Whisky Whiskey: Unlocking Spirit Nuance Beyond Your First Sip

Resources

Resources & Recommendations

Books

• "The Lore of Whisky" by Arthur S. L. Chatto - This book delves into the history and production of whisky, offering insights into its various aspects.

People Mentioned

• Ronnie Lutz - A friend of the host, met in Arizona, who introduced the host to white gravy.
• Aaron Mankey (of Lore fame, ran Wet Wet Frog Studios) - Designed the original logo for "Pragmatic."
• Brian Janvier - A French graphic designer who briefly worked with the host and designed the "Causality" logo.
• Adam Curry - Referenced for his views on what constitutes podcasting, specifically his objection to calling YouTube podcasting due to the lack of an RSS feed.
• The Whiskey Scribe (WhiskeyTuber) - An Australian YouTuber who encourages joining whiskey clubs as an economical way to try different whiskies.
• Robert Stein - A Scotsman who pioneered the original, though flawed, design of the continuous column still.
• Aeneas Coffey - An Irishman who refined Robert Stein's column still design, leading to what is commonly referred to as the "Coffey still."
• Mr. Lark (Lark Distillery) - The enterprising individual who created Lark Distillery in Tasmania, successfully lobbying to amend a law that prohibited private distilleries in Australia.
• Marco Arment - Referenced for his past statement about eventually drinking black coffee, relating to a change in palate over time.

Organizations & Institutions

• User Centric Design Services (UCDS) - The organization that held the conference in Arizona where the host presented.
• Scotch Whisky Association - The organization that protects the heritage and branding of Scotch whisky, including defining its legal regions and pursuing those who mislabel products.
• American trade body protecting bourbon - An unnamed organization that works to protect the heritage and branding of American bourbon, similar to the Scotch Whisky Association.

Websites & Online Resources

• Engineer Network Pragmatic (engineer.network/pragmatic) - The website where listeners can learn how to support the "Pragmatic" podcast and access premium content.
• Engineer Network Store (engineer.network/store) - The online store where official "Pragmatic" t-shirts, drinkware, and stickers are available.
• Pragmatic Electric - The host's independent RSS feed and YouTube channel focusing on electric vehicles, specifically mentioned for reviews of Tesla Model 3 and Model S.
• Causality TV - The video version of the "Causality" podcast, hosted on YouTube and an independent RSS feed on the host's website.
• Whiskey Whiskey - The host's new podcast dedicated to exploring the world of whiskey.
• OP3 - A tracking service used by the host to monitor podcast downloads.
• The Fediverse (chiggy@engineer.space) - The host's social media presence.
• The Network (enginet@engineer.space) - The podcast network's social media presence.

Other Resources

• Osmo Mobile 6 - A mobile gimbal used by the host to shoot video footage for "Pragmatic Electric."
• Nikon Z62 - A camera used by the host for recording video in the podcasting booth.
• Glencairn Glass - A specific type of glass produced by the Glencairn company, designed as a nosing glass for drinking whiskies, featuring a bulbous base and a narrower opening.
• Copita Glass - Another variant of nosing glass, also made by Glencairn, that has a shorter stem than a wine glass, designed to be held by the stem to avoid warming the whiskey.
• Liquor Loot (formerly Whiskey Loot) - An Australian subscription service that sends out sample boxes of whiskies (and other spirits) for tasting, covered in episode three of "Whiskey Whiskey."
• Whiskey Club (North Brisbane) - A local club that the host joined to economically sample a variety of whiskies, mentioned in the context of a Japanese tasting night.
• Kentucky Bourbon Trail - A recommended experience in Kentucky for touring distilleries, learning about bourbon production, and sampling various bourbons.