In this podcast series, Melita Kiely, editor-in-chief of the world’s leading trade magazine for spirits, The Spirits Business, gives listeners insights into the journeys of people from across the industry who have achieved remarkable success. From brand founders and CEOs to award-winning bartenders, hospitality experts and non-profit leaders, each episode brings a unique perspective on the global spirits industry.
In addition to personal storytelling, each episode aims to shed light on pressing issues within the spirits world, offer advice on everything from building a business to establishing work-life balance, and inspiration to pursue your career goals.
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In this podcast series, Melita Kiely, editor-in-chief of the world’s leading trade magazine for spirits, The Spirits Business, gives listeners insights into the journeys of people from across the industry who have achieved remarkable success. From brand founders and CEOs to award-winning bartenders, hospitality experts and non-profit leaders, each episode brings a unique perspective on the global spirits industry.
In addition to personal storytelling, each episode aims to shed light on pressing issues within the spirits world, offer advice on everything from building a business to establishing work-life balance, and inspiration to pursue your career goals.
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There are two parts to The Diplomat bar in Hong Kong; the first is akin to an American tavern, with high-counter seating, and low lighting. Then down a pink corridor is the exclusive Social Club, with a contrast of dark seating and pink stools, an impressive vinyl collection, and a DJ booth to really get the party started. American John Nugent shares his journey and the concept behind his bar, and how he and his team fuse flavours from the US and Hong Kong to make some truly killer cocktails, and how the bar’s efforts and ethos secured it Hong Kong’s first Pin from global bar recognition system The Pinnacle Guide, truly putting this speakeasy at the forefront of Asian hospitality.
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If you’re a brand owner, hospitality worker, distributor – or involved in any other facet of the spirits trade, and are feeling somewhat frustrated or concerned about the multiple headwinds and challenges facing the industry, then do not skip this episode. Our podcast host, Melita Kiely, editor-in-chief of The Spirits Business magazine, sat down with Nick Gillett from Mangrove Global to chat about the current state of the industry, covering inflation, tax increases, sustainability pressures, staff recruitment and retention, and market trends. Nick speaks incredibly candidly about the challenges – alongside many, many opportunities that still remain for growth and profitability. Plus, for any new brands or those just about to launch, he gives some very clear advice on how to gear yourselves up for the best chance of success.
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Bar Leone in Hong Kong has gained an incredible reputation worldwide – and after visiting the venue first hand earlier this year, our podcast host Melita Kiely says it is easy to see why. Founder Lorenzo Antinori has brought a slice of Italian hospitality to Asia, where guests can expect approachable but delicious cocktails, satiating food offerings alongside, and a vibrant, warm, welcoming atmosphere. It’s not hard to see why Bar Leone was voted the number one bar in Asia in 2024, and second globally. This episode explores how Lorenzo has achieved such dizzying heights of success, and what’s still to come – including a second Cuban-inspired bar opening in Hong Kong this summer.
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On today's podcast episode, our host Melita Kiely is speaking with Jack Sotti, who is the brand ambassador for Bar Convent London. The first Baar Convent London event will take place from the 30 June to 1 July. But even if you tune into this episode after these dates, do keep listening because Jack has had an incredible career and offers so much great advice during this episode.
Throughout the conversation, Jack delves into the emphasis on education at Bar Convent events, and why this isn't just a show for London, but an event to unite industry professionals around the UK. Plus, we go into detail about Jack's journey so far, from taking some serious risks in the early days of his career to opening his bar Archive & Myth in London, as well as the importance of parental support in the drinks industry.
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Spend just a few minutes in the company of Ilaria Carone and it’s hard to believe that someone so vivacious and chatty moved from Italy to London a short seven years ago speaking next to no English. Armed with as much experience as she could gather in her home country, Ilaria headed to London to pursue her dream hospitality career. Not afraid to rise to the challenge, she secured her first position a few days in at a private members’ club – and her success has only grown from there.
Having worked for some of the most well-respected, high-end venues in London – including prestigious members’ club Annabel’s – Ilaria has a wealth of experience in creating tailored drinking experiences for her guests. Today, she is the UK brand ambassador for Four Roses Bourbon, and in this week’s episode, Ilaria tells us about her hospitality journey, why she is constantly seeking new challenges, opportunities and educational experiences, and also about her love of whiskey.
