The Vintage Wine Merchants Podcast

Pierce gets views. Ethan doesn't. It's quite simple. Aside from that, he's here to talk through all the great stuff we've got going on in the next quarter of 2026, from events to in-store tastings and social media features. There's always something happening in both Antrim and Randalstown, so why not come and try one of our Friday Tasting wines, or maybe a Spirit of the Week fe...

This week, we've got the fantastic Séamus in to talk all things Echlinville - we've got the Old Comber and Dunville's stories, plus so much more, including sneak peeks of things still to come! Making use of history and strong heritage is difficult, but Echlinville Distillery have nailed the process, preserving the stories, products and practices of three Northern Irish whiskey legends and doing al...

This week, we've got a spicy one. Joe, Paddy and Ethan have gotten hold of a supermarket bottle of Porta 6, one of our bestselling wines. They're going to compare it to the same product from a leading supermarket and see if there really is a defference. You've heard the rumours and myths before, but now we're putting them to the test. People will tell you that one bottle is better...

It's a new year! We're back from our podcast break to tell you all about the year to come. There's a lot to talk about, so sit back on your commute or on a long walk to listen to all we have to say on the Cost of Living Crisis, how to save when prices are rising, and what we've got planned for the year ahead! linktr.ee/vintagewinemerchants

It's maybe a little early for this kind of talk, but for us it's the norm! Come and sit down with Paddy and Ethan and talk all things Christmassy in the drinks trade as we gear up for the busiest season of the year. Interested in some events, present advice or Christmas recommendations? We've got it all this week, so listen along and don't miss out! linktr.ee/vintagewinemerchants Check back for mo...

Our Brewery (their real name, they don't belong to us!) are a firm favourite among our craft ale selection, with customers throughout our community going crazy over a huge selection of their releases. Located in Randalstown, not far from our second shop, they're great friends of ours, which is why it's brilliant to finally get time to chat over their range, story and products. If you&#...

This week, we're going through your favourite wines and spirits from across our range to show you what you're missing. What you already know is good, but what we're showing off today is even better! Are you always sticking to the same product when buying for parties, dinners and Friday nights in the house? Why not take our word for some of these alternatives, and then let us help you e...

That's right, as much as we hate to admit it, Christmas preparations are upon us. Whether you're looking for a new wine to grace the Christmas dinner table, some quirky after dinner spirits or a unique new tipple for the office Christmas party, we've got you sorted with a range of products you've most likely not noticed before. Have you ever tried any of these products before? Tell...

It takes a lot to make a name for yourself in wine, but it takes even more to become known for making an entire wine region recognisable the world over. This week, we're talking Peter Lehmann, the Barossan himself, and some of his signature wines, with Brett Schutz, a senior winemaker from his vineyards. We've got history, craft, viticulture and art all rolled into one episode this week, s...

This week, Maria from Bodegas Avelino Vegas is here to talk us through a range of products from Ribera del Duero and Rueda. We have the fabulous Fuentespina range and some beautiful Verdejos to try, all of which you'll be able to sample direct from our website! What's your favourite wine region of Spain? Comment below with your answer! Thanks to Stephen from Top Shelf Drinks for arranging the inte...

This week's episode is another wine feature, with a special guest coming to us all the way from Aimonsberg-Paarl in South Africa: Johnnie Calitz is here to talk to us about how things are done at Glen Carlou winery. From South Africa identity to the idea of expression in winemaking, there's so much to learn from Johnnie. Glen Carlou:https://vintagewinemerchants.co.uk/Search/?Query=glen+car...

This week, we're sitting down to talk through something special, with a feature on Urbina Rioja. Teresa Burridge takes us through what makes a Rioja, how the region is regulated and what you can expect from its wines. We also go through some of the Urbina product line, going all the way back to a fantastic 2024 vintage. We've also got some bonus wines to look at in the form of the wonderfu...

