Whisky and Things
146 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWhisky and Things is a lifestyle entertainment show consisting of whisky reviews and other whisky related topics mixed with real life experiences from the two hosts Dave Giles and Nick Kent. The pair became good friends when they met at university studying music back in 2003. Their friendship grew despite their touring and work schedules and they’ve always made time to enjoy each other and share the things they love.
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EP76 TALKING BARRELS WITH THE BARON - with Jake Sharpe of The Whisky Baron
September 01, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 190 MBWe love an Independent Bottler on this show and this week we welcome Jake Sharpe, founder of The Whisky Baron. Jake guides us through two of their recent releases, a tasty Glentauchers, a punchy Port Charlotte... both cask strength, Lovely. He also shares his opinions and concerns on the current state of the cask investment world. Find the full show notes for this episode at https://www.whiskyandthings.com/podcast/ep76-talking-barrels-with-the-baron-with-jake-sharpe-of-the-whisky-baron Soc...
EP75 WE WELCOME BACK OUR LIVE PATREON AUDIENCE - with Woodford Reserve Bourbon
August 25, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBTo celebrate Episode 75 we welcome back an audience of our Patreon subscribers, joining us from around the world via the magic of the internet. Together with our guests we’re heading to Kentucky to sip on the Woodford Reserve, Distiller’s Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, maybe in a cheeky Old Fashioned, maybe neat. Also, while we all enjoy our Bourbon we’ll be presenting an exciting new segment you'll be quoting facts (hopefully) from down the pub in no time.… What more do you want ...
EP74 SMOOTH, SWEET, WITH A HINT OF FOCUS GROUP? - with The Woodsman Blended Scotch
August 18, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes - 112 MBAfter Dave’s rant last week about the marketing of a Whyte and Mackay release that he spotted all over the London Underground, we thought it was only fair to grab a bottle and give it a proper try. So in this week’s show we’re tasting The Woodsman, Blended Scotch Whisky as a long drink, as well as neat. We also talk nightcaps, Piña coladas and we dispense some more news stories from the wider world of Whisky in Boozeround! Find the full show notes for this episode at https://www.whiskyandth...
EP73 UNLEARNING WHISKY - with WhistlePig Farmstock Rye 2 and Jeff Whisky
August 11, 2021 04:00 - 44 minutes - 101 MBCan you unlearn whisky and start again? What does that even mean? Well whatever we may or may not unlearn in episode 73, we for sure learn a lot about WhistlePig and their Farmstock Rye Crop Number 2. Only the second rye we’ve tasted on the show and one we’ve been looking forward to opening for a long time… listen to find out why. Oh yeah, and Dave has a rant over a new Blended Scotch and Jeff Whisky pops into the edit once again for your entertainment. Find the full show notes for this epi...
EP72 THE JOY OF DIY HOME FINISHING - with Jeff Whisky
August 04, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 59.7 MBIt’s always fun to welcome back Jeff Whisky on to the show and this time he’s shared with us the results of his own home experiment… Yes, this week we try something a little different, as we sampling Jeff’s 3 Year Old Sherry Blend. What was his starting whisky? How did he alter the nose and palate? Was it worth the effort? We find out! We also talk infinity bottles and other options for having fun at home creating interesting concoctions and "House Blends". Find the full show notes for this...
EP71 A MINT JULEP, THE BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS - with Maker’s Mark 46
July 28, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 92.2 MBAs it’s summer time, we thought it was only right to dive into the exciting world of refreshing Whiskey Cocktails… so we chose one of the easiest to make (because life’s too short to mess around with hard stuff) in the form of a Kentucky Derby classic, the Mint Julep. Of course we needed a great American Whiskey to assist in our mixology experiment so what a great opportunity to drink some Maker's Mark 46 and learn what goes into making this one of our favourite Bourbons. Find the full show...
EP70 WHISKY’S COMING HOME - with Cotswolds Peated Cask English Single Malt
July 21, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 70.9 MBIn this week’s podcast Dave and Nick return to the England to try their second bottling from the Cotswolds Distillery, this time their Single Malt Peated Cask… a flavoursome dram at a whopping 60.2% ABV. They also fill you in on a couple of fun stories from the wider world of whisky in everyone’s favourite news segment… Boozeround! As if the whisky was exciting enough right??!! Find the full show notes for this episode at https://www.whiskyandthings.com/podcast/ep70-whiskys-coming-home-with...
