The Whisky Warrior Podcast

In this episode of the Whisky Wealth Warrior Podcast, Glen Palmer is joined by wine writer and independent consultant Desislava Lyapova to explore the fascinating intersection between fine wine, whisky, collecting, auctions and alternative investment.

Desislava shares her unconventional journey from studying theatre, film and television to discovering the cultural world of fine wine — eventually building a career around writi...

The People Behind the Drinks Industry | Careers, Hiring & Leadership with Elizabeth O'Kelly

Behind every great bottle, brand and drinks business are people — and finding the right people can determine whether a company merely survives or genuinely thrives.

In this episode of the Whisky Wealth Warrior Podcast, Glen Palmer is joined by Elizabeth O'Kelly, Co-Founder and Partner of VINOKELLY Drinks Recruitment.

From beginning...

🍷 Is English wine entering its breakthrough moment?

In this episode of the Whisky Wealth Warrior Podcast, Glen Palmer sits down with Martyn Pollock of Nine Oaks Vineyard to explore the remarkable rise of English wine — and what it really takes to build a vineyard from scratch.

Martyn's journey has taken him from growing up beside Oban Distillery to military service, engineering, renewable energy and diplomacy before he and h...

 What happens when two sisters spot a gap in the market and refuse to accept the status quo?

In this episode, Glen Palmer is joined by Raissa De Haas, Co-Founder of Double Dutch Drinks, to discuss how she and her twin sister Joyce built one of the world's fastest-growing premium mixer brands from the ground up.

Today, Double Dutch is enjoyed in more than 45 countries, but the journey has been anything but straightforward.

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Behind every successful bottle on the shelf is a talented team—and finding those people is exactly what Emma Forster has dedicated her career to.

In this episode of the Whisky Wealth Warrior Podcast, Glen Palmer sits down with Emma Forster, Director of Drinks at New Chapter Consulting, to explore what it really takes to build exceptional teams in the drinks industry.

Over nearly 16 years, Emma has worked with everyone from am...

 Most people know whisky is matured in oak barrels—but very few understand the incredible science taking place inside every cask.

In this episode of the Whisky Wealth Warrior Podcast, I sit down with Matt Burgess, Founder of MB Consultancy, former Diageo Wood & Cask Scientist, and former specialist at the legendary Speyside Cooperage.

With nearly two decades of experience in whisky maturation, wood science and cask d...

What does it take to build some of the world’s most recognisable drinks brands?

In this episode of the Whisky Wealth Warrior Podcast, Glen Palmer has the absolute pleasure of interviewing an absolute legend in the sprits industry James Espey OBE—he is one of the most influential figures the global spirits industry has ever produced.

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What if the search for gold led you to discover something even more valuable?

In this episode of the Whisky Wealth Warrior Podcast, Glen Palmer is joined by Paul Shand, founder of Tria Prima Distillery, alongside returning guest Chris Greta from Still Life Stories, for a fascinating conversation about science, storytelling and the pursuit of exceptional whisky.

Paul’s journey is anyth...

What happens when you bring new life to one of Australia’s oldest whisky sites?

In this episode of the Whisky Wealth Warrior Podcast, Glen Palmer is joined by Lucy O’Brien, John Ramsay, and whisky storyteller Chris Greta to explore the remarkable revival of Clyde Mill Distillery in Bothwell, Tasmania.

From the history of the old mill and the unique character of Tasmanian whisky ...

What does it take to build a drinks brand that lasts?

In this episode of the Whisky Wealth Warrior Podcast, Glen Palmer sits down with Adrianne Baumann, co-founder of Legend Cider, to explore the journey from a small family operation to securing distribution with Budweiser in Oregon.

Together they discuss the realities of building a business from scratch, the importance of patience, why cha...

What happens when a man spends 31 years serving in the United States Special Forces and then decides to dedicate himself to one of Mexico’s oldest and most respected traditions?

In this episode of the Whisky Wealth Warrior Podcast, Glen Palmer sits down with Sean Keane, founder of O’Kahan Agave, to explore an incredible journey of reinvention, craftsmanship and purpose.

Sean sha...

n this episode of the Whisky Wealth Warrior Podcast, Glen Palmer sits down with Peter Bignell of Belgrove Distillery and Chris Greta from Still Life Stories for a fascinating conversation about innovation, sustainability and the art of doing things differently.

Belgrove Distillery has earned a reputation as one of the most unique distilleries in the world, producing award-winning whisky using methods tha...

In the last episode of series 2 of the Whisky Wealth Warrior Podcast, Glen Palmer sits down with Richard Wells from World of Whisky for a grounded and honest conversation about the whisky cask investment market.

Together, they explore: 🥃 how professional cask selection actually works 🥃 what separates quality casks from hype 🥃 the importance of documentation, warehousing & ownership 🥃 blue-chip v...

In this episode of the Whisky Wealth Warrior Podcast, Glen Palmer speaks with Aryn Pepper, founder of The Good Shrub Club, about what really makes drinks brands succeed in today’s market.

From cocktail culture and shrubs to storytelling, branding, hospitality, and consumer psychology, this conversation dives deep into the realities of building a modern premium drinks business.

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In this episode of the Whisky Wealth Warrior Podcast, host Glen Palmer sits down with spirits consultant Ryan Guevara to explore the psychology behind premium spirits brands, customer behavior, and what actually drives long-term success in the drinks industry.

With a background in psychology and experience working across wine and spirits at a national level, Ryan shares insights into:

• Why most brand...

This episode goes beyond bourbon.

Levin Woodall from Weldon Mills Distillery joins me for a conversation that dives into identity, authenticity, and what it really takes to build a brand in today’s spirits market.

From navigating the complexities of the North Carolina ABC system to building relationships that actually drive sales, Levin shares a grounded, real-world perspective on the...

In this powerful episode of the Whisky Wealth Warrior Podcast, host Glen Palmer is joined by Chris Greta of Still Life Stories and Bill McHenry, founder of McHenry Distillery in Tasmania.

This is not just a conversation about whisky. It is a story about legacy, loss, patience, place, and what it really takes to build something meaningful in one of the most remote distilling locations in the world.

In this episode of the Whisky Wealth Warrior podcast, host Glen Palmer speaks with alternative investment specialist Sandhya Seshadri, who works across oil & gas, real estate syndications, and private credit to help investors diversify beyond traditional markets.

Sandhya shares a deep dive into how experienced investors think about risk, liquidity, tax efficiency, and long-term wealth building in tod...

In this episode of the Whisky Wealth Warrior Podcast, host Glen Palmer sits down with Kelley Duggan, founder of Bewilder Bewilder — a truly unique brand pushing the boundaries of what whisky can be.

Kelley shares her journey from hospitality and business development into launching one of the most unconventional whisky concepts out there: a wild forest mushroom-infused whisky. This isn’t just ...