Hunting the Whisky Bandits
True crime podcast review — 2026
"A genuinely novel fraud angle — organised crime hiding inside Scotland's whisky investment boom."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news
- ✓Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories
- ✓Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system
Pros
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
About this podcast
Hunting the Whisky Bandits, from BBC Disclosure, follows reporter Sam Poling into the world of whisky cask investment — a booming market that's also become a magnet for organised fraud. It's an unusual entry point into white-collar crime with a distinctly Scottish flavour.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1 — Welcome to Hunting the Whisky Bandits
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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What is Hunting the Whisky Bandits about?
Hunting the Whisky Bandits, from BBC Disclosure, follows reporter Sam Poling into the world of whisky cask investment — a booming market that's also become a magnet for organised fraud. It's an unusual entry point into white-collar crime with a distinctly Scottish flavour.
Is Hunting the Whisky Bandits worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if white-collar fraud with an unusual angle interests you". BBC Disclosure reporter Sam Poling investigates the whisky cask investment scams exploiting Scotland's most famous export.
Who is Hunting the Whisky Bandits for?
Hunting the Whisky Bandits is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news; Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories; Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system.
What is the best episode of Hunting the Whisky Bandits to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1 — Welcome to Hunting the Whisky Bandits. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
What podcasts are similar to Hunting the Whisky Bandits?
If you enjoy Hunting the Whisky Bandits, you might also like: Anatomy of a Scam, Murder in Miami, Son of a Hitman, Gone South. See our full "Podcasts Like Hunting the Whisky Bandits" page for more recommendations.
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- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Investigative, incredulous, compelling
- Episode length
- 25-35 min
- Episodes
- Season within BBC Disclosure
- Country
- United Kingdom
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