EP69 THE EXCITING WORLD OF INDIE BOTTLING - with Vin PF of No Nonsense Whisky
July 14, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 164 MBBy a complete coincidence, for Episode 69 we’ve managed to bag 6 and 9 year old whiskies to taste.. result! And what a couple of drams we have… Cask strength examples from Dalmore and Aberfeldy released by the brand new independent bottler… Vin PF of No Nonsense Whisky… that’s right, the You Tuber, Blogger and now Indie Bottler will be joining us to guide you through these special whiskies as well as chat about his whisky origin story, the joys of challenge coins and much, much more. Find t...
EP68 ROLLING THE DICE ON SWISS WHISKY - with Dave Beck of “Distilled”
July 07, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 95.2 MBFollowing our journey into obscure European whisky producing countries last week with France, we thought we’d carry on our adventure into the unknown by sampling a single malt from another… Switzerland! Yes this week we’re trying the Langatun Old Deer ‘Classic Whisky’ matured in Ex-Sherry and Chardonnay casks. Is it Swiss enough? We share our opinions. This week we’re also thrilled to welcome onto the show Dave Beck, a board game designer who’ll be talking about his new spirit themed strateg...
EP67 THE MOST DIVISIVE SINGLE MALT WE’VE EVER TASTED - with The Brenne French Single Malt
June 30, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 93 MBAs the Football European Championships are going on we thought we’d try a whisky from a continental country you wouldn’t usually expect to produce a sweet sweet dram. Yes we head to France to sample the Brenne Cuvee Speciale French Single Malt from the Cognac region! We also run down the latests news stories from the wide world of whisky in our epic segment… Boozeround! Find the full show notes for this episode at https://www.whiskyandthings.com/podcast/ep67-the-most-divisive-single-malt-we...
EP66 SERIOUSLY, WILL WE EVER LIKE A JOHNNIE WALKER? - with Jeff Whisky
June 23, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 79.9 MBIn this week's episode we welcome back You Tuber and Whisky Blogger Jeff Whisky to answer our questions, like where's his tash gone? Does he drink whisky with dinner? and is he still nose blind?? Jeff also helps us decide whether or not there’s actually a Johnnie Walker bottling that we’d actually spend our own money on… Yes, this week we taste the only blended malt in their range, the highly recommended Green Label 15 Year Old. Find the full show notes for this episode at https://www.whisk...
EP65 SINGLE CASKS AND QUESTIONS YOU’RE AFRAID TO ASK - with Billy Abbott of The Whisky Exchange
June 16, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBIn this week's packed show we welcome back Billy Abbott of The Whisky Exchange who fills us in on some of their exciting new releases including two exclusive Single Cask bottlings, an Arron 24 Year and an Edradour 11 Year which we’re lucky enough to taste. Billy also informs us of a new and educational ’20 Whiskies that changed the world tasting set’ as well as two upcoming books including one that he’s written about whisky for the British Library no less. Find the full show notes for this ...
EP64 THE EXCITING WORLD OF FINISHED BLENDED SCOTCH - with David Robinson of Chivas Regal
June 09, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes - 91.3 MBFollowing our fascinating chat in episode 62, this week we continue our conversation with David Robinson, Brand Ambassador of Chivas Regal. We discuss two more delightful examples from the blended scotch category with a couple of Chivas Regal releases that have been finished in exciting ways… a 13 Year Rye Cask and a Mizunara with a portion of the spirit spending time in luxurious Japanese Oak… and some how Star Trek and an American Basketball player come up again… because why not?! Find th...
EP63 ARE BAND AND MUSIC ARTIST COLLAB WHISKIES A GOOD MIX? - with Richard McKeand of Mackmyra
June 02, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 118 MBIn this episode we’re chatting about whiskies released in partnership with musical artists and bands including Metallica, The Pogues and Bob Dylan. We’re also very happy to welcome back Richard McKeand, Brand Ambassador of the Swedish distillery Mackmyra who kindly sent us two of their whiskies created in partnership with hard rock bands Motorhead and Scorpions. Can whiskies made in collaboration with musical artists be any good? We find out. Find the full show notes for this episode at htt...
