This week on the podcast, our host Becky is joined by bartender and co-founder of Idyll Drinks, Marcis Dzelzainis, as well as hospitality and beverage industry veteran, Thomas Soden, to discuss natural refreshment. They discuss whether dark spirits can be truly refreshing and why there seems to be a preconception that they should only ever be drunk neat. They also explore the importance of local and natural ingredients in your drink and share new and unexpected ideas recommendations for lighter, natural mixers beyond the standard cola or ginger ale.About The HostBecky Paskin is an award-winning whisky expert, TV personality and former editor of scotchwhisky.com. She is the only drinks journalist in the world to have an actual distilling qualification. As one of the leading voices for breaking outdated conventions around who drinks whisky and how it should be enjoyed, Becky is passionate about helping more people gain the confidence to explore whisky further.About The GuestsMarcis Dzelzainis is a Pioneering bartender. He’s been a bartender for 15 years. working in London venues such as the Zetter Townhouse, Sager + Wild and 69 Colebrook Row. He is also the co-founder of Idyll Drinks a soda drinks company dedicated to key concepts such as rewilding, regenerative farming and sustainable foragingThomas Soden is a hospitality and beverage industry veteran. He is the co-founder and CEO Ace+Freak, a natural canned drinks company that’s the most globally awarded canned cocktail with over 9 taste medals and counting, including 'Best in Class' RTD cocktail.Resourceshttps://uk.edrington.com/Becky Paskin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckypaskin/?hl=enhttps://www.idylldrinks.com/https://aceandfreak.me/https://www.onefineplay.com/Learn more about Maker’s Mark here: https://uk.edrington.com/en/our-brands/imported-whisky/makers-markLearn more about Highland Park here: https://uk.edrington.com/en/our-brands/scotch-whisky/highland-parkLearn more about The Famous Grouse here: https://uk.edrington.com/en/our-brands/scotch-whisky/the-famous-grouse

This week on the podcast, our host Becky is joined by Lauren Anderson-Smedley, Senior Regional Specialist for Waitrose and Partners, and Jamie Campbell, a UK Brand Ambassador for Brugal 1888, to discuss me moments.In their conversation, they define me moments, the importance of having one, and how we can personalise them to keep them exciting.The team also discuss how the story behind a dark spirits drink can bring a different dimension to a me moment and Becky, Jamie and Lauren share their own personal drinks recommendations for having the best, most indulgent me moment.About The HostBecky Paskin is an award-winning whisky expert, TV personality and former editor of scotchwhisky.com. She is the only drinks journalist in the world to have an actual distilling qualification. As one of the leading voices for breaking outdated conventions around who drinks whisky and how it should be enjoyed, Becky is passionate about helping more people gain the confidence to explore whisky further.About The GuestsLauren Anderson-Smedley is s Drinks Experience Trainer & Senior Regional Specialist for Waitrose and Partners.Jamie Campbell is a UK Brand Ambassador for Brugal 1888 with over 10+ years in the hospitality industry, focusing on growing appreciation of the super-premium Rum category and building the brand in the UK market through Edrington UK.Resourceshttps://uk.edrington.com/Becky Paskin’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckypaskin/?hl=enJamie Campbell’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamcampbell_/?hl=en-gbhttps://www.onefineplay.com/Learn more about Brugal 1888 here: https://uk.edrington.com/en/our-brands/rum/brugal

This week on the podcast, our host Becky meets Senior Brand Ambassador for Edrington UK, David Miles, and founder of Celebrate Her Anna Sebastiaen to discuss enjoying dark spirits on your terms!In their conversation, the team unlock the wonderful ways you can enjoy dark spirits particularly how best to enjoy them on your own terms, how you want to drink them. The team also exchange some of the great stories around the craft of dark spirits, and Becky asks her guests what the industry needs to do to empower newcomers into the category.About The HostBecky Paskin is an award-winning whisky expert, TV personality and former editor of scotchwhisky.com. She is the only drinks journalist in the world to have an actual distilling qualification. As one of the leading voices for breaking outdated conventions around who drinks whisky and how it should be enjoyed, Becky is passionate about helping more people gain the confidence to explore whisky further.About The GuestsDavid Miles is a Senior Brand Ambassador at Edrington UK and, previously, David was a Whisky Brands Ambassador for Maxxium UK since 2013.Anna Sebastian is the founder of Celebrate Her: a non-profit organisation aimed at elevating female talent in the hospitality industry.Resourceshttps://uk.edrington.com/David Miles’ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiskythinking/?hl=enBecky’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckypaskin/?hl=enhttps://www.celebrateher.me/https://www.onefineplay.com/Learn more about Macallan here: https://www.themacallan.com/enLearn more about The Glenrothes here: https://uk.edrington.com/en/news/the-glenrothes-the-42

Welcome to The Stillhouse Podcast - the show that celebrates all things dark spirits.Join our host Becky Paskin, award-winning dark spirits expert, and as she will meet the greatest voices in the industry to debunk the myths around dark spirits, and showcase the exciting opportunities the dark spirits drinks category represents.Whether it’s how to have the perfect first taste, finding the best mixer, or learning to appreciate the craft behind the beverage, this podcast will help you explore more about this incredible drinks category.So it doesn’t matter if you’re new to the category, or a master distiller - if you’re interested in dark spirits this show is for you.This is the Stillhouse Podcast.Resourceshttps://uk.edrington.com/Becky’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckypaskin/?hl=enhttps://www.onefineplay.com/