It’s The Drink Talking is the Premier Cru podcast for all things drink related, from Absinthe to Zinfandel. This podcast is not aimed at the booze bore, spirit snob or the wine wonk but instead provides an irreverent and inclusive, warm and welcoming weekly round-up, featuring tastings, the latest booze news and fascinating facts about the most famous and fervent advocates of alcohol.This weekly podcast is presented by the award-winning Thinking Drinkers, Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham, plus ...
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Join The Northern Wine Guy as he takes you on a journey of exploration in wine. Stripped back and uncompromising, it is a deep dive into the world of wine from the safety of the couch. Demystifying the wine industry further and giving crucial and clear insights into all things wine related. With guests from all remits of the wine world, from wine writers published in international press, to leading winemakers, to wine communicators and experts across the globe. Join the podcast and take a li ...
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What Bottle Is On Your Table, Tonight? Ep 26 Featuring Sam Caporn MW
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Send us a text Well I only went and managed to get 'The Mistress of Wine' on the podcast, didn't I? What an amazing episode, find out how Sam got into the drinks industry, learn more about her experiences in all departments and then her movement into becoming an author of her first book - a brilliant Christmas present for all and what's next too. A…
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What Bottle Is On Your Table, Tonight? Episode 25 Featuring Amy Wislocki
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Send us a text Another episode of 'The Northern Wine Guy Podcast Show' has just dropped and I am so very lucky to have been speaking to Amy Wislocki, Magazine Editor of Decanter for 25 YEARS , no less, as my guest. Super excited to share this episode with you. Find out how Amy got into the wine world, her favourite region and why? As well as her vi…
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What Bottle Is On Your Table, Tonight? Ep 24 Featuring Heather Daenitz
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Send us a text This is a special episode! Heather Daenitz, as seen in Decanter this year, is the founder and photographer of Craft & Cluster. Having been in the wine industry for the last 13 years across cellars, tasting rooms, shipping departments and vineyards as well as having a degree in Viticulture from Oregon State. Heather then found her pas…
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What Bottle Is On Your Table, Tonight? Ep 23 Featuring Justin Martindale MW
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Send us a text The latest episode in the 'What Bottle Is On Your Table, Tonight?' is with yet another 'wine god' i.e. another Master of Wine - the very well respected and well known, Justin Martindale MW. Justin has a VAST amount of experience, starting actually away from the drinks industry but quickly fell head over heels into it and hasn't looke…
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What Bottle Is On Your Table Tonight? Ep 22 Feat Laura Jewell MW
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Send us a text Laura Jewell became a Master of Wine way back in 1997! The best bit is that given she is a living legend of wine and especially from the commercial side, she spared some time to share with us her thoughts on the wine industry and much more in 2024! Laura has a HUGE amount of commercial experience throughout her career and we learn ho…
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What Bottle Is On Your Table, Tonight? Ep 21 Feat Anne McHale MW
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Send us a text This episode brings the wonderful, Anne McHale MW, to the podcast. Originally from Northern Ireland, Anne now resides in London, having been in the wine industry since back in 2003. After graduating from Cambridge University with a First Class Honours degree, Anne worked for a number of high profile wine firms, mostly notably Mistral…
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What Bottle Is On Your Table, Tonight? Ep 20 feat Richard Bampfield MW
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Send us a text In this episode we hear from the great Richard Bampfield MW. Richard guides us through the rationale behind him entering the drinks industry, the reason why those interested in wine learning should utilise the WSET and Master of Wine should they wish to go further. As well as his latest project which includes outlining the Wines of U…
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What Bottle Is On Your Table, Tonight? Ep 19 Feat Michaela Morris
