The Bring a Bottle Podcast: Episode 72

Another week, another brand-spanking-new podcast awaits and this week we’ve got loads of drinker’s discoveries to share including an interactive bartender and some fun festive drinks that have NOTHING to do with mulled wine! Listen in via the player below!

What’s In Our Glass?

We’ve got a VERY special treat in our glasses this week – Deanston 12 year old Oloroso Sherry Cask Matured whisky. Distilled in 2008 and limited to only 13,227 bottles, this Oloroso cask matured whisky is 52.7% ABV and packs quite a punch. It has a beautiful Christmassy vibe - think gingerbread in a glass! Aidy reckons it would pair perfectly with Black forest gateaux with a bit of lemon in it.

ABV: 52.7%
Size: 700ml
Find here: £79.95

The Third Drinker

The wonderful Eulanda Shead-Osagiede joins us again to chat all about why we eat what we eat, an event of titanic proportions, and what she’ll be serving up this Christmas. Check her out on Instagram at @heydipyourtoesin.

Drinks News

Ever fancied having a robot serve you up a cocktail?! Well, now you can with the invention of Cecilia, a interactive bartender who can serve up 120 cocktails per hour! Find out what Aidy, Helena and Eulanda think about her by tuning in now. That’s not all though, we chat about the world’s first multi-aged blend of reposado and añejo tequila from Maestro Dobel Tequila, wine aged under the sea, the best Buck’s fizz/Mimosas to get your hands on, and what on earth Lillet Blanc is, amongst much more!

And finally…

Mailbag

‘I hate mulled wine but want to drink something festive - What other seasonal drinks can I make?!’. Listen in to hear Aidy, Helena and Eulanda’s suggestions here!

The Bring a Bottle Podcast: Episode 71

Episode 71 is here and we’re feeling festive! This week we chat all about how to make mulled wine that tastes decent, Irish Cream Liqueur - how do you drink yours?! and free gin cocktails! Listen in here…

What’s In Our Glass?

This week it’s Deanston 18 year old! Recently crowned Whisky of the Year 2022 in a blind tasting, Deanston 18 year old is matured for 18 years, including a finishing period in first-fill Kentucky bourbon casks and bottled without chill-filtration, this is a rich, luxurious whisky with notes of vanilla and sugary shortbread. Try a dram alongside your mince pies or an apple and pear crumble. Nom!

ABV: 46.3%
Size: 700ml
Find here: £69.99

Who’s The Third Drinker?

We have two ‘third drinkers’ joining us for episode 71. In the studio with us is Eulanda Shead-Osagiede, third drinker in The Three Drinkers in Ireland and travel content guru who is back from her trip to the orange groves of Portugal and eloquently explains her theory on how travel is a celebration of cultures. Check her out on Instagram at @heydipyourtoesin. We also catch up with Deanston’s Master Distiller Brendan McCarron who discusses his new challenges at Deanston and a ‘secret’ project! You can find him on Instagram at @mcc_brendan.

Drinks News

York Gin is feeling very giving this Christmas and is handing out free gin cocktails but you’ll have to listen in to find out how to get your hands on them! We also chat about alcoholic tea, Britney’s first toast to freedom and some fun recipes to make with Irish Cream Liqueur - you’re going to love Helena’s!

And finally…

Mailbag

This week’s question is: ‘What is the secret to making the perfect mulled wine?’ See what we had to say about it here!

The Bring a Bottle Podcast: Episode 70

Episode 70 is here and this week we chat drinks gadgets, delicious prosecco, vodka made from chips and much, much more! Listen in via the player below now!

What’s in our glass?

This week it’s all about Deanston 12 year old. A lovely whisky with caramel notes and honey sweetness that is perfect for people who live smoother fruiter whiskies. Try it in a Warm Scotch Cider – trust us you won’t regret it!

ABV: 46.3%
Size: 700ml
Find here: £37.60

In the news

Aidy has discovered a vodka made from curly and crinkle cut fries and Helena is getting excited about wine trains!

Third Drinker

Lauren Horne joins us this week and tells us all about her brand Dottie’s Espresso Martini. Vegan friendly, gluten free and using barista grade style Guatemalan coffee along with the amazing crema that forms on top once it’s poured it really is a revelation in the canned drinks industry and one to try!

ABV: 7%
Size: 250ml
Find here: dotties.co.uk

Call the shots

Helena puts Aidy and Lauren to the test to see if they can figure out what the orangey, bubbly, toffee popcorn and salted caramel smelling drink is that they have been given. Trust us, you don’t want to miss it!

