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The Cocktail LoversChallenging perceptions: non-alcs, menus & booksAppearance, aroma, flavour – the enjoyment of great drinks works on many levels – driven by aesthetics or emotions. Behind them, though, is often a great deal of deep and demanding thinking. This episode celebrates this thinking.We have two products which take on the difficult task of creating delicious non-alcoholic drinks: the complex Crossip Blazing Pineapple and, the delicious ready-to- drink Jasmine and Lily Highball created in partnership with the bright minds at Tayer + Everleaf.Then there's our book choice… This week we're taking a deep dive into the many and varied thought processes that g...
2025-01-231h 20
The IAB UK PodcastSpotlight on sustainability, with GroupM’s Dave SandhamThis week’s episode sees James sit down with GroupM’s Senior Director for Supply Operations, Dave Sandham, and the IAB’s Director of Transformation, Sophia Haynes, to chat about the IAB’s newly launched Environmental Sustainability FAQs. What’s the rationale, who’s involved and how are the FAQs being used day-to-day by businesses like GroupM? It’s all on the agenda this week.Check out IAB UK's Environmental Sustainability FAQs here: https://www.iabuk.com/environmental-sustainability-faqsTickets for Engage 2024 are available here: https://www.iabuk.com/events-training/engage-2024 Hosted on Acast. See...
2024-04-1821 min
Refreshing PodcastRefreshing Pod - Thinking DrinkersRefreshing Pod - Thinking Drinkers Part of 'Merry March’Ben & Tom AKA The Thinking Drinkers have been on Johnny's hit-list for ages, and finally they both gave in and said yes to appearing on the Refreshing Podcast.Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham, are the ‘Thinking Drinkers’. The award-winning alcohol experts, writers, comedians, “pioneers of alcohol-based comedy” (The Times). You might have seen them live, read the publications or via the TV on 'This Morning' or 'Sunday Brunch'Ben & Tom chat with Johnny about the current tour 'Fancy Another Round' tha...
2024-03-1337 min
ScranA foodie's day out at the FestivalsIt's that time of year again when performers, promoters and tourists from all over the world flock to Edinburgh to become part of the biggest arts festival in the world. Where there is art there is food and drink and on this episode Rosalind looks at some of the food and drink shows that you can go along to at this year's festival. She started her day at the ever-popular Pleasance Courtyard where she went along to the Big Bite Size Breakfast Show to watch 5 short plays and enjoy a really delicious breakfast.Then, head...
2023-08-1148 minThe Cocktail LoversTime out with the world's number one bartender, Monica BergWe start this week’s episode with a classic cocktail recipe and end it with a modern classic - a woman who is destined to be written about in cocktail history books…But first, our products, both a little bit different… We start with Tia Maria, not the coffee version but the more recent Matcha Liqueur, then move on to Charmed Circle Strong Waters from those clever folk at the Holyrood Distillery.Our bar review sees us enjoying the New Orleans-inspired goodies at the Alligator Bar at Louie London, and we dip into the ar...
2023-03-231h 00
The Thinking Drinkers Podcast"I asked for ice, but this is ridiculous."Hotel, Motel, Is That Your Foreskin? This week's pod recalls Tom's unfortunate and minor (very minor) costume malfunction on stage at the Alnwick Playhouse before raising a Rob Roy in memory of the Waldorf Astoria and exploring the ale-loving entrepreneur who invented Cat's Eyes. Get your Worthington White Shield here: £3.59 from Beers of EuropeRob Roy50 ml Scotch Whisky, 20 ml Sweet Red Vermouth, dash Angostura Bitters. How To make a Rob Roy. Stir ingredients over ice in a mixing glass Discerning Drinks Deals Of The WeekWa...
2023-03-0951 minThe Thinking Drinkers PodcastPublic Enemas & Jiggers With AltitudeThis week, we hark back to the halcyon days when strangers blew smoke up the bottoms of wet people and, in the whining words of Liam Gallagher, things get supersonic with a gin and tonic as we celebrate the birth of Concorde. Oaxaca Old Fashioned (created by Phil Ward in New York)40ml Fortaleza Reposado Tequila 12.5ml Lost Explorer Mezcal 1 barspoon agave nectar2 dashes Angostura bittersGarnish: orange twistMethod: Set the orange peel to one side before bringing all the ingredients in a glass (Old...
2023-03-0258 minThe Thinking Drinkers PodcastBananas & PigsAfter a week off, the hardest working beefcakes in the drinks business slide back into the Pod saddle, digging their heels into some hard-nosed aural journalism and whipping up some searing investigative insight - namely the return of bananas to the UK in 1945 and. of course, National Pig Day (only America).Like beer? Like bananas? Well you'll flipping love Mongozo Banana Beer - available here or via Amazon hereAnd how about A Pigs In Blanket Old Fashioned?Pigs in Blanket Old FashionedIngredients12 pigs in blanket
2023-02-2350 minThe Thinking Drinkers PodcastIt's Not Gonna Shuck Itself Is It?If drink-soaked discussion of aphrodisiacal accompaniments to oysters, 'titanic plums', guinea pigs with dodgy fivers, hangover cures and some seriously decent discounted drinks are your thing then listen to this Valentine's Special featuring a boffin.VALENTINE DRINKSThe Properly Dangerous Liason Ingredients45ml Brockmans Gin75ml Taittinger Champagne or Sparkling Wine15ml Fresh Lemon Juice10ml Creme de Cassis5ml Sugar SyrupMethod– Combine all ingredients apart from the sparkling wine and creme de cassis in a shaker over ice– Shake to combine, double strain into a ch...
2023-02-0943 minThe Thinking Drinkers PodcastRyan Reynolds & The Vagina MuseumWe tell the WWII story behind Whisky Galore before linking a classic gin cocktail to a tale of someone knocking a vase over.You should listen. The Ola Dubh range is available from The Whiskey ExchangeSainsbury has its Villa Maria on at £8.75, down from a tenner, Jameson is £19 down from £22.50, Gin deal of the week, Asda and Waitrose are going at it in their bid to bring you the best price on Tanqueray TenWaitrose, £27, Aviation Cocktail
2023-02-0251 minThe Thinking Drinkers PodcastGot 99 Problems But a Bee's Not OneHail Henry VIII's death with Tynt Meadow - the only Trappist Beer in Britain. Read Mark Dredge's great article about the monastery in Good Beer Hunting here: Watch the documentary "Outside City" - all about the realities of the modern-day Monky business here. AA Milne & The Bee's Knees CocktailGet Hiver Blonde Beer from Waitrose hereBee's Knees CocktailIngredients
2 teaspoons of honey
50ml Portobello Gin
25ml Lemon Juice
Ice
Method: Loosen up the honey in a jug by stirring it with a little bit...
