Bring a Bottle
Food & Cooking Podcasts
Brought to you by the folks behind Amazon Prime’s ‘The Three Drinkers’, this is the Bring a Bottle podcast! Join dynamic drinks duo Aidy Smith & Helena Nicklin with special guests as they uncover their drinking secrets, what grinds their gears and the oddities they’ve encountered during their careers. From Aidy’s frost-bitten toe cocktails to Helena’s “can you guess what wine this is by the weird noise I’m making” vinalogies, this is two friends, a microphone and a bottle (or two) of something delicious. - - - - - - See [acast.com/privacy](https://acast.com/privacy) for privacy and opt-out information.
Location:
United Kingdom
Genres:
Food & Cooking Podcasts
Description:
Brought to you by the folks behind Amazon Prime’s ‘The Three Drinkers’, this is the Bring a Bottle podcast! Join dynamic drinks duo Aidy Smith & Helena Nicklin with special guests as they uncover their drinking secrets, what grinds their gears and the oddities they’ve encountered during their careers. From Aidy’s frost-bitten toe cocktails to Helena’s “can you guess what wine this is by the weird noise I’m making” vinalogies, this is two friends, a microphone and a bottle (or two) of something delicious. - - - - - - See [acast.com/privacy](https://acast.com/privacy) for privacy and opt-out information.
Twitter:
@the3drinkers
Language:
English
Episodes
Episode 104: Eat, Drink & Be Merry... Malbec and Christmas food combinations!
12/26/2022
This week Helena and Aidy are reunited for a festive podcast! Join the duo as they chew the fat on all the latest news and look forward to 2023. If you want to know the best Malbec and Christmas food combinations then press play now!
Thank you to Graffigna Malbec for sponsoring this podcast.
Duration:00:36:33
Episode 103: Perfect pairings, high altitude Malbec and more!
12/21/2022
Jessica Summer is welcomed back to the podcast by Helena this week. Jessica is the founder of Mouse & Grape, a cheese and wine business that specialises in pairing events and hampers. Together, Helena and Jessica go on a cheese and wine pairing journey, discussing perfect and not so perfect matches. They take a deep dive into why Mendoza's Uco Valley produces such fine wine and taste a rather special hazelnut liqueur...
Thank you to Graffigna, Genuince Collection, Reserve Malbec for...
Duration:00:29:12
Episode 102: Cheese, wine and a lovely time with Jessica Summer.
12/13/2022
This week Helena is joined by Jessica Summer, the founder of Mouse & Grape. Jess is a cheese and wine pairing connoisseur... press play to learn some incredibly unique pairings for your wine!
Thank you to Graffigna Malbec for sponsoring this podcast.
Duration:00:40:37
Episode 101: Festive fun with Jack Charlton and a chat with Trudiann Branker... Mount Gay Rum's first female master blender!
12/5/2022
This week Aidy is joined by Rémy Cointreau's Head Brand Ambassador, Jack Charlton.
They sip on Mount Gay Black Barrel and XO with discussion highlights including the first KFC Pub, the best drinks advent calendars and a festive Buy It Or Bin It!
Plus Helena catches up with Trudiann Branker, the first female Master Blender for Mount Gay Rum, about how she helps to carve a path for women in spirits.
Thank you to Mount Gay Black Barrel Rum for sponsoring this podcast.
Duration:00:43:41
Episode 100: Colin Returns for a 100th Episode Celebration!
11/28/2022
It's our 100th episode and our old friend Colin Hampden-White has returned to help us celebrate! We talk about all our favourite podcast memories, whilst sipping on Westland single malt whiskey.
Colin gives us all the advice you need for cask buying and we discuss the perfect drink for Christmas morning.
Thank you to Westland single malt whiskey for sponsoring this episode!
Duration:00:37:52
Episode 99: Sustainable farming, Virtual-reality Wine Sniffing and the Mount Gay New Limited edition
11/21/2022
Helena is joined by Jason Myers, an experienced Chief Executive Officer in the hospitality space. This week he tells us about his new sustainable farming project called Feed The World.
