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GINSPIRED

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GINSPIRED is a podcast where we talk about and celebrate everything about the wonderful juniper-laced spirit called GIN! There is SO much to talk about when it comes to gin – and we are going to dive into all of it in future episodes. I’ll be speaking to guests from around the world including gin and mixer experts, distilleries, gin fans, and bartenders. In every episode, my guests and I will be sharing what we're drinking as well as fun GINcident stories. I hope you will join me on this GINspired journey.

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Spirit of the Highlands: Exploring 'The Gael' Signature Gin

January 26, 2024 20:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

In this episode, join me on an exhilarating journey into the world of 'The Gael' Signature Scottish Gin. Immerse yourself in the juniper-laced symphony as we sit down with Nigel Large, the mastermind behind 'The Gael,' to unravel the craft, passion, and stories encapsulated within each sip. From the origins of this exceptional gin to the secrets behind its unique botanical blend, every moment is a celebration of the art of distillation. Discover the captivating tales that make 'The Gael' a s...

Crafting Nova Scotia Spirits: Behind the Scenes at Ironworks Distillery

January 12, 2024 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

On today's episode of GINspired, I sit down with Lynne MacKay and Brad Deller, the visionaries behind Ironworks Distillery, to uncover the artistry, passion, and craft that define this Nova Scotian gem.  Together, we explore their philosophy of product development, sustainability practices, and the challenges of distilling, offering you an insider's peek into the heart of Ironworks Distillery. About Ironworks Distillery Ironworks is a micro-distillery located in the old port of Lunenburg ...

Just Pour It with special guest Danny Partington

July 21, 2023 18:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Danny Partington. He runs a gin vlog called Just Pour It. He’s located in (as he puts it) a small town called Runcorn, UK - a place in the middle of everywhere without it being anything much itself! Today, we chat about his love and passion for all things gin, his Gin Vlog, and so much more. About Danny Partington Danny is the host of Just Pour It, a vlog that covers the finest craft gins during #ginadayMay (the month of May) and #ginvent (December). He lives i...

Ginny & The Bottles with special guest Tanja Schmittner

July 07, 2023 18:00 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Tanja Schmittner from Germany, a woman who says about herself, that she is “all about Gin”. Tanja, also known as Ginny, is the host of Ginny and The Bottles Tastings, co-host of Juicy Sip a YouTube channel about gin, a member of the jury of the International Women’s Trophy and last but not least is now producing her own Gin. Today we chat about her ginspired journey, her favourite gin picks and cocktails, what it takes to create your own gin, and of course we sh...

Eat, Drink and Be Merri at Merridale Cidery & Distillery with special guest Rick Pipes

June 23, 2023 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Rick Pipes, Co-Owner and Head Distiller of Merridale Cidery & Distillery located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Today, we chat about how it all started, their philosophy on product development and sustainability, what craft gin means to them, of course their gins, and so much more. About Merridale Cidery & Distillery When you visit Merridale, you feel it – the atmosphere is friendly, easy, and joyful. Our farm is located at the end of a long, wi...

Tales from Stillhead Distillery with special guest Brennan Colebank

June 09, 2023 19:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Brennan Colebank, co-founder and Master Distiller of Stillhead Distillery located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Today, we chat about how it all started, the story behind their name, their philosophy on product development and sustainability, of course their gins, and so much more. About Stillhead Distillery Founded by the Colebank family, Stillhead Distillery Inc. opened its doors in October of 2017. After working 15 years in the tech industry,...

Pixie, Gin and a Striped Pig, with special guest Pixie Paula Dezzutti

May 26, 2023 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

On today’s episode, I'm excited to welcome Pixie Paula Dezzutti, CEO of Local Choice Spirits, a company that owns many distilleries and breweries in the USA. She’s a spirits expert and brand developer who has built the #1 distillery in South Carolina, The Striped Pig! Today, we chat about how it all started, their philosophy on brand & product development, their Sip & Share program, being a woman in the industry, how they help others develop a spirits brand, of course their gins, and so much...

(Update) A Distillery by the Sea - Sheringham Distillery, with special guest Jason MacIsaac

May 12, 2023 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome back to the show Jason MacIsaac, Co-Founder and Master Distiller of Sheringham Distillery located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Today, we catch up and chat about what’s new since we last spoke (and there is a LOT of news!), their unique philosophy on product development, and of course their gins, and so much more. Listen here to the original episode. About Sheringham Distillery From the Pacific ocean spray to the fresh floral blooms and a coo...

