The Bring a Bottle Podcast: Episode 72

Another week, another brand-spanking-new podcast awaits and this week we’ve got loads of drinker’s discoveries to share including an interactive bartender and some fun festive drinks that have NOTHING to do with mulled wine! Listen in via the player below!

What’s In Our Glass?

We’ve got a VERY special treat in our glasses this week – Deanston 12 year old Oloroso Sherry Cask Matured whisky. Distilled in 2008 and limited to only 13,227 bottles, this Oloroso cask matured whisky is 52.7% ABV and packs quite a punch. It has a beautiful Christmassy vibe - think gingerbread in a glass! Aidy reckons it would pair perfectly with Black forest gateaux with a bit of lemon in it.

ABV: 52.7%
Size: 700ml
Find here: £79.95

The Third Drinker

The wonderful Eulanda Shead-Osagiede joins us again to chat all about why we eat what we eat, an event of titanic proportions, and what she’ll be serving up this Christmas. Check her out on Instagram at @heydipyourtoesin.

Drinks News

Ever fancied having a robot serve you up a cocktail?! Well, now you can with the invention of Cecilia, a interactive bartender who can serve up 120 cocktails per hour! Find out what Aidy, Helena and Eulanda think about her by tuning in now. That’s not all though, we chat about the world’s first multi-aged blend of reposado and añejo tequila from Maestro Dobel Tequila, wine aged under the sea, the best Buck’s fizz/Mimosas to get your hands on, and what on earth Lillet Blanc is, amongst much more!

And finally…

Mailbag

‘I hate mulled wine but want to drink something festive - What other seasonal drinks can I make?!’. Listen in to hear Aidy, Helena and Eulanda’s suggestions here!

The Bring a Bottle Podcast: Episode 71

Episode 71 is here and we’re feeling festive! This week we chat all about how to make mulled wine that tastes decent, Irish Cream Liqueur - how do you drink yours?! and free gin cocktails! Listen in here…

What’s In Our Glass?

This week it’s Deanston 18 year old! Recently crowned Whisky of the Year 2022 in a blind tasting, Deanston 18 year old is matured for 18 years, including a finishing period in first-fill Kentucky bourbon casks and bottled without chill-filtration, this is a rich, luxurious whisky with notes of vanilla and sugary shortbread. Try a dram alongside your mince pies or an apple and pear crumble. Nom!

ABV: 46.3%
Size: 700ml
Find here: £69.99

Who’s The Third Drinker?

We have two ‘third drinkers’ joining us for episode 71. In the studio with us is Eulanda Shead-Osagiede, third drinker in The Three Drinkers in Ireland and travel content guru who is back from her trip to the orange groves of Portugal and eloquently explains her theory on how travel is a celebration of cultures. Check her out on Instagram at @heydipyourtoesin. We also catch up with Deanston’s Master Distiller Brendan McCarron who discusses his new challenges at Deanston and a ‘secret’ project! You can find him on Instagram at @mcc_brendan.

Drinks News

York Gin is feeling very giving this Christmas and is handing out free gin cocktails but you’ll have to listen in to find out how to get your hands on them! We also chat about alcoholic tea, Britney’s first toast to freedom and some fun recipes to make with Irish Cream Liqueur - you’re going to love Helena’s!

And finally…

Mailbag

This week’s question is: ‘What is the secret to making the perfect mulled wine?’ See what we had to say about it here!

The Bring a Bottle Podcast: Episode 70

Episode 70 is here and this week we chat drinks gadgets, delicious prosecco, vodka made from chips and much, much more! Listen in via the player below now!

What’s in our glass?

This week it’s all about Deanston 12 year old. A lovely whisky with caramel notes and honey sweetness that is perfect for people who live smoother fruiter whiskies. Try it in a Warm Scotch Cider – trust us you won’t regret it!

ABV: 46.3%
Size: 700ml
Find here: £37.60

In the news

Aidy has discovered a vodka made from curly and crinkle cut fries and Helena is getting excited about wine trains!

Third Drinker

Lauren Horne joins us this week and tells us all about her brand Dottie’s Espresso Martini. Vegan friendly, gluten free and using barista grade style Guatemalan coffee along with the amazing crema that forms on top once it’s poured it really is a revelation in the canned drinks industry and one to try!

