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Whisky & Smoke News Network is hosted by Chris Kumnick - Host. They have published 36 episodes. The show covers leisure.

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Recent episodes include "Ep. 33 - 9/30/26 - Michael Knowles - Mayflower Cigars - "In a way, Cigars made me who I am today"", "Ep. 32 - 9/20/26 - Robbie Hughes - Ian Macleod Distillers - "King of the Distilleries"", and "Ep. 30 - 8/16/26 - Paul Storrie - Lowland Cooperage - "Falkirk's Finest!!!"". The latest went out on 1 Oct 2026 and ran about 64 minutes. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

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Whisky & Smoke News Network publishes weekly, a median of 9 days between episodes. Episodes average about 73 minutes. The back catalogue stands at 36 episodes. A show on this cadence plans ahead, so pitch earlier rather than closer to the date you want.

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Whisky & Smoke News Network covers whisky, industry news, bourbon, cigar industry, so guests who can speak to those specifically fit best. The show carries an audience score of 3/100. Lead with a specific result you can describe in numbers rather than a job title, and tie it to something the show has already covered.

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Whisky & Smoke News Network

Hosted by Chris Kumnick - Host · leisure · EN-US · 36 episodes

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Join your host, Chris Kumnick, on a weekly journey through the world of whisky, cigars, pipes, and pipe tobacco. This isn't just any lifestyle podcast – it's more of a news program that covers the fascinating history, expert insights, and engaging conversation designed to elevate your appreciation for these wonderful pastimes.Whether you're looking to impress your friends with your newfound whisky knowledge, deepen your understanding of the huge world of cigars, or want to watch and learn about the calmness of pipes and pipe tobacco, Whisky & Smoke News Network has something for you.