The Odd Society of Gin, with special guests Gordon & Mia Glanz

April 28, 2023 19:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Gordon Glanz, Founder and Head Distiller of Odd Society Spirits, and Mia Glanz, bar manager of the Odd Society Cocktail Lounge both located in East Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Today, we chat about how it all started, the story behind their name, their philosophy on product development, some fun facts, and of course their gins, and so much more. About Odd Society Spirits Located on Powell Street in East Vancouver’s port district, Odd Society is dedicate...

Gin & Nickel 9: Crafting Distinctive Spirits with special guest Chris Jacks

April 14, 2023 18:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Chris Jacks, Founder of Nickel 9 Distillery located in the heart of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Today, we chat about how it all started, the story behind their name, their philosophy on product development, and of course their gins, and so much more. About Nickel 9 Distillery Nickel 9 Distillery is nestled into the corner of the Historic Junction Neighbourhood of Toronto, ON. When looking at their branding you might pick up on a sense of the science & creativity...

A Mad Lab Update, with special guest Scott Thompson

March 31, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome back Scott Thompson, Founder and Distiller of Mad Laboratory Distilling located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Today, we catch up and see what they’ve been up to since we last spoke, their gins and products, what's coming out next, and so much more. Link to original episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1807248/10056213 About Mad Laboratory Distilling Mad Laboratory Distilling located in Vancouver, BC produces fine hand-crafted spirits, with a focus on ...

Behind the Still: Inside the World of a Head Distiller, with special guest Miranda Parker

March 17, 2023 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Miranda Parker, Head Distiller of Compass Distillers located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.  With her Bachelor in Chemical Engineering and lifelong involvement in the arts, she brings chemistry and creativity into harmony with her distilled spirits. Today, we chat about her path to becoming a head distiller and her philosophy on product development, all about Compass Distillers, and of course their gins, and so much more. About Compass Distillers Compass Dis...

A Ginspired GNU Update, with special guest Darren Scott

March 03, 2023 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome back to the show Darren Scott - Chief Operations Officer and Director of Gnu Craft Spirits, located in Calgary, Alberta. Today, I catch up Darren to see where they are on their journey and their experiences (and challenges) of starting a craft gin distillery, where they are in the process, their Gnu product awards, and of course a fun gincident story, and so much more. Link to Original Episode About Gnu Craft Spirits When COVID-19 mandates forced us all apart...

GINovations from Bruinwood Estate Distillery, with special guest Jeff Barringer

February 17, 2023 19:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Jeff Barringer, Co-Founder of Bruinwood Estate Distillery located in Robert’s Creek, British Columbia, Canada. Today, we chat about how it all started, their philosophy on product development, and of course their gins, and so much more. I'm also surprised with a taste of a new gin and cocktail live on the call. They also have one of the MOST unique ingredients I've ever seen in a gin.  Listen now to hear all about it.  P.S. Be sure to try the Heather's Helper C...

Gin & Cocktails in San Francisco, with special guest Christine Beuhler

January 20, 2023 19:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Christine Beuhler, communications consultant and a former bartender in San Francisco. Today, we chat about her lifelong love of gin, the bar scene in San Francisco, her favourite gins and cocktails, and of course, we share a cocktail and a fun gincident story or 2. About Christine Beuler Christine Beuhler's first alcoholic drink ever was gin — Tanqueray, to be exact — and it was love at first taste. In addition to being a lifelong gin lover, she is a former bar...

[Update] How a Distillery Down Under got Started During the Pandemic, with special guest Nikki Oesterle

January 06, 2023 19:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

On today’s episode, I'm excited to welcome back to the show Nikki Oesterle, co-founder of Papaiti Gin, located in Whanganui,  New Zealand. Today, we catch up on her journey and experiences of starting a craft gin distillery in New Zealand during the pandemic, where they are now in the process, their first gin products, what's next for the distillery, and of course, a fun gincident story. About Nikki Oesterle and Papaiti Gin Nikki is the New Zealand-based co-founder of Papaiti Gin, a craft ...