EP62 THE BLENDED SCOTCH CONVERSATION - with David Robinson of Chivas Regal
May 26, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes - 89.7 MBEpisode 62 is the first in a two parter where we explore the world of possibilities in the blended scotch category with the help of Chivas Regal Brand Ambassador David Robinson. Together with David we chat about the origins of Chivas Brothers and other blending pioneers, consumers attitudes to ‘the B word’ and its exciting future, all while sipping on the Chivas Regal XV 15 year old finished in Grande Champagne cognac casks… Lovely. Find the full show notes for this episode at https://www.w...
EP61 BLANTON OF THE OPERA - with Danny Gruff
May 19, 2021 04:00 - 38 minutes - 88.5 MBIt’s episode 61, and you know wha that means… well, it doesn't mean anything but we thought it would be fun to ask our old mate, singer-songwriter, producer and whisky lover lover… Danny Gruff back onto the show… and what fun we had, talking about drams a plenty including the Blanton’s Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon which the three of us tasted… Which is nice. Hmmmmm?? Worth the money? Find the full show notes for this episode at https://www.whiskyandthings.com/podcast/ep61-blanton...
EP60 TASMANIAN WHISKY WORTH THE WAIT? - with Dave Worthington and Sam Simmons
May 12, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBIn this very special episode we welcome Dave Worthington and Sam Simmons onto the show, aka Boutique-y Dave and Dr Whisky of That Boutique-y Whisky Company and hosts of the Uncorked Whisky Sessions Podcast. With World Whisky Day coming up on May 15th we chat about the challenges and processes Boutique-y goes through as an independent bottler looking offer a variety of the worlds finest whiskies to all of us, including one of their new releases which we’ll be sampling during the show... the A...
EP59 MISSING OUT ON A DISCORD WHISKY COMMUNITY? - with Nicky and Anthony of New Dram Drinker
May 05, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBThis week we welcome Nicky and Anthony, the amazing married couple behind the whisky review You Tube channel ‘New Dram Drinker’ as well as the Discord community ‘Certified Originals’, an online hub for whisky enthusiasts looking to share experiences, stories and even precious drams. Together with our awesome guests we finally crack open and taste the first ‘Klub Edition’ from the Bimber Distillery in London, a single malt whisky which has been finished in a glorious Pedro Ximénez cask… Lucky...
EP58 SINGLE MALTS OF SCOTLAND x2 - with Chanel Liquori of Elixir Distillers
April 28, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes - 120 MBFun show this week as we welcome Chanel Liquori onto the podcast, the International Sales Manager of the Indie Bottler Elixir Distillers. As well as chatting about her role in the company, her award winning bar tending career and love for pineapple on pizza, Chanel was also kind enough to send us 3 samples from Elixir’s ‘Single Malts of Scotland’ label. You can hear about two of them… a wonderful 2011 Linkwood 9 year old and a fabulous 2009 Caol Ila 11 year old in the main show, and the thir...
EP57 NC'NEAN ORGANIC SINGLE MALT SCOTCH - with Annabel Thomas Distillery Founder
April 21, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 117 MBIn honour of Earth Day, this week we welcome onto the show Annabel Thomas, Founder of the Nc'Nean Distillery, who won Sustainable Distillery of the Year at the recent Icons of Whisky Awards. Together with Annabel we sample the Nc'Nean Organic Single Malt Scotch Whisky as well as talk about their fascinating example of sustainability in their whisky making process and we discuss what more can be done in the spirits industry as a whole to reduce it’s environmental impact. Find the full show n...
EP56 MACKMYRA BJÖRKSAV SWEDISH SINGLE MALT - with Richard McKeand Brand Ambassador
April 14, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBIn this episode we’re very happy to welcome back Richard McKeand, Brand Ambassador of the Swedish distillery Mackmyra to tell us all about the latest offering from their seasonal range, Björksav... a wonderful Single Malt made in part using casks seasoned with Swedish Sap Wine. We find out all the details of this stunning creation as well as hear all that’s new in the world of Mackmyra. Find the full show notes for this episode at https://www.whiskyandthings.com/podcast/ep56-mackmyra-bjrksa...
