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HOW TO DESIGN A DISTILLERY WITH BARI REID FROM ORGANIC ARCHITECTS
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In this episode of Not Another Whiskey Podcast, Mitch and Daz are joined by Bari Reid, the wizard behind some of the UK's trendiest and most head-turning whisky distilleries. Bari spills the beans on his journey from sketching houses to crafting epic distilleries, all while dealing with sustainability buzzkills and client fantasies. They chat about everything from the highs and lows of glass gables to why designing distilleries can be like herding cats.
And just when Bari thought he'd dodged a bullet, he's thrown into the hot seat for the World's Easiest Whisky Quiz. Spoiler alert: it's not that easy. Tune in for laughs, insights, and a peek into the wild world of distillery design.
00:00 Introduction and Banter
00:24 Meet Barry Reed: The Distillery Designer
02:29 Barry's Journey into Architecture and Whiskey
04:17 Challenges and Rewards of Designing Distilleries
09:27 Balancing Client Ambitions with Practicality
11:21 Cost and Feasibility of Building Distilleries
17:45 Trends and Aesthetics in Distillery Design
24:26 The Unique Appeal of Ula Distillery
25:50 Unexpected Architectural Marvels
27:01 Sustainability in Distillery Design
28:01 Challenges and Innovations in Energy Use
29:20 Balancing Tradition and Modernity
34:50 The Role of AI in Architectural Design
38:18 Dream Distillery Projects
43:51 The World's Easiest Whiskey Quiz
46:01 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information
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