2023-01-2651 minThe Thinking Drinkers PodcastNine Inch Burns & Belgian CrackThis week, following our inaugural appearance on "This Morning", our pod adopts an alternative approach to Burns Night and solves a mystery for those looking to drink something in honour of Hercule Poirot.Burns Night is coming. Let's face it, if it wasn’t in January, no-one would take any notice. But after 25 moribund days of ‘meh’, celebrating the birthday of an 18th century tax collector with some root vegetables and stomach stuffed with bits of sheep sounds like a brilliant night out. It’s not. A clichéd caricature of Scottish-ness, it’s tediously quaint, pain...
2023-01-1945 minThe Thinking Drinkers PodcastPrince Harry & DumboAmid all this talk of Harry and Meghan, we explore Edward VII, aka "Dirty Bertie" - the original Playboy Prince with some cracking King's Ginger liqueur. Then, having once again proven that #winewritingiswelleasy, we make ourselves a Bicicletta for birthday boy and Pirate peddler Marco Pantani.If you'd like to see Edward VII's 's3x chair' (and why wouldn't you?) then click here.Amazon is offering a great deal on King's Ginger, complete with swanky gift tin, for just £23 here. You're welcome.King's Mulled Cider50ml The King's Ginger150ml...
2023-01-1256 minThe Thinking Drinkers Podcast"She's No Bananarama..."Get yourself some Veuve Clicquot here The Monkey Gland, created by Harry MacElhoneIngredients60ml London Dry Gin 45ml orange juice 1 teaspoon absinthe 1 teaspoon grenadine 1 teaspoon sugar syrup (optional) Shake all ingredient with ice, strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with orange peel or a lychee. Serve with monkey nuts.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Buy yourself or someone else annual membership (and a signed copy of our award-winning Thinking Drinkers Almanac Book) for just £120 here. It's what Jesus would have wa...
2022-12-1556 minThe Thinking Drinkers PodcastDynamite 'n' DysenteryBonjour tout le monde, In this week's podcast, discover how Alfred Nobel inspired peace after accidentally reading his own obituary, marvel at probly the best Danish design in the world and strap yourself in for some fascinating yeast chat. Ahead of France v England, we commemorate the Battle of Agincourt, and Ben's tortured football analogy, with a Biere de Garde/Saison style beer. Buy hereWatch Dennis Bergkamp, the non-Flying Dutchman, book the Argentinians on the plane home with this 'worldy' from the 1998 World Cup. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Buy yourself or someone el...
2022-12-0839 minThe Thinking Drinkers PodcastAdrian Chiles Interview - The Good DrinkerIn this week’s podcast, we chat to radio and TV presenter Adrian Chiles about his new book "The Good Drinker - How I Learned to Love Drinking Less" which is very much in tune with the Thinking Drinkers' mantra "Drink Less Drink Better" .Amusing, insightful and compelling yet never preachy, Adrian's book explores both the benefits and difficulties of drinking in moderation after years of seriously committed consumption. Adrian didn’t think he had a drinking problem, until he realised he was regularly putting away 100 units of alcohol a week.When specialists told...
2022-12-011h 01The Thinking Drinkers PodcastChill Winston - you're just Two Tents.Manhattan60ml (2 fl oz) Elijah Craig Kentucky Straight Bourbon25ml (¾ fl oz) sweet vermouth | 3 dashes of Angostura bittersIce | Cherry, to garnish• Pour the bourbon, vermouth and bitters into a mixing glass. Addice, stir gently for 10–15 seconds, then strain into a cocktail glass.Garnish with a cherry.Get yourself a can of Carlsberg Special Brew hereBuy yourself or someone else annual membership (and a signed copy of our award-winning Thinking Drinkers Almanac Book) for just £120 here
3 x 60ml pouches containing 3 x world class spirits delive...
2022-11-2446 minThe Thinking Drinkers PodcastCock Rock & Swashbuckling PsychosThis week's podcast features phallic-shaped outcrops and death-defying, rum guzzling, swashbuckling salty seamen. Marvel as we expertly tip-toe around some sensitive issues of the past whilst simultaneously decanting drinks knowledge into you generous ears. As promised, here's the picture of Cock Rock (now known as Rooster Rock) and here's where you can buy some Jagermeister - a much misunderstood digestif made with 56 different herbs, roots, fruits and spices.Given Blackbeard became a pirate at the tender age of 12, we're going for some El Dorado 12 year-old in a Rum Old Fashioned. Rum...
2022-11-1744 minThe Thinking Drinkers PodcastPils, Gin and a Badly Drawn BabyGet some Pilsner Urquell hereDrink some neat Gin whilst gawping at Gin Lane & Beer Street here Subscribe to the Thinking Drinkers Spirits Subscription Club here and check out dates and tickets for the shows below here:
Wycombe
Farnham
Worcester
Bristol
Wolverhampton
London Leicester Square
Harpenden
Northallerton
Alnwick
Pendle
Oldham
Brighton
Bedford
Reading
Didcot
Stroud
Leicester
Corby
2022-11-1043 minThe Thinking Drinkers PodcastDutch Ovens & Spirit TrumpetsThis week, the Thinking Drinkers hail Harry Houdini's almost fatal attempt to escape from an urn full of fermenting Tetley's Beer, light a firework under several myths surrounding Guy Fawkes and big-up the famous Northampton massif with Three Hills brewery. And as promised, here's our super duper mulled cider recipe. How do you like them apples?Mulled cider Ingredients 1½ litres of dry cider 100ml Calvados 400ml apple juice 80g dark brown sugar 2 c...
2022-11-0336 minThe Thinking Drinkers PodcastKnockouts & KnockersDate: October 30thEvent: 1974 Rumble In The Jungle - George Foreman v Muhammed AliDrink: The Uppercut50ml Triple Sec 25ml Cachaça 15ml Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) 15ml Pink Grapefruit Juice (freshly squeezed) Dash of Angostura Aromatic BittersMethod: Shake all the ingredients with ice and strain into a coupe glassOr, given Ali was born in Louisville, reach of some quality Kentucky Straight Bourbon in the shape of Elijah Craig Small Batch. Enjoy while watching....Highlights of the Rumble In The Jungle fight in...