It's Bushmills. What more could you ask for? For real though, what is Bushmills? What are they up to in 2025? Come and listen to everything you could ever want to know about the Old Bushmills Distillery, from why they stick with single malt to what they're planning to release very, very soon. https://vintagewinemerchants.co.uk/Search/?Query=bushmills

This week, we've got a more experimental episode, giving you a chance to sit in on one of our regular staff tastings. Usually, we'll sit down together once per week to go over a range of new or incoming products in order to familiarise ourselves with them. Today covers a tasting of about 8 bottles, all from different parts of the world. Did you enjoy the format? Let us know and we'll t...

Buy Titanic products here. Titanic Distillers are all about Blood, Sweat and Years. Come and hear about how they're brewing the Spirit of Belfast in their iconic home place down by the Titanic's dry dock in Belfast. Make sure you follow the show so as not to miss any future episodes, and don't forget to comment your thoughts and questions! All our links

Chris is back this week to finish off the Boatyard story! Come and listen to an on-air tasting of all the Boatyard core range, then hear how the brand is seeking to be sustainable, eco-friendly and conscious of its impact on the world in 2025. ⁠Boatyard products for sale⁠ ⁠All our links⁠ ⁠Follow Boatyard⁠ ⁠Book Tours⁠

Today we've got our first ever two-parter! Come and listen to Chris from Boatyard Distillery talk to us about the brand, business and product range from a company that's sticking to what it knows and does well. Boatyard products for sale All our links Follow Boatyard Book Tours

This week needs very little explanation: we've got Corey from McConnell's here to chat through everything to do with the now iconic Irish whisky brand. Everything from the historic location of their distillery in Crumlin Road Gaol, through to a striking and delicious cocktail you can make with the core range's wonderful 5 year old whisky. Buy McConnell's here All our links: linktr.ee/vintagewineme...

This week, join Ethan & Joe as they go through what makes an Irish whiskey, some of the history behind the drink and how you should drink it today. There's also talk of some favourites among the Vintage range, so check out the links below if you're keen to try something new! All our links: linktr.ee/vintagewinemerchants McConnells Bushmills Powers Irish Rye Teeling Garden County Jameson Method...

This week we're sitting down with Katie from Coole Swan to talk exactly that: the most popular cream liqueur on our shelves. Come and listen to hear about where the product comes from, who makes it and what makes it so special! If you're keen to try some for yourself, you can check it out down below on our website! All of our links: linktr.ee/vintagewinemerchants Coole Swan

We're back with another Meet the Team episode from Randalstown! Jonny heads up operations in our second branch, and he's here to chat through what his experience with the business has been, as well as what you can expect from visiting his neck of the woods. All of our links: linktr.ee/vintagewinemerchants Jonny's favourites: Copeland Rum Plantation/Planteray Outwalker Irish Whiskey Limavady Irish...

We're back! We took a break to celebrate 50 years in business and now we're here to tell you all about how it went. With over 30 suppliers, reps and producers from all across Northern Ireland, our birthday celebrations formed one of the largest events in the history of thew NI drinks industry, and more than 200 people came to join us for the day. All the staff who planned, staged and ran the event...

Oh no! No episode this week (or next), but we will be chatting about our upcoming 50th birthday celebrations. If you don't usually watch the video element of the show, check it out this week to see where we'll be hosting all the fun! Tickets available here: linktr.ee/vintagewinemerchants

This week, we're looking through some of the highlights from Paddy's trip to South Africa, and more specifically at his visit to the Jordan winery. If you're interested in South African wine, how and where it's made, and what the country is like in general, stick around to learn! Browse our Jordan range: vintagewinemerchants.co.uk/Search/?Query=jordan Our links: linktr.ee/vintagewinemerchants

This week, we're back to getting to know the team, this time with someone you'll likely meet in Randalstown. Joseph, or "Wee Joe" as we like to call him, has been with us for 4 years now, and today he's sitting down to go through some of the lessons he's learned, his favourite drinks, and what it's like to work in wine and spirits! linktr.ee/vintagewinemerchants