#24 Spirits, Sustainability, and Personal Growth: The Journey of Stephanie Jordan and Avallen Calvados

The Philip Duff Show

Are you ready to embark on an incredible journey through the world of spirits, sustainability, and personal growth? Join us for a captivating conversation with Stephanie Jordan Balmforth, co-founder of Avallen Calvados, as we explore her diverse background, passions, and the making of a sustainable spirits brand. Over a delightful Dempsey cocktail, Stephanie shares her upbringing in London as the daughter of a British mother and Colombian father, her love for yoga and running, and how mindfulness shapes her daily life.
[NON-AI TEXT:
The Dempsey Cocktail, 1922, Robert Vermeire
1.33oz. / 50ml Avallen Calvados
5/6oz. / 25ml Bluecoat Gin
5ml grenadine
2 dashes (from a bitters bottle) Kubler absinthe
Shake with ice
Strain into cocktail coupe]
Discover how Stephanie's unique perspective led her to a successful career as a global brand ambassador, meeting her business partner Tim and creating the premium Avallen Calvados. Together, they tackled the challenges of modern agriculture, environmental impact, and the world of spirits distribution. We also dive into the fascinating history of Dutch settlers in Argentina, the prevalence of brandy in Asia, and the origin of the word 'sin'.
From Stephanie's passion for creating meaningful connections with consumers through storytelling to her experiences living in New York and Europe, this episode is packed with intriguing insights. We wrap up with a discussion on the founding of Avallen Spirits and the importance of finding the perfect balance between tradition and modernity. Tune in to this exhilarating episode to hear all about Stephanie Jordan Balmforth and the remarkable world of Avallen !
Stephanie:
- Stephanie Jordan (@drinkingoutloud) • Instagram photos and videos
- twitter.com
- Log into Facebook
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniejordan87
Avallen Spirits:
https://www.avallenspirits.com
- avallen spirits (@avallenspirits) • Instagram photos and videos
-

Get in touch with Duff!
Podcast business enquiries: [e-mail]
(PR friends: we’re only interested in having your client on if they can talk for a couple of hours about OTHER things than their prepared speaking points or their new thing, whatever that is, for a few hours.
They need to be able to hang.
Oh, plus we don't edit, and we won’t supply prepared or sample questions, or listener or “reach” stats, either.)
Retain Philip’s consulting firm, Liquid Solutions, specialised in on-trade engagement & education, liquor brand creation and repositioning: [e-mail]
Philip on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philipsduff/
Philip on Facebook: Philip Duff
Philip on X/Twitter: Philip Duff (@philipduff) / Twitter
Philip on LinkedIn: linkedin.com
Old Duff Genever on Instagram: Old Duff Genever (@oldduffgenever) • Instagram photos and videos
Old Duff Genever on Facebook: facebook.com
Old Duff Genever on X/Twitter: ...

Chapters

1. Pink Cocktails and Yoga (00:00:00)

2. Global Brand Ambassadorship and International Adventures (00:08:29)

3. Sustainable Spirits From Raw Materials (00:18:31)

4. The Business of Spirits and Packaging (00:29:18)

5. Avalon Calvados (00:38:52)

6. Culture, History, and Travel (00:48:52)

7. Living in New York and Europe (00:59:52)

8. Avalan Spirits and Ginger Bitters Distribution (01:09:55)