Words Over Whisky Podcast
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Join hosts Henry & Tom as they sit down over a glass of whisky (or two) to discuss some of their favourite tops ranging from Books, TV, films and video games.
Episodes
- Words Over Whisky Ep56
Episode 56 Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:25 Whisky 1 (Torabhaig cnoc na moine) 9:00 Whisky Trivia 15:43 The Rose Field by Philip Pullman 23:30 The Shadow of What Was Lost by James Islington 28:03 Whisky 2 (Caol Ila 12yo Sassicaia Finish G+M Bott…
- Words Over Whisky Ep55
A delayed upload of an episode recorded in February. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:50 Whisky 1 (Eagle Rare 10) 13:45 Whisky Trivia 18:20 Fallout TV Show S2 38:16 Whisky 2 (Eagle Rare 12) 42:29 Twelve Months by Jim Butcher 44:25 The Assassins App…
- Words Over Whisky Ep54
Henry & Tom's yearly wrap up for 2025. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:22 Whisky 1 (Hazelburn 10yo) 8:20 Whisky Trivia Part 1 13:20 Honourable mentions Books 18:40 Honourable mentions Whisky 20:26 Whisky 2 (Glen Scotia Campbeltown Festival 2019 Pe…
- Words Over Whisky Ep53
0:00 Intro 1:21 Whisky 1 (Michter's Small Batch Bourbon) 9:40 Whisky Trivia 14:35 Titam Hoppers by Ron J. Hayes 19:19 Shadows of Self by Brandon Sanderson (Spoilers@ 22:15) 24:46 Whisky 2 (Heaven Hill BiB) 30:42 A Drop of Corruption by Rob…
- Words Over Whisky Ep52
Timestamps 0:00 Intro 2:43 Whisky 1 (Ichiro's Malt Double Distillery) 11:18 Whisky Trivia 16:24 Whisky 2 (Decedent Drinks Glenturret 12yo) 22:26 Visit to Ardnamurchan 30:50 Whisky Show 2025 37:17 Whisky 4 (Highland Park 2005 20 Year Old Wh…
- Words Over Whisky Ep51
A delayed August Episode. Henry and Tom discuss recent Brandon Sanderson novels they have read along with trying some Rye Whisky Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:37 Whisky 1 (Stauning Floor Malted Rye) 9:10 Whisky Trivia 19:16 Whisky 2 (Stoll & Wol…
- Words Over Whisky Ep50
Episode 50 Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:20 Whisky 1 (Johnnie Walker Blue Label) 7:04 Whisky Trivia 14:00 Whiskies we've been enjoying recently 17:35 Whisky 2 (Thompson Bros Mystery Malt Series 1) 28:50 The Devil's by Joe Abercrombie (Spoilers @…
- Words Over Whisky Ep49
Words Over Whisky Ep49 Timestamp 1:10 Whisky 1 (Green Spot) 6:05 Whisky Trivia 8:20 The Last of Us Season 2 13:45 To be Hero X 17:20 Sandman 20:00 Castelvania Nocturne 23:05 Thunderbolts 25:50 Whisky 2 (Method & Madness Oats & Malt) 33:10…
- Words Over Whisky Ep48
Episode 48 Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:30 Whisky 1 (Suntory Toki) 13:00 Whisky Trivia 15:55 What we've been watching recently 25:50 Tom's current reads 30:20 The invisible life of Addie Larue by V. E. Schwab 36:10 Whisky 2 (Nikka from the Barr…
- Words Over Whiksy Ep47
Episode 47 of the Words Over Whisky podcast Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:00 Whisky 1( Hakushu Distillers Reserve) 10:50 Whisky Trivia 15:10 Dungeons & Dragons Discussion 26:05 Whisky 2 (Kanosuke Distillery Exclusive Ex-Shochu Cask) 35:00 Reache…
- Words Over Whisky Ep46
In a catch up session from March, Henry and Tom discuss their most recent reads and some TV shows they've been watching. 0:00 Intro 1:30 Whisky 1 (Fuji Single Blended) 8:12 Whisky Trivia 20:10 Changes by Jim Butcher (Spoilers @23:50) 29:20…
- Words Over Whisky Ep45
Tom and Henry have their first catch up episode of the new year. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:45 Whisky 1 (Elijah Craig) 12:12 Whisky Trivia 15:00 If you had one million pounds what whisky would you buy? 20:17 What was a book you didn't enjoy l…
- Words Over Whisky Ep44: 2024 Wrap up
In their traditional end of year wrap up Henry & Tom look back at the year whist discussing their top books and whiskies. 0:00 Intro 1:28 Whisky 1 (Balvenie Creation of a Classic) 6:43 Honourable mentions books 10:30 Top Whiskies No 5+4 17…
- Words Over Whisky Ep43
Episode from December 2024. Henry and Tom catch up on what they've been reading and try an array of whiskies. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:28 Whisky 1 (Secret Speyside 13Yo Whisky Shop) 11:02 Whisky Trivia 16:07 Wicked Film 21:17 Whisky 2 (Loch…
- Words Over Whisky Ep42
A delayed episode from September 2024. Tom and Henry catch up about recent travel stories and along with some whisky from said travels. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:49 Whisky 1 (Suntory Ao) 11:09 Scotland trip Loch Lea 22:00 Whisky 2 (Yamazaki…
- Words Over Whisky Ep41
Catching up after a hiatus, Henry and Tom discuss recent shows they've watched. Intro 0:00 Whisky 1 (Carduh Gold Reserve GoT Edition) 1:25 Whisky Trivia 7:10 Fallout TV Show 11:26 (Spoilers @16:08) Whisky 2 (Talisker GoT Edition) 23:20 Sho…
