Some products are famous because of where they come from — like Champagne from France or Scotch whisky from Scotland. Products like these are protected by something called a Geographical Indication, or GI. A GI means the product must be made in a certain place and follow certain rules. But sometimes, these rules can cause problems. In Jamaica, a new rule abo ... Show More
Aug 2021
Bacardi vs Pernod Ricard | Does Cuba Still Love Havana Club? | 7
For Cubans, rum is more than just a drink. It's become a symbol of identity, culture and politics, and each bottle has a lot to say — especially when it's labeled "Havana Club." As Bacardi and Pernod Ricard battle it out in court to determine the true owner of this traditional Cu ... Show More
24m 27s
May 2024
Moonbird & GOATZ - the latest, greatest spirits out of Raleigh, NC
We sit down with partners of Spirit of the Dao, Drew Schenck and Kevin Barrett, to discuss their newest venture into the spirits world: Moonbird Gin and Goatz Spiced Rum. Owners of the well-respected cocktail lounges across the state: Dram & Draught, have created an English dry g ... Show More
1 h
Nov 2022
Bottles, with Guinness and Baileys maker Diageo.
Can we lower the environmental impact of a bottle of gin? And do customers need to rethink their expectations of what fancy drinks bottles should look and feel like? Diageo makes some of the world's best known drinks brands, including Guinness, Gordons and Smirnoff. Deborah and F ... Show More
52m 22s
Apr 2024
Live From Mexico: Read Spear, Real Mezcal
Jimmy is on the horn with Read Spear, President of Origen Imports inc. in Oaxaca, Mexico. Read is a pioneering mezcal importer, and Origen Imports incorporates several brands including Cuentacuentos Agave Spirits.The key to marketing mezcal made using 400 year old traditions is g ... Show More
1h 9m