I Want to Like Whisky Podcast

I Want to Like Whisky Podcast

A window to whisky. A podcast is for everyone who wants to like whisky, already loves whisky or generally enjoys the drinks industry. Informal conversations with industry leaders about whisky, the spirits business and making whisky more approachable for everyone. Hosted by Cotswolds Distillery’s Global Whisky Ambassador, Rob Patchett. Produced by Cotswolds Distillery.

Episodes

December 19, 2023 61 mins

In the last episode for 2023, Rob is joined by Phil Gow AKA First Phil from Youtube. Educator, encyclopedia of whisky and pioneer of whisky communications online. 

Phil and Rob chat about whisky in New Zealand, comparisons of whisky maturation to cooking and Phil's own jourbney into whisky and whisky Youtube. 

Enjoy and we'll see you in 2024!

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This week Rob is joined by a legend in the drinks industry. Jack is head of R&D for Whitebox Cocktails , Ambassador for Porter's Gin as well as Glasshouse Whisky and an alumni of the Mr. Lyan Empire. 

 

We chat dogs, his Youtube channel and his journey of creating 'infinitely chinnable' bevs.  

 

Find Jack on

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/JackWareingCocktails

Instagram - @wareingpants & @whiteboxcocktails

https://whit...

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August 3, 2023 65 mins

This week Rob is joined by Mike Gibson, Editorial Director at Threadneedle Media, including Fooism and Escapism. 

They chat about the evolution of the London bar scene and whisky brands over the last 15 years, fond whisky memeories and New Make Palomas!!

 

Follow Mike and his work on 

@mikegibson90

@foodismuk

@threadneedlemedia

@escapismmag

 

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July 4, 2023 37 mins

This week Rob is joined by James Golding, Exectuive Chef for Homegrown Hotel group aka The Pig Hotels. 

They chat whisky and food, sustainability and the finest British produce. 

You can find James on instagram 

@james_golding_chef and @the_pig_hotels

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June 6, 2023 45 mins

On this episode, Rob is joined by podcast royalty - The Whisky Sisters!!

They discuss pairing whisky with Wotsits (incredible!!), slasher movies and 80's rock music. 

Be sure to like and subscribe to the Whisky Sisters Podcast 

https://open.spotify.com/show/5ouQs8x2vXZNoTnRPksm2t?si=e71a751ebf94485a

Instagram 

www.instagram.com/whiskysisters.podcast 

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May 9, 2023 57 mins

This week, Rob is joined by author and TV presenter Joel Harrison!!!

They chat about Old Fashioned, the controversial Blood & Sand cocktail and the legendary Soho Whisky Club. 

 

Be sure to follow Joel on Instagram @joeldram

Buy Joel's new book  '60-Second Cocktails'

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April 25, 2023 48 mins

Rob is joined by Becky Paskin!!!! We chat about OurWhisky Foundation, pushing things forward, new make, Whisky Espresso Martinis and is caramel syrups 50/50 a good idea?!

Be sure to follow Becky and the OurWhisky Foundation

On instagram 

@beckypaskin

@ourwhisky

@ourwhisky_foundation  

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April 3, 2023 61 mins

On the back of our award winning evening at The World Whisky Awards, here is an episode with Beth Whymark, Editor of Whisky Magazine and Phoebe Calver, Editor of American Whiskey Magazine. As well Editors in their fields, they are on the judging panel for The World Whisky Awards and organisers of both Whisky Live and Gin Live London. 

They chat about Whisky Live, their amazing magazines, The World Whisky Awards as well as Cherry Co...

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December 21, 2022 49 mins

On this weeks episode, Rob sits down with Amy Seton of Birmingham Whisky Festival and Grain & Glass JQ notoriety. 

They discuss the wonderful community around whisky, 'Smoky Cokeys' and English Whisky. Are you going to be on the 'Whiksy Convert' board next?

 

Find Amy and Grain and Glass JQ on Instagram;

@amyseton

@grainandglassjq

@thecotswoldsrob

@thecotswoldsdistillery 

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December 6, 2022 59 mins

Rob sits down with International Drinks Writer of the Year 2022, Millie Milliken. They discuss Millie's journey into enjoying whisky, best 'non traditional' whisky serves and who is exciting in the industry right now. 

 

Follow Millie;

Instagram - @millie_milliken and @ourwhisky_foundation 

https://www.clippings.me/users/milliemilliken

 

Cotswolds Distillery 

Instagram - @cotswoldsdistillery 

www.cotswoldsdistillery.com

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