Words Over Whisky Podcast

The 2022 wrap up is here. On this episode Henry and Tom discuss their top books and whiskies from the past year. Tom gets tested on his whisky knowledge and they discuss some favourite shows and games.   Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:40 1st Whisky - The Lost Distillery Company: Auchnagie   6:00 Whisky Trivia Quiz 16:50 2nd Whisky - The Lost Distillery Company: Stratheden 20:00 Top Books of 2022 Honourab...

In this very delayed November episode Henry and Tom discuss a whisky book, their final verdict on Rings of Power and their opinion on Andor so far.    Timestamp 0:00 Intro 1:40 Whisky (Woodford Reserve Double Oak) 5:52 Whisky Trivia 9:28 The Philosophy of Whisky by Billy Abbott 21:56: Edge of Eternity by Ken Follett 21:56 Emperor of Thornes by Mark Lawrence 27:08 The Iron Jackal by Chris Wooding 3...

Whisky in beer casks and beer in whisky casks is just a hint as to some of the stuff Henry and Tom try on this episode whilst discussing the first episodes of House of the Dragon, Andor, The Rings of Power and much more.   Timestamps  0:00 Intro, 1:27 Thistly Cross Whisky Cask Cider, 4:30 Whisky Trivia, 14:31 Teeling Ginger Beer cask + Umbrella Alcoholic Ginger Beer, 22:22 The Man with The Golden...

Henry catches up with previous guest Tom from TheGreenWheel Gaming. They discuss Tom's experience with the new Steam Deck, books, films and of course whisky.    Timestamps 0:00 Intro, 2:47 1st Whisky (Auchentoshan 12yo), 5:30 Whisky Trivia, 12:11 2nd Whisky (Deanston 12yo), 14:45 The Steam Deck, 30:38 The GreenWheel channel, 33:43 3rd Whisky (GlenAllachie 12yo), 38:47 The Painted Man by Peter V. B...

On this episode Henry and Tom try a couple of Campbeltown whiskies along with a bottle Tom bought on holiday. The two discuss favourite whiskies, most gifted books and compare notes on the Obi-Wan Kenobi series.   Timestamps 0:00 Intro, 1:00 1st Whisky (Cask Treasures Campbeltown Blend), 4:22 Campbeltown Whiskies Discussion, 13:22 Whisky Trivia, 21:36 What book or books have you gifted or lent to...

An experimental line up... Henry and Tom try a variety of whiskies from the Glenfiddich Experimental Series whist pondering a few questions and discussing resent books read.    Timestamps 0:00 Intro, 3:35 Glenfiddich IPA Experiment, 9:50 Whisky Trivia, 16:00 Question: If you had £200 what whisky would you get? 20:45 Glenfiddich Project XX Experiment, 25:30 Question What book would you re-read for...

Just breath.... on quite a book heavy episode Henry and Tom discusses some recent fiction books they have been reading as well as non-fiction Henry has read along with a surprise whisky for Tom to try.   Timestamps 0:00 Intro, 1:15 Whisky (Glenfarclas 10Yr and 25Yr), 12:42 Whisky Trivia Books: 15:44 Pawn's Gambit by Rob J. Hayes, 21:35 The Grey Bastards by Jonathan French, 29:20 Empire of the Vamp...

Bourbon, Blinders and the Ballad of Black Tom... no this is not the name of our new band but some of the topics on this episode of the Words Over Whisky with Henry and Tom.    Time stamps 0:00 Intro, 1:00 Whisky (Blanton's Original), 10:22 Whisky Trivia Books: 11:20 The cost of these dreams by Wright Thompson, 19:30 The Hero Code by William H. McRaven, 23:06, Never Die by Rob J. Hayes, 26:39 The B...

After much delay episode 23 is here. On this episode Henry and Tom sample a range of whiskies from the Dartmoor Distillery, discuss what they've been reading and have some rants and bants about the first season of Boba Fett. Timestamps 0:00 Intro, 3:00 Whisky Trivia, 4:14 1st Whisky (Dartmoor Ex-Bourbon Cask), 7:55 Books, 8:47 Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter by Laurell K. Hamilton, 11:00 Sandman Slim...

After a delay the 2021 wrap podcast is here where Henry and Tom cap off the end of last year with their favourite books and whiskies from throughout the year. A mix of whisky, trivia and books all bundled into one episode.   Timestamps 0:00 Intro, 1:17 Whisky (Chivas Regal Blending Set), 2:40 Whisky Recap, 3:12 Whisky Honourable Mentions, 6:11 Other whiskies from 2021, 10:07 Whisky Trivia (Q1, Q2)...

On this delayed December episode Henry and Tom discuss the new Dune film and the New Wheel of Time TV series along with the whisky voted for by the audience.    Timestamps Intro 0:00, Whisky 0:50 (Nc'Nean or Glenturret Triple Wood? Listen to find out), 15:00 Whisky Trivia, 17:00 14 Peaks Documentary, 18:30 Dune Film (Spoilers @ 26:45), Wheel of Time 40:50 (Spoilers @ 46:37), The Black Lung Captain...

On this episode Tom surprises Henry with his choice of whisky. The two discuss book pacing and plot promises along with what they have been reading.   Timestamps Intro 0:00, Whisky (Hatozaki Pure Malt Blend) 2:00, Whisky Trivia 13:10 Books: Summer Knight by Jim Butcher 20:25, Shogun by James Clavell (Spoilers @ 32:36), Discussion on book pacing and plot promises 35:35, Dune by Frank Herbert 49:35,...