ABV: 7%
Size: 250ml
Find here: dotties.co.uk

Call the shots

Helena puts Aidy and Lauren to the test to see if they can figure out what the orangey, bubbly, toffee popcorn and salted caramel smelling drink is that they have been given. Trust us, you don’t want to miss it!

And finally…

Mailbag

White wine is a trigger for my acid reflux – is there a white wine out there that you think wouldn’t upset my stomach as much.

Listen in for all this and more!

The Bring a Bottle Podcast: Episode 68

This week’s podcast is focusing on the Belvedere Organic Infusions range, but it’s not just that, we have some BIG news to share, lots of new exciting drinks discoveries and a great mailbag question! Listen in via this player to hear all this and more.

What’s In Our Glass?

Episode 68 is a one-off special podcast focusing on Belvedere Organic Infusions. Belvedere vodka is Polish vodka made with 100% organic ingredients and the infusions range, consisting of Lemon & Basil, Blackberry & Lemongrass and Pear & Ginger Vodka is created by using these quality organic ingredients with an added twist of flavour. Some flavoured vodkas can be very synthetic but these vodkas have multi-layered flavours making for very complex interesting drinks. Listen in to hear which cocktail Aidy has whipped up with them.

ABV: 40%
Size: UK 700ml // US 750ml
Find here:
Lemon & Basil UK £39.95 // US $43.19
Blackberry & Lemongrass UK £39.95 // US $43.19
Pear and Ginger UK £39.95 // $43.19

BIG News

You may have already seen on our website but our brand new TV series The Three Drinkers in Ireland is now in production! Listen in to hear a few more cheeky teasers about what you can expect to see from February 2022!

Secret Santa

It’s nearly that time of year again and it’s always a struggle to know what to buy! Helena has discovered a brilliant drink that she reckons would do really well as a secret santa gift. Introducing, Wild Arbor, a clear cream liqueur that is free from dairy, gluten, has no artificial flavours or preservatives and tastes like an indulgent Irish cream – it is definitely a drink for all.

ABV: 19.8%
Size: UK 700ml // US 750ml
Find here: UK £19.95 // US $29.99

Drinkers Discovery

This week it’s all about X by Glenmorangie, a brand new single malt whisky designed to be used in cocktails! A sweeter, more luscious and rich whisky than Glenmorangie’s usual style, Helena thinks it works really well in taller drinks and mixers like a highball with ginger ale.

ABV: 40%
Size: UK 700ml // US 750ml
Find here: UK £29.95 // US $31.99

Mailbag

This week’s burning question is: ‘Should you drink alcohol in a certain order or avoid mixing certain types?’

You can listen to all this and more by tuning in now!

The Bring a Bottle Podcast: Episode 67

It’s that time again and boy have we got a fun filled podcast waiting for you! You can listen to the full podcast via the player below or via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Here is a sneak peek of what to expect this week:

What’s in our glass?

This week we’re sipping on a delicious dram of The Dalmore Sherry Cask Select 12YO. Listen in as Aidy and Helena attempt to describe its delicious taste without mentioning the words ‘Christmas’ and ‘Cake’! If you are a lover of Sherry cask whisky then you can pick up a bottle of The Dalmore Sherry Cask Select 12YO below.

ABV: 43%
Size: 700ml
Find here: £71

Drinks news

Did you know that Gordon Ramsay has brought out his own Italian wines in the UK?! He has previously launched a massive collection of Californian wines in the USA but now those in the UK can enjoy some of his wines too. A mix of grapes blended from two different regions; Tuscany and Abruzzo, this wine has great structure and a delicious mixture of fruity notes. For roughly £10 each it is definitely worth trying a bottle!

Drinker’s Discovery

One of our favourite topics as there is always something new and exciting waiting to be discovered. This week Aidy tells us all about some brilliant Drinks Advent Calendars, Helena has found an alcohol alternative that has blown her away as it not only tastes great but it uses GABA technology to increase your sense of calm and quiet and to stop over stimulation that comes with drinking (read more about Hangiexty here) and we chat about which Bag in Box wines you should be trying!

Mailbag!

This week’s questions is…. ‘Why does everyone have a certain drink or type of alcohol that makes them act completely out of order?’ Listen in to find out which alcohol makes Aidy and Helena do crazy things!

You can listen to all this, more drinks news, a brand new word of the week and discover a delicious no alcohol beer by tuning in now!