2022-10-2837 minThe Thinking Drinkers PodcastSucking The MonkeyThis week, we shall ostly be drinking rum and red wine mixed with coca-cola. Here's why.Event: Death of Lord Admiral NelsonAgggghhh landlubbers. On October 21st, 1805, Lord Nelson was shot by a Frenchman during the Battle of Trafalgar during a battle which the Brits won 22-0 (in terms of ships).Drink: Nelson's BloodTo commemorate the one-eyed, partially-deaf, philandering, publicity-seeking, sea-sick seaman, we're drinking Nelson's Blood II using Pusser's Navy Rum. Nelson’s Blood No.245ml Pusser's Navy Rum 45ml Cranberry Juice 22.5ml Lime Juice22.5 ml...
2022-10-2044 minThe Thinking Drinkers PodcastKnievel, Kung Fu, Kitsch Cocktails & Kentucky BourbonEvel Knievel & Wild TurkeyEnjoy a Wild Turkey 101 whilst watching Evel Knievel (mostly) fail to land death-defying jumps.Wembley 1975: And the report from The Guardian hereCNN Obituary footage hereMatthew McConaughey's Eulogy at Knievel's funeral here And here's the.....Kung Fu and the GrasshopperHow to make: SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass. 25ml Crème de menthe 25ml Crème de Cacao 25 ml Single creamPour ingredients into shaker...
2022-10-1335 minThe Thinking Drinkers PodcastBruce, Bulls & BondThe first episode of our new podcast series recommends drinks to enjoy from October 7th to October 13th.Listen to Lenny Bruce At Carnegie Hall Here's Ursula Andres and her shells in Dr.NoC*cks**king Cowboy15ml Butterscotch Schnapps 30ml Baileys Irish CreamLayer the two ingredients in a shot glass by pouring Baileys off the back of a bar spoon so it floats on top of the schnapps Vodka Martini60ml Vodka 3tsp Dry Vermouth Ice cubes.Olive or lemon zest
2022-10-0638 min
The Thinking Drinkers PodcastThinking Drinkers Guide to Rum: Part III - Rum & Chocolatehe full range of Diplomatico rums can be bought from The Whisky Exchange here: Luxury chocolate supporting a great cause can be found at Harry Specters here Waitrose chocs can be purchased here: And you can the lovely wine packs from Bibwine here And you can watch the pod here
2020-11-071h 17
The Thinking Drinkers PodcastThinking Drinkers Guide to Rum: Part III - Rum and ChocolateIn this, the last episode of our rum miniseries, we’re drinking neat Venezuelan Diplomatico rum and pairing it with chocolate. The chocolate is for both peasant and posho, but the rum is all luxury. Listen to us having a nice time. ‘Added value' chat comes in the form of pumpkin seed fibre advice, Double Decker anecdotes, pre-Minstrel tension, Hine Cognac and wine pouch insights, and tales of a total berk in the wine world. #winebitch.
2020-11-0600 min
The Thinking Drinkers PodcastThinking Drinkers Guide to Rum: Part IINot content with covering a whole load of rum history, this oar-inspiring episode features pirate puns and another duck joke, we discover some interesting dental facts about diminutive dictators, tackle Tiki Culture, make an Old Fashioned and, best of all, drink some delicious Diplomatico Rum. We love those guys and you should too. It's a great listen whether you're a seasoned rum aficionado or someone who, quite frankly, doesn't know their molasses from their elbow. You can see all the amusing and informative images alongside Ben's handsome chops and Tom's 'funny little face' here in the video v...
2020-10-161h 02
The Thinking Drinkers PodcastThinking Drinkers' Guide to RumRum is for winners. This is the first in our three-pod series on the spirit and we're dipping into it with the help of Diplomático rums. The first episode looks at rum's early history, how it's made and some classic cocktails. We also manage to squeeze in some painful puns and fascinating insights into what we eat for breakfast. Check out London Cocktail Week here: Check out and buy all the Diplomatico Rums here: Here are the details for Happiness ForgetsRead about Black History Month here and we highly recommend "Black and British by...
2020-10-011h 03
The Thinking Drinkers Podcast"Le Pour De France": Suspects & Drugs & AnusolAs the Peloton headed for Paris, we were drinking the following: Dolin de Chambery Dry Vermouth - available from the Whisky ExchangeDolin Chamberyzette Strawberry Aperitif - available from Whisky ExchangeLa Blanche de Mont Blanc from the Mont Banc Brasserie - available from Beerwulf.com St.Germain Elderflower Liqueur - available from Whisky ExchangeCoeur de Genepi Le Farmacia Blanc - available from Whisky ExchangeLa Bagaude IPA - to find out more about Mappiness Brewery in Paris - click hereAnd for all your snow holiday needs, look no f...
2020-09-231h 20
The Thinking Drinkers Podcast"Le Pour De France": Tyred & EmotionalIf you like the sound of what we've been tasting, check below.Cotes du Jura Chardonnay from Sainsbury'sBeaujolais Villags Domaine Andre Cologne 2018 from the Whisky Exchange Verveine Velay 55 from Distillers DirectDiscover more about Aveze Gentian Liqueur here
2020-09-1640 min
The Thinking Drinkers PodcastPour de France: Ring Ring Ring (Piles and Piles)This week, we have mostly been tasting the following:
Hennessy XO from Whisky Exchange
Hine VSOP Cognac from Whisky Exchange
Domaine de Canton from Whisky Exchange
Ciroc Vodka from Whisky Exchange
Camus Il de Re Island Fine Cognac from Whisky Exchange
Chateau des Beaulon Pine au des Charantes from Whisky Exchange
Tom's article about Last Drop's Cognac hidden from the Nazis
Picture of Rene Discartes/Fat Jay Rayner
And evidence of our P.Diddy joke winning an award at the Edinburgh Fringe.
2020-09-121h 00
The Thinking Drinkers PodcastPour de France: Prunes, Pinot and a Premature FinishAs the serious players come out to play, we talk sadistic Slovenians, rustic French brandy, bracing bubbles from Languedoc and, as ever, some feeble wordplay and superfluous scatological schoolboy smut. Buy Cremant de Limoux from Berry Bros hereBuy Darrozes Armaganac from Whisky ExchangeBuy Baron de Signonac from Whisky ExchangeImprove your French with l'Equipe Let's hope Primoz Roglic is better at cycling than ski-jumping.
