Whisky and Things

Whisky and Things
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Whisky 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. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/whiskyandthings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. EP125 JAM SESSION - INFINITY RESERVE - BLENDED WHISKY - Plus new segments for as far as the eye can see!

    08/10/2022

    EP125 JAM SESSION - INFINITY RESERVE - BLENDED WHISKY - Plus new segments for as far as the eye can see!

    For our 125th and final episode we crack open the Jam Session, Infinity Reserve… a blend of 26 Whiskies from around the world, lovingly married togeth….. Nah, not really, it’s just Nick’s Infinity Bottle containing drams from the first year and a half of the show… so is it any good? Listen to find out! We also debut some ‘regular segments’ we never got round to actually trying including Quick Fire Drams, Crimes against Whisky and we finally try Whisky flavoured food after we talked about it all the way back in episode 1! We hope you enjoy our last episode, Cheers, Thanks for Coming! Find the full show notes for this episode at https://www.whiskyandthings.com/podcast/ep125-jam-session-infinity-reserve-blended-whisky-plus-new-segments-for-as-far-as-the-eye-can-see Social media: https://www.facebook.com/whiskyandthings https://www.twitter.com/whiskyandthings https://www.instagram.com/whiskyandthingspodcast Whisky and Things Podcast has been brought to you by “And Things Productions” Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/whiskyandthings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m
  2. EP124 BRUICHLADDICH - THE CLASSIC LADDIE - ISLAY SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY - plus our podcast recommendations

    08/03/2022

    EP124 BRUICHLADDICH - THE CLASSIC LADDIE - ISLAY SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY - plus our podcast recommendations

    In our penultimate episode of Whisky and Things we finally get round to talking about the deal, the steal, some might say the teal of the century…. The Classic Laddie from Bruichladdich, Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky. We’ve loved what we’ve sampled before so how will their flagship release match up? Also, seeing as next week is our last episode, we wouldn’t want leave you hanging on your morning commutes, or weekend walks in the countryside so we’ll be running down some of our favourite podcasts for your entertainment needs, be it whisky based or otherwise for you to fill our, probably tiny void. Find the full show notes for this episode at https://www.whiskyandthings.com/podcast/ep124-bruichladdich-the-classic-laddie-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky-plus-our-podcast-recommendations Social media: https://www.facebook.com/whiskyandthings https://www.twitter.com/whiskyandthings https://www.instagram.com/whiskyandthingspodcast Whisky and Things Podcast has been brought to you by “And Things Productions” Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/whiskyandthings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
  3. EP123 WESTWARD SINGLE MALT AMERICAN WHISKEY - from Portland Oregon

    07/27/2022

    EP123 WESTWARD SINGLE MALT AMERICAN WHISKEY - from Portland Oregon

    In episode 123 we head back to the Northwest of the USA, Portland Oregon to be precise to taste the Westward Single Malt American Whiskey. We’ve loved other examples of Single Malts from the region but how will this compare? We also have some fun facts about Portland, a heatwave whisky recommendation as well as an important announcement. Find the full show notes for this episode at https://www.whiskyandthings.com/podcast/ep123-westward-single-malt-american-whiskey-from-portland-oregon Social media: https://www.facebook.com/whiskyandthings https://www.twitter.com/whiskyandthings https://www.instagram.com/whiskyandthingspodcast Whisky and Things Podcast has been brought to you by “And Things Productions” Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/whiskyandthings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min
  4. EP122 FANNYS BAY - SINGLE MALT TASMANIAN WHISKY - with Jamie Ryder - Author

    07/20/2022

    EP122 FANNYS BAY - SINGLE MALT TASMANIAN WHISKY - with Jamie Ryder - Author

    We’re very lucky this week to be sampling another dram from Tasmania, in the form of the Fanny’s Bay Single Malt Whisky. Our first 100% Malted Barley example from the Australian island, so we’re very excited to see how it tastes and find out all about their story. We’re also joined by Jamie Ryder, a hospitality copywriter, whisky fan and fiction author who likes to combine drinks, pop culture and philosophy. He's the editor of Yamato Magazine, a Japanese culture publication that celebrates Japanese drinks and more. He also runs Drink To That, a hospitality newsletter that promotes drinking stories and brands from all over the world. In addition, he's the creator of Tales Of The Frontier, a horror western world of monsters, magic and mayhem. His debut novella At The Dead Of Dusk is available now. Dave also shares the best drinks scientifically proven to keep you hydrated this Summer… very important! Find the full show notes for this episode at https://www.whiskyandthings.com/podcast/ep122-fannys-bay-single-malt-tasmanian-whisky-with-jamie-ryder-author Social media: https://www.facebook.com/whiskyandthings https://www.twitter.com/whiskyandthings https://www.instagram.com/whiskyandthingspodcast Whisky and Things Podcast has been brought to you by “And Things Productions” Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/whiskyandthings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min
  5. EP121 ABER FALLS - SINGLE MALT WELSH WHISKY - with Kirstie McCallum - Master Blender