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Bartender, ambassador, brand co-founder, mentor, educator, public speaker – Claire Warner has a killer CV. With 25 years in the spirits industry, Claire has worked with some of the brightest minds in the business – and inspired many along the way, too. As head of luxury advocacy at Diageo, she is passionate about championing the on-trade, and building and supporting relationships between brands and bartenders.
During our conversation we covered everything from the significance of cocktail competitions and the rise of the no-alcohol category, to the importance of helping hospitality and spirits professionals find balance and avoid reaching burnout, and how to tell when it’s the right time to make that all important career move.
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It’s no secret that the number of women pursuing STEM subjects and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields is woefully low compared to the number of men. But Trudiann Branker, the first woman master blender for Mount Gay Rum, is a shining example of the successful career trajectory that’s possible for women in STEM fields. Passionate about flavour and the science behind creating new profiles in rum, Trudiann is funding huge success and enjoyment from creating innovative rum blends for Mount Gay – and filling the barrels for future master blenders to come.
This episode spans the significance of Mount Gay Rum to Barbados, the importance of sustainability – particularly as an island producer – how we can bring even more women into the world of spirits, and career advice for aspiring blenders.
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This is our first live recording of a podcast episode – and we're delighted to share such an insightful and informative talk we held in March to mark International Women's Day. Titled 'Actions speak louder than words: engaging in meaningful change'. This was not a protest or an empty celebration of women; what’s always been at the core of these events is to share a conversation where women can attend, participate, and leave with actionable steps to further their professional development, and support other women along the way.
This year’s discussion centred on women in hospitality, with a powerful line-up of experienced voices: Alice Taraschi, manager of The Guard’s Bar & Lounge at Raffles London at The OWO; Hebe Richardson, owner of Soda & Friends; Siobhan Payne and Hannah Sharman-Cox, co-founders and directors of London Cocktail Week, HANDS London Consultancy, and The Pinnacle Guide; and Anna Sebastian, founder of a global hospitality agency and Celebrate Her. Melita Kiely, editor-in-chief of The Spirits Business, moderated the discussion, which took place at The Guard’s Bar & Lounge – a proudly Pinned bar.
From bartenders and bar owners to consultants, ambassadors and more, women in hospitality are flourishing. But how can we support, protect and celebrate them more effectively? We delve into all of this and more in this week's episode.
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Marlene Holmes has had quite the whiskey career. Starting in 1990, Marlene learned from some of the best whiskey makers in the business, including the legendary Booker Noe. Marlene is unquestionably a legend in her own right; after nearly three decades at Beam working in whiskey production, Marlene pursued a dream she had to switch the high-volume production of Beam for a small start-up, Milam & Greene. In this episode, we talk at length about her incredible whiskey career, what it takes to be a master distiller, and why newer producers like Milam & Greene are giving the big players a run for their money.
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Georgie Bell has had a whisky career many would covet. From bartending to becoming a global ambassador for multiple companies, Georgie spent years travelling the world sharing her passion for whisky. Today, she leads her own independent whisky bottling business, The Heart Cut, which she co-founded with her husband, Fabrizio Leoni. This episode covers a lot of ground, from what it was like 15 years ago as a young woman working in whisky to advice on finding balance as a global brand ambassador when you’re on the road for eight to nine months of the year, and how The Heart Cut is working to help whisky drinkers discover new and exciting distilleries from around the world.
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Dan Szor swapped a career of finance and Wall Street to pursue a dream of owning his own whisky distillery in one of the most idyllic parts of England. The Cotswolds Distillery was one of the first English whisky producers on the scene and has been at the forefront of the category’s substantial growth. But what does it take to build a distillery from the ground up, and to grow it into into a global success story? Dan shares his experience in our latest podcast episode, which also touches on the recent GI development for English whisky, what it would mean for the category, and why Dan believes it won't have the detrimental impact on Scotch single malts that some claim.
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In February, podcast host Melita Kiely headed to France for the annual Wine Paris trade fair, one of the biggest trade shows in the spirits industry. The Be Spirits hall was packed with hundreds of spirits products, and of course the famous Infinite Bar – a 40-metre-long bar showcasing some of Europe’s finest bartenders, as they shake and stir cocktails throughout the event.
But what were the biggest spirits trends evident from this year's event? We interviewed several exhibitors – from RTD founders and bar owners to an Asian spirits bottler – to hear their insights.
