Whisky and Things

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-seeSocial media:https://www.facebook.com/whiskyandthingshttps://www.twitter.com/whiskyandthingshttps://www.instagram.com/whiskyandthingspodcastWhisky and Things Podcast has been brought to you by “And Things Productions”

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-recommendationsSocial media:https://www.facebook.com/whiskyandthingshttps://www.twitter.com/whiskyandthingshttps://www.instagram.com/whiskyandthingspodcastWhisky and Things Podcast has been brought to you by “And Things Productions”

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-oregonSocial media:https://www.facebook.com/whiskyandthingshttps://www.twitter.com/whiskyandthingshttps://www.instagram.com/whiskyandthingspodcastWhisky and Things Podcast has been brought to you by “And Things Productions”

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-authorSocial media:https://www.facebook.com/whiskyandthingshttps://www.twitter.com/whiskyandthingshttps://www.instagram.com/whiskyandthingspodcastWhisky and Things Podcast has been brought to you by “And Things Productions”

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-blenderSocial media:https://www.facebook.com/whiskyandthingshttps://www.twitter.com/whiskyandthingshttps://www.instagram.com/whiskyandthingspodcastWhisky and Things Podcast has been brought to you by “And Things Productions”

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-whiskeySocial media:https://www.facebook.com/whiskyandthingshttps://www.twitter.com/whiskyandthingshttps://www.instagram.com/whiskyandthingspodcastWhisky and Things Podcast has been brought to you by “And Things Productions”

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-whiskeySocial media:https://www.facebook.com/whiskyandthingshttps://www.twitter.com/whiskyandthingshttps://www.instagram.com/whiskyandthingspodcastWhisky and Things Podcast has been brought to you by “And Things Productions”

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-tripSocial media:https://www.facebook.com/whiskyandthingshttps://www.twitter.com/whiskyandthingshttps://www.instagram.com/whiskyandthingspodcastWhisky and Things Podcast has been brought to you by “And Things Productions”

This week we welcome the Founders of the Circumstance Distillery, Danny Walker and Liam Hirt to talk about the road to producing various Circumstantial Grain Spirits as well the upcoming release of their first Whisky… and as well as many other things, they’ll also be talking about their green credentials, Circ Club and their new ‘Still in Cask’ endeavour, a fun and affordable way into shared cask ownership.Find the full show notes for this episode at https://www.whiskyandthings.com/podcast/ep117-the-circumstantial-distillery-with-founders-danny-walker-and-liam-hirtSocial media:https://www.facebook.com/whiskyandthingshttps://www.twitter.com/whiskyandthingshttps://www.instagram.com/whiskyandthingspodcastWhisky and Things Podcast has been brought to you by “And Things Productions”