A former Obama White House speech writer and a Scotch whisky master blender walk into a podcast. Speech writer and messaging strategist Sarada Peri talks to Johnnie Walker Master Blender Emma Walker (no relation) about how Scotch whisky is made, the art of building a whisky flavor profile, and what Scotch pairs best with Indian food. Get curious about: What “single malt” means, and what separates grain whisky from malt whiskyThe chemistry of flavorHow to innovate while staying true to a legacy brandTrends and biases in the whisky industryThe best ways to enjoy Scotch whisky (spoiler: it’s ok to add water) Guest Info:Sarada Peri is a speechwriter and messaging strategist who has advised CEOs, nonprofit leaders, philanthropists, celebrities, and President Barack Obama. She runs Peri Communications, where she partners with leaders on message development, speeches, presentation training, crisis communications, and strategy. Johnnie Walker Master Blender Emma Walker has spent more than a decade working with the small team of 12 expert whisky makers at Diageo. She holds a PHD in chemistry from the University of Sheffield. Chapter Codes: 00:00 – Meet Obama’s Speechwriter, Sarada Peri 01:00 – The Curiosity Premise01:40 – Meet Johnnie Walker’s First Female Master Blender: Dr. Emma Walker03:20 – Why Scotch Whisky?05:00 – Complicated Relationship with Scotch06:30 – Peaty Scotch vs. Single Malts Explained09:00 – Blended vs Single Malt Scotch11:50 – The Science of Whisky Flavour15:00 – Secrets of Different Whisky Blends18:00 – Balancing Whiskey Tradition with Innovation21:30 – Whisky Trends in 202524:00 – Emma’s Journey into Whisky30:00 – How to Taste Whiskey Like a Pro 33:30 – Water, Ice, & Cocktails35:30 – The Best Whisky & Food Pairing39:00 – Whisky as a Legacy42:00 – Fun Whisky Facts47:00 – Music & Whiskey Culture50:00 – Women in Whisky54:00 – Whisky Is for Everyone56:00 – OutroOn Smart People Get Curious, hosted by Tania Zaparaniuk, high-profile guests get to nerd out with real experts in fields they’re fascinated by—but know nothing about. They ask their “dumb” questions, and listeners learn alongside them. It’s unscripted, surprising, and refreshingly human. Learn more about Emma via the Diageo Bar Academy: http://bit.ly/45MGvTE

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