Trying a new series of shorter length episodes focusing on whisky which will run alongside the  regular longer length episodes. On this first episode I talking about my experience at the Deanston Warehouse 4 tour during a recent trip to Scotland. In the episode I discuss some of the interesting things I learned on the tour and most importantly the whiskies I tried. Enjoy! 

Henry is joined by his first guest on the podcast Tom from TheGreenWheel Gaming (not to be confused with regular co host "other Tom"). They go in-depth on Tom's connection to a new book and delve deep into spoilers and opinions on the new Black Widow movie.  Timestamp Intro 0:00, Guest Intro 1:15, Whisky (Glenfiddich 12) + Whisky Trivia 2:43, Book 18:50 Night Duty West End by David Okane Movie Dis...

Words Over Whisky Episode 18, on this episode Henry and Tom try their first Campbeltown whisky whilst discussing their recent rereading of Lord of the Rings and their key takeaways from E3 2021.    Timestamps  0:35 Whisky + Trivia (Glen Scotia Campbeltown Harbour), 11:25 What was your first whisky? Books: 20:10 The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien, 35:40 Terry Pratchett books, 37:00 Senlin...

Episode 17 of the Words  Over Whisky podcast. The podcast that combines books and discussion over a glass of whisky.    Timestamps  Intro 0:00, Whisky (Connemara) 0:52, Whisky Trivia 7:05, Question First Book We Read 13:00   Books: The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang 20:25 (Spoilers @ 25:30), Wayfinding by Michael Bond 31:13, Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday 34:35, The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by...

Episode 16   Timestamps Whisky (Glengoyne Aged 10 Years) 1:55, Whisky Trivia 6:45 Books: Skulduggery Pleasant Dead or Alive by Derek Land 11:30 (Spoilers @ 21:50) Best Served Cold by Joe Abercrombie 37:25 (Spoilers @ 42:40) the War of Art by Steven Pressfield 53:20  TV: Falcon and the Winter Soldier 1:19:25 (Spoilers @ 1:23:15)

On this episode Henry and Tom discuss a whisky and book tie in along with delving into their thoughts on the recent Marvel television series.    Time Stamps Intro 0:00, Whisky Trivia 1:25, Whisky (Wild Turkey Longbranch) 5:00 Books (Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey 12:30, A Promised Land by Barack Obama 20:20, A Little Hatred and The Trouble with Peace by Joe Abercrombie 24:00, Wolf Brother Seri...

On this episode Henry and Tom discuss a whisky based film, their latest reads and the 25th Pokémon anniversary.  Time stamps Intro 0:00 Whisky Trivia 4:15 Whisky Tasting (Johnnie Walker Black) 8:30 Film Discussion - The Man Who Walked Around the World 13:10 TV - Last of Us TV cast announcement discussion 25:38, Wandervision (No spoilers) 32:24 Books - I Claudius by Robert Graves 37:05, Meditations...

Welcome to 2021 in what we hope will be a better year Henry and Tom are back to try new whisky's and discuss their latest reads. (Recorded 25th January 2021).   Intro 0:00, Whisky Tasting 2:50 (Chivas Regal 12), Whisky Trivia 10:10 Books (12:55 The Great Book of Amber by Roger Zelazny, 14:34 The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson, 29:37 The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman,...

On this end of year episode Henry and Tom do a wrap up of their favourite books and whiskies from 2020.   Timestamps 0:00 Intro + Whisky (Bowmore 12 year), 9:45 Whisky Trivia, 11:40 Top books from 2020 (12:00 Honourable mentions, 19:34 Top 3 of 2020) 33:56 2021 Reading Goals, 41:26 2020 Highlights (Shows and Podcasts, 47:46 Games) 59:08 Outro + Quote. 

On this episode Henry and Tom try a new Bourbon whisky whilst sharing thoughts on the books they have shared with each other. They discuss the remake of XIII and the build up to the release of Cyberpunk 2077.   Timestamps   0:00 Whisky tasting & Trivia Books (10:30 Little Black Book of Workout Motivation by Michael Matthews, 17:35 All Systems Red by Martha Wells, 23:35 Retribution Falls by Chris W...

Episode Recorded October 2020. On this episode Henry and Tom test their whisky knowledge with a bit of trivia, share their opinions on the recent books they have read and discuss the finale of The Boys. Timestamps  Intro 0:00, Whisky Trivia 2:50, Books 15:00 (15:35 Make Your Bed by William H. McRaven, 27:00 Mythos by Stephen Fry, 37:00 First Law Trilogy by Joe Abercrombie Spoilers @39:30) The Boys...

On this episode Henry and Tom compare their thoughts on the most recent books they have read as well as discussing their thoughts on some unexpected gaming news.  Timestamps 0:00 Intro, 1:50 Whisky, 7:50 Books (7:50 The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi, 17:35 The Court of the Air by Stephen Hunt, 26:30 The Aeronaut's Windlass by Jim Butcher) Gaming News (39:00 PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X...

A long overdue release on this episode. Henry and Tom discuss their thoughts and opinions on The Last of Us Part 2. Warning this episode contains spoilers for The Last of Us Part 2. Timestamps: 5:45 Non Spoiler Review  20:15: Spoiler discussion