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Episode #33
Ep. 33 - 9/30/26 - Michael Knowles - Mayflower Cigars - "In a way, Cigars made me who I am today"
Sep 30, 20261h 4m
In Episode 33 of Whisky & Smoke News Network, host Chris Kumnick brings you the latest whisky, whiskey, bourbon, Scotch, premium cigar, pipe, and pipe tobacco news, plus this week’s “Torch the Vitola” interview with Michael Knowles of Mayflower Cigars. Chris and Michael discuss Michael’s journey into the cigar industry, how premium cigars have helped shape who he is, a little good Scotch whisky, and how Mayflower Cigars is building momentum after only a couple of years in the market. This episode’s whisky and spirits news includes Cotswolds Round Hill Harvest, GlenAllachie returning to Australia, Timorous Beastie Phantom Smoke, Torabhaig Distillers’ Series, Allied Blenders’ Indian single malt investment, Cameronbridge strike action, Compass Box This is a 10-Year-Old Whisky, Jefferson’s Reserve adding an eight-year age statement, Glenmorangie 50 Year Old, Gordon & MacPhail Anniversary Releases, Aberlour 21 Year Old and 25 Year Old, Hooten Young and Ruger First-Fire Bourbon, Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt Essentials 2026, and The Glenturret Extremely Scarce Collection. In premium cigar news, Chris covers the La Aurora Holiday Box, Casa Carrillo Pledge of Allegiance Rockets, Alec Bradley Chunk Sumatra, and the return of CAO Amazon Basin Extra Añejo. The episode also features upcoming whisky, spirits, cigar, and tobacco events, followed by “What Is Chris Putting in His Mouth?” with The Whistler Single Cask Series 16-Year-Old Palo Cortado Irish Single Malt at 54.35 percent ABV paired with an Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Vintage 1960’s Signature Figurado.Social Media LinksWhisky & Smoke News NetworkInstagram - / whiskynsmokenn Facebook - / whiskynsmoke Please subscribe, ring the bell, like, and comment below!!For more information about Mayflower Cigars, please visit their website at the following link: https://mayflowercigars.com/
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Episode #32
Ep. 32 - 9/20/26 - Robbie Hughes - Ian Macleod Distillers - "King of the Distilleries"
Sep 22, 20261h 17m
In Episode 32 of Whisky & Smoke News Network, host Chris Kumnick brings you the latest whisky, whiskey, bourbon, Scotch, premium cigar, pipe, and pipe tobacco news, plus an in-depth “Pop the Cork” interview with Robbie Hughes, Senior Distillery Manager at Ian Macleod Distillers, recorded at the beautiful Glengoyne Distillery in Scotland. This episode explores Robbie’s more than two decades at Glengoyne, his journey through the Scotch whisky industry, Ian Macleod Distillers’ family of distilleries, Glengoyne, Tamdhu, Rosebank, Laggan Bay Distillery on Islay, whisky-making operations in India, and the challenge of preserving each distillery’s unique character while shaping its future. This week’s whisky and spirits news includes Ardbeg Dark Reserve, Glendronach 200th Anniversary Edition 14 Year Old, Irish whiskey tariff developments, English Whisky geographical indication approval, Elmer T. Lee 40th Anniversary Edition, Glen Scotia Icons of Campbeltown, Booker’s The Reserves 2026, Little Book The Infinite Edition III, Chichibu’s U.K. releases, Knob Creek 12-Year-Old Cask Strength, The Borders Distillery’s inaugural single malt, Justerini & Brooks, The Macallan TIME : SPACE, The Glenlivet Provence Edition, Port Ellen, Kavalan, Glenmore, Buchanan’s Coconut, Tenkyo KAZE 921, and Glasgow 1770 Ten Year Old Peated. In premium cigar news, Chris covers VILLIGER de Nicaragua Edición Limitada 2026, Bocock Brothers’ Mizzou Memorial Stadium cigar, Oliva Nub México, Caldwell Mooncake, MEERAPFEL Project Eighteen, Oliva Year of the Goat, Barreda Altagracia, La Galera and Tabacalera Palma’s 90th anniversary cigar, Charatan 160th Anniversary, Black Works Studio Culture Vulture, Principle Cigars Time to Burn Codex, Brun del Ré Privado, and Jamm Cigars. The episode also includes upcoming whisky, spirits, cigar, and tobacco events, followed by “What Is Chris Putting in His Mouth?” where the answer this week is absolutely nothing, thanks to North Texas heat, a packed schedule, and the promise of a proper porch session once the weather finally breaks. Social Media LinksWhisky & Smoke News NetworkInstagram - / whiskynsmokenn Facebook - / whiskynsmoke Please subscribe, ring the bell, like, and comment below!!
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Episode #30
Ep. 30 - 8/16/26 - Paul Storrie - Lowland Cooperage - "Falkirk's Finest!!!"
Aug 16, 20261h 20m
In Episode 30 of Whisky & Smoke News Network, host Chris Kumnick brings you the latest whisky, whiskey, bourbon, Scotch, cigar, pipe, and pipe tobacco news, plus an in-depth “Pop the Cork” interview with Paul Storrie of Lowland Cooperage in the Falkirk area of Scotland. This episode explores the cooper’s trade, cask repair, cask rejuvenation, whisky maturation, the importance of oak in Scotch whisky, and why the people behind the wood matter just as much as the spirit inside the barrel. This week’s whisky news includes Kings County Distillery’s 134-proof 9-year bourbon, House of Hazelwood Calm Waters, The Macallan Harmony Collection coconut releases, Stranahan’s 11-year Bottled-in-Bond American Single Malt, James B. Beam Distilling Company’s Creator Campus, Unreined Whiskey’s new College Station destination, Chicken Cock Whiskey changing ownership, Duncan Taylor’s Mizunara-finished Auchentoshan, Never Say Die Bourbon’s Lexington visitor home, Jack Daniel’s High Angel’s Share Tennessee Whiskey, Wylye Distillery in England, Scotland’s Whisky Week, Glenfiddich’s Aston Martin Formula One collaboration, and the new Stetson Kentucky Straight Bourbon. In cigar news, Chris covers Ferio Tego Milestones honoring Miles Davis, Casa Carrillo La Historia Silk, Hooten Young Midnight Hammer 2026, Luciano The Maker, Diesel Uncaged by A.J. Fernandez, El Mago The Offender and The Defender, Premium Cigar Association tariff guidance, Room101’s 17th Anniversary cigar, Davidoff Boutique Selection, Creekside Cigar Company’s Queen of the West, and Tradecraft Gladius Box Press. The episode also includes upcoming whisky, bourbon, cigar, and pipe events, followed by “What Is Chris Putting in His Mouth?” featuring Tomintoul TŌR, a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky finished in Oloroso sherry butts. Whether you follow Scotch whisky, bourbon news, American whiskey, American single malt, independent bottlers, cooperages, premium cigars, cigar industry news, whisky festivals, cigar releases, pipe culture, or whisky and cigar pairings, Episode 30 of WNSNN delivers news, insight, interviews, and entertainment for serious enthusiasts. Social Media Links Whisky & Smoke News Network Instagram - / whiskynsmokenn Facebook - / whiskynsmoke Please subscribe, ring the bell, like, and comment below!!
