The Bring a Bottle Podcast: Episode 78

Welcome back to another Bring a Bottle podcast! This week it’s all about garlic vodka, fancy bottled mocktails and drinks from Latvia. Listen in below for all this and more!

WHAT’S IN OUR GLASS?

This week we’re revisiting Deanston Virgin Oak highland single malt Scotch whisky but this time it’s all about its versatility in cocktails – listen in to check out our favourites and Aidy’s interesting garnish suggestion.

ABV: 46.3%
Size: UK 700ml // US 750ml
Find here: UK £34 // US $36.99

Drinks News

What do you look for on a wine list? A recent study has published some rather surprising results Plus, we reveal some top tips to make life easier when ordering wine in a restaurant.

Bang for Buck

Listener, Milton, contacted us and told us all about his bargain supermarket finds. Like, for example, a magnum of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for… drumroll please… only £28! Want to know how he does it? You know what to do ;)

Drinks From Around The World

This week Aidy transports you to Latvia to sample Riga Black Balsam, a traditional herbal liqueur made with many, many different natural ingredients. And yes, it includes tree bark! The best bit? You enjoy it served in your coffee or poured over ice cream.

ABV: 45%
Size: UK 700ml // US 750ml
Find here: UK £21.50 // US $33.59

No/Lo

Ever wanted a mocktail that actually tastes like what it says on the can? Well, Helena selects a quartet of really tasty mocktails from Savyll Beverage Co and tells us all about them. Available in cans or bottles from £12 for four, these vegan and gluten free drinks give that great authentic classic cocktail flavour without the booze.

Size: 250ml
Price: UK £11.99 for 4 // US sysco.com

Mailbag

A great question this week, “What is chill filtering?” . Listen in as we take you through what it is, why it happens and whether we think it’s a good thing or not.

Don’t forget to get in touch with us on Instagram to send in all your mailbag questions and of course to listen in ;) Cheers!

The Bring a Bottle Podcast: Episode 77

Oh l' amour, it’s that time of year again. But whether you celebrate Valentine's day, Galentine's day or ‘give yourself some love’ day, we have some great tips so listen in to episode 77 for all our romantic cork popping inspiration.

WHAT’S IN OUR GLASS?

Why it’s the perfect whisky choice for Valentine's day! It’s Deanston 17 year old Pinot Noir finish limited edition. It’s luscious and elegant with red meadow berries jumping out from the wine cask finish and has a smooth and creamy finish. Nom!

ABV: 50%
Size: 700ml
Find here: £110

Drinks News

Believe it or not, research has been done on which animals can hold their booze the best. You’ll be surprised at the results! Plus the 400 year old winery discovered that’s changing the way people think about the history of alcohol.

Buy it or Bin it!

We taste test Kylie Minogue’s pink prosecco. An easy drinker to get the conversation started at parties, but did it end up in the bin? You’ll have to listen in to find out!

ABV: 11%
Size: 750ml
Find here: £9 (stocked in most major supermarkets)

Drinks From Around The World

Let us introduce you to Mamajuana, the national drink of the Dominican Republic. A spiced beverage made from rum, red wine, spices and - wait for it - tree bark! (Does anyone else feel like there’s a bit of a tree bark theme going on here?!)

Bang for Buck

Bang for Buck is back and it won’t leave you disappointed as Helena shares a proper pink fizz that using a Chardonnay, Pinot Noir blend is made in the same way as Champagne and tastes just as good. Introducing Codorniu Anna Rosé Cava!

ABV: 12%
Size: 750ml
Price: £11

Mailbag

This week it was a question we often get asked and it is a brilliant one at that “When a wine is described as something like strawberry, is there actually strawberries in it?” Listen in as we explain just what tasting notes mean and why they are described as they are.

Don’t forget to get in touch with us on Instagram to send in all your mailbag questions and of course to listen in ;) Cheers!