- Words Over Whisky Ep40
In a delayed episode recorded in March, Henry and Tom catch up about what they've been reading and watching recently. Intro 0:00 Whisky 1 (Dram in a Can, Two stacks) 1:00 Whisky Trivia 6:10 Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo10:45 (Spoilers @…
- Words Over Whisky Ep39
Time for some Rye? A much delayed release of February's episode. Timestamps 1:15 1st Whisky (Goldwaescher Swiss Rye Whisky) 7:50 Our top whisky of 2023 10:25 Whisky Trivia 13:55 Discussion "Glass Loch and New Distillery Fatigue" 30:25 2nd…
- Words Over Whisky Ep38: 2023 Wrap up
In their yearly tradition Henry & Tom look back at the past year and discuss their top books, whiskies and other moments. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:05 1st Whisky (Black Bottle Smoke & Dagger) 8:00 Book Honourable mentions (Tom) 15:57 Book Ho…
- Words Over Whisky Ep37
On episode 37 Henry and Tom have an in depth discussion on a recent book they both read. Upcoming shoes and recent movie viewing discussions included. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:50 Whisky 1 (Cardhu Gold Reserve) 6:05 Whisky Trivia 8:20 The At…
- Words Over Whisky Ep36
Episode 36 Timestamps 0:00 Intro 2:30 Whisky 1 (Ardnamurchan AD) 15:00 Whisky Show 2023 18:20 If you went to a whisky festival which brands would you visit first? 23:45 Whisky Trivia 27:10 Whisky 2 (Ardnamurchan AD Cask Strength 09.22) 32:…
- Words Over Whisky Ep35
Words Over Whisky Episode 35 Time stamps 0:00 Intro 0:45 Whisky (Starward Left Field) 6:00 Whisky Trivia 10:05 Whisky Highballs 14:00 The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter 19:40 TV book adaptations discussion 28:25 Gates of Fire by Steven Pre…
- Words Over Whisky Ep34
On this episode Tom gets to try a variety of whiskies whilst Henry discusses his recent trip to Scotland. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 2:00 Whisky 1 (Method & Madness Virgin Spanish Oak Finish) 9:25 Whisky Trivia 17:15 What are the distilleries y…
- Words Over Whisky Ep33
On this episode Henry and Tom discuss what books they think would great TV show adaptations. Timestamps Intro 0:00 1st Whisky (Springbank 10) 1:20 Whisky Trivia 14:49 What book do you think would make a good TV series 17:21 Red Rising by P…
- Words Over Whisky Ep32
On this episode Henry and Tom try some whiskies from around the world, discuss The Last of Us show and explore goals for the year ahead. Timestamps Intro 0:00, 1st Whisky (Mackmyra Brukswhisky), Whisky Trivia 5:15, The Last of Us TV Show 1…
- Words Over Whisky Ep31
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…
- Words Over Whisky Ep30
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…
- Words Over Whisky Ep29
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 In…
- Words Over Whisky Ep28, Guest: Tom from TheGreenWheel Gaming 2
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, 1…
- Words Over Whisky Ep27
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…
- Words Over Whisky Ep26
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 Whis…
- Words Over Whisky Ep25
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 (G…
- Words Over Whisky Ep 24
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 Wh…
- Words Over Whisky Ep23
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 0:0…
- Words Over Whisky Ep22: 2021 Wrap up
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…
- Words Over Whisky Ep21
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…
- Words Over Whisky Ep20
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:…
- Whisky Shorts Ep 1: Deanston Warehouse 4
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 Sco…
- Words Over Whisky Ep19, Guest: Tom from TheGreenWheel Gaming
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…
- Words Over Whisky Ep18
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…
- Words Over Whisky Ep17
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…
- Words Over Whisky Ep16
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…
- Words Over Whisky Ep15
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 (Greenligh…
- Words Over Whisky Ep14
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 Aroun…
- Words Over Whisky Ep13
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…
- Words Over Whisky Ep12
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…
- Words Over Whisky Ep11
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…
- Words Over Whisky Ep10
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…
- Words Over Whisky Ep9
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 b…
- Words Over Whisky Ep8
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 discus…