Best Rioja and food Pairings

The Bring a Bottle Podcast: Episode 60

The Three Drinkers Podcast Bring a Bottle Podcast thethreedrinkers.com Aidy Smith Helena Nicklin

We move away from wine this week as we start a brand new series full of whisky, whisky, and well, a bit more whisky! You can listen to the full podcast via the player below or via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Here’s a little snippet of what we got up to:

 

What’s in our Glass

The Three Drinkers Podcast Bring a Bottle Podcast thethreedrinkers.com The Dalmore King Alexander III Aidy Smith Helena Nicklin

We start the new series off with a BANG as we sip on The Dalmore King Alexander III. Listen in as Aidy tells you more about The Dalmore’s logo origin, how much time and effort goes into making this beautiful dram and just what casks are used to create it.

ABV: 40%
Size:
UK 700ml // US 750ml
Find here:
£190 // $279.99

 

Drinks News

The Three Drinkers Podcast Bring a Bottle Podcast thethreedrinkers.com Vivino Aidy Smith Helena Nicklin

It’s a bit of a jump from the ridiculous to the sublime in Drinks news as we go from a Russian Billionaire’s private champagne collection in the Hampton’s to why Vivino is the app to help you choose the perfect wine, but you’re not going to want to miss it!

 

Mixology

The Three Drinkers Podcast Bring a Bottle Podcast thethreedrinkers.com Rum Spiced Espresso Martini Aidy Smith Helena Nicklin

This week it’s all about the Espresso Martini. Listen in to hear all about its beginnings and why not try Aidy’s take on an Espresso Martini below. Helena sure can’t wait to!

Spiced Rum Espresso Martini

Ingredients:
25ml spiced rum (We love Havana Club Cuban Spiced)
25ml Kahlúa
25ml fresh, cold espresso

Method:
Bang everything in a cocktail shaker with ice, shake, strain into a martini glass, and garnish with coffee beans!

*The spiciness of rum works so well with the creaminess of the Kahlúa so make sure you give it a go!

 

One to Watch

The Three Drinkers Podcast Bring a Bottle Podcast thethreedrinkers.com Kurt Maitland Aidy Smith Helena Nicklin

Helena has discovered a brilliant book ‘The Infused Cocktail Handbook’ by Kurt Maitland which is essentially a brilliant guide to homemade blends and infusions. Aidy on the other hand has been watching a new cooking show on Netflix with, ahem, Paris Hilton… listen in to find out if it’s any good!

Dine First Wine First

The Three Drinkers Podcast Bring a Bottle Podcast thethreedrinkers.com Best food rioja pairings Aidy Smith Helena Nicklin

Ever wondered what to pair with Rioja? Well, you need never wonder again as Helena has some mouth-wateringly good suggestions involving lamb waiting for you. Find out which styles of Rioja it is best paired with and just why lamb is her meat of choice via the player above!

Mailbag

The Three Drinkers Podcast Bring a Bottle Podcast thethreedrinkers.com Mailbag Aidy Smith Helena Nicklin

This week’s mailbag is all about how to still enjoy your wine when camping. Aidy and Helena have some great tips on how to chill it and which white wine types fair best on a camping trip!

As with last week, there is so much more waiting to be discovered so if you enjoyed this then make sure to check out Episode 60 of The Bring a Bottle Podcast now!