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Send us a text Michaela Morris is THE person for Italian Wine. Thrilled to have her on the show, she is a regular contributor to Decanter magazine for Italian wines, is the joint Regional Chair for Piedmont at the Decanter World Wine Awards. She presents masterclasses, leads wine tours, speaks at conferences and has been at the top of her game for …
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What Bottle Is On Your Table, Tonight? Ep 18 Feat Sarah Knowles MW
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Send us a text From one Master of Wine last episode to another this, we are really getting the big hitters of the wine industry here. Sarah Knowles MW has been for many years, one of the senior buyers at The Wine Society. As a result this episode gives you a wonderful insight into becoming a Master of Wine and how Sarah went about achieving that as…
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What Bottle Is On Your Table, Tonight? Ep 17 Feat Sarah Abbott MW
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Send us a text A very special episode for you this week, with none other than the incredible Sarah Abbott MW. Sarah has a catalogue of impressive feats amongst her CV with the establishment of Swirl, her own business alongside the development and co-founder of The Old Vines Conference. There are too many to list in terms of accolades for Sarah with…
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What Bottle Is On Your Table, Tonight? Ep 16 Feat Alice (Posingwithalcohol)
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Send us a text Another super episode for you to enjoy from the wine expert that is Alice - otherwise known as @Posingwithalcohol. This is an episode that is filled with a love affair with English wines and how they should be respected far more globally as well as an understanding of why they are priced as they are in delivering some of the best win…
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What Bottle Is On Your Table, Tonight? Ep 15 - Feat Heather Dougherty
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Send us a text This week's episode brings another incredible and passionate wine expert in Heather Dougherty. Heather passed her WSET Diploma way back in 2055 and since then has developed a passion for sparkling wine and Champagne, passing the Wine Scholar Guild Champagne Master Level qualification with Highest Honours and becoming the UK Champagne…
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What Bottle Is On Your Table Tonight? Ep 14 - Feat Elaine Taylor
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Send us a text For all those that have or are doing WSET Qualifications, you should recognise my latest guest on the show. Elaine Taylor, everybody!! Elaine is a vastly experienced wine professional. From her first job within the wine industry whilst at university, we hear of the journey into the drinks industry. Along the way, Elaine has worked ac…
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What Bottle Is On Your Table, Tonight? Ep 13 Feat Jane Anson
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Send us a text A special episode for me personally, as a huge fan of Jane Anson and as I like to reference her as 'The Voice of Bordeaux'. Jane gives us a wonderful account of how she found herself in Bordeaux after her career in journalism and how she has never looked back since from her life in France. Jane gives us a wonderful example of the win…
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What Bottle Is On Your Table, Tonight? Ep 12 - Feat Jessica Summer (Mouse & Grape)
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Send us a text Join us for another great episode from another fabulous entrepreneur, Jessica Summer. Jessica is the founder of Mouse & Grape, an award winning cheese and wine business specialising in the composition of luxury Cheese & Wine Paired Hampers and Tasting Events. Shortlisted as one of Harpers Drinks 30 Under 30 2023 as well as on the sho…
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What Bottle Is On Your Table, Tonight? Ep 11 Feat Libby Brodie (BacchusandBrodie)
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Send us a text A fabulous episode with one of the Top 100 Most Influential in Drink List personnel in the wonderful Libby Brodie. The wine columnist for City AM, she has amassed a huge following and is a well established and award winning writer, presenter, judge, host and communicator. Take a listen to this episode as we explore how Libby became o…
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What Bottle Is On Your Table, Tonight? Ep 10 - Feat Lucy Hitchcock (PartnerinWineUK)
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Send us a text This is not just a wine podcast episode within the 'What Bottle Is On Your Table, Tonight?' Series. This delves into how to build a business brand, create brand loyalty, scale up a business idea to mass production and so much more. By utilising the capacity of social media and especially TikTok, Lucy has taken her business stratosphe…
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What Bottle Is On Your Table, Tonight? Ep 9 - Feat Sophia Longhi (Skin+Pulp)
