A CHAT WITH ERNIE BUTTON

08/04/24 • 37 min

Welcome back to another episode of "Not Another Whisky Podcast"! Today, Mitch and Nicholas sit down with the incredibly talented Ernie Button, an award-winning photographer whose unique approach to art has captivated both the whisky and art communities. In this episode, Ernie shares his journey into the world of whisky, his inspirations behind the acclaimed "Vanishing Spirits" series, and how he captures the mesmerising patterns left by dried whisky residues.

Discover the story behind Ernie's innovative "Cerealism" series, where he transforms breakfast cereals into fantastical landscapes, and learn how his curiosity and artistic vision blend the worlds of art and science. Ernie also reveals fascinating insights from his collaborations with top whisky distilleries like Macallan and his explorations in the fluid dynamics of whisky.

Ernie Button website

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Ernie Button website

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Previous Episode

LOST BUT NOT FORGOTTEN DISTILLERIES

This week, Mitch and Nicholas reminisce about some lost but not forgotten distilleries and chat about the recently rejuvenated ones. Tune in for the usual banter and jokes mixed with some serious history drops on some old but not forgotten distilleries.

Mitch's video on the Grange Distillery

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AUGUST CATCH UP EPISODE

In this laid-back episode of Not Another Whisky Podcast, Mitch and Nicholas return after an unplanned summer break with plenty of stories to share. While Mitch was busy soaking up the sun in Greece (and possibly getting some questionable tan lines), Nicholas found himself stuck in an airport, becoming an expert on duty-free whisky labels.

This catch-up episode is packed with the latest whisky news, including:

Beyoncé’s surprise entry into the whisky world with her new brand, Sir Davis (complete with a nearly successful exclusive interview... ).
Macmyra's unfortunate bankruptcy and its impact on the Scandinavian whisky scene.
Scottish scientists are turning whisky waste into £90 million worth of 'liquid gold'—because whisky is now saving the planet.
Benbecula Distillery is reviving a 130-year-old recipe, mixing tradition with modern techniques.
Price hikes hitting the UK whisky market this September, and why you might want to stock up on your favourite drams now.
Penderyn is hitting a snag at its third site in Wales.

With plenty of laughs, banter, and whisky wisdom, Mitch and Nicholas bring their signature humour to this episode, making sense of the whisky world one dram at a time.

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