037 | Daniel Szor | Cotswolds Distillery | Building English Whisky as a New Category Bottom-up

In Episode 037, I had the honor of chatting with Daniel Szor, Founder of the Cotswolds Distillery. He has an incredible story as he left his 30-year Investment Management career in NYC, Paris, and ...

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In Episode 037, I had the honor of chatting with Daniel Szor, Founder of the Cotswolds Distillery. He has an incredible story as he left his 30-year Investment Management career in NYC, Paris, and London behind to build one of the first English Whisky Distilleries. I hope you will enjoy our chat.


Time Stamps

(0:00) Introduction

(1:14) Building Demand & Background

(8:02) Why England?

(12:52) Developing English Whisky

(19:49) Whisky Innovation

(25:58) Distilling Brand Messaging Down

(32:09) Getting Your Foot In The Door

(36:33) The Beauty of Off-trade


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About the Guest: Daniel Szor





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