new routes in the whisky ocean

new playlists on the channel: a small reorganization

Spring has arrived.
The days are getting longer, the light is changing, and with it come more moments in life worth capturing.

Over the past few months, the amount of material published on the channel has grown considerably. Tastings, fairs, meetings with industry professionals, reflections, and conversations among enthusiasts. All of these are part of the vast and fascinating universe of whisky.

For this very reason, I decided it was time to bring a bit more order to things.

When the channel first started, I never imagined I would produce so much content. In the beginning there were only a few playlists, including Moonshiner Music, Sicily by Sam, and Fly High. The main section was, and still is, Sam’s Whisky Lounge, the playlist dedicated to the world of whisky.

Over time, however, the content has multiplied, and it felt natural to divide it into more specific categories. This way it becomes much easier to navigate through the videos and quickly find what interests you most.

So let’s take a look at the new playlists that will now be part of the channel.

exclusive tastings

As the name suggests, the Exclusive Tastings playlist features tastings and presentations led directly by brand ambassadors and professionals from the industry.

These are often special occasions where it’s possible to discover interesting details about distilleries, their production philosophy, and the characteristics of different whiskies.

Among the videos already published are, for example, the presentation by Ana Carreno from the Arran distillery and the one by Antony from House of McCallum.

A great way to discover curiosities and different perspectives on whisky.

fairs & events

Anyone familiar with this world knows that whisky fairs and events have a truly unique atmosphere.

For this reason, I created the Fairs & Events playlist, dedicated specifically to these moments.

Among the videos published so far are those from the whisky fairs in Innsbruck and Graz. Events like these, for me, are the equivalent of a metal concert: you discover new things, meet passionate people, and there is a contagious positive energy in the air.

Documenting these experiences is always a great pleasure.

whisky tour

The idea for the Whisky Tour series was born during a stay in Vienna.

The initial goal was simple: to explore the whisky culture of the city and perhaps create a small guide to help navigate the various bars and specialty shops.

That trip became the starting point of a series that will continue in the future. In this playlist you will find explorations of cities and places connected to whisky culture.

The name Whisky Tour is inspired by the famous Grand Tour, the long cultural journey undertaken by European aristocrats between the 17th and 18th centuries. A journey across the great cities of the continent with the aim of enriching one’s cultural education.

In a way, it’s a reference that fits perfectly with the world of whisky as well.

whisky & philosophy

Whisky is not just a drink.
It is time, transformation, and patience.

For this reason, I also wanted to create a playlist dedicated to reflection: Whisky & Philosophy.

Philosophy, from the Greek philosophía, means “love of wisdom”. It is the rational exploration of the great questions of existence, knowledge, and human values.

In a sense, whisky also invites us to slow down and look beyond the surface. Every dram tells a story made of land, tradition, and time.

This playlist is dedicated to those who enjoy reflecting on these deeper aspects.

podcast

The latest addition is the channel’s podcast.

Anyone who has spent time with our club knows how easy it is to spend hours discussing whisky. At some point it simply felt natural to record some of those conversations and share them.

The format is intentionally simple and relaxed: conversations among enthusiasts, shared over a good dram.

The first official episode is already online, and many more will follow.

An interesting aspect is that the podcast format also allows you to listen to the audio through YouTube Music without necessarily watching the video.

the sunday quiz

Alongside the videos, I have also decided to introduce a small weekly appointment.

Every Sunday evening I will publish a whisky quiz in the channel’s Community section.

A simple and fun way to test your knowledge and discover a few new curiosities along the way.

sam’s whisky lounge

The main playlist, Sam’s Whisky Lounge, will of course remain active.

Here you will find all the videos that do not fall into the categories listed above but are still part of the channel’s journey.

At least until the material grows even further and I once again feel the need to reorganize things.

sailing the ocean of aqua vitae

The world of whisky is vast and full of nuances.

These new playlists simply represent a more organized way to explore it together. Over time we will see to which ports this journey across the ocean of Aqua Vitae will take us.

In the meantime, just know that it is always a pleasure to have you on board.

Sláinte. 🥃

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