More Good Drinks

We all want more community and connection in our hospo industry but it’s not easy to know how and where to begin. Appleton Estate have come to the party, bringing together some leading doers of community to showcase what’s been working and to get honest and vulnerable about building a supportive community with or without a drink in hand. Plus, we tease a little Aperol Spritz Karaoke, an event desi...

Big energy and big smiles as we talk about the big parties Pernod are hosting at NZBarCon - with one big takeaway… New Zealand hospitality has great stories to tell on a global stage… and we’re on our way there. In this episode you’ll hear a big shout out to Kismet, where James recently had a great time at the Winter Whisky Festival, Evan’s tales of learning the art of the Kiwi barbeque, another K...

We chat with Tom Price of Michter's, alongside Jamie Dickens of Tickety-Boo Liquor about their upcoming events at NZBarCon and the broader benefits of connecting with community. Plus, it’s Excise Day so be nice to the people who pay the bills. We do celebrate an increase in the newly renamed Pae Ora Agency levy - that’s the tax that actually goes to alcohol harm prevention. Be sure to throw your q...

Mikey Ball covers the taster of Scapegrace’s FlavourLab 2.0 that will be on offer at NZBarCon - an education spotlight that will be limited seats but free to attend. Mikey will walk you through the process of deliberate drinks - from story to process and prep through to delivery. You won’t want to miss this - especially if menu development and drink development is your interest. He’s also deliveri...

With NZBarCon just around the corner, Tash sat down with Drew Down , William Grant & Sons ambassador in the NZ market to talk about all things House of William Grant party on the 5th of August, the importance of fun, community, brand love and immersion experience. Get full access to More Good Drinks at www.moregooddrinks.com/subscribe

Jane is one of the most effective hospitality PR specialists in the marketplace, as well as being warm, generous and genuinely invested in seeing her clients get great results. She’s also been named one of the Top 50 Women in Food & Drink. Listen in for * when and how to engage effectively with PR * understanding a good brief and when not to act in a cluttered market * what PR can help you with an...

There’s nothing I love more than a rich conversation spanning a range of inspirations and inputs - which is exactly what Ross Blainey brought to our deep dive into what it takes to make a creative collaboration work for both brands and their creative partners. Listen in for: * the process of connecting and supporting brand partners * identifying how to make collaborations win for both parties * ke...

A deep dive into all things American whiskey with Brendan Coyle , master distiller at High West Distillery out of Park City, Utah. We talk about all things High West to celebrate the NZ launch. Explore the High West blending programme, challenges facing the industry and what innovation in the heritage category of American whiskey might look like. Get full access to More Good Drinks at www.moregood...