2020-09-0958 min
The Thinking Drinkers Podcast"Le Pour de France": When in RhoneIn the second instalment of our “Pour de France” pods, the Pelaton pedals through the Ardeche and Le Massif Central as we talk chestnuts and cheating, North African sausage and nougat, there’s phallic fungi and, as ever, our award-winning wine expertise comes to the fore with three juicy reds. Sainsbury's Côtes Du Ventoux, Taste the Difference https://bit.ly/331xaFUSainsbury’s Chateauneuf-du-Pape https://bit.ly/2F4tk6GSainsbury’s Cru Des Cotes du Rhone https://bit.ly/2QSgGu3Wine Society’s Côtes-du-Rhône...
2020-09-041h 06
The Thinking Drinkers Podcast"Le Pour De France": Squashed Flies on Your HelmetBonjour. To coincide with “Le Tour de France”, we 're recording several podcasts entitled, rather cleverly, “Le Pour de France”. #wordplay. Over the next few weeks, as the peloton pedal around France, we shall be selflessly sipping the best Gallic giggle-juice from each of the regional stages - wine, spirits, beer and leftfield liqueurs. There’ll be some searing cycling insight, drinking did-you-knows and, as ever, some French-related funnies. Even if Le Tour is cancelled due to pesky Covid, we’re going to pretend otherwise and keep on drinking until we get to Le Champs d’Ely...
2020-09-011h 16
The Thinking Drinkers PodcastEuropean Championship of Drink: The Final! France v EnglandIt's France versus England. The Final everyone (in France and England) has been hoping for. Will it be an entente cordiale? Or will it be an entente pas cordiale? You'll have to listen and find out. France: Champagne Taittinger https://groceries.asda.com/product/champagne/taittinger-brut-reserve-champagne/1000040467918England: Plymouth Gin https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/18973/plymouth-gin
2020-08-3131 min
The Thinking Drinkers PodcastEuropean Championship of Drink: Semi Finals!England: Chapel Down NV Vintage Reserve Waitrose & Partners https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/products/chapel-down-nv-vintage-reserve--english--sparkling-wine/068005-34519-34520France: Hennessy XO Cognac The Whisky Exchangehttps://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/search?q=Hennessy+XO+CognacNetherlands: Texels bier Skuumkoppe Beerwulf.com https://www.beerwulf.com/en-gb/p/beers/texels-skuumkoppe.3Italy: Italicus - Rosolio di Bergamotto https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/34609/italicus-rosolio-bergamot-liqueur from the The Whisky Exchange
2020-08-2725 min
The Thinking Drinkers PodcastEuropean Championship of Drink: Quarter Finals - Holland v Denmark & Scotland v FranceDenmark channel some Churchillian spirit with some Special Brew while the Dutch dubbel down on some monky business with a Trappist tipple. Meanwhile, it's Gamay on as the French bring out some Beaujolais to battle against a big Blue from Johnnie Walker. Denmark: https://www.amazon.co.uk/CARLSBERG-Special-Premium-Danish-Lager/dp/B004EAFDGSHolland: La Trappe Trappist Dubbel from Beers of Europe https://www.beersofeurope.co.uk/beer/country/netherlands/la-trappe-dubbelFrance: Maison Louis Jadot Beaujolais 2018 from Tesco https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/252285938Scotland: Johnnie Walker Black Label - https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p...
2020-08-2626 min
The Thinking Drinkers PodcastEuropean Championship of Drink: Italy v Belgium & England v SwedenEngland are back in action with one of the oldest drinks in the world, the Belgians turn up with a new wave classic, the Swedes rock some wicked whisky and Italy, taking precious time out from mucking abaht on mopeds, unleash a Negroni. It's drinks-driven football at its best.
2020-08-2529 min
The Thinking Drinkers PodcastEuropean Championship of Drink: Sweden v Austria & France v RussiaIn the final batch of last 16 matches, Les Bleus take on The Reds and the home of flatpack furniture play a nation renowned for.....pastries? Austria: Gruner VeltlinerSweden: Herno Gin France: Lillet BlancRussia: Baltika Porter
2020-08-2423 min
The Thinking Drinkers PodcastEuropean Championship of Drink: England v Germany & Scotland v IrelandYou OK Hun? Yes, it's the clash everyone, and we mean EVERYONE, has been waiting for. And we've thrown in Scotland versus Ireland too...you're welcome. Germany: Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin 47%. 70cl, £39.75 England: Lost and Grounded Brewers Keller Pils 440ml, 4.8%, £2.50 Scotland: Talisker Single Malt Scotch Whisky 18 Year-old, £79.95, 70cl, 45.8% The Whisky Exchange Ireland: Redbreast Whiskey Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, 70cl, 40%, £47.95, The Whisky Exchange
2020-08-2027 min
The Thinking Drinkers PodcastEuropean Championship of Drink: Belgium v Czech Republic & Holland v SpainBelgium: Liefmans Kriek Brut (6%, 330ml, £2.54) TheDrinkShop.com Czech Republic: Budweiser Budvar (5%, 500ml, £1.80) tesco.com Holland: Ketel One Botanicals (30%, £23.95, 70cl) Ketel One The Whisky ExchangeSpain: La Cune Rioja-Crianza (£8.49, 14%, 70cl) Majestic Wine
2020-08-1721 min
The Thinking Drinkers PodcastEuropean Championship of Drink: Italy v Iceland & Wales v DenmarkItaly take on Iceland and Wales meet the Danish in these two last 16 encounters, with the Thinking Drinkers replacing the football with some outstanding drink suggestions. All details on where to buy the drinks they taste below. Iceland: Einstock White Ale from WaitroseItaly: Chianti Poggio Galiga 2019, Grati from MajesticWales: Penderyn Madeira Finish from Whisky ExchangeDenmark: Empirical Spirits from Whisky Exchange
2020-08-1324 min
The Thinking Drinkers PodcastEuropean Championships of Drink: Group FExpect Muskateers, sausage, spinning doner kebabs, the plight of Portuguese passing and more.Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7yX_5vHu0I&t=853sNorthern Ireland: Boatyard Gin, (46%, 70cl, £33.95, The Whisky Exchange) The Boatyard DistilleryFabulous, family-owned ‘farm-to-bottle’ gin whose organic ingredients include “Sweet Gale”, foraged from the family bog in Fermanagh.Portugal: Graham’s Blend No.5 (19%, 70cl, £21.25 The Whisky Exchange)White Port and Tonic is the Summer’s coolest drink.Grahams Port France: Armagnac XO Domaine Tariquet, (40%, 70cl, £28, www.waitrose.com) Waitrose & Partners Armagnac Darroz...