EP55 DOUGLAS LAING REGIONAL MALTS - with Stuart Baxter Brand Ambassador
April 07, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 132 MBThis week we’re lucky enough to welcome Stuart Baxter, Brand Ambassador of Independent Bottler Douglas Laing onto the show to tell us all about this fascinating brand and guide us through the tasting, and label appreciation of two of their whiskies from their Regional Malts range… The Scallywag and the Rock Island. We also do a small round up of a few notable mentions from this years World Whisky, and Whisky Magazine's Icons of Whisky Awards in our news segment… Boozeround! Find the full sh...
EP54 TEELING SINGLE GRAIN IRISH WHISKEY - Mike McCarthy Former Irish Rugby Union International
March 31, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes - 96.4 MBIn this episode we welcome former Irish Rugby Union International Mike McCarthy to talk about his fantastic playing career as well as his love of Whiskey. Together we’ll be talking about his favourite drams as well as taste the Teeling Single Grain Irish Whiskey… 95% corn mash bill aged in Californian Cabernet Sauvignon French Oak Casks? We had to find out more…. and there’s a bit of Boozeround! Cheeeeers! Find the full show notes for this episode at https://www.whiskyandthings.com/podcast/...
EP53 GLENFIDDICH 15 YEAR SOLERA - 1st Anniversary Show with Robbie Coles and our Patreon guests
March 24, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 134 MBThis episode marks our 1st anniversary and to celebrate this special milestone we invited our wonderful Patreon subscribers along to watch the show recording live via Zoom. We provided them with a dram of this week's whisky so they also had the chance to contribute their tasting notes to the conversation. This week we were all sampling the Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch, 15 Year Old Solera Reserve… a classic. We also welcomed back Singer Songwriter, Content Creator and ‘Vlogger’ from Romesh ...
EP52 SAMUEL GELSTON’S IRISH WHISKEY - with Johnny Neill and Tom Mead
March 17, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 90.8 MBTo mark St Patricks Day, in this episode we sample not one, but two examples of triple distilled ‘liquid sunshine’ in the form of Samuel Gelston’s Blended, and Single Pot Still Pinot Noir Finished Irish Whiskeys. And to guide us through them we’re delighted to welcome the owner of the company Johnny Neill, and their brand ambassador Tom Mead who educate us on the brands long history, future plans and it’s special celebrity connection based in the southern hemisphere. Find the full show note...
EP51 GREAT DRAMS - with Kirsty and Greg Dillon
March 10, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 115 MBThis week we welcome back Greg Dillon onto the podcast as well as his business partner, and wife, Kirsty. Together they run the amazing Indie Bottler ‘Great Drams’. They’ll be sharing their whisky origin stories as well as guiding us through a few whiskies from their new range including a Benrinnes PX cask finish and a mystery Islay whisky. Find the full show notes for this episode at https://www.whiskyandthings.com/podcast/ep51-great-drams-with-kirsty-and-greg-dillon Social media: https:...
EP50 COOPER KING DISTILLERY - with Co-Founders Abbie Neilson and Chris Jaume
March 03, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 129 MBTo mark our 50th episode we invited Abbie Neilson and Chris Jaume on to the show, Co-Founders of the Cooper King Distillery to tell us all about their amazing journey establishing such a unique and important project founded on sustainability and environmental ethics. A journey that began with a couple of one way plane tickets to Tasmania, and continues today in Yorkshire after years of research, determination and hard work… This is an episode not to be missed. Find the full show notes for t...
EP49 THE ARDMORE LEGACY - with Jeff Whisky
February 24, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 96.1 MBIn episode 49 we taste The Ardmore Legacy, lightly peated highland single malt scotch and we invite Jeff Whisky along to give us his opinions and to talk about his whisky story. Some of you may now Jeff from his Instagram page, his website or even his new You Tube channel where he reviews bottlings in his own entertaining style. Find the full show notes for this episode at https://www.whiskyandthings.com/podcast/er5rpp8ke5mhz0j6gf40ng31z9zqgv Social media: https://www.facebook.com/whiskya...