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Episode #29
Ep. 29 - 8/5/26 - Alistair Walker - Infrequent Flyers - "It all takes time, there are no shortcuts."
Aug 6, 20261h 26m
In Episode 29 of Whisky & Smoke News Network, host Chris Kumnick delivers the latest whisky, bourbon, Scotch, Irish whiskey, cigar, pipe, and pipe tobacco news, plus an in-depth “Pop the Cork” interview with Alistair Walker of the Alistair Walker Whisky Company and the Infrequent Flyers independent bottling brand. Recorded during Chris’ March trip to Scotland, this conversation explores Alistair Walker’s path into the whisky business, his approach to cask finishing, careful wood management, independent bottling, the current state of the Scotch whisky industry, and what lies ahead for Infrequent Flyers. This episode also covers major whisky and spirits headlines including Brown-Forman rejecting Sazerac’s acquisition offer, Old Forester Triple Char, RNDC bankruptcy, Glenfarclas 190, Cutty Sark’s new campaign, Beyoncé taking sole ownership of SirDavis American Whisky, The Balvenie Fifty Collection Third Edition, Still Austin Quarter, Jameson becoming the NFL’s official spirits sponsor, MGP’s whiskey slowdown, Tsingtao partnering with Great Northern Distillery, Stranahan’s Bottled-in-Bond American Single Malt, Dancing Goat Stillman’s Sonder, Old Elk 10-Year Collection, Bib & Tucker Bottled-in-Bond, New Riff Headliner 2026, Old Pogue Master’s Select, Larrikin Rye, Ten Day Bourbon Prohibition Blend, and Old Overholt 11-Year Cask Strength Rye. In cigar news, Chris highlights Micallef Orange, Maria Mancini packaging updates, Hooten Young American 250 Reserve, RoMa Craft CRAFT Maquette Foreign & Domestic, Joya de Nicaragua Pata Negra, Perez-Carrillo Encore Edición Única II, J.C. Newman Yagua Robusto, Apostate The Lost Pages, Scandinavian Tobacco Group price increases, and Lampert Limitada releases. The episode also features upcoming whisky, cigar, and pipe events, followed by “What Is Chris Putting in His Mouth?” with Bushmills Black Bush Irish Whiskey, making this a must-watch for fans of Scotch whisky, independent bottlers, bourbon news, Irish whiskey, American single malt, premium cigars, cigar news, pipe tobacco, and whisky industry analysis. Social Media LinksWhisky & Smoke News NetworkInstagram - / whiskynsmokenn Facebook - / whiskynsmoke Please subscribe, ring the bell, like, and comment below!! Companies & Websites Mentioned in This Episode: Whisky & Smoke News Network — https://www.youtube.com/@whiskynsmokenn Alistair Walker Whisky Company / Infrequent Flyers — https://alistairwalkerwhisky.com
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Episode #28
Ep. 28 - 7/29/26 - Steve Saka - Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust - "Not Throwing Darts!!!"
Jul 30, 20261h 2m
In Episode 28 of Whisky & Smoke News Network, host Chris Kumnick brings you the latest whisky, bourbon, Scotch, cigar, pipe, and pipe tobacco news, plus an in-depth “Torch the Vitola” interview with Steve Saka, founder of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust and one of the premium cigar industry’s most respected and outspoken cigar makers. This episode covers major whisky and bourbon headlines including Independent Stave Company closing Alabama Cooperage, the UK Parliament’s Scotch whisky inquiry, Moonshine University closing at the end of 2026, Apogee 21’s acquisition moves involving Luca Mariano Distillery and Rod & Hammer’s, Glenglassaugh 15-Year-Old, new Canadian alcohol tariffs, Spirit Capital’s acquisition of the former Killarney Brewing & Distilling site, Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Victoria Pineapple Barrel Finished Whiskey, and the restoration of tariff-free treatment for Scotch whisky in the United States. In premium cigar news, Chris highlights Cohiba Talismán returning as regular production, Española Cigars Double Toro, new Viaje Skull and Bones and Reserva releases, Perez-Carrillo Ascend, Buffalo Trace Special Selection cigars, Lost&Found Give a F*ck 2026, Cavalier Genève Project 10th Anniversary, Somm Cigars Premier Cru Petra II, Espinosa Operation Arrow, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Red Meat Lovers Spicy Beef Stick, new Tatuaje extensions, Casa 1910’s partnership with Smoker Friendly, and Artista Buffalo TEN Broadleaf. The episode also features upcoming whisky, cigar, and pipe events, followed by Chris’ “What is Chris Putting in His Mouth?” pairing review of Weller Antique 107 bourbon with the Weller by Cohiba 2025 cigar. Whether you follow bourbon news, Scotch whisky, American whiskey, premium cigars, cigar reviews, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, Steve Saka, Buffalo Trace, Weller bourbon, Cohiba cigars, whisky and cigar pairings, or the latest releases across the whisky and smoke industries, this episode delivers news, insight, commentary, and entertainment for serious enthusiasts.Social Media LinksWhisky & Smoke News NetworkInstagram - / whiskynsmokenn Facebook - / whiskynsmoke Please subscribe, ring the bell, like, and comment below!!
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Senior Program Manager, TMI Energy Solutions