Gin & Running a Bartending School, with special guest Jess Morton

December 23, 2022 20:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Jess Morton. She’s the General Manager of the Toronto Institute of Bartending. She runs the school full-time, assisting with SpiritHouse operations (the school’s training bar), as well as an instructor, bartender, and freelance mixologist. Today we chat about her ginspired journey, what it's like to work at a bartending school, the different styles of gin, the craft gin industry, her favourite gin picks, and of course, we share cocktails, and there’s a ginciden...

For the Love of Gin, with special guest Jeffrey A. McGuire, "Jam"

December 07, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Jeffrey A. McGuire – who goes by Jam.  He’s a ginthusiast from Germany, a performer,  and he runs a strategic communication company as his day job.  Today, on this lively and fun call, we chat about his love of gin and how he incorporates that into his life, we share some cocktails and favourite gins (you'll want to know what's on his shelf!), and of course, there’s a gincident! About Jeffrey A. McGuire (Jam): In the daytime, Jeffrey A. “Jam” McGuire is a Part...

The MOST Romantic Ginspired Story Ever, with special guest Jennifer "Ginny" Chur

November 24, 2022 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Jennifer Chur,  a marketing consultant by day, a foodie 24/7, and a Gin fanatic pretty much all the time. Jennifer, also known as Ginny, is the host of It’s Gin O’Clock – a FB group with over 8000 members. Today, we chat about her ginspired journey, her favourite gin picks and cocktails, what it takes to host such a large FB group, and of course, we share cocktails, and she shares the most romantic GINSPIRED story EVER!!! Please join us. About Jennifer 'Ginny' ...

The History of Happy Hour, with special guest Carl Richards

November 11, 2022 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Carl Richards, and we are celebrating national happy hour day! We’ll chat about the history of this gintastic day, give you some tips on how to celebrate, share some cocktail ideas, and I also share a personal gincident about Larry & I. Please join us! You can find and follow GINspired at:  Order your copy of GINSPIRED: The Ultimate Gin Cookbook TODAY https://theginshop.ca/ (for all your GINtastic clothing and fun gin-related novelty items) Facebook Instagram...

A Distiller at the Top, with special guest Martin Murray

October 28, 2022 19:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Martin Murray, Co-Founder of Dunnet Bay Distillers, located at the top of Scotland. Today, we chat about his (and his wife Clair's) journey to becoming a distillery owner, the story behind Dunnet Bay Distillers, what makes them unique, their products, special events, and of course, a fun gincident or two. Please join us! About Dunnet Bay Distillers We are Dunnet Bay Distillers. Unsurprisingly, we are located in the spectacular bay of Dunnet (Scotland), where th...

Ginspired Season 3 Sneak Peek

October 14, 2022 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

After a bit of a summer break, we are back live!! On today’s episode, I welcome back my good friend Carl Richards and together, we launch Ginspired Season 3! Today, we review the best of Season 2, share some exciting updates, chat about our new Patreon page, give a sneak peek of Season 3, and of course, there are cocktails to be shared and a gincident. Please join us! You can find and follow GINspired at:  Order your copy of GINSPIRED: The Ultimate Gin Cookbook TODAY https://theginshop....

Sipping Gin at Kinsip, with special guest Maria Hristova

July 22, 2022 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Maria Hristova, Co-Owner of Kinsip House of Fine Spirits, located in the heart of Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada. Today we chat about her journey to becoming a distillery owner, the story behind Kinsip and their farm based philosophy, their products, and of course a fun gincident or two (and there may be a mention of chickens too). About Kinsip House of Fine Spirits Kinsip House of Fine Spirits is a farm-based grain-to-glass distillery in Prince Edward C...

Wild Life Distillery, with special guest Keith Robinson

July 08, 2022 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Keith Robinson Distiller & Co-Founder of Wild Life Distillery, located in Canmore, Alberta. Today we chat about his love of gin, the story behind  Wild Life distillery, all about their products, and of course a fun gincident or two. About Keith Robinson Keith Robinson is a Co-founder of Wild Life Distillery in Canmore, Alberta.  Keith grew up in the rocky mountains of Alberta and his passion for craft spirits and the distilling shows in the many products produc...

