Hunting the Whisky Bandits

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.

Our editorial verdict is "Good if white-collar fraud with an unusual angle interests you". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. BBC Disclosure reporter Sam Poling investigates the whisky cask investment scams exploiting Scotland's most famous export.

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.

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.

Hunting the Whisky Bandits is available on BBC Sounds, Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.

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