In this episode, join me on an exhilarating journey into the world of 'The Gael' Signature Scottish Gin. Immerse yourself in the juniper-laced symphony as we sit down with Nigel Large, the mastermind behind 'The Gael,' to unravel the craft, passion, and stories encapsulated within each sip. From the origins of this exceptional gin to the secrets behind its unique botanical blend, every moment is a celebration of the art of distillation. Discover the captivating tales that make 'The Gael' a standout in the world of spirits. So, grab your favorite glass, sit back, and let the ginspiration flow ..read more

On today's episode of GINspired, I sit down with Lynne MacKay and Brad Deller, the visionaries behind Ironworks Distillery, to uncover the artistry, passion, and craft that define this Nova Scotian gem.  Together, we explore their philosophy of product development, sustainability practices, and the challenges of distilling, offering you an insider's peek into the heart of Ironworks Distillery. About Ironworks Distillery Ironworks is a micro-distillery located in the old port of Lunenburg on Nova Scotia’s historic South Shore.  We truly love the process of creating our spirits and li ..read more

On today’s episode, I welcome Danny Partington. He runs a gin vlog called Just Pour It. He’s located in (as he puts it) a small town called Runcorn, UK - a place in the middle of everywhere without it being anything much itself! Today, we chat about his love and passion for all things gin, his Gin Vlog, and so much more. About Danny Partington Danny is the host of Just Pour It, a vlog that covers the finest craft gins during #ginadayMay (the month of May) and #ginvent (December). He lives in Runcorn, UK and is a play-write, director and actor as his day job. You can find and follow Danny at ..read more

On today’s episode, I welcome Gordon Glanz, Founder and Head Distiller of Odd Society Spirits, and Mia Glanz, bar manager of the Odd Society Cocktail Lounge both located in East Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Today, we chat about how it all started, the story behind their name, their philosophy on product development, some fun facts, and of course their gins, and so much more. About Odd Society Spirits Located on Powell Street in East Vancouver’s port district, Odd Society is dedicated to combining Old World distilling traditions with New World ingredients and ingenuity to create a fami ..read more

On today’s episode, I welcome Miranda Parker, Head Distiller of Compass Distillers located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.  With her Bachelor in Chemical Engineering and lifelong involvement in the arts, she brings chemistry and creativity into harmony with her distilled spirits. Today, we chat about her path to becoming a head distiller and her philosophy on product development, all about Compass Distillers, and of course their gins, and so much more. About Compass Distillers Compass Distillers focuses on creating artisan spirits using as many locally-sourced ingredients as possible.&n ..read more

On today’s episode, I welcome Christine Beuhler, communications consultant and a former bartender in San Francisco. Today, we chat about her lifelong love of gin, the bar scene in San Francisco, her favourite gins and cocktails, and of course, we share a cocktail and a fun gincident story or 2. About Christine Beuler Christine Beuhler's first alcoholic drink ever was gin — Tanqueray, to be exact — and it was love at first taste. In addition to being a lifelong gin lover, she is a former bartender who has worked in event venues, nightclubs, and more upscale bars all over San Francisco. Current ..read more

On today’s episode, I'm excited to welcome back to the show Nikki Oesterle, co-founder of Papaiti Gin, located in Whanganui,  New Zealand. Today, we catch up on her journey and experiences of starting a craft gin distillery in New Zealand during the pandemic, where they are now in the process, their first gin products, what's next for the distillery, and of course, a fun gincident story. About Nikki Oesterle and Papaiti Gin Nikki is the New Zealand-based co-founder of Papaiti Gin, a craft gin distillery in the making. What started out as a wild, absolutely gin-infused idea a couple of ye ..read more

On today’s episode, I welcome Jennifer Chur,  a marketing consultant by day, a foodie 24/7, and a Gin fanatic pretty much all the time. Jennifer, also known as Ginny, is the host of It’s Gin O’Clock – a FB group with over 8000 members. Today, we chat about her ginspired journey, her favourite gin picks and cocktails, what it takes to host such a large FB group, and of course, we share cocktails, and she shares the most romantic GINSPIRED story EVER!!! Please join us. About Jennifer 'Ginny' Chur: Jennifer is a Marketing Consultant in Germany, loves food, and, of course, Gin. In 2017, she ..read more

On today’s episode, I welcome Martin Murray, Co-Founder of Dunnet Bay Distillers, located at the top of Scotland. Today, we chat about his (and his wife Clair's) journey to becoming a distillery owner, the story behind Dunnet Bay Distillers, what makes them unique, their products, special events, and of course, a fun gincident or two. Please join us! About Dunnet Bay DistillersWe are Dunnet Bay Distillers. Unsurprisingly, we are located in the spectacular bay of Dunnet (Scotland), where the freshest of air and the finest of water are in abundance. Our goal is to create spirits which reflect t ..read more

After a bit of a summer break, we are back live!! On today’s episode, I welcome back my good friend Carl Richards and together, we launch Ginspired Season 3! Today, we review the best of Season 2, share some exciting updates, chat about our new Patreon page, give a sneak peek of Season 3, and of course, there are cocktails to be shared and a gincident. Please join us! You can find and follow GINspired at:  Order your copy of GINSPIRED: The Ultimate Gin Cookbook TODAY https://theginshop.ca/ (for all your GINtastic clothing and fun gin-related novelty items) Facebook Instagram Pinterest&n ..read more