A Troubled Monk, with special guest Charlie Bredo

June 24, 2022 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Charlie Bredo, President of Troubled Monk, a Craft Beverages business located in Red Deer, Alberta. Today, we chat about how he came to own a brewery and a distillery, what it takes to run the business, all about their products, including their signature gin - Epitaph Blue Gin, and of course, a fun gincident or two. Like this episode? Please rate/review our podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. About Charlie Bredo and Troubled Monk Charlie is the President ...

McQueen & the Violet Fog Gin, with special guest Brett Berish

June 10, 2022 19:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Brett Berish - an entrepreneur and CEO of Sovereign Brands, creators of the smash-hit portfolio of wine & spirits brands that includes Luc Belaire sparkling wines, Bumbu rums, McQueen and the Violet Fog gin, and the company’s newest creation, Villon. Today, we chat about his entrepreneurial path, all about McQueen and the Violet Fog gin and what makes it unique, his vision for the gin category, a fun gincident or two, and a whole lot more. Like this episode? Pl...

A Gin Distillery in the Heart of the City, with special guest Martin Reid

May 27, 2022 19:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Martin Reid, Co-Founder of Reid’s Distillery located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. We chat about his journey to becoming a distillery owner, the story behind Reid’s distillery, their products, special events, and of course a fun gincident or two. Like this episode? Please rate/review our podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. About Martin Reid Martin Reid is an entrepreneur who co-founded Reid’s Gin Distillery in Toronto with his three adult children.  An av...

The Last Best Gin, with special guest Bryce Parsons

May 20, 2022 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Bryce Parsons – Master Distiller of Last Best Brewing and Distilling in Calgary Alberta. Today, we chat about what it means to be a master distiller in Alberta, how he created the gin program for the distillery, all about their products and awards, and of course a fun gincident or two. Like this episode? Please rate/review our podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. About Bryce Parsons Bryce is the Master Distiller leading all things spirits at Last Best Bre...

A Mechanical Bull & a Love for Gin, with special guest Jeff Hepburn

May 13, 2022 19:00 - 13 minutes - 9.3 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Jeff Hepburn, a 911 dispatcher by day, car enthusiast, and gin fan by night. Today we chat about his love of gin, his favourite gins and cocktails, tips for making a great martini and of course a fun gincident (that may or may not involve a mechanical bull). Like this episode? Please rate/review our podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Order your copy of GINSPIRED: The Ultimate Gin Cookbook TODAY You can find and follow GINspired at:  https://theginshop....

How You Can Drink Gin & Help Save a Gorilla, with special guest Harry Osborne

May 06, 2022 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Harry Osborne – Distillery Host for the Gorilla Spirits Company located in Upton Grey, UK. Today, we chat about the distillery, its gin and non-gin products, and its working with the Gorilla Organization to protect Gorillas. We also learn some new yummy cocktails, and of course, there is a gincident story or two. Please help protect the gorilla by buying a bottle of Gorilla Gin! Like this episode? Please rate/review our podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. ...

On Being a Ginthusiast, with special guest Sadie Black

April 29, 2022 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Sadie Black,  a ginthusiast and radio host. Today we chat about her ginspired path, her favourite gins and cocktails, how she got started in creating her own simple syrups and ginfusions, and of course a fun gincident or two. Like this episode? Please rate/review our podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. About Sadie Black Sadie is a radio personality and ginthusiast. She only started drinking gin a few years ago but has become a gindependant woman in a very...

On Being a Ginthusiast, with special guest Sadie Black

April 29, 2022 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Sadie Black,  a ginthusiast and radio host. Today we chat about her ginspired path, her favourite gins and cocktails, how she got started in creating her own simple syrups and ginfusions, and of course a fun gincident or two. Like this episode? Please rate/review our podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. About Sadie Black Sadie is a radio personality and ginthusiast. She only started drinking gin a few years ago but has become a gindependant woman in a very...

Tips for Setting Up Your Home Bar, with special guest Brett Thiessen

April 21, 2022 20:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Brett Thiessen he’s a mixologist, beverage specialist and consultant, and spirits ambassador all rolled into one. Today we chat about his journey to becoming a mixologist and spirits consultant, how you can start and set your very own home bar including how to make your own simple syrup at home, his favourite gins and cocktails, and of course a fun gincident or two. Like this episode? Please rate/review our podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. About Brett ...