We also discuss how smells could be introduced to virtual-reality worlds and try a sparkling red wine from Emila-Romagna.
This podcast is sponsored by Remy Cointreau and we are tasting the Mount Gay New Limited edition this week.
Duration:00:21:20
Episode 98: Booze news, Sandfly Cocktails and the World of Wine Marketing with Alex Layton
11/14/2022
This week Aidy is joined by Alex Layton, Head Of Marketing at Decanter. Decanter is a wine-lifestyle media brand. This includes a magazine, wine tasting events, a subcription website and more.
Alex and Aidy take on all the latest booze news and play a christmassy game of Buy It Or Bin It. Plus, Alex lets Aidy in on the world of marketing and his favourite clients.
This podcast is sponsored by Remy Cointreau and this week we are drinking the gorgeous Port Charlotte 10.
Duration:00:48:06
Episode 97: Islay Malt, Hospitality Hacks and a New Breed of Inclusive Fine Wine Club
11/7/2022
This week Helena is joined by Jason Myers, an experienced Chief Executive Officer in the hospitality space. He's across some of the biggest names in the business.
They catch up on booze news, celebrity drinks and play buy it or bin it.
Helena also takes a moment to catch up with Chief Commercial Officer of Crurated, Paolo Sforza. Crurated is a members only digital platform for wine lovers that helps you to discover the expertly curated selection of wines sourced from celebrated domaines...
Duration:00:45:06
Episode 96: I Have So Much Booze I Needed A Shed!
10/31/2022
This week we are joined by drink gadget and design entrepreneur Jay Akbar. He's the brains behind a new whiskey decanter concept from Wolf Whiskey. Also joining us on the mic is mixologist Lewis Stairs. Lewis founded Sunday Cocktail Club Instagram account!
Together we explore the world of oatNog, Bonfire night and Napa Valley Monopoly!
This podcast is brought to you by the legendary Glen Grant! Born with the soul of Speyside on the banks of Rothes, the Glen Grant has created unique whisky...
Duration:00:46:51
Episode 95: Sodas, Skincare, Slogans and All Things Drinks!
10/24/2022
This week Helena is joined by Dimple Atavia, Founder of All Things Drinks - a new and exciting online drinks shop with a deliciously curated drinks list and next day UK delivery.
They discuss Brad Pitt's new skin care line inspired by wine, maple soda and Helena's new wine slogan T-shirts... all whilst tasting a myriad of drinks!
This podcast is brought to you by the legendary Glen Grant Scotch whisky. Born in the heart of Speyside on the banks of Rothes, the Glen Grant has created unique...
Duration:00:34:36
Episode 94: Chris Dennis & Hannah Crosbie talk natural wines and halloween cocktails...
10/17/2022
This week Aidy is joined by Chris Dennis and Hannah Crosbie. Chris makes us a cocktail and Hannah teaches us about natural wine.
Chris is the Beverage Director at Heads and Tails and Rum and the Whiskies Ambassador at the Campari Group. After also co-founding Disrepute bar in London he's worked alongside countless brands and spirits everywhere from Pisco to Gin.
Hannah is a food and wine writer extraordinaire. As one of the UK’s most sought-after wine experts she’s often seen curating wine...
Duration:00:37:53
Episode 93: Crémant, Bordeaux, Brita filters & Brodie
10/10/2022
This week, Helena catches up with wine communicator and City A.M. columnist Libby Brodie as they taste some award-winning Crémants from Bordeaux, play 'buy it or bin it' with a special type of cream liqueur, have a go at instant sommelier and discuss a new TikTok trick to make your bad vodka better...
Aidy also catches up with Céline Lannoye, producer of Celene Opale Blanc de Blancs Brut - Crémant de Bordeaux.
Plus Helena takes the time to chat Clément Lescouzères, General Manager BVC @...
Duration:00:40:26
Episode 92: A chat with Georgie Bentinck & Dan Belmont!
