Whiskey Chemistry with John Angus | WftA S05E06 Podcast

Whiskey Chemistry with John Angus | WftA S05E06 Podcast

In episode 06 of series 05, the Whiskey for the Ages panel turns to science in the pour. Whisky Flavor Explorer and chemist, John Angus joins the conversation to discuss some of the factors which make whiskey taste the way it does. And of course, the team will touch on whiskey news and suggest some bottles for your next scavenger hunt.

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This Fortnight in Whiskey S05E06 – WftA News

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AI Sniffs Out Whiskey Flavor Notes as Well as the Pros
Gramling, C. (2024, December 19). AI sniffs out whiskey flavor notes as well as the pros. Science News. https://www.sciencenews.org/ (Retrieved 2025, September 25).

How alcohol helped create ancient civilizations
Israeli, Y. (2025, July 21). How alcohol helped create ancient civilizations. YNet Global. https://www.ynetnews.com/ (Retrieved 2025, July 23).

Elijah Craig’s Youngest Barrel Proof Bourbon Yet Is Packed With Explosive Power
Tao, D.T. (2025, September 11). Elijah Craig’s Youngest Barrel Proof Bourbon Yet Is Packed With Explosive Power. Food and Wine. https://www.foodandwine.com/ (Retrieved 2025, September 11).

Yellowstone Limited Edition Marks 10th Anniversary
Madsen, M. (2025, September 04). Yellowstone Limited Edition marks 10th anniversary. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, September 05).

DISTILLERIES IN THE NEWS

Brown-Forman CFO to Step Down
Madsen, M. (2025, August 26). Brown-Forman CFO to step down. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, August 27).

Constellation Predicts Further Slump
Hohwieler, R. (2025, September 03). Constellation predicts further slump. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, September 04).

WHISKEY ECONOMICS

ISC to Cut 112 Jobs at Kentucky Cooperage
Bowes, L. (2025, August 27). ISC to cut 112 jobs at Kentucky cooperage. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, August 27).

Canada Drops Retaliatory Tariffs on Kentucky Bourbon
Powell, C. (2025, August 27). Canada drops retaliatory tariffs on Kentucky bourbon. WLKY TV. https://www.wlky.com/ (Retrieved 2025, August 28).

Brown-Forman Q1 Hit Hard by Canada
Carruthers, N. (2025, August 29). Brown-Forman Q1 hit hard by Canada. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, August 29).

US Tariffs Cost Scotch Whisky £4 Million Every Week
Kiely, M. (2025, September 11). US tariffs cost Scotch whisky £4 million every week. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, September 12).

WHISKEY LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Whiskey Distillery Wins Coverage for Barrel Stack Collapse
Souter, G. (2025, September 11). Whiskey distillery wins coverage for barrel stack collapse. Business Insurance. https://www.businessinsurance.com/ (Retrieved 2025, September 13).

NEW PRODUCT RELEASES

Jack Daniel’s Makes Heritage Barrel Permanent
Madsen, M. (2025, August 27). Jack Daniel’s makes Heritage Barrel permanent. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, August 28).

Buffalo Trace Offers Higher-ABV Sazerac Rye
Simmons, T. (2025, July 22). Buffalo Trace offers higher-ABV Sazerac Rye. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, September 09).

Woodford Reserve Just Dropped Its First Bourbon Aged in This Unusual American Oak Barrel
Flicker, J. (2025, September 12). Woodford Reserve Just Dropped Its First Bourbon Aged in This Unusual American Oak Barrel. The Robb Report. https://robbreport.com/ (Retrieved 2025, September 13).

Woodford Reserve Just Dropped Limited-Edition Bourbon Finished in Cognac Casks
Flicker, J. (2025, September 17). Woodford Reserve Just Dropped Limited-Edition Bourbon Finished in Cognac Casks. The Robb Report. https://robbreport.com/ (Retrieved 2025, September 18).

WHISKEY INSIGHTS

Promises to Green Descendants Under Fire Amid Uncle Nearest Crisis
WGNS. (2025, August 23). Promises to Green Descendants Under Fire Amid Uncle Nearest Crisis. WGNS Radio. https://www.wgnsradio.com/ (Retrieved 2025, August 30).

Diageo CEO Comments on Structural vs Cyclical Debate
Kiely, M. (2025, September 05). Diageo CEO comments on structural vs cyclical debate. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, September 08).

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Glenmorangie 12yr Lasanta Scotch Review | WftA S05E05 Podcast

Glenmorangie 12yr Lasanta Scotch Review | WftA S05E05 Podcast

As we pass the mid-point of our fifth series, we popped the cork on our first official Scotch review: Glenmorangie 12yr Lasanta. Our panel also discusses some Whiskey News, suggests a couple of whiskies for your next scavenger hunt, and provide an outlook for the remainder of the season.

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