Una's Story

This week on WhiskyCast, we're sharing a special story of
strength. Not the kind of strength one can build in the gym, but
the inner strength that comes from within. Una Green is the West
Coast brand ambassador for the Dewar's single malts, and a year
ago last week, she received the kind of news no one ever wants to
hear from a doctor - a diagnosis of breast cancer. That
inner strength - and the support from her friends and co-workers
- helped her manage the pain of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation,
and all of the side effects. Now cancer-free, she's preparing to
return to work after spending this week in Denver for the latest
round of Speed Rack's ninth season. Una took part in the national
bartending competition for women a couple of years ago, and has
made it her goal to help support Speed Rack and its mission of
raising money for breast cancer programs. We'll talk with her on
this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, the Trump
Administration is holding firm on single malt Scotch Whisky
tariffs for now while trade talks continue with the European
Union. There's new data showing just how much the U.S. and EU
tariffs have cost whisky makers on both sides of the Atlantic,
while Kentucky saw a record-breaking number of Bourbon tourists
in 2019. We'll also take a look at just how the bottling strength
of a whisky can affect its flavor on Behind the Label.