IN THE SPIRIT OF...
In The Spirit Of is a collection of conversations on the under utilised, under represented, and under appreciated spirits of the world. In each episode we take a deep dive into a different spirit, speaking with experts about what it is, where it comes from, and what to do with it. Hosted and created by Alexandra Ulijaszek, Tatjana Sendzimir and Alexa Farrow.
IN THE SPIRIT OF... BAIJIU
Baijiu is the most consumed spirit in the world, and if you didn't know that, now you do! But what actually IS it? Our first episode sees us sitting down with two of the biggest Baijiu brains around; Chockie Tom of Doom Tiki and Derek Sandhaus, author of 'Drunk in China', 'Baijiu: The Essential Guide in Chinese Spirits' and co-founder of Ming River Baijiu. We'll be talking through the ins and outs of the spirit, where it comes from, and what to do with it.
IN THE SPIRIT OF ARMAGNAC
The hidden gem of the brandy world... We've all seen a couple of dusty bottles on many a back bar, but what actually IS Armagnac? Our second episode sees us sitting down with one the smartest women in the spirits world and expert on Armagnac, Hannah Lanfear. We'll be talking through the ins and outs of the spirit, where it comes from, and what to do with it.
IN THE SPIRIT OF SINGANI
This week we are diving into the world of Bolivian grape spirits with Singani! We are talking to Steven Soderbergh, Academy Award winner and owner of Singani 63 - the only commercially available Singani in the UK, Ivy Mix of Leyenda and author of 'Spirits of Latin America' and Luis Pablo Granier of Casa Real distillery. Discover what Singani is and how to drink with us - we hope you enjoy!
IN THE SPIRIT OF SHOCHU
Welcome to the world of Shochu! In this episode we go further into the world of Asian spirits, talking to Natsuki Kikuya - Sake educator and Sake Samurai, as well as Rose Brookman of The Mixing Class WSET school, about what Shochu is, where it comes from, and what to do with it!
IN THE SPIRIT OF SOTOL
For the final episode in the first season of 'In the Spirit Of' we talk to Deano Moncrieffe, of Hacha London and global agave expert, Carmen Lopez Torres, food scientist and mezcal ambassador, and Ivy Mix of Leyenda, author of 'Spirits of Latin America'. We will be diving into the world of lesser known agave and Mexican spirits, talking about Sotol, primarily, as well as Raicilla and Bacanora. As always, we're here to help you find out what it is, where it comes from, and what to do with it!