EP48 DALWHINNIE WINTERS GOLD - plus the Whisky War of Hans Island and more
February 17, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 83.7 MBIn episode 48 we're heading back up to the very chilly Dalwhinnie Distillery to taste their Winters Gold bottling… a dram they recommend you drink straight from the freezer? Is it pleasant, is it the best way to sample this Highland Single Malt? We’ll find out. And after a few weeks away, we say hello again to ‘Boozeround’, to bring you some fun stories from the wider world of whisky… with tales of Love, War and fragile eggs. Find the full show notes for this episode at https://www.whiskyan...
EP47 JACK DANIEL'S TENNESSEE WHISKEY OLD NUMBER 7 - with Paul Martin of Dream Whiskies
February 10, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes - 132 MBIn this week’s podcast we go back to where it all began for us, tasting the Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, OId Number 7, neat and with an assortment of mixers… to see how we prefer consuming it, and the results may, or may not surprise you. Dave and Nick are also joined by former World Champion Mixologist Paul Martin who guides us through the world of Bar Tending and tells us about his website “Dream Whiskies” which gives people the chance to win delicious, stylish, and let’s face it, expe...
EP46 AUCHENTOSHAN AMERICAN OAK - with Dram Fine Podcast hosts Pamela and Chelsey
February 03, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 134 MBIn this week’s very special show we welcome the fantastic Pamela and Chelsey of the Canadian podcast ‘Dram Fine’ to help us taste the Auchentoshan American Oak Lowland Single Malt Scotch, all in the name of International Scotch Day. As well as chat all things Whisky, they also tell us all about their amazing podcast and we have great discussion about music we like to enjoy a dram with including some perfect playlists to set the mood. Find the full show notes for this episode at https://www....
EP45 ELIXIR DISTILLERS - with Brand Ambassador Julie Hamilton
January 27, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 106 MBIn this week’s show we’re joined by the amazing Julie Hamilton, Brand Ambassador of the independent bottler Elixir Distillers, who guides us through a bottling each from two of their exciting brands, Single Malts of Scotland and Port Askaig. Julie also gives us an insight into what goes into sourcing these unique whiskies as well as shares with us the world of the Whisky Clubs she plays a part in. The Whisky God also joins in with our Burns night festivities by giving us an awesome poetry re...
EP44 LYRE’S AMERICAN MALT NON-ALCOHOLIC SPIRIT - plus 'The Water of Life' Director: Greg Swartz
January 20, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 125 MBThis week to show support for the Dry January Campaign we try Lyre’s American Malt Non-Alcoholic Spirit, a beverage aimed at substituting your favourite whisky in a cocktail so you can still have fun but also drive home, perform brain surgery or complete any other task that should ideally done sober. We’re also joined by the Director of the upcoming Whisky film “The Water of Life” - Greg Swartz, who’ll be telling us all about the film, his love of indy bottlers and all the details about the ...
EP43 BLADNOCH SAMSARA SINGLE MALT SCOTCH - Our Dream Whisky Trips
January 13, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 100 MBThis week we head to the Lowlands of Scotland to experience the beautifully presented Bladnoch Samsara Single Malt Scotch Whisky, which leads us to a conversation about guitars?? Well this is Whisky and Things after all. We also share our inner lockdown desires by talking about our dream whisky trips we’d love to go on once this pandemic is finally over. Hang in there everyone… it’ll all be worth it. Find the full show notes for this episode at https://www.whiskyandthings.com/podcast/ep43-b...
EP42 GLENLIVET CARIBBEAN RESERVE - Santas Delivery Highlights
January 06, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 98.7 MBHappy New Year! In our first episode of 2021, we kick off the January with a tropical twist in the form of the Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve, a single malt scotch finished in rum casks no less… beautiful, as well as discuss Nick’s attempts at creating a perfect caribbean hot toddy with said tipple. The boys also share the notable gifts they received from good old Santa over this festive period…. smashing! Find the full show notes for this episode at https://www.whiskyandthings.com/podcast/ep4...
EP41 HIGHLIGHTS OF 2020 - and our whisky journey so far
December 30, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutes - 87.1 MBOn our final episode of 2020, we look back at 40 episodes, highlighting our stand out whiskies, favourite outing (singular?) and reminisce about some of the amazing people who have been kind enough to come on our show and help ignite our whisky education and enthusiasm… none of whom seemed to get the invite to the big bash for some reason?? Find the full show notes for this episode at https://www.whiskyandthings.com/podcast/ep41-highlights-of-2020-and-our-whisky-story-so-far Social media: ...
