GINSPIRED
by Heather E Wilson
GINSPIRED is a podcast where we talk about and celebrate everything about the wonderful juniper-laced spirit called GIN! There is SO much to talk about when it comes to gin – and we are going to dive into all of it in future episodes. I’ll be speaking to guests from around the world including gin and mixer experts, distilleries, gin fans, and bartenders. In every episode, my guests and I will be sharing what we're drinking as well as fun GINcident stories. I hope you will join me on this GINspired journey.
Copyright: © 2024 GINSPIRED
Episodes
Behind the Still: Inside the World of a Head Distiller, with special guest Miranda Parker
25m · PublishedOn 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. From wild botanicals to grain, they are Halifax’s only grain-to-glass distillery.
This triple-threat of a company not only operate a distillery in the heart of Halifax’s North End, but also have an artisan cocktail bar and unique Airbnb attached to the business. They heavily support the agricultural ecosystem within Nova Scotia, where in 2022 they surpassed using 51 tonnes of Nova Scotian-grown grain to make their spirits. Compass also supports many local causes, such as the Nova Scotia Beekeepers Associate, where they’ve donated over $16,000 in just 5 years via sales of their signature spirit, Gin Royal.
Compass Distillers proudly ship their unique spirit collection across Canada via their online shop.
You Can Find & Follow Compass Distillers at:
www.compassdistillers.ca
Instagram
Facebook
You can find and follow GINspired at:
Order your copy of GINSPIRED: The Ultimate Gin Cookbook TODAY
https://theginshop.ca/ (download your free Gin Tasting Journal)
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Want your very own Gin Tasting Journal to track all your gintastic experiences? Download our FREE template here!
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Check out The Gin Shop for all your gin-related clothing, Ginspired the cookbook, and fun novelty items.
Behind the Still: Inside the World of a Head Distiller, with special guest Miranda Parker
25m · PublishedOn 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. From wild botanicals to grain, they are Halifax’s only grain-to-glass distillery.
This triple-threat of a company not only operate a distillery in the heart of Halifax’s North End, but also have an artisan cocktail bar and unique Airbnb attached to the business. They heavily support the agricultural ecosystem within Nova Scotia, where in 2022 they surpassed using 51 tonnes of Nova Scotian-grown grain to make their spirits. Compass also supports many local causes, such as the Nova Scotia Beekeepers Associate, where they’ve donated over $16,000 in just 5 years via sales of their signature spirit, Gin Royal.
Compass Distillers proudly ship their unique spirit collection across Canada via their online shop.
You Can Find & Follow Compass Distillers at:
www.compassdistillers.ca
Instagram
Facebook
You can find and follow GINspired at:
Order your copy of GINSPIRED: The Ultimate Gin Cookbook TODAY
https://theginshop.ca/ (download your free Gin Tasting Journal)
Facebook
Instagram
Pinterest
Want your very own Gin Tasting Journal to track all your gintastic experiences? Download our FREE template here!
Like this episode? Your reviews really do make a difference. Please rate/review our podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.
Check out The Gin Shop for all your gin-related clothing, Ginspired the cookbook, and fun novelty items.
A Ginspired GNU Update, with special guest Darren Scott
25m · PublishedOn today’s episode, I welcome back to the show Darren Scott - Chief Operations Officer and Director of Gnu Craft Spirits, located in Calgary, Alberta. Today, I catch up Darren to see where they are on their journey and their experiences (and challenges) of starting a craft gin distillery, where they are in the process, their Gnu product awards, and of course a fun gincident story, and so much more.
Link to Original Episode
About Gnu Craft Spirits
When COVID-19 mandates forced us all apart, the founders of Gnu Craft Spirits, Dawn, Tony, & Darren, started dreaming up ways they could continue to safely bring people together. Naturally, the conversation turned to booze.
Never ones to take themselves too seriously, they wanted to create a product and a brand worth gathering around; something fun that provoked conversation which is how Gnu Craft Spirits was born.
The Gnu (The ‘G’ is silent) is an African plains animal known for sticking with the herd. Gnus are resilient and adaptive, and always on the lookout for their next watering hole. Kind of like Dawn, Tony, & Darren.
About the Gnu Normal London Dry Gin
The Gnu Normal London Dry Gin was designed to be a go-to gin that the whole herd can enjoy. Every small batch is made with Western Canadian juniper berries, grains from the Alberta prairies, and sun-dried orange and grapefruit peel which elevates the fresh, citrus taste, making it perfect for a dry martini, G&T, or your favourite cocktail. The Gnu Normal was recently awarded bronze by the World Gin Awards for best London Dry Gin in Canada, 2022.
Darren Scott - Chief Operations Officer and Director
Darren’s introduction to spirits started behind the bar in the 90’s slinging vodka at some of the most iconic bars and restaurants in Calgary, eventually landing in a series of senior customer service and digital marketing roles where he was able to connect two of his passions: community and design.
Darren has always been a gatherer of people and good times, using music, hockey, and booze as a catalyst for connection. When he’s not at the rink with his kids he’s dreaming and scheming up ways to get as many bottles of The Gnu Normal London Dry Gin on as many bar carts as possible across Alberta.