10/3/2022
This week, Aidy catches up with Georgie Bentinck & Dan Belmont. Georgie is Head of UK PR & Communications at Campari Group and Dan has founded his own retailer called Good Wine x Good People, home of the Personal Somm Questionnaire & New York Bottle Shop.
Aidy also gets a chance to interview Matthew Bulcroft, the Sales Director at Franklin & Sons.
Thank you to Franklin & Sons for sponsoring this podcast. Creating remarkable, great-tasting drinks that turn the ordinary moment into an...
Duration:00:48:29
Episode 91: Eddy Temple-Morris & The Instant Sommelier
9/26/2022
Eddy Temple-Morris is back for another week! Eddy is a well renowned broadcaster with a passion for food and drink. This week Helena and Eddy play 'The Instant Sommelier' game and a round of 'Buy It Or Bin It'.
Helena also takes a moment to catch up with Sonia Elia, the Franklin and Sons UK Brand Ambassador.
Thank you to Franklin & Sons for sponsoring this podcast. Creating remarkable, great-tasting drinks that turn the ordinary moment into an extraordinary one.
Duration:00:35:33
Episode 90: Myles Hart & Charli Tomney on the Top 50 Cocktail Bars!
9/19/2022
This week, Aidy is joined by Myles Hart & Charli Tomney. Myles is an actor, singer and dancer based in London. He is currently appearing as a swing in The Book Of Mormon. And Charli is the brains behind the social media and community for the UK’s Top 50’s Awards.
Thank you to Franklin & Sons for sponsoring this podcast. Creating remarkable, great-tasting drinks that turn the ordinary moment into an extraordinary one.
Duration:00:32:57
Episode 89: Eddy Temple-Morris & the Beauty of Bordeaux
9/12/2022
This week is all about Bordeaux wine and who better to join Helena than the food and drink lover, Eddy Temple-Morris! Eddy Temple-Morris is a well renowned broadcaster, with more than just a passion for music. He recently started his own pop up restaurant and one day dreams of being a sommelier.
This episode we are also joined by Andrew Eaking from Château Puynard, Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux. Andrew and Naomi Murtagh are the owners of Bottle Apostle, an independent wine retailer based in...
Duration:00:50:14
Episode 88: Martinis and more with Amanda Selby & Keiligh Baker!
9/5/2022
This week Aidy is joined by Broadcast Journalist, Keiligh Baker and Amanda Selby from Drink With Me - a platform for like-minded lovers of wine, whiskey, spirits and more.
Listen to hear Aidy's hack to get free Champagne on flights, Keiligh's 'gangster' crab story and Amanda's two Martini rule!
Thank you to Franklin & Sons for sponsoring this podcast. Creating remarkable, great-tasting drinks that turn the ordinary moment into an extraordinary one.
Duration:00:39:00
Episode 87: Christian Smith from The Drinks Business!
7/18/2022
This week our Third Drinker is Christian Smith, the digital commercial editor at The Drinks Business. We also hear Aidy have a Whine and a Wine, and Helena brings us along a very handy help for hangovers.
Thank you to Franklin & Sons for sponsoring this podcast. Creating remarkable, great-tasting drinks that turn the ordinary moment into an extraordinary one.
Duration:00:27:42
Episode 86: A Crazy Gin Special!
7/11/2022
Crazy Gin is a delicately spiced gin, with British and Indian flavours to represent the combined cultures of India and Britain. For this episode, Bruce and Paramjit Nagra pop into the studio to tell us all about their amazing journey. From quitting their job to start making their own gin, to producing and selling the world's first clear lassi-flavoured gin!
Duration:00:32:21
Episode 85: Playing music to vines, canned wine and Greek mastiha...
7/4/2022
Does playing music to vines make better wine? We chat about the science behind it.
Plus, we taste mastiha, a sweet liqueur produced with resin from the Mastic tree on the Greek island of Chios.
Thank you to our friends at Gallo Super Premium for sponsoring this podcast!
Duration:00:23:22