And finally…

Mailbag

White wine is a trigger for my acid reflux – is there a white wine out there that you think wouldn’t upset my stomach as much.

Listen in for all this and more!

The Bring a Bottle Podcast: Episode 68

This week’s podcast is focusing on the Belvedere Organic Infusions range, but it’s not just that, we have some BIG news to share, lots of new exciting drinks discoveries and a great mailbag question! Listen in via this player to hear all this and more.

What’s In Our Glass?

Episode 68 is a one-off special podcast focusing on Belvedere Organic Infusions. Belvedere vodka is Polish vodka made with 100% organic ingredients and the infusions range, consisting of Lemon & Basil, Blackberry & Lemongrass and Pear & Ginger Vodka is created by using these quality organic ingredients with an added twist of flavour. Some flavoured vodkas can be very synthetic but these vodkas have multi-layered flavours making for very complex interesting drinks. Listen in to hear which cocktail Aidy has whipped up with them.

ABV: 40%
Size: UK 700ml // US 750ml
Find here:
Lemon & Basil UK £39.95 // US $43.19
Blackberry & Lemongrass UK £39.95 // US $43.19
Pear and Ginger UK £39.95 // $43.19

BIG News

You may have already seen on our website but our brand new TV series The Three Drinkers in Ireland is now in production! Listen in to hear a few more cheeky teasers about what you can expect to see from February 2022!

Secret Santa

It’s nearly that time of year again and it’s always a struggle to know what to buy! Helena has discovered a brilliant drink that she reckons would do really well as a secret santa gift. Introducing, Wild Arbor, a clear cream liqueur that is free from dairy, gluten, has no artificial flavours or preservatives and tastes like an indulgent Irish cream – it is definitely a drink for all.

ABV: 19.8%
Size: UK 700ml // US 750ml
Find here: UK £19.95 // US $29.99

Drinkers Discovery

This week it’s all about X by Glenmorangie, a brand new single malt whisky designed to be used in cocktails! A sweeter, more luscious and rich whisky than Glenmorangie’s usual style, Helena thinks it works really well in taller drinks and mixers like a highball with ginger ale.

ABV: 40%
Size: UK 700ml // US 750ml
Find here: UK £29.95 // US $31.99

Mailbag

This week’s burning question is: ‘Should you drink alcohol in a certain order or avoid mixing certain types?’

You can listen to all this and more by tuning in now!

The Bring a Bottle Podcast: Episode 67

It’s that time again and boy have we got a fun filled podcast waiting for you! You can listen to the full podcast via the player below or via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Here is a sneak peek of what to expect this week:

What’s in our glass?

This week we’re sipping on a delicious dram of The Dalmore Sherry Cask Select 12YO. Listen in as Aidy and Helena attempt to describe its delicious taste without mentioning the words ‘Christmas’ and ‘Cake’! If you are a lover of Sherry cask whisky then you can pick up a bottle of The Dalmore Sherry Cask Select 12YO below.

ABV: 43%
Size: 700ml
Find here: £71

Drinks news

Did you know that Gordon Ramsay has brought out his own Italian wines in the UK?! He has previously launched a massive collection of Californian wines in the USA but now those in the UK can enjoy some of his wines too. A mix of grapes blended from two different regions; Tuscany and Abruzzo, this wine has great structure and a delicious mixture of fruity notes. For roughly £10 each it is definitely worth trying a bottle!

Drinker’s Discovery

One of our favourite topics as there is always something new and exciting waiting to be discovered. This week Aidy tells us all about some brilliant Drinks Advent Calendars, Helena has found an alcohol alternative that has blown her away as it not only tastes great but it uses GABA technology to increase your sense of calm and quiet and to stop over stimulation that comes with drinking (read more about Hangiexty here) and we chat about which Bag in Box wines you should be trying!

Mailbag!

This week’s questions is…. ‘Why does everyone have a certain drink or type of alcohol that makes them act completely out of order?’ Listen in to find out which alcohol makes Aidy and Helena do crazy things!

You can listen to all this, more drinks news, a brand new word of the week and discover a delicious no alcohol beer by tuning in now!

The Bring a Bottle Podcast: Episode 66

Another week, and another fun filled podcast awaits! You can listen in via the player here and for a sneaky look into what we got up to read more below…

What’s in Our Glass?

