The whisky world gathers every November for Malt Advocate’s WhiskyFest in New York. The 12th annual edition featured new whiskies and longtime favorites. We’ll cover the entire show in this episode, including Lifetime Achievement awards for retired Edrington Group master blender John Ramsay and Beam Global’s Robert Hicks. In the news, Louisville’s Urban Bourbon Trail adds two stops, Woodford Reserve releases a Seasoned Oak version, and details on a new competition for WhiskyCast listeners!

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