A Confluence of Gins, with special guest Ross Alger

April 15, 2022 18:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Ross Alger - Founder of Confluence Distilling and the Past-President of the Alberta Craft Distillers Association. Today, we chat about how he came to own a distillery, all about their products, some ginteresting facts about the Alberta Craft Distillers Association and important distillery legislation, and of course a fun gincident or two. Like this episode? Please rate/review our podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. About Confluence Distilling Confluence ...

GINteresting Facts, Stats, & News, with special guest Carl Richards

April 01, 2022 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome back my good friend Carl Richards. Today, we chat about some ginteresting fun facts, stats, and news that you may not know. We talk a bit about the world gin awards, the world gin map and I have a very gintriguing gincident story for you. It's a content-filled episode that will ginspire any gin fan and you don't want to miss it. Like this episode? Please rate/review our podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Links from this episode: World Gin Map The Gin Gu...

The Garnish Master, with special guest Dom Scullion

March 25, 2022 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Dom Scullion – a garnish master located in Scotland. Today, we have fun chatting about Scottish gins, and a super important topic that often gets left behind - garnish and pairing garnish with a cocktail. We discuss how he became a garnish master and, of course, there are also gincidents and cocktails to be shared. Please do join us. Like this episode? Please rate/review our podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. About Dom Scullion Dom is a ginthusiast who i...

The Gnu Normal, with special guests Tony Messer & Darren Scott

March 18, 2022 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Tony Messer & Darren Scott of Gnu Craft Spirits. Today, we chat about their journey and experience of starting a craft gin distillery during the pandemic in Alberta, the meaning behind their company name, where they are in the process, their first gin product, how Darren was responsible for the Macarena craze in the 90s, and so much more. Like this episode? Please rate/review our podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. About Gnu Craft Spirits When COVID-19 m...

How a Distillery Down Under got Started During the Pandemic, with special guest Nikki Oesterle

March 11, 2022 18:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Nikki Oesterle co-founder of Papaiti Gin located in Whanganui,  New Zealand. Today, we chat about her journey and experiences of starting a craft gin distillery in New Zealand during the pandemic, where they are in the process, their first gin product, some favourite NZ gins and cocktails, and of course a fun gincident story or two. Like this episode? Please rate/review our podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. About Nikki Oesterle and Papaiti Gin Nikki i...

How a Distillery Down Under got Started During the Pandemic, with special guest Nikki Oesterle

March 11, 2022 18:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Nikki Oesterle co-founder of Papaiti Gin located in Whanganui,  New Zealand. Today, we chat about her journey and experiences of starting a craft gin distillery in New Zealand during the pandemic, where they are in the process, their first gin product, some favourite NZ gins and cocktails, and of course a fun gincident story or two. About Nikki Oesterle and Papaiti Gin Nikki is the New Zealand-based co-founder of Papaiti Gin, a craft gin distillery in the mak...

A Passion for all Things Gin, with special guest Sailor Guevara

March 04, 2022 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Sailor Guevara, a veteran of the spirits and hospitality industry, a published and celebrated Mixologist, an author, and acclaimed podcast host – she’s has been crafting cocktails and educating people on spirits around the world for a very long. Today, we chat about her love of gin, her path to becoming a spirits specialist and her passion as an educator,  her favourite gins and cocktails,  some gin history, her virtual cocktail business, and of course, we share...

Fun with Gin, with special guest Audrey Fung

February 25, 2022 20:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Audrey Fung. She has fun making gin cocktails, taking pictures of them and, most of all, drinking them. We chat about her love of gin, the gin community, her growing Instagram account, and of course her favourite gins and cocktails. Like this episode? Please rate/review our podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. About Audrey Fung Audrey is a ginthusiast who is a pharmacist by day and an amateur bartender by night. She has fun making gin cocktails, taking pic...

Mad About Gin, with special guest Scott Thompson, Mad Laboratory Distilling

February 11, 2022 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Scott Thompson, Founder and Distiller of Mad Laboratory Distilling. Today, we chat about how he got started in distilling, the origin of their mad name, their gins and bitters, and so much more. We also share some pretty fun GINcident stories. Please do join us. Like this episode? Please rate/review our podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. About Mad Laboratory Distilling Mad Laboratory Distilling located in Vancouver, BC produces fine hand-crafted spirits,...

