Shows
Desert Island DrinksDesert Island Drinks Episode 007 with Brandon Martignago aka Brandy of Dulcie's Kings Cross and The Emerald Room 🏝️I loved having this convo with Brandy, it was class to hear his insights on the umpteenth coming of Sydney's ever-evolving hub of entertainment, Kings Cross.
Listeners will gain an understanding of how Brandy's passion for theatre inspired his development in hospitality.
There's plenty of drinks chat as usual and Brandy manages to beat the system, have a listen to find out how.
Cheers from Leon 🏝️
2024-11-1341 min
Desert Island DrinksDesert Island Drinks Episode 006 with Jane Ryan 🏝️This episode Leon casts away drinks journalist and content creator, Jane Ryan.
They discuss Jane's former role as editor for Difford's Guide, how Jane travelled the world to write about drinks plus stick around till the end for three key tips to build your social media content.
Jane was a key part of the early success of London Cocktail Festival and worked on the most recent edition of the Melbourne Cocktail Festival.
Here's the link we talked about to check out the trailer for The Rise of the Espresso: https://www.youtube.com...
2024-11-0627 min
Desert Island DrinksDesert Island Drinks Episode 005 with Barney Toy 🏝️Barney Toy is hospo through and through.
We discuss his entry into the drinks world from back home in Sheffield, UK (Varsity Bar anyone, IYKYK), coming runner up (always the bridesmaid) in Bacardi Legacy 2015 and how that actually lead to some incredible opportunities, opening his own dream venue in NZ plus loads more.
If there's anyone that personifies the love of our industry alongside well made drinks it's Barney.
What a pleasure our chat was.
2024-10-3048 min
Desert Island DrinksDesert Island Drinks Episode 004 with Sondra Beram (formally) of bRU Coffee Bondi 🏝️Sondra Beram aka Sondie is an icon of the North Bondi community. Operator of bRU Coffee for over 9 years this place has become, for many people, way more than just a place to get their morning caffeine fix.
Sondie has relinquished the keys of bRU which makes this the perfect time for a catch up.
Learn all about Sondie's campaign to ditch the single use cup and what drinks she'd world take to a desert island (spoiler, no coffee).
2024-08-2821 min
Desert Island DrinksDesert Island Drinks Episode 003 with Jason Williams 🏝️Jason Williams aka Widge is co-founder and beverage director at Housemade Hospitality, founder and face (literally) of Widges Gin and one of the loveliest men in our industry to boot.
We talk about how he got that eponymous nickname, discuss his time working in Singapore, dip our toes into the current gin scene plus much much more.
Jason is castaway with his 5 drinks to his very own desert island. Have a listen to see what he choose..
Cheers! 🏝️
2024-07-2931 min
Desert Island DrinksDesert Island Drinks Episode 002 with Matt WhileyMatt Whiley is a world leader when it comes to sustainability in food and drinks, he looks at things the way we all should, living life ahead of the curve. He does it all with his own distinct sense of style and flair, making a bar top out of milk bottles anyone?
With his former bars Peg + Patriot and Scout and his current project RE receiving plenty of awards along the way, Matt is highly respected globally for what he puts in a glass and is the perfect person to be our third castaway.
2024-07-0834 min
Desert Island Drinks'Ester Spirits' founders Corinna and Felix decide their Desert Island DrinksWelcome to our first ever episode of Desert Island Drinks!!!!!
Live from the Ester Spirits Distillery (hence the distillery noise in the background) in Marrickville, Sydney, Australia with Felix and Corinna.
Felix is the distiller and mad scientist, Corinna is the artistic genius and creative lead. Together they're the pair behind one of the hottest Aussie distilleries around right now.
These guys have blown the Sydney spirits scene apart with their award winning Aussie gins and now award winning rum (Australian cane spirit- blah...
2024-06-1732 min
Desert Island DrinksDesert Island Drinks - An Intro with Leon DallowayWelcome to the brand new podcast: Desert Island Drinks.
Hosted by the founder of Gin Journey and all round cocktail and spirits lover, Leon Dalloway.
Picture this, you're cast away to a desert island. On this island you are granted a wish. You're allowed three alcoholic, plus one non-alcoholic beverage to drink while you're there.
What would you choose?
Tune in to discover what our regular hospitality industry guests will decide on in these fun yet compelling interviews.
2024-06-1701 min
Tiny Little VictoriesThe Gin Boss with Leon DallowayIn this episode of Tiny Little Victories, we are joined by the Gin Boss - Leon Dalloway. He founded the Gin Journey and experiential tour of gin distilleries in London, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Brighton, and Chester, and down under in Sydney, Australia.Gin Journey is the number one rated gin tour on the planet - so pack a bag and plan a trip to any of those cities for the best gin tour of your life.Leon is also a Gin maker. His gin - Bondi Gin is made in Australia and infuses...
2024-02-101h 06
Dirty Linen - A Food Podcast with Dani ValentLeon Dalloway (Gin Journey) - Gin is having a momentGin is having a moment. We talk to gin communicator Leon Dalloway about gin's backstory, the ups and downs of the drink over the centuries, and the particular qualities of Australian gin. Leon's Gin Journey tour company is celebrating 10 years. Currently running in London and Sydney, he's about to do his first Melbourne gin crawl as part of the upcoming Melbourne Cocktail Festival.https://melbournecocktailfestival.io/Follow Dirty Linen on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcastFollow Dani Valent
2023-08-1531 min
Thirst Of All1.7 : Leon Dalloway - Gin JourneyThe legendary Gin Boss joins me from down under to chat about some epic drinks. Founder of Gin Journey - I was keen to find out about how it came to be and what the future holds for one of the finest Booze Experiences on the planet!
2020-11-0240 min
Marlon and Jake Read Dead PeopleQuestions, QuestionsThis week Marlon and Jake answer some of the questions that listeners have asked. What dead author or book did they initially hate but have come around to love? What is the best book by the worst dead author? And who is the most annoying character by a dead author? (Spoiler alert: Heathcliff. Obviously.) Along the way Jake confesses a lack of enthusiasm for William Faulkner and, yes, Virginia Woolf, while Marlon bemoans the insufferably boring Thomas Hardy and makes a plug for the poetic darkness of Shakespeare’s Richard III. Their shared hatred of A Tale of Two Cities...
2020-03-0946 min
Lush LifeHow to Take the Gin Journey with Leon Dalloway, The Gin BossLeon’s father might have tried to steer him away from a life of teaching, but it’s a role he found he couldn’t avoid. The Gin Journey combines his passion for storytelling and his favorite tipple. While winding through the streets of London, stopping at gin joints to sip Southsides, Leon amuses us with gin-related historical sound bites.----Hello everyone - Don't get confused! Before there was Lush Life, there was Best Sips Worldwide, I rebranded after the first season. Although I reference Best Sips – it’s Lush Life through and through – the same gre...
2017-04-0416 min