The Sipping Point Podcast

The Sipping Point Podcast

Cameron Hobbs & Angus Coutts are joined by a new guest each episode as we delve into the wonderful world of whisky, one nip at a time. Our guests sharing their dream dram, their perfect place to enjoy it, and the fantastic company they’d invite for an enchanting chat.....all while we blind taste some whisky!!

Episodes

February 8, 2024 67 mins

English Comedian and co host of BBC Sound's "Snookered" podcast, Amy Matthews enters the Sipping Point snug as we're dreaming of the perfect drams once again. 

One of the most exciting rising comics at the moment, Amy sets the perfect scene and makes the most of our loose rules when deciding on the duration of her perfect whisky drinking expereince. 

This week Alan McLoughlin has provided a couple of the drams, as we give some of t...

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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 experience Paul Whitson has once again provided one of these drams as we taste Deeside Chocolate Grain by Ardent spirits, ...

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October 19, 2023 60 mins

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 experience Paul 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 ...

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October 11, 2023 77 mins

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 experience And 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...

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September 6, 2023 59 mins

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 Swee...

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August 31, 2023 68 mins

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 ho...

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August 16, 2023 97 mins

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 glas...

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August 9, 2023 60 mins

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 t...

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August 2, 2023 67 mins

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 Cas...
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July 26, 2023 59 mins

It's a comedy/tour guide special as Daniel Downie joins us in the Sipping Point snug as we discuss his dream dram experience. We hear about his perfect pour, the place to drink it and who he'd have with him! 

We also blind taste, review and rank 3 drams as Deanston Dragon's Milk Stout Finish, Morris Signature and Glenfiddich 12 are in our glasses this week. Can Jamie and Angus spot the Supermarket special....and as we wee bonus, ca...

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July 19, 2023 46 mins

We welcome STV Sports reporter Jamie Borthwick into the Sipping Point snug, as we discuss his dream dram experience. We hear about his perfect pour, the place to drink it and who he'd have with him! 

We also blind taste, review and rank 3 drams as Penderyn Portwood, Speyburn 15 and Talister Skye are in our glasses this week. Can Jamie and Angus spot the Supermarket special....and as we wee bonus, can the spot the non Scottish Whisk...

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July 12, 2023 44 mins

We're once again in the whisky snug and invite you into the Sipping Point as we journey together into the world of dream drams. We've lined up another Gareth for his thoughts as Scottish comedian Gareth Mutch tell us his dream dram, the perfect place to drink it and who he'd have along to make the experience complete!  We also blind taste, review and rank 3 drams as Coal Ila 12, Highland Park Valknut and Tamnavulin Red Wine Cask...

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July 5, 2023 52 mins

We open the doors of the our whisky snug and invite you into the Sipping Point as we journey together into the world of dream drams.  Cameron Hobbs and Angus Coutts kick things off by inviting Scottish comedian Gareth Waugh in to discuss  his dream dram, the perfect place to drink it and who he'd have along to make the experience complete!  We also blind taste, review and rank 3 drams as, what's the point in having a whisky podca...

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