Mad About Gin, with special guest Scott Thompson

February 11, 2022 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Scott Thompson, Founder and Distiller of Mad Laboratory Distilling. Today, we chat about how he got started in distilling, the origin of their mad name, their gins and bitters, and so much more. We also share some pretty fun GINcident stories. Please do join us. Like this episode? Please rate/review our podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. About Mad Laboratory Distilling Mad Laboratory Distilling located in Vancouver, BC produces fine hand-crafted spirits,...

A Mother's Ruin is a Cornish Blue Flamingo, with special guest Craig Brook-Hewitt, Mother's Ruin 1751

February 04, 2022 19:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Craig Brook Hewitt – owner and master distiller of Mother’s Ruin 1751 located in Cornwall, England. Today, we chat about how a flamboyant Navy guy created a gin business, their flagship product Cornish Blue Flamingo Gin, their other yummy products, and so much more. We also share some cocktails and stories. Please join us. Like this episode? Please rate/review our podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. About Mother's Ruin 1751 Craig Brook-Hewitt founded Mot...

A Distillery By the Sea with special guest Jason MacIsaac, Sheringham Distillery

January 28, 2022 20:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Jason MacIsaac, Co-Founder and Master Distiller of Sheringham Distillery located on beautiful Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Today, we chat about how it all started, their philosophy on product development, and of course, their gins, what's next for the distillery, a pretty cool GINcident, and so much more.  Like this episode? Please rate/review our podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. About Sheringham Distillery From the Pacific ocean spray...

A Distillery By the Sea with special guest Jason MacIsaac, Sheringham Distillery

January 28, 2022 20:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Jason MacIsaac, Co-Founder and Master Distiller of Sheringham Distillery located on beautiful Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Today, we chat about how it all started, their philosophy on product development, and of course, their gins, what's next for the distillery, a pretty cool GINcident, and so much more.  Like this episode? Please rate/review our podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. About Sheringham Distillery From the Pacific ocean spray...

How You Can Drink Gin & Help Save The Rhino, with special guest Bill Perlot, Golden Rhino Gin

January 21, 2022 15:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Bill Perlot - brand ambassador for The Golden Rhino Gin for our first episode of season 2. Today, we chat about Golden Rhino Gin (a rare gin), the Shared Universe Foundation and what it’s doing to protect endangered species such as the rhino, and what you can do to help.  Like this episode? Please rate/review our podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. About Golden Rhino Gin Rhinos and gin do not have much in common… But what they do have is that The Shared U...

How You Can Drink Gin & Help Save The Rhino, with Bill Perlot, Golden Rhino Gin

January 21, 2022 15:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome Bill Perlot - brand ambassador for The Golden Rhino Gin for our first episode of season 2. Today, we chat about Golden Rhino Gin (a rare gin), the Shared Universe Foundation and what it’s doing to protect endangered species such as the rhino, and what you can do to help.  Like this episode? Please rate/review our podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. About Golden Rhino Gin Rhinos and gin do not have much in common… But what they do have is that The Shared U...

Heather & Larry's GINstitute Adventure

January 07, 2022 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

On today’s episode, I welcome back my good friend Carl Richards. Today,  we chat about a super fun ginspired adventure that Larry and I had the summer of 2021 when we went to a GINstitute and learned how to make our own gin. Listen in as I share all that happened on this epic weekend including some GINcidents we had along the way. Last episode of Season 1. Help me name my gin - currently called H2! It's like a traditional London Dry but a bit heavier on the citrus and a bit of pepper.  Se...

Year's Best GINcidents of 2021

December 31, 2021 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

On today's episode, I welcome back my good friend Carl Richards. Today, we end out the year with a review of some of the best GINSPIRED GINcident stories of 2021! Together, we review 6 of the funniest GINcident stories of the year. Links to episodes mentioned: Still fired Distilleries – Episode 4 – Andrew Cameron The Art of Cocktail Creation – Episode 9 – Steve Murphy Adventures in Cookbook Creation – Episode 12 Julie Tastes 3 Gins – Episode 13 - Julie Butler How to Properly Taste a New Gi...

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