“Ice is for cocktails!” exclaims Scottish crime writer and whisky lover Val McDermid.

So how does she take a dram? And what does she take?

And if she loves whisky so much, why did Val create a leading character who enjoys gin when she personally hates it?

Join John Beattie as he and Val discuss “morning whiskies”, imposter syndrome and Scotland’s national bard, Robert Burns.

And if you’re new to Scotland’s national drink and want to know where to start, Val has a recommendation.

Slàinte!

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@JohnRossBeattie

Producer: David Holmes

Graphic 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 Strathduie Bar, Black Friars Street, Glasgow, ScotlandIce is for cocktails..."

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How do you take your whisky?

Neat? Splash of water? Block of ice? Or even a mixer?

However you take it, join John Beattie, former Scotland rugby international and semi-retired radio and TV news presenter, as he celebrates the heritage and flavour of Scotland's national drink and the world's favourite spirit.

Whether you call it whisky, whiskey, uisge beatha, aqua vitae, or the water of life... there's a story behind every dram; a craftsman behind every drop; an aroma with every nose; and a flavour in every sip.

This is the spirit of Scotland: distilled in a place; shared around the world.

What makes it so special? Why is it so loved? And who are the people that make it, and the aficionados who drink it?

Join John on his journey of discovery.

Slàinte!

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Twitter:

@C2GWhisky

@JohnRossBeattie

Producer: David Holmes

Graphic 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 Strathduie Bar, Black Friars Street, Glasgow, Scotland

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.