The Bring a Bottle podcast is a lighthearted look at the world of drinks, food, travel and more, all through a lifestyle lens. Join Aidy Smith and Helena Nicklin with a deliciously diverse range of guests as they catch up over a bottle of something special and chat about what's going on in their worlds. From beer made with Yorkshire puddings and crisps to the science of hangovers and advice on all sorts of mixology, this is a podcast packed with plenty of stories and take home tips for epicurious listeners. Scroll down to listen today!

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The season finale of the Bring a Bottle podcast has arrived! This will be the last episode for a while, so it’s a time for reflecting on the trends and value monsters of the year just passed and predict the trends for 2023. Top cocktails of the year, Mezcal, Martini, Dry January tips, a Buy it or Bin it that misses the mark and much more! Happy New Year drinkers! (36mins) Read more here!

We’ve got the best case of déjà vu, because for Episode 103 of the Bring a Bottle podcast, we’re joined by cheese & wine sage Jessica Summer again! We further explore the beautiful Graffigna Malbec and Jessica walks us through an example cheese and wine tasting session, featuring some absolute must hear tips. We also try a delightful hazelnut liqueur you’ll want to try and get our sommelier on with some rather challenging pairings! (29mins) Read more here!

Episode 102 is packed with knowledge, with Helena joined by absolute cheese and wine guru and owner of Mouse and Grape, Jessica Summer! Inevitably, we took this opportunity to learn all about cheese and wine pairings, using an incredible value supermarket Graffigna Genuine Collection Reserve Malbec as an example. There are Earl Grey gin experiments, a G&T unlike any you’ve probably tried before, and money-saving insight into how wine lists work! (41mins) Read more here!

It’s Episode 101 and with us in the studio this week is Jack Charlton, traveller and lover of all things drinks who began at Café Rouge when he was 15 and is now Head of Brand Ambassadors for Remy Cointreau in the UK! There’s incredible Mount Gay rum to be sipped, odd advent calendars to be discussed, Jaffa Cake vodka to be tried and a machine to completely transform your Hot Choc experience! Listen for all that and more! (44mins) Read more here!

A century of Bring a Bottle podcasts! Congratulations to us if we do say so and thank you, loyal listeners! We have both in the studio for the 100th special, and there was only one person to complete the trio – the legendary Colin Hampden White. This episode is packed to the rafters with our best bits, there’s vagina beer, behind-the-scenes television moments, the biggest drinks trends, cask buying advice and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. (38mins) Read more here…