Best Drinkgin Podcasts (2024)

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Spirit of the Highlands: Exploring 'The Gael' Signature Gin 22:39

3M ago22:39

22:39

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 be…

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Crafting Nova Scotia Spirits: Behind the Scenes at Ironworks Distillery 28:23

3M ago28:23

28:23

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…

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Just Pour It with special guest Danny Partington 24:23

9M ago24:23

24:23

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 Dann…

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Ginny & The Bottles with special guest Tanja Schmittner 17:02

10M ago17:02

17:02

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 ow…

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Eat, Drink and Be Merri at Merridale Cidery & Distillery with special guest Rick Pipes 25:41

10M ago25:41

25:41

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 Cider…

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Tales from Stillhead Distillery with special guest Brennan Colebank 33:21

11M ago33:21

33:21

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 Disti…

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Pixie, Gin and a Striped Pig, with special guest Pixie Paula Dezzutti 32:41

11M ago32:41

32:41

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 deve…

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(Update) A Distillery by the Sea - Sheringham Distillery, with special guest Jason MacIsaac 25:48

12M ago25:48

25:48

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 s…

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The Odd Society of Gin, with special guests Gordon & Mia Glanz 21:15

12M ago21:15

21:15

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 c…

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Gin & Nickel 9: Crafting Distinctive Spirits with special guest Chris Jacks 23:05

1y ago23:05

23:05

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 corne…

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A Mad Lab Update, with special guest Scott Thompson 18:56

1y ago18:56

18:56

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/…

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Behind the Still: Inside the World of a Head Distiller, with special guest Miranda Parker 25:05

1y ago25:05

25:05

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 ph…

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A Ginspired GNU Update, with special guest Darren Scott 25:03

1y ago25:03

25:03

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…

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GINovations from Bruinwood Estate Distillery, with special guest Jeff Barringer 30:39

1y ago30:39

30:39

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 al…

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Gin & Cocktails in San Francisco, with special guest Christine Beuhler 21:20

1+ y ago21:20

21:20

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 alcoh…

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[Update] How a Distillery Down Under got Started During the Pandemic, with special guest Nikki Oesterle 17:10

1+ y ago17:10

17:10

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…

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Gin & Running a Bartending School, with special guest Jess Morton 31:51

1+ y ago31:51

31:51

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 bartendin…

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For the Love of Gin, with special guest Jeffrey A. McGuire, "Jam" 28:06

1+ y ago28:06

28:06

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 …

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The MOST Romantic Ginspired Story Ever, with special guest Jennifer "Ginny" Chur 31:04

1+ y ago31:04

31:04

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 lar…

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The History of Happy Hour, with special guest Carl Richards 23:13

1+ y ago23:13

23:13

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:…

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A Distiller at the Top, with special guest Martin Murray 30:22

1+ y ago30:22

30:22

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 u…

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Ginspired Season 3 Sneak Peek 26:12

1+ y ago26:12

26:12

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 gincid…

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Sipping Gin at Kinsip, with special guest Maria Hristova 29:02

2y ago29:02

29:02

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 menti…

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Wild Life Distillery, with special guest Keith Robinson 26:46

2y ago26:46

26:46

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, …

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A Troubled Monk, with special guest Charlie Bredo 19:07

2y ago19:07

19:07

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. Li…

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McQueen & the Violet Fog Gin, with special guest Brett Berish 20:01

2y ago20:01

20:01

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 …

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A Gin Distillery in the Heart of the City, with special guest Martin Reid 24:12

2y ago24:12

24:12

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 p…

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The Last Best Gin, with special guest Bryce Parsons 22:56

2y ago22:56

22:56

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/re…

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A Mechanical Bull & a Love for Gin, with special guest Jeff Hepburn 13:29

2y ago13:29

13:29

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 yo…

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How You Can Drink Gin & Help Save a Gorilla, with special guest Harry Osborne 22:12

2y ago22:12

22:12

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. Pleas…

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On Being a Ginthusiast, with special guest Sadie Black 25:35

