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On this episode we welcome guests Jamie Johnson (Balvenie National Brand Ambassador) and Gemma Patterson (Balvenie Global Brand Ambassador)! They share how they became part of the Balvenie family and what moments sparked their love for whisky. They also take us through the new Balvenie Stories Range and why these distillery stories are so special. Jamie and Gemma then lead Chelsey and Pam through a tasting of one of the great Balvenies - The Caribbean Cask. LINKSGemma's Podcast The Balvenie - https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZGTi7vPspNI4N4q09KY7ORaw Craft with Anthony Bourdain - The Balveniehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmbfBt5TCAYFollow them on Instagram! Jamie Johnson - @bourbonthingGemma Patterson - @balveniegemTIME STAMPS3:18 - Chelsey is to Jamie as Pam is to Gemma4:00 - we talk about the wonders of Canadian Accents3:49 - Chelsey does a horrible impression of an Albertan. Sorry!5:29 - Jamie talks about how Bourbon was the spirit that got her into whisky : Kudos to Dixon from the Beaumont Inn in Kentucky8:50 - Gemma talks about her start in the whisky industry and how she can speak Russian10:15 - How beating for Pheasants got Gemma a job at a Distillery 16:14 - How to become a brand ambassador18:00 - Why their visit to Newfoundland was Jamie and Gemma’s favourite trip together21:58 - More love for Newfoundland and kissing the Cod24:04 - Gemma and pocket eggs24:50 - Balvenie Stories Range and how its exclusive to Alberta!26:00 Information about the Stories Range29:15 Gemma’s Podcast "The Balvenie" Plug! 32:50 Bal-VEE-ne or Bal-VEN-ne?34:39 Gemma and Jamie talk about receiving the General Distilling Certificate42:25 How Gemma closed Park Ave 44:15 Working with Anthony Bourdain 48:30 - Caribbean Cask Tasting1:00 :23 Gemma recites a haiku with relaxing music in the background1:01:05 Pickle the Dog (kinda a big deal) makes an appearance1:01:25 Another Gemma haiku to close the show