EP40 JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL - with Dean Dichoso
December 23, 2020 05:00 - 47 minutes - 109 MBTo mark our 40th episode, and to celebrate our first Christmas show we decide to crack open what many see as the pinnacle of Blended Scotch Whiskies: the Johnnie Walker Blue Label. We talk about the brand’s history and what makes it so many people’s idea of whisky perfection. And to delve even deeper into this world, we chat to our old mate and friend of the pod Dean Dichoso who returns for the third time to talk about his love for the blue tinted bottle and why it’s part of a very special t...
EP39 PORT CHARLOTTE 10 YEAR - Whisky of the Year
December 16, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 99.8 MBIn Episode 39, we taste the Islay gem that is the Port Charlotte 10 Year Heavily Peated Single Malt Scotch Whisky, a whisky recently voted ‘Whisky of the Year’ by customers of The Whisky Exchange. We answer those burning questions like should it be called heavily peated? Why haven’t we tried it yet? …and is that cork sound really good enough for the Whisky of the Year??? No, you don’t get that kind of gold from other whisky podcasts do you!? The Whisky God returns for some long missed tastin...
EP38 WHISKY LOVER CHRISTMAS GIFTS - plus Chocisky
December 09, 2020 05:00 - 59 minutes - 135 MBOn this week’s podcast, we have your back! Don’t worry about it! Christmas is coming and if you’re worried about what to buy your whisky loving friend (or need ideas for your own Christmas list) we’ve put together a comprehensive list of exciting and reasonably priced gifts to brighten up any stocking! With the help for past guests including Matt Hofmann, Master Distiller of the Westland Distillery, Founder of the independent bottler Great Drams: Greg Dillon, and the Whisky Wizard: Bill Abbo...
EP37 THE WHISKY EXCHANGE XMAS RELEASES - with Billy Abbott
December 02, 2020 05:00 - 57 minutes - 131 MBOn this week’s podcast we welcome the one and only Billy Abbott, ‘Ambassador’ of The Whisky Exchange to help us taste three of their very special, limited festive releases. A Loch Lomond 10 Year Single Cask, a Highland Special Reserve and A Fine Christmas Malt. Billy also guides us through the exclusive customisable features of these bottles and what makes them perfect gifts this Christmas. Find the full show notes for this episode at https://www.whiskyandthings.com/podcast/ep37-the-whisky-...
EP36 GREAT DRAMS - with Founder Greg Dillon
November 25, 2020 05:00 - 47 minutes - 110 MBIt’s great what you can pick up at your local (social distanced) craft market, and a few weeks ago Nick discovered and and swiftly purchased a couple of awesome whiskies from the independent bottler ’Great Drams’, so the lads thought they’d invite the founder of the company Greg Dillon onto the show to talk about the company and help them with the tasting. Hear all about Greg’s experience of being an indy bottler, including the important research that goes into that all important bottle and ...
EP35 WESTLAND GARRYANA 5 - with Master Distiller Matt Hofmann
November 18, 2020 05:00 - 52 minutes - 121 MBExciting times on Whisky and Things as we welcome our first Master Distiller onto the podcast. Matt Hofmann who is also the Co-Founder of the Westland Distillery joins the guys on a Zoom call via Seattle, Washington to talk about all things Westland, as well as go into depth about their latest release, the Garryana 5, Single Malt Whiskey from their new Outpost Range. Hear Matt and the boys discuss the company’s history, philosophy and pride in producing a truly unique range of American Singl...
EP34 MACKMYRA JAKTLYCKA - with Brand Ambassador Richard McKeand
November 11, 2020 05:00 - 45 minutes - 105 MBDave and Nick are Sweden bound again this week sampling the new release in Mackmyra’s Seasonal Range, Jaktlycka or ‘Hunting Happy' in Swedish. They’re not going to be tasting this alone, oh no! Mackmyra Brand Ambassador Richard McKeand returns to guide the guys through their tasting and the Swedish forest characteristics they’re experiencing. Enjoy! Find the full show notes for this episode at https://www.whiskyandthings.com/podcast/ep34-mackmyra-jaktlycka-with-brand-ambassador-richard-mcke...
