stop 6: South Carolina's Hollow Creek Distillery Whiskey Overtime
Feb 17, 2025 – 35:56
Great 48 Tour Stop 5: Arkansas' Rock Town Distillery Celebrating 15 Years of Distilling
Feb 10, 2025 – 30:58
Great 48 Tour Stop 4: Oklahoma's Hochatown Distilling Co feat science, Bourbon, and the State's Most Scenic Area
Jan 27, 2025 – 32:57
Great 48 Tour Stop 3: Texas' Ironroot Republic Distillery Family, Bourbon and French Techniques
Jan 20, 2025 – 33:47
Great 48 Tour Stop 2: Tennessee's Old Dominick and Memphis Whiskey
Jan 13, 2025 – 33:12
Great 48 Tour Stop 1: Western Kentucky's Bard Distillery Hitting Their Stride with Upgrade Experience
Jan 6, 2025 – 33:02
The Land of the Kiwi's: Experience Whiskey on the Edge of Golden Bay New Zealand
Dec 29, 2024 – 41:41
Whisky Island: An Intro to Platinum Winning Tasmanian Spirits Through Hellyers Road Distillery
Dec 16, 2024 – 37:06
Impact Distilleries: Hard Truth Proves Why It Is a Top Notch Destination
Dec 9, 2024 – 58:23
Irish and American Infusion: A Trip to Minneapolis to find the Keeper's Heart at OS Distilling - Whisky Flight 35
Oct 21, 2024 – 36:38
Wisconsin Craft Original: The Growth and Evolution of 45th Parallel Distillery with Paul and Bob
Oct 14, 2024 – 35:10
Mad Scientist: Stretching the Bounds of Flavor with Guy at Wisconsin's Lucky Guys Distillery - Whisky Flight 33
Sep 23, 2024 – 45:20
Classy Spirits: Great Northern Distilling Embraces the Wisconsin Supper Club Vibe - Whisky Flight 32
Sep 19, 2024 – 49:32
One of a Kind: Michigan's Ethanology Is Breaking the Mold For What Spirits Can Be - Whisky Flight 31
Sep 16, 2024 – 53:09
Making History: The Return of Rosen Rye to Michigan's South Manitou Island with Collin of Mammoth Distilling - Whisky Flight 30
Sep 12, 2024 – 41:14
Cherry Farm to Glass: Embracing Michigan's Heritage in a Whiskey with Chris of Traverse City Whiskey Co - Whisky Flight 29
Sep 9, 2024 – 33:49
From Michigan's Craft Origins: Talking Early Days and Creative Spirits with Kent from Grand Traverse - Whisky Flight 28
Aug 28, 2024 – 37:41
Down a Dirt Road: Experiencing Michigan's First Modern Farm Distillery Iron Fish - Whisky Flight 27
Aug 26, 2024 – 32:58
Buggy Whips, Golf, and Whiskey: My Introduction to Michigan Spirits at Journeyman with Bill and Johanna - Whisky Flight 26
Aug 22, 2024 – 01:17:15
From Rebellion to Rye: See How a Love of History Comes Through at Liberty Pole Spirits - Whisky Flight 25
Aug 15, 2024 – 33:56
Preserving History: From a 1753 Distillery to a Distililng Legend and Rescued Rye at Stoll & Wolfe - Whisky Flight 24
Aug 12, 2024 – 34:37
Colorado Pilot: A Virtual Visit to Laws Whiskey House in Denver, Where It All Began - Whisky Flight 23
Aug 8, 2024 – 33:08
From A 19th Century Mill: Ahascragh Distillery Achieves a First in Irish Whisky History - Whisky Flight 0022
Aug 5, 2024 – 36:46
Powerscourt: Crafting Irish Whiskeys, Historic Food Pairings in Centuries Old Splender - Whisky Flight 21
Aug 1, 2024 – 34:56
England's Best: Visiting the Distillery Voted the Best Visitor's Experience in the UK, The Cotswolds - Whisky Flight 20
Jul 29, 2024 – 34:42
Peat and Peaks: Experiencing Flavor Exploration and History at England's White Peak Distillery - Whisky Flight 19
Jul 25, 2024 – 36:17
A View From the Top: The UK's Highest in Elevation Distillery - The Forest - Whisky Flight 18
Jul 22, 2024 – 35:44
Tweed and Drams: The Borders Distillery's Embrace of a Manufacturing Heritage - Whisky Flight 17
Jul 18, 2024 – 34:57
Tasmanian Inspiration: The Unique Birth of the Cooper King Distillery in North Yorkshire - Whisky Flight 16
Jul 15, 2024 – 32:43
From Kings to Casks: Spirits and History Mix During Our Visit to Ad Gefrin Distillery and Museum - Whisky Flight 15
Jul 11, 2024 – 36:22
Science to Cocktails: Tenth Ward Spirits' "Boss Lady" Takes Us Into a Journey of Flavor - Whisky Flight 14
Jul 8, 2024 – 32:01
Exploring Frederick: McClintock Distilling's Passion for Organic Locally Sourced Rye and Reviving History - Whisky Flight 13
Jul 1, 2024 – 33:23
Reviving Legend: Exploring Maryland's Rye Heritage Through the Stills of Sagamore Spirit - Whisky Flight 12
Jun 27, 2024 – 33:19
Lowcountry Legends: Exploring the Unique Spirits and Community Mission of Burnt Church Distillery - Whisky Flight 11
Jun 24, 2024 – 32:29
Meet a Curiosity: Charleston's Woman Owned and Family Run Striped Pig Distillery - Whisky Flight 10
Jun 20, 2024 – 34:01
Revolutionary Grains: Exploring Jimmy Red Corn and Charleston's High Wire Distillery - Whisky Flight 9
Jun 17, 2024 – 31:46
Swan Neck Pot Stills and Old Cabins: Experiencing the Heritage and Craft of Leiper's Fork Distillery - Whisky Flight 8
Jun 13, 2024 – 31:58
Whiskey, History, and Hills: Visiting a Tennessee Retreat Called Short Mountain Distillery - Whisky Flight 7
Jun 10, 2024 – 31:07
Cocktails and Single Malt Headlines Our Visit to PostModern Distillery in Knoxville
Jun 6, 2024 – 32:50
Visiting the Historic Castle-like Bourbon Distillery in the Heart of the Bluegrass Region
Jun 3, 2024 – 35:13
Witnessing the Revival of a Scotch Whisky Legend During a Pre-Opening Tour of Rosebank
May 30, 2024 – 34:31

Recent Reviews

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.