2020-08-1026 min
The Thinking Drinkers PodcastEuropean Championships of Drink: Group EDonkeys plummeting from clock-towers, Logan Roy's favourite vodka, a Bison staring forlornly out of the window and a superb Aeneus all feature in the latest instalment of our "European Championship of Drink".Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGQoNL6pM7U&t=5sPoland: Zubrowka Vodka (40%, 70cl, £20 https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/b/335/zubrowka-vodka)A blade of bison grass is inserted into each bottle of this gorgeous rye grain vodka. Serve over ice with apple juice.Spain: Gin Mare (40%, 50cl, £38.25 https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/.../mare-mediterranean...)A beautiful Barcelona-born gin bursting wit...
2020-08-0617 min
The Thinking Drinkers PodcastEuropean Championships of Drink: Group DWe discuss the big jobs, plums around the gums, mullets and cow-rhoids.England: St.Austell Big Job IPA (7.2%, 500ml, £3.79 www.beerwulf.com) @staustellbrewery @beerwulfunitedkingdom See the Marris Otter video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0FjkJtqj0wScotland: Eight Lands Gin, £31.95, The Whisky Exchange, https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/.../eight-lands-organic... Croatia: Croatia: Garden Sour (3.5%. 33cl, £2.31 www.beersofeuope.co.uk Beersofeurope and Beercrusader Czech Republic: Pilsner Urquell, (4.4%, 50cl. £2, www.asda.com) Pilsner Urquell
2020-08-0321 min
The Thinking Drinkers PodcastEuropean Championships of Drink: Group CYou can watch it here: https://youtu.be/efWot9teT5UNetherlands: Kompaan Bier “Hand Langer Double IPA (8.2%, 33cl, £3.39, www.beerwulf.com)Hailing from the Hague, this Dutch Double IPA from the very cool Kompaan brewery was voted the greatest in its style at the 2019 World Beer Awards. Beerwulf.com Iceland: Reyka Vodka (40%, 70cl, £22 Tesco.com)The top geysers turn up with this tasty volcanic vodka distilled using pure water that filters through 4,000-year-old lava rocks. And at 22 quid, the price is not be Björked at.Ukraine: Dima's Vodka (40%, 70cl, £...
2020-07-3014 min
The Thinking Drinkers PodcastEuropean Championships of Drink: Group BBelgium: Duvel Belgian Golden Ale ((8.5%, 33cl, £2.00, tesco.com)) Denmark: Mikkeler Evergreen Session IPA (3.5%, 33cl, £2.50 from @MarksandSpencer @marksandspencerfoodpr )Finland: Tom of Finland Vodka (40%, 75cl, £29.95 www.masterofmalt.com)Russia: Moscow Mule made using Russian Standard Vodka (38%, 75cl, £16.95) whiskyexchange and Fever Tree Ginger Ale (20cl, £0.83 whiskyexchange.com).Watch it here: https://youtu.be/VrHsn8CSAf4
2020-07-2708 min
The Thinking Drinkers PodcastEuropean Championships of Drink: Group AItaly: Giulio Cocchi Dopo Teatro Cocchi Vermouth can be found on The Whisky Exchange for £26.45 https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/25562/cocchi-dopo-teatro-vermouth-amaroWales: Clwb Tropica is available Waitrose & Partners for £2.00 https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/products/tiny-rebel-clwb-tropica-wales/481490-692393-692394Switzerland: 1936 Biere is available from Beers of Europe for £2.03 https://www.beersofeurope.co.uk/beer/country/switzerland/1936-biereTurkey: Efes is available Beers of Europe https://www.beersofeurope.co.uk/beer/country/turkey/efes-330mlWatch it on youtube here: https://youtu.be/E8BCKHeYg6w
2020-07-2310 min
The Thinking Drinkers PodcastEuropean Championships of Drink: Opening CeremonyThe European Football Championship 2020 has been postponed till next year.But don't worry, we've decided to host the tournament ourselves - using drink instead of balls and tactics n'that.Over the next few weeks, we'll be pitching the best drinks from each participating country.There'll be loads of quality continental drinks to learn about, there'll be lazy national stereotypes, some knob gags and maybe some feeble wordplay if you're lucky.Please join us in our selfless, unwavering quest to discover Europe's greatest drinking nation.But before the first games...
2020-07-2003 min
The Thinking Drinkers PodcastVodka VoyageThe chaps embark on an alcohol-soaked odyssey around the world of vodka - visiting Mafia bosses, Josef Stalin, irresponsible home economic teachers, kayaking grannies and little people jumping out of pies. And some monkeys. It's very 'crispitty'. No Heroes Brewing https://noheroesbrewing.com/Reyka, £29.75, The Whisky Exchange, https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/5140/reyka-vodka Absolut Elyx £35.75, The Whisky Exchange, https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/24929/absolut-elyx Beluga Noble Night, £36.95, The Whisky Exchange https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/49142/beluga-noble-night-vodka Belvedere, £32.95, The Whisky Exchange, https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/search...
2020-07-1637 min
The Thinking Drinkers PodcastCzech'disThe reason that Czechs drink more beer per person than any other country in the world is because the country's beers are some of the best in the world - especially if you like lager. Proper lager. In fact, it's a Pivo paradise with a whole host of historic breweries and a thriving craft beer scene. While the beers are easy to drink, some of the names are very difficult to pronounce - as Ben and Tom demonstrate.Beers that feature include:Budweiser Budvar, £1.85 from TescoPilsner Urquell, £2 from AsdaBernard and Matuska brews can be...
2020-07-0936 min
The Thinking Drinkers PodcastThe Mark Watson episodeLost & Grounded Kellar Pils (440ml), £2.50, Waitrose Brazin Old Vine Zinfandel, Waitrose, £14.99 Journey’s End Sir Lowry Cabernet Sauvignon, Waitrose, £14.99Altos Las Hormigas Malbec, Waitrose £14.99Tapatio Tequilas, all available at The Whisky Exchange For more about Mark head to https://www.markwatsonthecomedian.com/Please leave a nice review, shout all about the podcast on social media, tell all your friends about it and, once you’ve done all that, watch our European Championship of Drink on our YouTu...