EP33 NIKKA ALL MALT - US Presidential Whisky Stories
November 04, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutes - 92.1 MBThis week Dave and Nick share their experiences with the All Malt bottling from Nikka of Japan, a blended (or vatted) malt whisky, as well as delve into the history of Nikka, and the life and career of it’s creator Masataka Taketsuru, the man known as the 'Father of Japanese Whisky'. And as another US Presidential race comes to a close, the guys look back at past Presidents with fun Whisky stories, dedicated bottlings and personal distilleries. Find the full show notes for this episode at h...
EP32 FOUR ROSES SMALL BATCH BOURBON - Our Whisky Origin Stories
October 28, 2020 05:00 - 54 minutes - 126 MBThis week the guys get their lips around the Four Roses Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey… it’s one of Dave’s favourites and it also has an interesting if mysterious history. Another piece of mysterious history is how Nick and Dave first got into loving whisky, and yes, in this episode they spill all, and sometimes chunder all. From their first drams to the birth of a you tube whisky show and beyond, they discuss when and what made them love… and sometimes hate the water of life....
EP31 BALVENIE 14 YEAR CARIBBEAN CASK - The Amber Light by Dave Broom
October 21, 2020 04:00 - 37 minutes - 86.4 MBWhat an episode… we’ve been itching to have this dram on the show for a while, (you'd think we'd have practiced how to pronounce it correctly by now) and oh yes, it was worth the wait… The Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask, a beautiful Speyside Single Malt finished in Rum Casks. We love it… but does the Whisky God? Listen to find out. Also in this week’s episode we talk about our fond Scottish memories after watching the romantic whisky documentary ‘The Amber Light’, directed by Adam Park ...
EP30 ARDBEG 10 ISLAY SCOTCH - Virtual Whisky Show Highlights
October 14, 2020 04:00 - 49 minutes - 114 MBEpisode 30 - Chill Filtered? Yes we’ve hit 30 everyone and what a week to reach that milestone... the week where we finished our first Whisky show… virtually of course but still 8 days of educational whisky seminars, in depth conversations, tastings (official and cheeky drams) and epic quizzes.‘Smooze Round’ returns for another episode as we discuss our highlights from the 2020 online event. Another first for us this week was our Instagram Live tastings which we'll be debriefing and of cours...
EP29 MACKMYRA INTELLIGENS - Virtual Whisky Show First Impressions
October 07, 2020 04:00 - 49 minutes - 112 MBThis week on ‘Whisky Wednesday’ (we’re allowed to use that… we checked this week) we sampled the worlds first Whisky blended by artificial intelligence. Yes we taste and discuss the Intelligens release from Mackmyra, as hinted way back in episode 17 when we tried their Special 6, Summer Meadow bottling. Something else we did back in episode 17 was talk to Brand Ambassador Richard McKeand, and this week we include a segment from the extended interview we didn’t include in that show, where he ...
EP28 MONKEY SHOULDER - Jim Murray Whisky Bible Backlash
September 30, 2020 04:00 - 47 minutes - 108 MBSame Whisky place, different whisky day.. That’s right, we’ve moved to Wednesday. And our first whisky on a Wednesday is Monkey Shoulder Original Blended Scotch Whisky (Batch 27). Our first Scotch blended whisky and it’s from the Speyside region, we’ll be giving you our full review and tasting notes, and we are also graced with the Whisky God’s presence. We also are trying something new this week with Booze Round. Our look at what is going on in the wider whisky world. This week, there’s bee...
EP27 BIMBER DISTILLERY - London Single Malt Distillery Tour
September 22, 2020 04:00 - 50 minutes - 115 MBFinally.... Nick and Dave get to go on an adventure. Our first distillery tour! A few weeks back they were invited to tour Bimber's London distillery in North Acton. Amazingly it is just round the corner from where Dave lives, but it's a cracking little distillery in the middle of an industrial estate. Bimber is new on the whisky scene, but it's already making waves and we find out how and why everyone is raving about it. We get to sample a few different whiskies and we're given a tour by Ma...