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Send us a text The latest episode of 'What Bottle Is On Your Table, Tonight?' is here. It features the wonderfully talented Sophia Longhi. A wine writer and communicator who was the Winner of the IWSC Emerging Talent in Wine Communication Award in 2022. She is one of the best writer, judge, tasting host and content creator out there today and you c…
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What Bottle Is On Your Table, Tonight? Ep 8 - Feat The British Bouchon
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Send us a text Welcome to another episode of 'What Bottle Is On Your Table, Tonight?' . My guest this week is the one and only The British Bouchon, Hannah Milnes. The hugely successful wine content creator tells all about her journey in the drinks industry and how she has now fully immersed herself in the French lifestyle, living in Montpellier. En…
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What Bottle Is On Your Table Tonight Ep 7 - Abbie Bennington
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Send us a text Join us for another episode of What Bottle Is On Your Table, Tonight? As we introduce you to the super guest that is Abbie Bennington. Having been a Senior Producer for the BBC News at 10, she decided to take a career path change which has taken her to the highest levels of wine. Abbie holds a WSET Diploma in Wines and Spirits, is a …
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What Bottle Is On Your Table, Tonight? Ep 6 - feat Kirsty Woodgate
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Send us a text This week we are joined by none other than the 2023 Ramon Bilbao UK Spanish Wine Master and DipWSET graduate!!! The legend that is Kirsty Woodgate !!!! Listen as Kirsty showcases something really very special from a region where you would not think still wines are the first thing that drop into your head. From the wonderful @bodegasb…
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What Bottle Is On Your Table, Tonight? Ep 5 feat The Wine Wally
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Send us a text Join The Northern Wine Guy as we speak to The Wine Wally (Liam). The Wine Wally looks at wine as an educational backdrop, through his learnings of the subject of wine, he informs the rest us via social media content creation. Find out how Liam has fared on his journey so far, how he has evolved with more knowledge and wine understand…
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What Bottle Is On Your Table, Tonight Ep 4 - feat Aidy 'Sypped' Smith
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Send us a text A brilliant episode where we find out how Aidy is breaking down the barriers to entry and making the drinks industry more inclusive. From how he started out in the drinks world, to his latest venture - Drinklusive. This is a must listen to anyone who wants to know more about the drinks industry and how Aidy himself is making it his m…
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What Bottle Is On Your Table Tonight Ep 3 - feat Luisa (Unicorn & The Vine)
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Send us a text In this next episode, we are thrilled to hear from Luisa, Certified WSET Wine Educator and Founder of Unicorn & The Vine. She has worked in the hospitality sector for over 18 years and has put this experience to work by creating informative wine courses for all those who want to learn - whether that be for pleasure or for making a ca…
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What Bottle Is On Your Table Tonight Ep 2 - feat TV's Andy Clarke
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Send us a text Our second episode has the fantastic Mr Food and Drink himself, Andy Clarke. Having produced shows such as 'Saturday Kitchen Live' (BBC1) as well as series such as 'James Martin's French & American Adventures' (ITV) and being responsible for food & drink on 'Gordon, Gino & Fred: Road Trip' (ITV) he is a stand above all others in his …
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What Bottle Is On Your Table Tonight Ep 1 - feat EatSleepWineRepeat
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Send us a text This Wine Series is for Wine Lovers Globally! A stripped back look at what is actually sat on the dining room table of those wine communicators, experts and writers, top tips about regions around the world and also how their wine careers began. Alongside where in the world they look for value and their preferences. In this first epis…
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It's The Drink Talking 36: Value sparkling wines
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The latest thrilling instalment of the very best booze podcast featuring more pub talk, tastings, tittle-tattle and tall tales. Featuring Sam Caporn, the Mistress Of Wine and the Thinking Drinkers, Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham. This week Sam presents a tasting of good value sparkling wines. Plus there's funny stuff about alco-pops, messages in bot…
