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Murder, Mystery, and Malt with author Natalie Jayne Clark on her new novel, The Malt Whisky Murders
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Murder, Mystery, and Malt with author Natalie Jayne Clark on her new novel, The Malt Whisky Murders

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Murder, Mystery, and Malt with author Natalie Jayne Clark on her new novel, The Malt Whisky Murders
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Welcome back to WhiskyAngelz, where we pour a dram of knowledge and a splash of irreverence into your day! 

In this episode of WhiskyAngelz, host Max welcomes Natalie Jayne Clark, author of The Malt Whisky Murders. 

Natalie shares her journey from a whisky novice to a whisky ambassador and author. The conversation explores her debut novel, set in Campbelltown, where two women take on the whisky industry, only to uncover a dark secret. Natalie discusses her experiences in the whisky world, the role of women in the industry, and the importance of whisky pairings. The episode offers a blend of humour, insight, and a deep dive into the world of whisky, making it a must-listen for whisky enthusiasts and crime fiction fans alike. A huge thank you to Lindores Abbey Distillery for letting us film there on location. Featuring dram: Dalwhinnies Winter's Gold!

00:00:00 Introduction to WhiskyAngelz
00:01:00 Meet Natalie Jayne Clark
00:03:00 Natalie's First Whisky Experience
00:05:00 The Malt Whisky Murders
00:08:00 Women in the Whisky Industry
00:11:00 Natalie's Journey to Authorship
00:14:00 Whisky Tasting and Pairing

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Key Takeaways
Natalie's first whisky experience was at a pub instead of university.
The Malt Whisky Murders is set in Campbelltown, a former whisky capital.
Natalie became a whisky ambassador through a UK accredited course.
Whisky tasting is more freelance compared to wine tasting.
Natalie believes whisky should be paired with experiences.
The novel features a female-led distillery disrupting the industry.
Natalie discusses the role of women in the whisky industry.
Whisky is often seen as masculine, but women are significant consumers.
Natalie shares her journey from English teacher to author.
The book was pitched at Bloody Scotland festival and quickly secured a deal.

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