Deeper Questions Episode 13: "What's your favourite drink (and why is it single malt whisky)?"

'that unnatural burning sensation in my throat and chest’

Sun 1 Oct 2023

Jane Overeem

Bec Polmear

Aaron Johnstone

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Episode 13: "What's your favourite drink (and why is it single malt whisky)?"

Sometimes on Deeper Questions there’ll be niche, and then there’ll be next level niche like today. Digging into a topic that is ridiculously particular and concentrated where you might come in knowing absolutely nothing of what we’re talking about. Well if that’s you today then don’t worry! I think we manage to handle it in a way that caters to people with no prior knowledge, people that associate whisky with ‘that unnatural burning sensation in my throat and chest’ - as well as some juicy bits for those who have a decent top shelf when it comes to whisky.

Today we have Jane Overeem, the co-owner of Overeem distillery, as well as Bec Polmear, the co-founder at Waubs Harbour Distillery. Both distilleries have been recognised on the world stage with Overeem taking home awards from the World Whiskies awards in 2019, and a gold medal in 2023 for their Port Cask. Waubs Harbour are new to the scene and have been recognised almost immediately, winning a master medal and two gold medals at the World Whisky masters 2023, with plenty more on the way I'm sure.

Other References:

"India's whisky consumption rises by 200pc in 10 years" by Sunil Badami for ABC (12th May 2023)
"On the rocks: The untold story of the Nant Whisky scandal" by Josh Robertson for ABC (10th March 2019)
"Whiskies from Van Diemen’s Land: Waubs Harbour vs Overeem vs Callington Mill's Dark Secret" by AW in Time and Tide (June 24th 2023)
The World Atlas of Whisky by Dave Broom
Tasmanian Whisky: The Devil's Share by Bernard Lloyd
Drinks Adventures Podcast

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With

Jane Overeem

Guest

Hailing from the “new world” of whisky, Jane has been heavily involved in the whisky industry since her father, Casey Overeem, founded Overeem Distillery in 2007. Jane quickly built a loyal following for Overeem Whisky all around Australia. Now the owner, alongside her husband Mark, Jane manages the team, along with marketing, events and distribution of Overeem Whisky worldwide and is excited to continue to grow the brand globally.

Bec Polmear

Guest

Bec is the Co-founder and Head of Creative at Waubs Harbour Whisky, specialising in copywriting and social media marketing. She co-founded the distillery over 5 years ago with her husband Tim and brother-in-law Rob and plays a big role in the forward-facing side of the business. Bec’s background is in e-commerce, social media marketing and copywriting.

Aaron Johnstone

Manager and co-host of Deeper Questions

Aaron has been working with Third Space since 2018 and loves connecting the dots between Christian faith, ideas and culture. He has a background in Sociology and Theology and enjoys understanding how people see the world differently.

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'that unnatural burning sensation in my throat and chest’

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