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Dan Szor

The Distillery Nation Podcast

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In this episode of the Distillery Nation Podcast, I had the absolute pleasure of talking with Daniel Szor. Dan is founder and owner of Cotswolds Distillery, located in Cotswolds England and best known for their English Single Malt and Gin. After years of meticulous planning, Cotswolds Distillery was officially founded in 2014. With a focus on locally sourced ingredients and traditional distilling techniques, the distillery quickly gained a reputation for producing some of the finest English Single Malt whiskies on the market.

In this episode of the Distillery Nation Podcast, I had the absolute pleasure of talking with Daniel Szor. Dan is founder and owner of Cotswolds Distillery, located in Cotswolds England and best known for their English Single Malt and Gin. After years of meticulous planning, Cotswolds Distillery was officially founded in 2014. With a focus on locally sourced ingredients and traditional distilling techniques, the distillery quickly gained a reputation for producing some of the finest English Single Malt whiskies on the market.

From Dreams to Success, the Inspiring Story of Cotswolds Distillery with Dan Szor

In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - using the best in the world to judge the best in the world. David talks to the founder of the Cotswolds Distillery, Dan Szor, to find out more about his plans for England’s biggest whisky producer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition <a href="http://www.iwsc.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.iwsc.net</a> - using the best in the world to judge the best in the world. David talks to the founder of the Cotswolds Distillery, Dan Szor, to find out more about his plans for England’s biggest whisky producer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Episode 44 - Dan Szor of the Cotswolds Distillery

Dan Szor, founder and CEO of The Cotswolds Distilling Company, speaks to the importance of taking risks and getting the right people in the right seats.

Dan Szor, founder and CEO of The Cotswolds Distilling Company, speaks to the importance of taking risks and getting the right people in the right seats.

Dan Szor | Take Risks To Do What You Love

Well, it's been quite an interesting year. When it first happened, we were like every other business in this country, we had no idea. It felt, I described it a lot as going over Niagara Falls in a barrel, that's the Americans analogy. It felt at that point as it were that we had been shot off the lip of the waterfall, and we were in mid-air and had no idea how hard we were going to hit the water, and whether we're going to break into a million pieces. ~ Dan Szor, Founder The Cotswolds Distillery So in this episode we’re going on a whisky and gin adventure with the founder of the multi award-winning distillery, The Cotswolds Distillery. To add into the mix, he’s a New Yorker making Scottish whisky in the Cotswolds. An intriguing combo don’t you think? He and his team clearly know what they’re up to as their whisky and gin have notched up Golds, Double Golds (I had no idea Double Golds existed until now), 3* star Taste Awards and stocked in near to 40 countries (UK stores include: Fortnum &amp; Mason, Waitrose, Majestic and a host of fab independents). His distillery and visitor centre, opened by Prue Leith, have received the ‘Hidden Gem’ award from Visit England, and hold the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence.We talk about how and why Dan made the shift from running a hedge fund to risking it all and going into whisky including his 'barley epiphany' and why buying a barrel of Bruichladdich whisky on a holiday visit helped cement his new chapter.  You will discover how Dan and his team balance the concept of laying down stock (whisky takes 3 years before it can be called whisky which means a massive investment in stock), how gin became their 'love child' which was immediately picked up by Fortnum &amp; Mason, Majestic and Harvey Nicols, the life their stills Lorelei &amp; Dolly, the influence of his parents - his dad who survived life in a concentration camp -, the difference of working in the financial industry to running his own business, how they have survived the pandemic to date, how they support sustainability and climate change, what he does to keep fit and loads more.My recommendation:  My Octopus Teacher ~ NetflixDan's book recommendation: Notes from a Small Island ~ Bill BrysonDan's book about his journey: Spirit Guide - In search of an authentic life (Available on their website and amazon).  It's a brilliant read - trust me.Chocolate: Fortnum &amp; Mason whisky trufflesQuote: 'My heart is at ease knowing that what was meant for me will never miss me and that what misses me was never meant for me.' ~  Imam al-Shafi'iThe Cotswold Distillery    Insta: @cotswoldsdistilleryPhoto credit: Lorenz GullachsenSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER WITH A CHANCE TO WIN OUR H&amp;P CHOCOLATE BAR.If you have enjoyed this episode do have a listen to S2 E12 and hear from one of the UK's leading winemakers, Dermot Sugrue, Founder of the award winning Sugrue South Downs. Don’t forgot to hit follow to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous I would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away with any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight.  To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope &amp; Patience join us on Insta/twitter @amelia_rope, Facebook @hopeandpatience Clubhouse: @ameliapodWorry less. Smile more. Until the next time … keep your sparkle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, it's been quite an interesting year. When it first happened, we were like every other business in this country, we had no idea. It felt, I described it a lot as going over Niagara Falls in a barrel, that's the Americans analogy. It felt at that point as it were that we had been shot off the lip of the waterfall, and we were in mid-air and had no idea how hard we were going to hit the water, and whether we're going to break into a million pieces. ~ Dan Szor, Founder The Cotswolds Distillery So in this episode we’re going on a whisky and gin adventure with the founder of the multi award-winning distillery, The Cotswolds Distillery. To add into the mix, he’s a New Yorker making Scottish whisky in the Cotswolds. An intriguing combo don’t you think? He and his team clearly know what they’re up to as their whisky and gin have notched up Golds, Double Golds (I had no idea Double Golds existed until now), 3* star Taste Awards and stocked in near to 40 countries (UK stores include: Fortnum &amp; Mason, Waitrose, Majestic and a host of fab independents). His distillery and visitor centre, opened by Prue Leith, have received the ‘Hidden Gem’ award from Visit England, and hold the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence.We talk about how and why Dan made the shift from running a hedge fund to risking it all and going into whisky including his 'barley epiphany' and why buying a barrel of Bruichladdich whisky on a holiday visit helped cement his new chapter. You will discover how Dan and his team balance the concept of laying down stock (whisky takes 3 years before it can be called whisky which means a massive investment in stock), how gin became their 'love child' which was immediately picked up by Fortnum &amp; Mason, Majestic and Harvey Nicols, the life their stills Lorelei &amp; Dolly, the influence of his parents - his dad who survived life in a concentration camp -, the difference of working in the financial industry to running his own business, how they have survived the pandemic to date, how they support sustainability and climate change, what he does to keep fit and loads more.My recommendation:  My Octopus Teacher ~ NetflixDan's book recommendation: Notes from a Small Island ~ Bill BrysonDan's book about his journey: Spirit Guide - In search of an authentic life (Available on their website and amazon). It's a brilliant read - trust me.Chocolate: Fortnum &amp; Mason whisky trufflesQuote: 'My heart is at ease knowing that what was meant for me will never miss me and that what misses me was never meant for me.' ~ Imam al-Shafi'i<a href="https://www.cotswoldsdistillery.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Cotswold Distillery</a> Insta: @cotswoldsdistilleryPhoto credit: Lorenz GullachsenSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER WITH A CHANCE TO WIN OUR H&amp;P CHOCOLATE BAR.If you have enjoyed this episode do have a listen to S2 E12 and hear from one of the UK's leading winemakers, Dermot Sugrue, Founder of the award winning Sugrue South Downs. Don’t forgot to hit follow to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous I would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away with any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight. To keep up to speed with me and life with <a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/5e172eeaee2315d160161e7f/episodes/www.hopeandpatience.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Hope &amp; Patience j</a>oin us on Insta/twitter @amelia_rope, Facebook @hopeandpatience Clubhouse: @ameliapodWorry less. Smile more. Until the next time … keep your sparkle. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.