📙 S7:2 - The Story of GLENDRONACH and the Ladies of the Night

TRUTH OR LORE: Did James "Cobbie" Allardes enlist the help of Edinburgh's ladies of the night to sell his "guid Glendronach whisky?" It's a story I used to kick off the Whiskey Lore podcast back in 2019, but a lot has happened since then — especially when it comes to the way I conduct research. Join me as I take a second look at the life of James Allardes and the creation of Glendronach Distillery. The real story is fascinating and once you hear it, it will beg the question: Was the story of the Cannongate ladies of the night truth or lore? Along the way, we'll learn just how successful the distillery was under Cobbie's ownership and the style of whisky he was making. For lovers of the modern sherry bomb Glendronach, you might be in for a shock. And join me later this week for a deeper dive into the history of Glendronach on Behind The Lore, available to members of the Speakeasy at patreon.com/whiskeylore

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📙 S7:2 - The Story of GLENDRONACH and the Ladies of the Night is an episode from Whiskey Lore: Stories by Travel Fuels Life, LLC (dba Whiskey Lore).

This episode is 37:31 long.

This episode was published on Jan 15, 2026.

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