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With a background in pharmaceutical science, Master distiller Lasse Öznek harnesses his background in pharmaceutical science to create distinctively Danish whisky – the kind of whisky he loves to drink. His vision is clear: to challenge conventions of whisky-making to push the boundaries of flavour, and be a leader in the Danish distilling scene. In this episode, we learn about Lasse's background, how he fell in love with whisky, the challenges of creating Danish whiskies that can stand up to more established whisky regions, plus the latest launch from the distillery.
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When the global pandemic hit in 2020, it held a mirror to how behind the spirits industry was in its digital advancements – notably in regards to e-commerce. However, as Rob Hollands, CEO of Proof 8 (which rebranded from Proofworks shortly after this episode was recorded) reveals in this podcast episode, there are still many digital improvements the trade can embrace to improve efficiency, offer greater transparency, and protect transactions and ownership.
Rob tells us about how Proof 8 is working with spirits companies to digitise their operations for the better, key business challenges he's seen through his work, and why he believes investing to transform companies from 'analogue' to 'digital' means of working makes solid business sense.
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In a first for The Spirits Business Podcast, we welcome a trio of guests for an insightful panel discussion. Hosted in partnership with global trade event ProSpirits, the distilled arm of ProWein, this episode includes: Dr Simone Loose, head of the Institute for Wine and Beverage Business Research at Geisenheim University and lead researcher on the inaugural ProSpirits Report; Sylvia Bernard, international marketing director at La Martiniquaise-Bardinet; and Nikša Pirović, founder and owner of Pacific & Lime.
The conversation covers a broad spectrum of topics, including the relevance of international trade shows in a post-pandemic world, how to build and maintain strong business relationships, and key findings from the ProSpirits Report 2025.
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Fawn Weaver is a highly successful entrepreneur, a New York Times best-selling author, and the founder and CEO of the fastest-growing American whiskey brand in US history, and best-selling African-American-founded spirit brand of all time – Uncle Nearest. Fawn’s personal journey intertwines with the storytelling of the man who taught Jack Daniel how to distil in her latest book, Love & Whiskey. This episode delves into hardships Fawn faced in her teens, her discovery of the enslaved Black man who inspired her company, insights into the wider American whiskey category, and future ambitions.
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Introducing our first international podcast recording! Earlier this year, podcast host Melita Kiely enjoyed a whistle-stop trip to Ireland to meet this episode's guest: Zak Oganian, CEO of Origen X. His company is focused on acquiring heritage assets and rebuilding historic brands. So far, Origen X boasts an impressive portfolio that includes Kinahan's Irish whiskey, Ukrainian vodka Mikolasch, and Rhum Bouvil from Haiti.
This episodes covers everything from Zak's vision for Origen X, to the challenges that come with working in complex markets such as Ukraine and Haiti, bottling supply issues in the Republic of Ireland, and more.
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In the final episode of the first season of The Spirits Business Podcast, Sam Simmons, head of whisky at Atom Brands – also known as Dr Whisky – takes us on a global exploration of the whisky category. Nothing is off the table in this conversation: from the pros and cons of being an independent whisky bottler, including the challenges cask investments are presenting to indie bottlers, to the importance of age statements for consumers, why Canadian whisky has arguably been overlooked, a special That Boutique-y Whisky Company tasting (including a 30-year-old blended grain), and a quick-fire question round. Pour yourself a dram, sit back, and we hope you enjoy.
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This episode's podcast guest, Felipe Schrieberg, is an award-winning journalist. He's also a musician, a whisky bottler, and importantly for our conversation today, passionate about uniting the whisky industry against fraudulent whisky cask investment schemes. Having recently launched Portectyourcask.com, a website dedicated to informing people about the potential pitfalls of whisky cask investments, we delve into the pros and cons of this complex subject.
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Inspired by their father’s passion for winemaking, sibling duo Alex and Emma Watson are adding to the family story with their own brand: Renais Gin. But this is more than just another celebrity spirit; Alex and Emma have poured their heart into this project, leaning on Alex's extensive experience in the alcohol beverage world and Emma's creative mind. In this episode, Alex shares the important role family has played in shaping the brand, what it was like creating a gin brand with his sister Emma, why a life in the spotlight wasn't for him, and his ultimate ambitions for Renais.
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