2020-07-021h 10
The Thinking Drinkers PodcastThe Scotch TapesThis week the chaps chat about single malt whisky, using the terrifically tasty Talisker range as their muse. Join them as they sip and reminisce over helicopter convoy adventures, blind-folded jeep driving, the movie Highlander and athletes who specialise in mind tricks.Talisker 10-year-old, 18-year-old, Storm and Skye are all available at The Whiskey Exchange. Next week they’ll be discussing, wine, beer and tequila with the hugely talented and award-winning comedian, author and all-round lovely chap, Mark Watson. Please leave a nice review, shout all about the podcast on social med...
2020-06-2534 min
The Thinking Drinkers PodcastMonky BusinessYou can buy Tynt Meadow for £3.75 from https://www.beerwulf.com or if they don’t have any then you can also get it at www.beersofeurope.co.uk.As all profits go to good deeds, the more beers you buy – the better the world becomes. Next week, the drinking duo set off for the Isle of Skye and the legendary Talisker Distillery. Get yourself the iconic 10 Year-old from www.whiskyexchange.com for £39.45. Feeling flush? Then also treat yourself to the Talisker 18 year-old, the Talisker Storm and Talisker Skye too – because the boys’ll be talking abo...
2020-06-1833 min
The Thinking Drinkers PodcastGin, GinTo celebrate World Gin Day, the boys host a special on the spirit, covering gin’s epic history along with a collection of recommendations to try. Learn about the ori-gins (nice wordplay) of the phrase ‘Dutch courage’; the nasty stuff 17th century gin makers added to their spirit; juniper aphrodisiacs; and why plague doctors wore gimp masks.There's also a bit of amateur art appreciation of Hogarth's Gin Lane Despite their motto ‘drink less, drink better’, in this week’s show they tasted:East London Liquor Company GinFords Eight...
2020-06-1150 min
The Thinking Drinkers PodcastDu Vin Intervention with Marcel LucontBonjour la classe! This week, the discerning drinking duo sip sparkling wines and Gallic giggle juice with the effervescent and legendary Marcel Lucont, a French comedian, poet, philosopher, raconteur, flaneur, inexhaustible lover and renowned wine expert. Amid erudite talk of women, Wetherspoons and where the British are going wrong, we host “The Battle of The Bubbles”, pitching the classic Taittinger Brut Reserve Champagne from La France against a “Blanc de Blancs” from Jenkyn Place in Hampshire. Will the English lion triumph over the strutting French cock? Well, you’ll just to have an ‘ecoute’ and find out.
2020-06-0444 min
The Thinking Drinkers PodcastGino, oh Gino NegroniOriginally in the calendar for June, the official Negroni Week got shifted to September due to this flippin’ virus. But since none of us can get to a bar, Ben & Tom decided to give it a dose of love regardless. In this week’s extra pod then, learn more about the quality cocktail, its Italian provenance, dubious origins, and how to mix one. Then drink them all week. And again in September. Drink less, drink better though.For a Negroni you’ll need...Gin: Ben and Tom mention a strong punchy gin like Plymouth Navy Streng...
2020-06-0116 min
The Thinking Drinkers PodcastArriba ándale ChicoThe chaps discuss Mexican wrestling and pollinating bats out of clocktowers while sipping the delicious Ocho tequila; and head to Californian college party town Chico to honour Ken Grossman, the brewer who changed the face of craft beer with Sierra Nevada Pale Ale.Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is available for £1.80 in supermarkets including Waitrose. Ocho Blanco Tequila is available from Whisky Exchange in 50cl bottles for £22.45.Next week: Ben & Tom are joined by special guest, the Frenchman Marcel Lucont, a flâneur, raconteur and bon-viveur, expert in charming women and...
2020-05-2842 min
The Thinking Drinkers PodcastBig Apples and Danish pastriesBen & Tom enjoy some socially distant Hygge-ing while sipping on Danish craft beer To Øl Gose To Hollywood, and cock-tales cover some ‘Manhattan’s in Manhattan’ as they clumsily mix this classic whiskey aperitif using Woodford Reserve and Chazalettes Rosso vermouth.To learn more about Chazalettes and the Clairin rum Tom mentions, subscribe to the Telegraph online for the spirits column.“Gose To Hollywood” from the To Øl brewery in Denmark; £3.50 from Marks & Spencers (in store). Or £3.12 from www.eebria.com Manhattan cocktail ingredients and tools all available at The Whisky Exc...
2020-05-2136 min
The Thinking Drinkers PodcastLiquid Low Down on the Low CountriesLess messy than sacrificing a goat and easier to listen to than Heavy Metal played backwards, episode five of the pod brings you satanic worship from Belgium courtesy of Duvel, some Dutch herbal remedies with the low-calorie Ketel One Botanical Spirit from Schiedam and some unintentional yet repeated references to the war. Ben’s ill-received article on the Pint Glass from the Guardian is here.The Ketel One Botanical range, 30%abv and 70cl, is available from The Whiskey Exchange for £23.95.Classic Duvel, 8.5%abv and 33cl, is available from all major supermarkets, incl...
2020-05-1438 min
The Thinking Drinkers PodcastGoing Caracas in CaliforniaMiss World, Mace attacks, Morphine and Microbreweries all feature in Episode 3 of “Around The World in 80 Drinks” as Tom and Ben hit the Lagunitas Brewery in Northern California before visiting Venezuela for turtle tales, fearless reporting from the Favelas and some delicious Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva Rum. You can buy Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva Rum from The Whiskey Exchange You can buy Lagunitas Brewing Company’s “Daytime Session IPA” and iconic “IPA” from ASDA Next episode, we will be hitting Holland to taste all three of the Ketel One Botanicals before drinking the de...
2020-05-0749 min
The Thinking Drinkers PodcastDevon is a Place on EarthIn a bid to transport you from the confines of your isolation across the world, this week Ben and Tom visit, er, Devon. This beautiful county is home to some excellent beverages, so listen along as the chaps invite you to enjoy an unconventional tasting approach to the classic and proper Plymouth gin, a spirit dating back to 1793 no less. Before tucking into some lovely lager as they ignore a potential dystopia by drinking cutting-edge craft beer from the excellent Utopian Brewing. Tom bought his Plymouth Gin from The Whisky Exchange, while Ben’s beers wer...