    07/13/2022

    EP121 ABER FALLS - SINGLE MALT WELSH WHISKY - with Kirstie McCallum - Master Blender

    This week we’re heading back to Wales try the Aber Falls Single Malt Welsh Whisky. And not only that, to tell us all about this Whisky, the distillery and much more we welcome their Master Blender Kirstie McCallum onto the show. We also have a little look at how we’ve been scoring our our Whiskies so far, our consistency and Cricket… Yes, Cricket. Find the full show notes for this episode at https://www.whiskyandthings.com/podcast/ep121-aber-falls-single-malt-welsh-whisky-with-kirstie-mccallum-master-blender Social media: https://www.facebook.com/whiskyandthings https://www.twitter.com/whiskyandthings https://www.instagram.com/whiskyandthingspodcast Whisky and Things Podcast has been brought to you by “And Things Productions” Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/whiskyandthings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min
  6. EP120 WESTLAND AMERICAN OAK - American Single Malt Whiskey

    07/06/2022

    EP120 WESTLAND AMERICAN OAK - American Single Malt Whiskey

    How has it taken this long? If you’re a regular listener to the podcast then you’ll know about our love for this dram ever since we tried it as part of the “What’s in the Wood?” tasting set back at the 2020 Virtual Whisky Show… Well, it’s finally time to actually review and score the Westland American Oak, American Single Malt Whiskey. We know we love it, but can it take that top spot on our scoring league? Listen to find out. Find the full show notes for this episode at https://www.whiskyandthings.com/podcast/ep120-westland-american-oak-american-single-malt-whiskey Social media: https://www.facebook.com/whiskyandthings https://www.twitter.com/whiskyandthings https://www.instagram.com/whiskyandthingspodcast Whisky and Things Podcast has been brought to you by “And Things Productions” Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/whiskyandthings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min
  7. EP119 BULLEIT 95 RYE - Straight American Rye Whiskey

    06/29/2022

    EP119 BULLEIT 95 RYE - Straight American Rye Whiskey

    All the way back in episode 2 we first tried the standard Bulliet Bourbon, and it’s a brand we’ve grown to love, so combine that to our appreciation of Rye whiskey and we thought it was about time we gave their green labelled Straight American Rye Whiskey a go go… yep, this week its’s time for the Bulleit 95 Rye named for the percentage of Rye in it’s mash bill. Find the full show notes for this episode at https://www.whiskyandthings.com/podcast/ep119-bulleit-95-rye-straight-american-rye-whiskey Social media: https://www.facebook.com/whiskyandthings https://www.twitter.com/whiskyandthings https://www.instagram.com/whiskyandthingspodcast Whisky and Things Podcast has been brought to you by “And Things Productions” Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/whiskyandthings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min
  8. EP118 THE MATSUI - MIZUNARA CASK - KURAYOSHI DISTILLERY - Plus Dave’s Isle of Skye Trip

    06/22/2022

    EP118 THE MATSUI - MIZUNARA CASK - KURAYOSHI DISTILLERY - Plus Dave’s Isle of Skye Trip

    This week we’re heading to the land of the rising sun, sampling The Matsui, Mizunara Cask, Single Malt Japanese Whisky from the Kurayoshi Distillery. Dave also fills us all in on his recent distillery visits on the Isle of Skye and elsewhere in the picturesque Scottish highlands. Find the full show notes for this episode at https://www.whiskyandthings.com/podcast/ep118-the-matsui-mizunara-cask-kurayoshi-distillery-plus-daves-isle-of-skye-trip Social media: https://www.facebook.com/whiskyandthings https://www.twitter.com/whiskyandthings https://www.instagram.com/whiskyandthingspodcast Whisky and Things Podcast has been brought to you by “And Things Productions” Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/whiskyandthings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
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Whisky 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. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/whiskyandthings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Whisky and Things
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    125
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © And Things Productions
  • Show Website
    Whisky and Things