Latest Gindistillery Podcast Episodes
Spirit of the Highlands: Exploring 'The Gael' Signature Gin
GINSPIRED - January 26, 2024 20:00 - 22 minutesIn 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...
Crafting Nova Scotia Spirits: Behind the Scenes at Ironworks Distillery
GINSPIRED - January 12, 2024 20:00 - 28 minutesOn 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 ...
Just Pour It with special guest Danny Partington
GINSPIRED - July 21, 2023 18:00 - 24 minutesOn 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 G...
Ginny & The Bottles with special guest Tanja Schmittner
GINSPIRED - July 07, 2023 18:00 - 17 minutesOn 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...
Eat, Drink and Be Merri at Merridale Cidery & Distillery with special guest Rick Pipes
GINSPIRED - June 23, 2023 19:00 - 25 minutesOn 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 cour...
Tales from Stillhead Distillery with special guest Brennan Colebank
GINSPIRED - June 09, 2023 19:00 - 33 minutesOn 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 cour...
Pixie, Gin and a Striped Pig, with special guest Pixie Paula Dezzutti
GINSPIRED - May 26, 2023 19:00 - 32 minutesOn 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...
(Update) A Distillery by the Sea - Sheringham Distillery, with special guest Jason MacIsaac
GINSPIRED - May 12, 2023 19:00 - 25 minutesOn 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 o...
The Odd Society of Gin, with special guests Gordon & Mia Glanz
GINSPIRED - April 28, 2023 19:00 - 21 minutesOn 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 philo...
Gin & Nickel 9: Crafting Distinctive Spirits with special guest Chris Jacks
GINSPIRED - April 14, 2023 18:00 - 23 minutesOn 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 ...
A Mad Lab Update, with special guest Scott Thompson
GINSPIRED - March 31, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutesOn 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 t...
Behind the Still: Inside the World of a Head Distiller, with special guest Miranda Parker
GINSPIRED - March 17, 2023 18:00 - 25 minutesOn 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...
A Ginspired GNU Update, with special guest Darren Scott
GINSPIRED - March 03, 2023 19:00 - 25 minutesOn 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 ...
GINovations from Bruinwood Estate Distillery, with special guest Jeff Barringer
GINSPIRED - February 17, 2023 19:00 - 30 minutesOn 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 tas...
Gin & Cocktails in San Francisco, with special guest Christine Beuhler
GINSPIRED - January 20, 2023 19:00 - 21 minutesOn 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. ...
[Update] How a Distillery Down Under got Started During the Pandemic, with special guest Nikki Oesterle
GINSPIRED - January 06, 2023 19:00 - 17 minutesOn 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, t...
Gin & Running a Bartending School, with special guest Jess Morton
GINSPIRED - December 23, 2022 20:00 - 31 minutesOn 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 g...
For the Love of Gin, with special guest Jeffrey A. McGuire, "Jam"
GINSPIRED - December 07, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutesOn 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 shar...
The MOST Romantic Ginspired Story Ever, with special guest Jennifer "Ginny" Chur
GINSPIRED - November 24, 2022 18:00 - 31 minutesOn 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 gi...
The History of Happy Hour, with special guest Carl Richards
GINSPIRED - November 11, 2022 20:00 - 23 minutesOn 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...
A Distiller at the Top, with special guest Martin Murray
GINSPIRED - October 28, 2022 19:00 - 30 minutesOn 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...
Ginspired Season 3 Sneak Peek
GINSPIRED - October 14, 2022 19:00 - 26 minutesAfter 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 ...
Sipping Gin at Kinsip, with special guest Maria Hristova
GINSPIRED - July 22, 2022 19:00 - 29 minutesOn 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 c...
Wild Life Distillery, with special guest Keith Robinson
GINSPIRED - July 08, 2022 19:00 - 26 minutesOn 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 Robin...
A Troubled Monk, with special guest Charlie Bredo
GINSPIRED - June 24, 2022 19:00 - 19 minutesOn 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 - Epita...
McQueen & the Violet Fog Gin, with special guest Brett Berish
GINSPIRED - June 10, 2022 19:00 - 20 minutesOn 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 ...
A Gin Distillery in the Heart of the City, with special guest Martin Reid
GINSPIRED - May 27, 2022 19:00 - 24 minutesOn 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? ...
The Last Best Gin, with special guest Bryce Parsons
GINSPIRED - May 20, 2022 19:00 - 22 minutesOn 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 f...
A Mechanical Bull & a Love for Gin, with special guest Jeff Hepburn
GINSPIRED - May 13, 2022 19:00 - 13 minutesOn 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 t...
How You Can Drink Gin & Help Save a Gorilla, with special guest Harry Osborne
GINSPIRED - May 06, 2022 18:00 - 22 minutesOn 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, a...
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