You can find & follow Gnu Craft Spirits at:
gnucraftspirits.com
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter
You can find and follow GINspired at:
Order your copy of GINSPIRED: The Ultimate Gin Cookbook TODAY
https://theginshop.ca/ (download your free Gin Tasting Journal)
Facebook
Instagram
Pinterest
Want your very own Gin Tasting Journal to track all your gintastic experiences? Download our FREE template here!
Like this episode? Your reviews really do make a difference. Please rate/review our podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.
Check out The Gin Shop for all your gin-related clothing, Ginspired the cookbook, and fun novelty items.
A Ginspired GNU Update, with special guest Darren Scott
25m · PublishedOn today’s episode, I welcome back to the show Darren Scott - Chief Operations Officer and Director of Gnu Craft Spirits, located in Calgary, Alberta. Today, I catch up Darren to see where they are on their journey and their experiences (and challenges) of starting a craft gin distillery, where they are in the process, their Gnu product awards, and of course a fun gincident story, and so much more.
Link to Original Episode
About Gnu Craft Spirits
When COVID-19 mandates forced us all apart, the founders of Gnu Craft Spirits, Dawn, Tony, & Darren, started dreaming up ways they could continue to safely bring people together. Naturally, the conversation turned to booze.
Never ones to take themselves too seriously, they wanted to create a product and a brand worth gathering around; something fun that provoked conversation which is how Gnu Craft Spirits was born.
The Gnu (The ‘G’ is silent) is an African plains animal known for sticking with the herd. Gnus are resilient and adaptive, and always on the lookout for their next watering hole. Kind of like Dawn, Tony, & Darren.
About the Gnu Normal London Dry Gin
The Gnu Normal London Dry Gin was designed to be a go-to gin that the whole herd can enjoy. Every small batch is made with Western Canadian juniper berries, grains from the Alberta prairies, and sun-dried orange and grapefruit peel which elevates the fresh, citrus taste, making it perfect for a dry martini, G&T, or your favourite cocktail. The Gnu Normal was recently awarded bronze by the World Gin Awards for best London Dry Gin in Canada, 2022.
Darren Scott - Chief Operations Officer and Director
Darren’s introduction to spirits started behind the bar in the 90’s slinging vodka at some of the most iconic bars and restaurants in Calgary, eventually landing in a series of senior customer service and digital marketing roles where he was able to connect two of his passions: community and design.
Darren has always been a gatherer of people and good times, using music, hockey, and booze as a catalyst for connection. When he’s not at the rink with his kids he’s dreaming and scheming up ways to get as many bottles of The Gnu Normal London Dry Gin on as many bar carts as possible across Alberta.
You can find & follow Gnu Craft Spirits at:
gnucraftspirits.com
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter
You can find and follow GINspired at:
Order your copy of GINSPIRED: The Ultimate Gin Cookbook TODAY
https://theginshop.ca/ (download your free Gin Tasting Journal)
Facebook
Instagram
Pinterest
Want your very own Gin Tasting Journal to track all your gintastic experiences? Download our FREE template here!
Like this episode? Your reviews really do make a difference. Please rate/review our podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.
Check out The Gin Shop for all your gin-related clothing, Ginspired the cookbook, and fun novelty items.
GINovations from Bruinwood Estate Distillery, with special guest Jeff Barringer
30m · PublishedOn today’s episode, I welcome Jeff Barringer, Co-Founder of Bruinwood Estate Distillery located in Robert’s Creek, British Columbia, Canada. Today, we chat about how it all started, their philosophy on product development, and of course their gins, and so much more. I'm also surprised with a taste of a new gin and cocktail live on the call. They also have one of the MOST unique ingredients I've ever seen in a gin. Listen now to hear all about it.
P.S. Be sure to try the Heather's Helper Cocktail!
- 2oz Feast Gin (from Bruinwood Estate Distillery)
- 1/2 oz Expresso Vodka (from Bruinwood Estate Distillery)
- Mix and serve. Ice Optional!
About Bruinwood Estate Distillery
Bruinwood Estate Distillery is one of BC’s smaller farm-gate distilleries and was established in 2018 by proprietors Jeff Barringer and Danise Lofstrom on their five acre apiary in Roberts Creek, British Columbia. The idea of creating the distillery began in the late 90's with a visit to Nichol Vineyards on the Naramata Bench near Penticton.
As television producers, we worked in the food and drinks realm. From there, we had a broad view of culinary trends and eventually, we saw that distilleries were beginning to emerge and thrive.
As our TV careers started to wane, we decided to revitalize the idea of building a distillery. We spent two and a half years rezoning the property, getting provincial and federal licences, actually building the distillery and of course, learning how to make the spirits. Our years of immersing ourselves in the best of food and flavours now comes together in our bottles of quality spirits that will delight and surprise the senses.
You can find and follow Bruinwood Estate Distillery at:
www.bruinwood.com
Facebook
Instagram
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
Want your very own Gin Tasting Journal to track all your gintastic experiences? Download our FREE template here!