2y ago25:35

25:35

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 …

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Tips for Setting Up Your Home Bar, with special guest Brett Thiessen 30:11

2y ago30:11

30:11

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 …

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A Confluence of Gins, with special guest Ross Alger 24:37

2y ago24:37

24:37

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 f…

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GINteresting Facts, Stats, & News, with special guest Carl Richards 29:27

2y ago29:27

29:27

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 t…

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The Garnish Master, with special guest Dom Scullion 29:19

2y ago29:19

29:19

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. Ple…

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The Gnu Normal, with special guests Tony Messer & Darren Scott 29:48

2y ago29:48

29:48

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 90…

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How a Distillery Down Under got Started During the Pandemic, with special guest Nikki Oesterle 24:49

2y ago24:49

24:49

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 …

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A Passion for all Things Gin, with special guest Sailor Guevara 35:58

2y ago35:58

35:58

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 speci…

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Fun with Gin, with special guest Audrey Fung 22:00

2y ago22:00

22:00

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. Abou…

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Mad About Gin, with special guest Scott Thompson 25:00

2y ago25:00

25:00

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 whereve…

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A Mother's Ruin is a Cornish Blue Flamingo, with special guest Craig Brook-Hewitt, Mother's Ruin 1751 21:27

2y ago21:27

21:27

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…

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A Distillery By the Sea with special guest Jason MacIsaac, Sheringham Distillery 18:45

2y ago18:45

18:45

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…

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How You Can Drink Gin & Help Save The Rhino, with special guest Bill Perlot, Golden Rhino Gin 17:16

2+ y ago17:16

17:16

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 podcas…

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Heather & Larry's GINstitute Adventure 22:21

2+ y ago22:21

22:21

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 Se…

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Year's Best GINcidents of 2021 25:44

2+ y ago25:44

25:44

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 – Epis…

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Easy Mixing Cocktail Recipes, with special guest Alexis Green, Fever-Tree 19:13

2+ y ago19:13

19:13

On today’s episode, I welcome back Alexis Green Marketing Manager – for Fever-Tree Canada. We chat about Fever-Tree’s new book - Easy Mixing, my new book, holiday cooking, gin, holiday and birthday plans, and so much more. Please join us for this Christmas Eve show. Please drink responsibly! Order your copy of GINSPIRED: The Ultimate Gin Cookbook T…

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Yummy Holiday Gin Cocktail Guide, with special guest Kate Dingwall 19:01

2+ y ago19:01

19:01

On this episode, I welcome back Kate Dingwall, wine and spirits expert, journalist, and co-author with me for GINSPIRED the cookbook. Together, we discuss yummy holiday gin cocktails, holiday gins, how long to keep Vermouth in the fridge, some great holiday gift suggestions, and so much more! We also share our cocktails of the day and a fun GINcide…

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The Martini Primer, with special guest Carl Richards 28:11

2+ y ago28:11

28:11

On today's episode, I welcome back my good friend Carl Richards and we talk about The Martini! Yes, everything you didn't know you needed to know about its vague history, as well as the making, ordering, and drinking of a Martini. Dry, wet, dirty, classic, perfect, shaken vs stirred, we talk about it all in this funny and informative episode. Cheer…

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A Magical GINtertide, with special guest Carl Richards 15:38

2+ y ago15:38

15:38

On today's episode, I welcome back my good friend Carl Richards. We welcome you to the magical season of GINtertide. We explain the holiday, share GINtertide traditions, and I tell a very special story. Please do join us for this rather hilarious episode. Happy GINTERTIDE!!! Order your copy of GINSPIRED: The Ultimate Gin Cookbook TODAY You can find…

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The Farmer and the Gin, Penrhos Spirits, with special guest Charlie Turner 13:02

2+ y ago13:02

13:02

On today’s episode, my guest is Charlie Turner, farmer, distiller, and co-founder of Penrhos Spirits located in Herefordshire, UK. Today, we chat about the distillery and gin products, as well as Charlie’s path to becoming a distiller. He shares some funny GINcidents and we share cocktails. Please do join us. Grab your copy of GINSPIRED: The Ultima…

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