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The trio of tipple titans return for another wise and witty look at all things booze related. Ben covers annoying pub signs and bars banning mobile phones. Tom tickles the team's tastebuds with some Irish Whiskey, And Sam's Legend Of Liquor nomination is a Napa Valley wine hero. Plus there's intriguing insights on the pros and cons of proposing on …
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It's The Drink Talking 34: Charitable Beers
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The Mistress Of Wine and The Thinking Drinkers are back for another wise and witty look at all things booze related. This week, Sam has a story about a boyfriend made of wine-boxes and somehwatsurprisingly enthuses about a caviar flavoured champagne. What?? Ben chooses a brace of beers that are raising money for very good causes, whilst Tom lionise…
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It's The Drink Talking 33 - Esoteric Grapes
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The latest thrilling instalment of the very best booze podcast. More pub talk, tastings, tittle-tattle and tall tales with Sam Caporn, the Mistress Of Wine and the Thinking Drinkers, Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham. This week funny stuff about pink beer, what to eat with lamb this Easter, how not to carry a child down stairs and those whacky Russian …
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It's The Drink Talking 32: Tequila Blanco
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The trio of tipple titans return for another wise and witty look at all things booze related. Ben's Spit or Swallow features a Fuller's brewery acquisition and a Portland business that combines a dog home and a taproom. Tom tests the team's tastebuds with a brace of Tequila Blancos, And Sam's Legend Of Liquor focusses on a very (in)famous American …
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It's The Drink Talking 31: Non-sexist beers
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The latest thrilling instalment in the booze podcast. More pub talk, tastings, tittle-tattle and tall tales with Sam Caporn, the Mistress Of Wine and the Thinking Drinkers, Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham. This week funny stuff about gold-leaf donuts, Cristal drinkers and how to make your own martini on a plane. Plus Ben chooses some non-sexist beers…
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The Mistress Of Wine and The Thinking Drinkers are back for another wise and witty look at all things booze related. This week, it's Tom's turn to Spit Or Swallow, so he discusses a new whiskey subscription service and the (mis)use of the agave plant. Sam introduces us to Chenin Blanc in her wine tasting. And Ben has a world famous, but slightly ab…
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The latest thrilling instalment of the very best booze podcast. More pub talk, tastings, tittle-tattle and tall tales with Sam Caporn, the Mistress Of Wine and the Thinking Drinkers, Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham. This week funny stuff about the pros and cons of CAMRA, Twiglets and hummus and Sam's Wine Flavour Tree. Plus there's a long overdue tas…
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It's The Drink Talking 28: Valentine beers
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The Mistress Of Wine and The Thinking Drinkers are back for another wise and witty look at all things booze related. This week, there's love in the air as we approach Feb 14th. So Sam gets to Spit Or Swallow, with Valentine's Day very much in her bad and good books. Ben has a couple of beers for swinging lovers, which he's teamed up with asparagus.…
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The trio of tipple titans return for another wise and witty look at all things booze related. Tom Spits or Swallows with a 105 year old man and the Sri Lankan president. Sam leads a typically informative tasting, this week on Riesling. And Ben's Legend Of Liquor focusses on a unique brewery in the heart of Amsterdam's red-light district. Plus there…
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The latest thrilling instalment in the booze podcast. More pub talk, tastings, tittle-tattle and tall tales with Sam Caporn, the Mistress Of Wine and the Thinking Drinkers, Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham. This week funny stuff about drinking in the shower and a beer-based spa. Plus there's a tasting of the much misunderstood Mezcal. Food for thought…
