Episodes

Feb. 23, 2022

Caroline Ashford on gin judging, building her brand, and making a career in drinks

You may know Caroline Ashford as The Gin Queen on Instagram and Facebook or via her website, theginqueen.com, but Caroline is also behind the Australian arm of Junipalooza, which as you might guess is a two day show devoted to all things gin, and during the pandemic she got into the gin pushing game herself with The Ginporium, an online concierge that helps you get the right gin for you. It’s an interesting chat, we talk about how she’s amassed an online following in the many 10s of thousands, h...
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Feb. 15, 2022

Jason Williams never planned his unique, creative career in drinks

Jason Williams is not just a bar owner, nor is he just the creative director for Proof & Company's consultancy agency Proof Creative — he also is one of the few bartenders to have his face and nickname adorn a bottle of gin. Williams talks to Sam Bygrave about how the choices he has made along the way, his openness to opportunity, and his adaptability have led him to a unique and creative career.
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Feb. 15, 2022

Jason Williams never planned his unique, creative career in drinks

Jason Williams is not just a bar owner, nor is he just the creative director for Proof & Company's consultancy agency Proof Creative — he also is one of the few bartenders to have his face and nickname adorn a bottle of gin. Williams talks to Sam Bygrave about how the choices he has made along the way, his openness to opportunity, and his adaptability have led him to a unique and creative career.
1
Feb. 15, 2022

Jason Williams never planned his unique, creative career in drinks

Jason Williams is not just a bar owner, nor is he just the creative director for Proof & Company's consultancy agency Proof Creative — he also is one of the few bartenders to have his face and nickname adorn a bottle of gin. Williams talks to Sam Bygrave about how the choices he has made along the way, his openness to opportunity, and his adaptability have led him to a unique and creative career.