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Episode #29

Ep. 29 - 8/5/26 - Alistair Walker - Infrequent Flyers - "It all takes time, there are no shortcuts."

Aug 6, 20261h 26m

In Episode 29 of Whisky & Smoke News Network, host Chris Kumnick delivers the latest whisky, bourbon, Scotch, Irish whiskey, cigar, pipe, and pipe tobacco news, plus an in-depth “Pop the Cork” interview with Alistair Walker of the Alistair Walker Whisky Company and the Infrequent Flyers independent bottling brand. Recorded during Chris’ March trip to Scotland, this conversation explores Alistair Walker’s path into the whisky business, his approach to cask finishing, careful wood management, independent bottling, the current state of the Scotch whisky industry, and what lies ahead for Infrequent Flyers. This episode also covers major whisky and spirits headlines including Brown-Forman rejecting Sazerac’s acquisition offer, Old Forester Triple Char, RNDC bankruptcy, Glenfarclas 190, Cutty Sark’s new campaign, Beyoncé taking sole ownership of SirDavis American Whisky, The Balvenie Fifty Collection Third Edition, Still Austin Quarter, Jameson becoming the NFL’s official spirits sponsor, MGP’s whiskey slowdown, Tsingtao partnering with Great Northern Distillery, Stranahan’s Bottled-in-Bond American Single Malt, Dancing Goat Stillman’s Sonder, Old Elk 10-Year Collection, Bib & Tucker Bottled-in-Bond, New Riff Headliner 2026, Old Pogue Master’s Select, Larrikin Rye, Ten Day Bourbon Prohibition Blend, and Old Overholt 11-Year Cask Strength Rye. In cigar news, Chris highlights Micallef Orange, Maria Mancini packaging updates, Hooten Young American 250 Reserve, RoMa Craft CRAFT Maquette Foreign & Domestic, Joya de Nicaragua Pata Negra, Perez-Carrillo Encore Edición Única II, J.C. Newman Yagua Robusto, Apostate The Lost Pages, Scandinavian Tobacco Group price increases, and Lampert Limitada releases. The episode also features upcoming whisky, cigar, and pipe events, followed by “What Is Chris Putting in His Mouth?” with Bushmills Black Bush Irish Whiskey, making this a must-watch for fans of Scotch whisky, independent bottlers, bourbon news, Irish whiskey, American single malt, premium cigars, cigar news, pipe tobacco, and whisky industry analysis. Social Media LinksWhisky & Smoke News NetworkInstagram - / whiskynsmokenn Facebook - / whiskynsmoke Please subscribe, ring the bell, like, and comment below!! Companies & Websites Mentioned in This Episode: Whisky & Smoke News Network — https://www.youtube.com/@whiskynsmokenn Alistair Walker Whisky Company / Infrequent Flyers — https://alistairwalkerwhisky.com

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Pitch Analysis

What is Whisky & Smoke News Network?

About the host

Recent episodes

Ep. 33 - 9/30/26 - Michael Knowles - Mayflower Cigars - "In a way, Cigars made me who I am today"

Ep. 32 - 9/20/26 - Robbie Hughes - Ian Macleod Distillers - "King of the Distilleries"

Ep. 30 - 8/16/26 - Paul Storrie - Lowland Cooperage - "Falkirk's Finest!!!"

Ep. 29 - 8/5/26 - Alistair Walker - Infrequent Flyers - "It all takes time, there are no shortcuts."

Ep. 28 - 7/29/26 - Steve Saka - Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust - "Not Throwing Darts!!!"

Guest Appearances

Luciano Meirelles

David Garofalo

Bryan Smith

Mark Gillespie

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Best industries to pitch Whisky & Smoke News Network for

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Whisky & Smoke News Network

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Whisky & Smoke News Network?

About the host

Recent episodes

Ep. 33 - 9/30/26 - Michael Knowles - Mayflower Cigars - "In a way, Cigars made me who I am today"

Ep. 32 - 9/20/26 - Robbie Hughes - Ian Macleod Distillers - "King of the Distilleries"

Ep. 30 - 8/16/26 - Paul Storrie - Lowland Cooperage - "Falkirk's Finest!!!"

Ep. 29 - 8/5/26 - Alistair Walker - Infrequent Flyers - "It all takes time, there are no shortcuts."

Ep. 28 - 7/29/26 - Steve Saka - Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust - "Not Throwing Darts!!!"

Guest Appearances

Luciano Meirelles

David Garofalo

Bryan Smith

Mark Gillespie

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch Whisky & Smoke News Network for

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