This week we are sipping on Tamnavulin Red Wine Cask Edition. This gorgeous whisky is matured in American oak barrels and finished in French Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine casks giving it gorgeous notes of apple, honey, vanilla and sweet red berry. It’s a beautifully balanced whisky that is delicious sipped neat but would work equally well in an Old Fashioned.

ABV: 40%
Size: 700ml
Find here: £32.45

Drinker’s Discovery

We love a good Drinker's discovery here at 3DHQ. This week it is not about a new brand but rather the latest news on just how many times a week it has been deemed ok to drink. You may be pleasantly surprised…

Celebrity wines

This last year has seen another massive increase in the number of celebrities bringing out their own wine and spirits but with so many out there how are you meant to know what is worth trying? This week, Aidy and Helena take a deep dive into the world of celebrity wine and tell you of some great recent releases you have to try!

Mailbag

Ever wondered why professional wine drinkers slurp their wine? Well, you are about to find out because Aidy and Helena tell you exactly what professional wine tasters like themselves are trying to achieve when they taste wine, how to do it getting all your senses involved and they also decode those geeky wine terms like mouthfeel, texture and finish so you can take tasting notes like a pro too!

You can listen to all this, more drinks news, a brand new word of the week and discover a delicious no alcohol beer by tuning in now!

The Bring a Bottle Podcast: Episode 64

It’s Podcast Day! *insert trumpet/fanfare/horn of anticipation sound effect here* That means you’re one click away from opening the chest full of drinks information and news that Aidy and Helena have prepared for you this week… 

Before you read on, remember there’s so much more to hear in the podcast - so don’t forget to listen! 

What’s In The Glass?

Up for a beautiful dram? That’s a trick question - we already know you are! This week, Aidy and Helena are enjoying Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve Whisky, an immensely popular whisky winning awards left right and centre! Fun bit of trivia, the original Cigar Malt was discontinued in 2009 but due to the strained cries of its fans - it returned in 2011 with a new bottle and a new gaggle of fans behind it. Why is it called a Cigar Malt, you may ask? It’s not because the whisky is in any way infused with cigars, but because Dalmore have decided it is the quintessential drinks pairing for a cigar...

Now, it’s flavour time… With this whisky you’ll be getting a wonderful mix of dark chocolate, tropical fruits, banana toffee and rich butterscotch. There’s a mouthwatering finish of orange zest that will have you leaning back in your chair feeling like a whisky GOD.

ABV: 44%
Size: UK 700ml // US 750ml
Find here: UK £76.80 // US $262.99

Drinks News - Cars Powered by Wine?

This just in on TTDNC (that’s The Three Drinkers News Channel) - Helena’s got some hot drinks news that’s not just interesting but eco-friendly (woo)!

Renewable energy is at the forefront of consumers’ minds at the moment, with everyone anxious to find a way to get power without having to harm the environment. This has sprouted some really ingenious ideas in the past few years, with Glenfiddich using whisky waste to power its trucks, and now French oil company TotalEnergies creating fuel for cars with WINE residue!

All these innovations (especially from oil companies) are looking toward a brighter and more sustainable future for the world in terms of being waste free and powered by renewable energy. TotalEnergies will even be supplying the 2022 Le Mans motorsport event (where the winning car is the one who makes the furthest distance in 24 hours)! 

Aidy’s Advice - How To Have the Best Bath of Your LIFE

It’s no surprise that Aidy is a fan of a relaxing and rejuvenating bath, especially if you follow his Instagram (psst - that’s @sypped if you’re interested), and this week he’s let us in on his secrets for having the best bath EVER. Make sure to stick to these steps to ensure a bath Mr. Aidy ‘Best Bather’ Smith would be proud of… 

Step 1: The Bubbles…

Step one is some aromatherapy bubbles. But, what is an aromatherapy bubble bath? As it turns out, aromatherapy bubbles are a bubble bath liquid that gives off relaxing and soothing scents. Pour it under your tap while it’s running for best results!

Step 2: Really, Really, Nice Candle

Having a candle burning, even when not in the bath, is always a calming experience. Brilliant for meditation, romantic evenings or even just reading a good book. You can choose any candle scent you want, it’s completely up to you! Aidy’s loving a musky smelling candle at the moment, and here’s his current favourite: Feu De Bois Candle.

Find out the next 5 steps by listening in… trust us, you don’t want to miss them!

