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Double Scotch Podcast

Think you know your whisky? Rachel McCormack hosts this entertaining interview based whisky podcast. Each episode features three whiskies with a special guest - from the worlds of entertainment, literature, music, sport and the whisky industry. You can be sure of two things: great whisky and a blether!

27/10/2020

Andrea Baker

Rachel chats to British-American mezzo-soprano Andrea Baker about growing up in a musical family, Wagner mega-fans and the stories of trailblazing African American women. The pair enjoy a Glasgow Distillery 1770, a Glen Scotia double sherry and Glen Scotia 15. Andrea Baker is renowned for her distinctive voice, intense artistry, and passion. Her acclaimed interpretations range from Amneris in Aida, Fricka in Die Walküre and the title role in Carmen to Mescalina in Le Grand Macabre and Nen-Nen in Dominique Legendre’s world premiere of The Bird of Night. Follow Andrea on Twitter: @ABakerMezzo Andrea’s website: www.andreabaker.org Soundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/andrea-baker-mezzo ‘Sing Sistah Sing!’ - Andrea’s one woman show - the story of trailblazing African American women: www.singsistahsing.com For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/doublescotch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

58 min
20/10/2020

Pete Brown

Rachel chats to Pete Brown - author, broadcaster and consultant specialising in food and drink. The pair enjoy another Flaviar box selection - a Tamnavulin double cask, a Speyburn and a Glen Scotia double cask. Pete Brown writes for newspapers and magazines around the world and is a regular contributor on BBC Radio 4’s Food Programme. He was named British Beer Writer of the Year in 2009, 2012 and 2016 and he is the recipient of three Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards. Follow Pete on Twitter: @PeteBrownBeer Pete's book: 'Craft: An Argument: Why the term 'Craft Beer' is completely undefinable, hopelessly misunderstood and absolutely essential' - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Craft-completely-undefinable-hopelessly-misunderstood Pete's website: https://www.petebrown.net For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/doublescotch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

52 min
12/10/2020

Andi Oliver

Rachel chats to food presenter, cook and restaurateur, Andi Oliver. The pair enjoy a Glendolough double barrel, a Jura seven wood and an Auchentoshan three wood (all part of the Flaviar In The Mood For Wood gift box). Follow Andi on Twitter: @andisn16 For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/doublescotch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

50 min
05/10/2020

Kirsty Wark

Rachel chats to broadcaster, journalist and author, Kirsty Wark. The pair enjoy an Isle of Jura Turas Mara, an Arran 10 and a Talisker Storm - all part of the Flaviar box. Kirsty is the recipient of many awards, including BAFTA Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Broadcasting, Journalist of the Year and Best Television Presenter. She is best-known for presenting Newsnight on BBC2. Kirsty’s website: www.blackpeppermedia.com Follow Kirsty on Twitter: @KirstyWark For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/doublescotch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

48 min
28/09/2020

Max Brooks

Rachel meets up with author, Max Brooks (World War Z, The Zombie Survival Guide). The pair enjoy an Arran Port cask finish, a Talisker 10 (Diageo) and a Lagavulin 16 (Diageo). Max Brooks is a best-selling author, credited with helping to propel zombie-fiction from niche sub-culture fascination to mainstream pop-culture obsession. Max's new book, DEVOLUTION, is out now - order here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/609523/devolution-by-max-brooks/ Website: https://www.maxbrooks.com Follow Max on Twitter: @maxbrooksauthor For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/doublescotch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

56 min
21/09/2020

Ian Rankin

Rachel chats to Ian Rankin - the King of crime writing! The pair enjoy an Aberlour Casg Annamh, a Glenmorangie the Duthac and a Laphroaig An Cuan Mor (all part of the nAS Flaviar box). ENTER THE GLENCAIRN GLASS GIVEAWAY: https://www.thebiglight.com/glencairnglassgiveaway nAS Flaviar box: https://flaviar.com/sample-tastingset/scotch/prime-what-about-nas 'For more than twenty years, Ian has entertained and gripped us with stories of the Detective Inspector Rebus, whose daily grind involves tackling Edinburgh’s grim underbelly.' Follow Ian on Twitter: @Beathhigh Website: https://www.ianrankin.net For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/doublescotch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

51 min
14/09/2020

Rev Richard Coles

Rachel chats to Rev Richard Coles - former pop-star turned broadcaster, Anglican vicar, ballroom dancer and national treasure. The pair enjoy Elixir Distillers bottlings of Glen Moray 2007, Linkwood and Port Askaig. ENTER THE GLENCAIRN GLASS GIVEAWAY: https://www.thebiglight.com/glencairnglassgiveaway The Reverend Richard Coles is a Church of England priest in the English village of Finedon, Northamptonshire. More than a quarter of a century ago, Richard was the instrumentalist half of pop band The Communards with Jimmy Somerville. Follow Richard on Twitter: @RevRichardColes Website: https://www.richardcoles.com For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/doublescotch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

56 min
07/09/2020

KT Tunstall

In the first episode of the series, KT Tunstall chats to Rachel McCormack from her home in Los Angeles. The pair enjoy a WhistlePig 10, Macallan 12 and a Talisker cask strength. KT shares insights into her career as a major recording artist and international performer. She also shares the story behind her custom-made Talisker whisky barrel guitar (made by Fylde Guitars). ENTER THE GLENCAIRN GLASS GIVEAWAY: https://www.thebiglight.com/glencairnglassgiveaway KT has released six albums internationally, to date: Eye to the Telescope (2004), Drastic Fantastic (2007), Tiger Suit (2010), Invisible Empire // Crescent Moon (2013), KIN (2016) and WAX (2018). Website: https://www.kttunstall.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kttunstall/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kttunstall For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/doublescotch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

1h 3m
01/09/2020

COMING SOON: Double Scotch

Respected author and broadcaster Rachel McCormack (‘Chasing the Dram’ Simon & Schuster; The Kitchen Cabinet, Radio 4) hosts this entertaining interview based whisky podcast. Each episode features three whiskies with a special guest - from the worlds of entertainment, literature, music, sport and the whisky industry. They all have to have two things in common – a love for good whisky and great chat. So grab a dram, settle down and enjoy a Double Scotch. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

6 min

01/09/2020

COMING SOON: Double Scotch

Respected author and broadcaster Rachel McCormack (‘Chasing the Dram’ Simon & Schuster; The Kitchen Cabinet, Radio 4) hosts this entertaining interview based whisky podcast. Each episode features three whiskies with a special guest - from the worlds of entertainment, literature, music, sport and the whisky industry. They all have to have two things in common – a love for good whisky and great chat. So grab a dram, settle down and enjoy a Double Scotch. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Think you know your whisky? Rachel McCormack hosts this entertaining interview based whisky podcast. Each episode features three whiskies with a special guest - from the worlds of entertainment, literature, music, sport and the whisky industry. You can be sure of two things: great whisky and a blether!

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