This week on the podcast, Becky is joined by Tom Booton, head chef for The Grill at The Dorchester, and Adam Layton is Head of Food for Honest Burgers, to discuss how the experience of dark spirits can be enhanced with food. In their conversation, Becky asks her guests why dark spirits aren’t always considered when looking for a good pairing with your meal. The team also discuss how drinks like whisky can actually enhance the flavour of our food and why Japan’s vibrant highball culture is influe...
Jul 10, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This week on the podcast, Becky meets award winning journalist and author, Alice Lascelles, as well as Bar Manager for the incredible the Silverleaf venue, Chris Tanner, to explore the world of dark spirits and what’s on the pulse in the cocktail and bar world. In this episode, they discuss whisky’s aspirational qualities and how our reverence for its heritage can sometimes be a barrier to experimentation in cocktails. Plus, Chris and Alice reveal their top tips for making at-home cocktail exper...
Jul 03, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 8
This week on the podcast, our host Becky meets Nick Larsson-Bell, Senior Spirits and Beer buyer for Harvey Nichols, to discuss how to find the right gift, hand-picked for you, that can be a treasured memory for a friend or loved one. In their conversation, Nick explains why dark spirits can make an extra special gift. Becky and Nick also share some great tips for how you can find the right whisky or dark spirit for a loved one, and they discuss how you can even personalise your gift to make it e...
Jun 26, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This week on the podcast, our host Becky meets Sam Wilson, store manager for Amathus Drinks, and Michael Bonsor, Managing Director of The Rosewood, to discuss all things gift experiences, and how you can ignite your loved one’s passion for dark spirits in a way that creates memories that last a lifetime. In their conversation, the team share the best tips and ideas for dark spirit gift experiences that work for all budgets - from intimate tastings through to Highland castle getaways. They also d...
Jun 19, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 6
This week on the podcast, our host Becky meets Andrea Montague, Head of Advocacy for Edrington UK, and Hannah Lanfear, a freelance journalist and Founding Director of The Mixing Class, to discuss how people can get the most out of their first taste of dark spirits. In their conversation, Hannah, Andrea and Becky identify how to get the first taste right. The team also discuss the different flavour combinations that work best with dark spirits and they give their recommendations for the perfect d...
Jun 12, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 5
This week on the podcast, our host Becky meets Kirsten Jarin, brand ambassador for The London Essence, and Nate Brown, bartender and owner of cocktail bar Soda and Friends, where they discuss why dark spirits should be considered year- round. In the episode, they deconstruct the myth that dark spirits are designed as a drink for the winter months and explore why they are sometimes forgotten as a great option to be enjoyed together with friends. They also have some top tips for some delicious, lo...
Jun 05, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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,...
May 29, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 3
This week on the podcast, our host Becky meets Senior Brand Ambassador for Edrington UK, David Miles, and founder of Celebrate Her Anna Sebastian 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...
May 22, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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 ow...
May 22, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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 mo...
May 09, 2023•1 min