Drinker’s Discovery: The Doctors’ Rosé Marlborough

Helena’s been loving The Doctors’ Rosé from Marlborough, New Zealand this week! This rosé is brilliant as not only is it delicious, with crisp strawberry and cherry flavours, but it’s got a low alcohol content. At only 9.5%, it’s a brilliant wine for drinking when you’re being mindful of what you’re drinking but still want something tasty.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 9.5%
Find it here: £10.99

Mailbag SNEAK PREVIEW:

Here’s a sneak preview of this week’s mailbag question - but you’ll have to listen to the podcast to find out the answer…

“I recently bought a huge bottle of rosé for my friend’s birthday! Does wine out of a larger bottle taste any different to wine out of a regular bottle?”

Tune in to listen to all this and more and if you missed last weeks episode then fear not, you can listen in here

The Bring a Bottle Podcast: Episode 63

Happy New Podcast Day! We’ve got a brand new episode of The Three Drinkers podcast up NOW, and along with that comes your weekly run down! As always, we’ve got a ton of weird and wonderful things to chat about in the world of drink - and this week are featuring a very familiar face as our Third Drinker... 

Here’s our quick guide to some of the things we’re chatting about, but there’s so much more in the podcast - so give it a listen!

What’s In The Glass?

We’re already getting in the, dare we say it, Christmas spirit with this drink, as Aidy, Helena, and our Third Drinker taste a mouth-watering dram of Tamnavulin Sherry Cask Edition whisky. If you’re wondering what makes it taste Christmassy, the clue is very much in the name. As Christmas cake is made with sherry, the three different sherry casks that Tamnavulin Sherry Cask is finished in are reminiscent of that spicy, cakey taste.

Another bonus of Tamnavulin Sherry Cask is that it’s a great whisky for beginners! It has lots of flavour but is really smooth. The price isn’t astronomical either so it’s a great buy! Find it below:

ABV: 40%
Size: 700ml
Find here: £32.95

Who Is The Third Drinker…?

You know him, you love him - it’s Colin! While he may no longer be presenting, he’s always a welcome face/voice on the podcast - especially when he brings great whisky with him...! Just back from a trip to Scotland, Colin is the reason the delicious Tamnavulin Sherry Cask is even on the table, and as a whisky expert, he definitely knows how to pick them.

Colin’s always getting involved with all things whisky and drink, so follow him on Instagram at @champdenwhite to see all the exciting things he’s getting up to!

Cardi B’s Boozy Whipped Cream?

It’s only been 3 years since Cardi B released her debut album (which debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200, was the top selling female rap album of the 2010s and bagged 5 Grammy nominations and a win for Best Rap Album), but Cardi B is everywhere. Whether she’s scoring number ones, dancing at awards shows or breaking world records, Cardi’s doing it loud and she’s doing it proud. It’s no surprise then, that she’s releasing a canned whipped cream infused with vodka.

Cardi is teaming up with brand consultancy Starco Brands to create ‘Whipshots’. The cream has an ABV of 10% and is said to be the product of four years of research. If you’re a vegan or lactose intolerant Cardi B fan, don’t worry - the cream is also dairy-free! You’ll be able to buy it in chocolate, vanilla or caramel flavour and it won’t need to be refrigerated. That sounds like a party to us!

The cream is expected to be available online and in stores in December, so be on the lookout!

Dine First, Wine First: Melt In The Middle Chocolate Pudding

On this week’s Dine First, Wine First segment we’re looking at pairings for the delicious melt in the middle chocolate pudding!

Aidy’s Pick:
Aidy’s picking an Italian dessert wine made from passito grapes. Passito grapes are grapes that are partially dried before squeezing and fermenting. Some of the best quality passito wines are produced in the Veneto region of Italy, and these are called the Amarone della Valpolicella wines. Unlike many raisinated wines that are usually white and sweet, Amarone (meaning ultra bitter) is red and dry. Amarone della Valpolicella wines always offer a full body with notes of fig, milk chocolate and coffee bean. Sounds like it would be a dream with a melt-in-the-middle chocolate pudding!

Colin’s Pick:
He does love his whisky, our Colin, so it’s no surprise that he’s picked the very whisky being drunk this week for his pairing, the Tamnavulin Sherry Cask! Colin wants his in the freezer to chill it right the way down, and then drunk just after a mouthful of that melting chocolate inside the pudding to bring out all the fruitiness in the whisky. Yum!

Mailbag SNEAK PREVIEW

Here’s a sneak preview of this week’s mailbag question - but you’ll have to listen to the podcast to find out the answer…

“Oktoberfest is one of my favourite times of the year. After the festivities were cancelled last year, I want to make the most of this year and I need your help! What beer should I stock for the event?!”

Tune in here to find out what our Three Drinkers reply with… Cheers!