The World’s Most Famous Whisky Poet - Fix Me a Drink

Fix Me a Drink with Noah Rothbaum & David Wondrich Podcast

Winter in Scotland is cold, gray, and seemingly never ending. But one the highlights of the bleak season is the birthday of Scotland’s national poet Robert Burns. Centuries after his birth, folks still gather to joyously recite his poems, eat haggis and, of course, drink Scotch. In honor of Burns' birthday, Flaviar recently partnered with Highland Park Whisky to hold a contest to find the best original poems about Scotch. On this episode of Fix Me a Drink, hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum are joined by Martin Markvardsen, the Senior Brand Ambassador for Highland Park, to announce the three winning poems. They also discuss the life of Burns and why he’s still so important to Scottish culture today. So pour yourself a glass of whisky and listen to this new episode of Fix Me a Drink. Sláinte! Fix Me a Drink is hosted by Flaviar’s resident liquor experts Noah Rothbaum and David Wondrich. On each episode, the award-winning duo enjoys a delicious drink while uncovering lost liquor history, exploring modern cocktail culture and interviewing an incredible array of spirited guests. So fix yourself a drink and enjoy the show! Please sip responsibly. This article is produced in sponsorship with one of our spirited partners. Podcast Editor Alex Skjong.