Like this episode? Your reviews really do make a difference. Please rate/review our podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.
Check out The Gin Shop for all your gin-related clothing, Ginspired the cookbook, and fun novelty items.
GINovations from Bruinwood Estate Distillery, with special guest Jeff Barringer
30m · PublishedOn today’s episode, I welcome Jeff Barringer, Co-Founder of Bruinwood Estate Distillery located in Robert’s Creek, British Columbia, Canada. Today, we chat about how it all started, their philosophy on product development, and of course their gins, and so much more. I'm also surprised with a taste of a new gin and cocktail live on the call. They also have one of the MOST unique ingredients I've ever seen in a gin. Listen now to hear all about it.
P.S. Be sure to try the Heather's Helper Cocktail!
- 2oz Feast Gin (from Bruinwood Estate Distillery)
- 1/2 oz Expresso Vodka (from Bruinwood Estate Distillery)
- Mix and serve. Ice Optional!
About Bruinwood Estate Distillery
Bruinwood Estate Distillery is one of BC’s smaller farm-gate distilleries and was established in 2018 by proprietors Jeff Barringer and Danise Lofstrom on their five acre apiary in Roberts Creek, British Columbia. The idea of creating the distillery began in the late 90's with a visit to Nichol Vineyards on the Naramata Bench near Penticton.
As television producers, we worked in the food and drinks realm. From there, we had a broad view of culinary trends and eventually, we saw that distilleries were beginning to emerge and thrive.
As our TV careers started to wane, we decided to revitalize the idea of building a distillery. We spent two and a half years rezoning the property, getting provincial and federal licences, actually building the distillery and of course, learning how to make the spirits. Our years of immersing ourselves in the best of food and flavours now comes together in our bottles of quality spirits that will delight and surprise the senses.
You can find and follow Bruinwood Estate Distillery at:
www.bruinwood.com
Facebook
Instagram
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
Want your very own Gin Tasting Journal to track all your gintastic experiences? Download our FREE template here!
Like this episode? Your reviews really do make a difference. Please rate/review our podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.
Check out The Gin Shop for all your gin-related clothing, Ginspired the cookbook, and fun novelty items.
Gin & Cocktails in San Francisco, with special guest Christine Beuhler
21m · PublishedOn 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. Currently, she lives in Oakland and is a Communications Consultant at Open Strategy Partners.
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
Want your very own Gin Tasting Journal to track all your gintastic experiences? Download our FREE template here!
Like this episode? Your reviews really do make a difference. Please rate/review our podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.
Check out The Gin Shop for all your gin-related clothing, Ginspired the cookbook, and fun novelty items.
Gin & Cocktails in San Francisco, with special guest Christine Beuhler
21m · PublishedOn 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. Currently, she lives in Oakland and is a Communications Consultant at Open Strategy Partners.
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
Want your very own Gin Tasting Journal to track all your gintastic experiences? Download our FREE template here!
Like this episode? Your reviews really do make a difference. Please rate/review our podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.
Check out The Gin Shop for all your gin-related clothing, Ginspired the cookbook, and fun novelty items.
[Update] How a Distillery Down Under got Started During the Pandemic, with special guest Nikki Oesterle
17m · PublishedOn 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 years ago, has blossomed into reality, as Nikki and her partner Adrian have set up their premises in Whanganui, New Zealand and are now selling their first bottles of gin. Combining her passion for creating delicious gin using locally sourced botanicals, with her special knack for digital marketing, she has created a visual experience through Papaiti Gin’s social media presence, taking followers along their journey of opening a craft gin distillery.
Note: The day after recording this episode, Papaiti Gin received their off-license and can now sell their products directly to customers.
You can find and follow Papaiti Gin at:
https://papaitigin.co.nz/
Facebook
Instagram
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
Want your very own Gin Tasting Journal to track all your gintastic experiences? Download our FREE template here!
Like this episode? Your reviews really do make a difference. Please rate/review our podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.
Check out The Gin Shop for all your gin-related clothing, Ginspired the cookbook, and fun novelty items.
[Update] How a Distillery Down Under got Started During the Pandemic, with special guest Nikki Oesterle
17m · PublishedOn 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 years ago, has blossomed into reality, as Nikki and her partner Adrian have set up their premises in Whanganui, New Zealand and are now selling their first bottles of gin. Combining her passion for creating delicious gin using locally sourced botanicals, with her special knack for digital marketing, she has created a visual experience through Papaiti Gin’s social media presence, taking followers along their journey of opening a craft gin distillery.
Note: The day after recording this episode, Papaiti Gin received their off-license and can now sell their products directly to customers.
You can find and follow Papaiti Gin at:
https://papaitigin.co.nz/
Facebook
Instagram
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
Want your very own Gin Tasting Journal to track all your gintastic experiences? Download our FREE template here!
Like this episode? Your reviews really do make a difference. Please rate/review our podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.
Check out The Gin Shop for all your gin-related clothing, Ginspired the cookbook, and fun novelty items.
GINSPIRED has 136 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 50:57:34. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 6th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 6th, 2024 22:11.