2020-04-3041 min
The Thinking Drinkers PodcastCoronavirus Special - Mexico and ChinaIn this first episode, Ben and Tom selflessly try some tenuously topical Covid-19 linked drinks, so you don’t have to. We consume one of our 5 a day by stuffing a lime into Mexico’s best-selling lagers, mix in a bit of Mexican brewing history and visit China – the birthplace of booze and home to Baijiu, an acutely artisan spirit sometimes drunk out of skulls. Tom bought his Baijiu from the The Whisky Exchange while Corona and (the far superior) Negra Modelo are available online at Beers of Europe.Next week, we’re going to take list...
2020-04-2327 min
2020-04-0502 min
It's The Drink TalkingIt's The Drink Talking 36: Value sparkling winesThe 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 bottles and travelling to Hollywood to interview the Bacardi Breezer cats (what happened to them?). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-04-0635 min
It's The Drink TalkingIt's The Drink Talking 35: Irish WhiskeyThe 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 a crazy golf course, eyebrow trimming and wackaging. What's not to like? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-03-3032 min
It's The Drink TalkingIt's The Drink Talking 34: Charitable BeersThe 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 lionises another Legend Of Liquor; this time from Hollywood's glorious, gin-soaked past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-03-2334 min
It's The Drink TalkingIt's The Drink Talking 33 - Esoteric GrapesThe 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 leaders. Food for thought and drinks for consideration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-03-1637 min
It's The Drink TalkingIt's The Drink Talking 32: Tequila BlancoThe 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 wine critic. Plus there's intriguing insights on what films dogs might want to watch, how the olfactory sense might put you off a drink for life and a genuine place called Tequila Town. Hosted on Acast. See...
2018-03-0934 min
It's The Drink TalkingIt's The Drink Talking 31: Non-sexist beersThe 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 for a tasting. Food - and drink - for thought. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-03-0238 min
It's The Drink TalkingIt's The Drink Talking 30: Chenin BlancThe 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 abstract Legend Of Liquor. Plus there's further banter about Cowspiracy, Designated Survivor and whether tunes can be racist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-02-2339 min
It's The Drink TalkingIt's The Drink Talking 29: Single maltsThe 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 tasting of single malts. Food for thought and drinks for consideration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-02-1634 min
It's The Drink TalkingIt's The Drink Talking 28: Valentine beersThe 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. What says romance more than a hot, firm green shoot? And Tom's Legend Of Liquor absolutely god-like. Plus there's further banter about McMafia, oysters, beer goggles and the fine art of using a box...
2018-02-0934 min
It's The Drink TalkingIt's The Drink Talking 27 - RieslingThe 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's further thoughts on The Red Arrows, Dry January and Formula 1's Grid Girls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-02-0238 min
It's The Drink TalkingIt's The Drink Talking 26: MezcalThe 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 and drinks for consideration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-01-2628 min
It's The Drink TalkingIt's The Drink Talking 25: Whisky beersThe 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.
2018-01-1930 min
It's The Drink TalkingIt's The Drink Talking 24: Alex LoweIn 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 can imagine what they think of Dry January. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-01-1244 min
It's The Drink TalkingIt's The Drink Talking 23: Christmas beersIn 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; from pre-meal to the cheese course. And Tom rounds things off with another Legend Of Liquor; a man who was both a Nobel prize winner and a somewhat unconventional fisherman.
2017-12-1537 min
It's The Drink TalkingIt's The Drink Talking 22: PortIn 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 lionises another Legend Of Liquor, this time one of Britain's beer trailblazers. Chin chin.www.thinkingdrinkers.comwww.themistressofwine.comhttps://twitter.com/thinkingdrinkshttps://twitter.com/mistressofwines...
2017-12-0833 min
It's The Drink TalkingIt's The Drink Talking 21: LiquorsThis 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 find out more. Tom takes a tasting, and selects a couple of more unusual (but delicious) liquors for Christmas. And Sam lionises another Legend Of Liquor, this time the most qualified wine expert...
2017-12-0138 min
It's The Drink TalkingIt's The Drink Talking 20: Fuller's & Friends.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 Legend Of Liquor, Tom raises a toast to a man who's spent his whole working life making gins.www.thinkingdrinkers.comwww.themistressofwine.comhttps://twitter.com/thinkingdrinks
2017-11-2436 min
It's The Drink TalkingIt's The Drink Talking 19: Pinot NoirIn 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 lionises another Legend Of Liquor, this time the pioneer of Pilsner. Cheers.www.thinkingdrinkers.comwww.themistressofwine.comhttps://twitter.com/thinkingdrinkshttps://twitter.com/mistressofwines
2017-11-1739 min
It's The Drink TalkingIt's The Drink Talking 9: RumIn 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.comwww.themistressofwine.comhttps://twitter.com/thinkingdrinkshttps://twitter.com/mistressofwines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-11-1540 min
It's The Drink TalkingIt's The Drink Talking 18: TequilaIn 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 two). Chin chin.www.thinkingdrinkers.comwww.themistressofwine.comhttps://twitter.com/thinkingdrinkshttps://twitter.com/mistressofwines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
2017-11-1040 min
It's The Drink TalkingIt's The Drink Talking 17: Simon EvansIn 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.thinkingdrinkers.comwww.themistressofwine.comhttps://twitter.com/thinkingdrinkshttps://twitter.com/mistressofwines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-11-0347 min
It's The Drink TalkingIt's The Drink Talking 16: Dessert winesIn 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.comwww.themistressofwine.comhttps://twitter.com/thinkingdrinkshttps://twitter.com/mistressofwines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-10-3144 min
It's The Drink TalkingIt's The Drink Talking 15: VodkaIn 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 in Australia for a huge global market.www.thinkingdrinkers.comwww.themistressofwine.comhttps://twitter.com/thinkingdrinkshttps://twitter.com/mistressofwines Hosted...
2017-10-2040 min
It's The Drink TalkingIt's The Drink Talking 14: Fruity IPAsIn 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 very much alive and kicking, despite being in the spirit world. Chin chin!www.thinkingdrinkers.comwww.themistressofwine.comhttps://twitter.com/thinkingdrinkshttps://twitter.com/mistressofwines...
