Harlen Wheatley, master distiller for Buffalo Trace distillery, talks with K&L Spirits Buyer David Driscoll about the philosophy behind a large portfolio, the amount of Stitzel Weller bourbon in the Pappy Van Winkle whiskies, and his love for the traditional Buffalo Trace formula.

Distiller and blender David Perkins, recently named 2010 Pioneer of the Year from the Malt Advocate, talks about the blending process, his own distillates, and the misconceptions that surround his whiskey enterprise.

Todd Leopold, half of the Leopold Bros. Distillery in Colorado, talks with K&L Spirits Buyer David Driscoll about the scientific details of craft distillation, running a pub in a college town, and why pot still whiskey is the worth the extra money.

K&L Spirits Buyers David Driscoll & David Girard discuss the worth of aged whisk(e)y, the vitriol of the blogosphere, and why good whisk(e)y will always cost serious money.

Nicolas Palazzi, importer of small artisan Cognac & Armagnac, talks with K&L Spirits Buyer David Driscoll about the differences between the French brandies, catering to the American whiskey palate, and building relationships with farmers in rural France.

David Blackmore, brand ambassador for both Ardbeg and Glenmorangie, talks with K&L spirits buyer David Driscoll about upcoming releases, the influence of whisky bloggers, and the rumors behind the Ardbeg Alligator.

John Cashman, the global brand ambassador for Ireland's Cooley Distillery, visits K&L Spirits Buyer David Driscoll in his home and discusses the entire Cooley whiskey line, the burdon of being an independent, and the flavors of traditional Irish malts.

John Glaser, the man behind the Compass Box whiskies, sits down with K&L Spirits Buyer David Driscoll to discuss the art of the blend, grain whisky as a white canvass, and vatting as a trend for 2011.

Chuck Cowdery, author of "Bourbon, Straight," and columnist for Malt Advocate and Whisky magazines talks with K&L spirits buyer David Driscoll about whiskey misconceptions, the history of the American Bourbon industry, and his views concerning modern practices.  Visit our blog site at http://spiritsjournal.klwines.com for more info.

Neyah White, former head bartender for San Francisco's Nopa and current brand ambassador for Suntory Japanese Whiskey, talks to K&L Spirits Buyer David Driscoll about cocktails, SF drinking culture, Japanese whiskey, and the state of whiskey in general.  Visit our blog site at http://spiritsjournal.klwines.com for more info.