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The latest thrilling instalment in the booze podcast. More pub talk, tastings, tittle-tattle and tall tales with Sam Caporn, the Mistress Of Wine and the Thinking Drinkers, Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham. Goes down easy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In the first episode of the New Year, Ben, Sam and Tom are joined by special guest Alex Lowe, an actor and comedian best known for his creation Barry From Watford. The quartet chew over a wide range of topics including the Edinburgh Festival, Cabernet Sauvignons, bar snacks, The Ashes, the inspiration for Barry From Watford and Dry January. And you…
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It's The Drink Talking 23: Christmas beers
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In the final podcast of 2017, the trio once again meet up in the Museum Of Comedy, in Holborn, to chew over the week's booze news. Sam starts with Spit Or Swallow, one of which is a rooftop vineyard and the other's a wine-tasting case. Ben is in charge of the tasting, so has a trio of top beers he thinks will be divine for dinner this Christmas; fr…
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In the latest, nay greatest, booze-based podcast, the trio return with another knockout selection of facts, flavours and funny stuff. It's Tom's turn to Spit Or Swallow, and expounds on both the budget and the sex lives of Prairie voles. Sam talks us through a tasting of good quality port, an ideal accompaniment to Christmas dinner. And Ben lionise…
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This week, Ben, Sam and Tom present their premier podcast from the Museum of Comedy in Holborn, which is not only a museum but also a venue and bar and is littered with comedy ephemera and memorabilia. And in this episode, Ben takes the lead, so selects a Spit and a Swallow; pub toilets and Sadiq Khan come in for scrutiny. You'll have to listen to …
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It's The Drink Talking 20: Fuller's & Friends.
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In the latest instalment of the very best booze podcast, Sam takes the lead and chooses two things to Spit or Swallow. One is a new range of ice drinks and the other is the quite frankly bizarre concept of adult ball-pits. Ben's tasting is a selection of Fuller's And Friends - their new collaboration with 6 other British beer brewers. And for his L…
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In our latest thrilling instalment, it's Tom's turn to Spit Or Swallow and he takes on pub snacks and a South African church that welcomes drinkers with open arms. And where, no doubt, one can witness the miracle of wine being turned into water. Sam introduces us to Pinot Noir, snd leads a tasting with examples from France and New Zealand. And Ben …
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In this week's episode of the premier drinks podcast, it's Ben's turn to Spit Or Swallow; so a famous toy figure is lambasted, whilst an unlikely recycling project is lauded. Tom introduces us to the world of rum, with a potted history and a tasting. And Sam picks another Legend Of Liquor... or rather a sisterhood of them. www.thinkingdrinkers.com …
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In this latest episode of the definitive drinks podcast, Ben gets to take the lead with his Spit Or Swallow; this week he mulls over pubs versus coffee shops and why monks are set to begin brewing beer again in Britain. Tom leads a tasting on Tequila, that much misunderstood (and mistrusted) spirit. And Sam salutes a sparkling Legend Of Liquor (or …
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In this episode, Ben, Sam and Tom break with convention and welcome comedian Simon Evans into the studio. Along with the usual Spit Or Swallow feature (glassware and severe frosts, as you asked).the team have Simon taste whiskey and a beer whilst discussing Ernest Shackleton, how a sherry can lubricate the funny bone and the price of a bassoon. www…
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In this week's premier podcast, Tom gets to Spit Or Swallow, so gives a thumbs up to London Cocktail Week, and two fingers to the potential move to restrict packaging for drink products. For the weekly tasting, Sam is sweet on dessert wines. And Ben chooses a little known trailblazer of brewing for his Legend Of Liquor. www.thinkingdrinkers.com www…
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In the latest instalment of our liquid gold audio, Ben leads the charge with his Spit Or Swallow. Both choices are beer-based but find out what's ticked him off and what's tickled his fancy. Tom leads a tasting of vodkas and will prove that the spirit can have flavour. And Sam's Legend Of Liquor is very much alive and well... and making fine wine i…
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In the latest mouth-watering episode of the definitive drinks podcast, Sam takes the lead with Spit Or Swallow, and discusses some of the science behind our taste buds, and hangovers. With summer quickly slipping away, Ben tries to arrest this change by introducing us to some fruity IPAS. And Tom lionises another Legend Of Liquor, and this one is v…
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