The Sipping Point Podcast

Episode 12 - Krystal Evans

We're very excited to be back and getting some whisky conversations on the go in 2024. After a long break due to busy lives, we welcome Edinburgh based American stand up, Krystal Evans into the Sipping Point Snug, to discuss her dream dram, where she'd drink it and who she'd be joined by for her dream dramming experiencePaul Whitson has once again provided one of these drams as we taste Deeside Chocolate Grain by Ardent spirits, Four Roses single cask bourbon and Highland Park 10 (Viking SSchool as). Can the guys spot the supermarket special and spot the non Scottish dram?

Episode 11 - Martin Mitchell

We're back as actor and musician Martin Mitchell joins us in the Sipping Point Snug as we discuss his dream dram, where he'd drink it and who he'd have with for the ultimate whisky drinking experiencePaul Whitson has once again provided a couple of cracking drams for this one as we taste The Gospel Straight Rye Whiskey, Highland Park Ice Edition and Jura Red Wine finish. Can the guys spot the supermarket special and spot the non Scottish dram?

Episode 10 - Charles Paterson

We're back as we welcome former Sky Sports reporter and current Head of Communications at Cricket Scotland, Charles Paterson to the Sipping Point Snug as we discuss his dream dram, where he'd drink it and who he'd have with for the ultimate whisky drinking experienceAnd this time the tables have turned as Angus provides the (extra large) drams and Cameron takes a turn in the blind seat. We taste and rank, SWMS 72.113 - Fruity and floral with faint fizz, Tenjaku Japanese blended whisky and Douglas Laing's Big Peat. Can the guys spot the supermarket special and spot the non Scottish dram?

Episode 9 - Sam Lake

English Comedian Sam Lake joins us in the Sipping Point Snug as we discuss his dream "dram", where he'd drink it and who he'd have with him for all the goss! We prove that anyone can have a whisky conversation as Sam opts for something a bit more fruity than your traditional whisky flavour, however when it comes to enjoying a dram, we don't care how you do it! We're also back on the blends this week as the guys blind taste Sweetdram Blend #1, Copper Dog and Douglas Laing's Double Barrell Speyside. Can the guys spot the supermarket special and can they identify the flavours there's getting from these ones?!

Episode 8 - Marjolein Robertson

Hot on the heels of her amazing fringe run, we're joined by Scottish comedian and native Shetlander Marjolein Robertson as we discuss her ultimate whisky experience. We hear about her dream dram, the place to drink it and who she'd have there with her! 
We also blind taste, review and rank 3 drams as we sample Aberlour 10, Loch Lomond Extra Long Fermentation Distillers Edition and Bunnahabhain an cladach. Can Marjolein and Angus hold themselves together long enough to spot the Supermarket special! 

Episode 7 - Daniel Sloss

Internationally renowned Scottish comedian Daniel Sloss joins us in the Sipping Point snug as we discuss his dream dram experience, discussing his favourite flavour, the place he'd love to drink it and who he'd have with him! 
We hear how Daniel learned to love whisky due to national pride and which whiskies from around the world he's loved....and hated. 
We also blind taste, review and rank 3 drams as this time we have in our glasses Talisker 10, Glenkinchie 2022 Distillery Exclusive and winner of Best In Show at the prestigious 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, the Glen Scotia 25.  Can Daniel and Angus spot the Supermarket special! Can they spot the award winning bottle worth about £550? National pride is literally on the line here! 

Episode 6 - Ryan Cullen

Irish comedian Ryan Cullen joins us in the Sipping Point snug as we discuss his dream dram experience. We hear about his favourite flavour, the place to drink it and who he'd have with him! 
We also blind taste, review and rank 3 drams as this time we turn our attention to blends, thanks to the amazing donations by Paul Whitson. Perpetuity - Batch One, Johnnie Walker Celebration Blend and Kyasuku Japanese Blend are in our glasses this week. Can Ryan and Angus spot the Supermarket special! And how many times can Cam say Perpetuity wrong??!!  

Episode 5 - Scott Wilson

The voice of Hearts himself, Scott Wilson is next to visit the Sipping Point snug, as we once again go on a journey to discuss his dream dramming experience. We hear about the expensive nip he'll have, the perfect place for it and the gathering of people he'd have with him...as well as what he'll be wearing!We also blind taste, review and rank 3 more drams as this time we sample:
Jura rum cask finish
Spirited Angels Seven Cask Series - Strathearn 7 yr old full rum cask maturation
Arran Whisky Rum cask finish, Lochranza distillery exclusive 2020 
Can Scott and Angus take enough time away from talking about Hearts to spot the Supermarket special and can they identify the common rum theme too!