2017-10-1338 min
It's The Drink TalkingIt's The Drink Talking 13: SauvignonIn this week's deep dive into drink, Tom gets to pillory and praise in Spit Or Swallow. This week, students and France are in his sights. But which is which? The tasty tipple tasting is down to Sam, who chooses Chardonnay. And Ben beckons all to listen to his Legend Of Liquor, who this week is an unsung, and mostly unknown hero of the modern brewing scene.www.thinkingdrinkers.comwww.themistressofwine.comhttps://twitter.com/thinkingdrinkshttps://twitter.com/mistressofwines Hosted on Acast. See acast...
2017-10-0644 min
It's The Drink TalkingIt's The Drink Talking 12: CognacIn the latest podcast, it's Ben's turn to Spit Or Swallow, so chooses bad news for football fans but good news for craft ale fans. Tom titillates with a tasting of Cognac whilst Sam lionises another Legend Of Liquor. Chin chin.www.thinkingdrinkers.comwww.themistressofwine.comhttps://twitter.com/thinkingdrinkshttps://twitter.com/mistressofwines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-09-2948 min
It's The Drink TalkingIt's The Drink Talking 11: Yorkshire AlesIn this week's flavoursome instalment of our drinks podcast, Sam gets to Spit or Swallow, so taking issue with something that's ticked her off this last week, whilst lauding something she's loved. Ben does a tasting of beers from God's own country and Tom lionises another Legend Of Liquor. So, what's not to like?www.thinkingdrinkers.comwww.themistressofwine.comhttps://twitter.com/thinkingdrinkshttps://twitter.com/mistressofwines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-09-2239 min
It's The Drink TalkingIt's The Drink Talking 10: Shiraz/SyrahJoin The Thinking Drinkers, Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham, and The Mistress of Wine Sam Caporn, for another thrilling podcast covering all things drink related. In this episode, Tom chooses something to be applauded and something to be avoided in Spit Or Swallow. Sam introduces us to the Shiraz/Syrah grape with a mouth-watering tasting whilst Ben chooses another Legend Of Liquor. to lionise.www.thinkingdrinkers.comwww.themistressofwine.comhttps://twitter.com/thinkingdrinkshttps://twitter.com/mistressofwines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
2017-09-1539 min
It's The Drink TalkingIt's The Drink Talking 8: Australian BeersIn the latest podcast, Sam takes the lead with Spit Or Swallow, in which she chews over something that's rankled with her this week and something that's tickled her pink. For Ben's tasting, he'll prove there's more to Australian beers than their infamous cooking lagers. And if you're a gin fan, make sure you catch Tom's Legend of Liquor.www.thinkingdrinkers.comwww.themistressofwine.comhttps://twitter.com/thinkingdrinkshttps://twitter.com/mistressofwines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-09-0138 min
It's The Drink TalkingIt's The Drink Talking 7: SherryIn this week's podcast, Tom gets to Spit Or Swallow, so gives a thumbs up to innovation, and two fingers to celebrity endorsements. Ben's chooses a Legend Of Liquor of Biblical proportions. And for our weekly tasting, Sam salutes sherry, an often overlooked drink, but one currently enjoying an upsurge in popularity.www.thinkingdrinkers.comwww.themistressofwine.comhttps://twitter.com/thinkingdrinkshttps://twitter.com/mistressofwines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-08-2534 min
It's The Drink TalkingIt's The Drink Talking 6: BourbonsThis week, it's Ben who gets to spit something that's not to his taste yet chooses to swallow something that sounds pretty disgusting (beer brewed with urine). Sam talks us through another Legend Of Liquor and Tom leads us through a tasting of American bourbons. Cheers!www.thinkingdrinkers.comwww.themistressofwine.comhttps://twitter.com/thinkingdrinkshttps://twitter.com/mistressofwines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-08-1836 min
It's The Drink TalkingIt's The Drink Talking 5: Italian beersIn this week's thrilling instalment of our drinks podcast, Sam gets to Spit or Swallow; taking issue with something that's ticked her off this last week, whilst lauding something she's loved. Ben does a tasting of Italian beers (bella!) and Tom lionises another Legend Of Liquor, who this week is the very definition of derring do. So, what's not to like?www.thinkingdrinkers.comwww.themistressofwine.comhttps://twitter.com/thinkingdrinkshttps://twitter.com/mistressofwines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-08-1139 min
It's The Drink TalkingIt's The Drink Talking 4: ChardonnayIn this week's podcast, Tom chooses something from this week's booze news to Spit or Swallow, whilst Sam does a Chardonnay tasting and Ben introduces all to one of his all-time heroes, in another fascinating look at a Legend Of Liquor.www.thinkingdrinkers.comwww.themistressofwine.comhttps://twitter.com/thinkingdrinkshttps://twitter.com/mistressofwines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-08-0433 min
It's The Drink TalkingIt's The Drink Talking 3: Botanical ginsBrought to you by The Thinking Drinkers, Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham, plus The Mistress of Wine, Sam Caporn, this perfect podcast covers all the latest booze news and views you'll need. In the latest episode, Ben discusses the scientific validity of beer goggles. Tom does a gin tasting, and explains the drink's history. And Sam nominates then illuminates a Legend Of Liquor.www.thinkingdrinkers.comwww.themistressofwine.comhttps://twitter.com/thinkingdrinkshttps://twitter.com/mistressofwines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
2017-07-2836 min
It's The Drink TalkingIt's The Drink Talking 2: American IPAsA new podcast from The Thinking Drinkers, Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham, and The Mistress of Wine Sam Caporn, covering all things drink related. In this week's thrilling episode, Sam discusses something to be applauded and something to be avoided in Spit Or Swallow. Ben does an American IPAs tasting and Tom nominates then illuminates a Legend Of Liquor.www.thinkingdrinkers.comwww.themistressofwine.comhttps://twitter.com/thinkingdrinkshttps://twitter.com/mistressofwines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-07-2131 min
It's The Drink TalkingIt's The Drink Talking 1: Sparkling winesThe very first episode of a brand new podcast, featuring The Thinking Drinkers Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham, and The Mistress of Wine, Sam Caporn, and covering all things drink related. In this first thrilling installment, Tom discusses what's to be applauded and avoided in Spit Or Swallow. Sam does a tasting with sparkling wines and Ben nominates then ruminates on a Legend Of Liquor.www.thinkingdrinkers.comwww.themistressofwine.comhttps://twitter.com/thinkingdrinkshttps://twitter.com/mistressofwines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
2017-07-1431 min