GINSPIRED

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, h...

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 entre...

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....

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...

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 G...

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 ginthusia...

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....

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 rat...

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 rat...

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/rev...

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...

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 Gi...

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 favouri...

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 pha...

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 Dis...

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 pod...

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...

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 R...

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...

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 C...

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 TODAY Order your copy of EASY MIXING on Amazon TODA...

 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 GINcident or two. Please drink responsibly! Order your...

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. Cheers! Order your copy of GINSPIRED: The Ult...

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 and follow GINspired at:  https://theg...

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 Ultimate Gin Cookbook TODAY About Penrhos Spirits The...