Episode 01 - What is ginignite and why should I listen ?

Welcome To The Gin Ignite Podcast

Whether you want to party or have a quiet night in gin will ignite

News

• World gin day on 13th June 2020 was amazing.
• First time I had experienced this unique day
• On line demonstrations were amazing, especially those from Whitley Neill (@whitleyneillgin) and Fever Tree (@fevertreemixers)
• I particularly liked The Botanist gin (@thebotanistgin), who were following on instagram, where there were cocktails being made, all over the world
• I enjoyed four gins during the day all with Fever Tree Mediterranean tonic (@fevertreemixers)
• 1. The Botanist Gin @thebotanistgin
• 2. Mermaid Small Batch Gin @mermaidgin
• 3. Aberfalls Welsh Dry Gin @aberdistillery
• 4. Whitley Neill Quince Gin @whitleyneillgin

Gin Recommendation

• Revealed in Episode 5

What Is the Gin Ignite Podcast all About ?

Inspired by Instagram

• Amazed at the stories I have seen over last few months
• Really supportive community

Why a podcast ?

• Gin with no interruptions. No need to read anything or look at anything.
• Just sit back enjoy your drink and listen
• You can't do this through any other medium

Structure of the Podcast

News Segment

• Get my news primarily from Instagram
• If you have some news get in contact

Weekly Gin Recommendation

• Each week I will recommend a gin to try
• If you are a distillery and wish me to try your latest product I am more than happy to oblige. It's a tough job but someone has to do it
• Please get in touch so we can arrange delivery to the right address etc either using IM @ginignite on Instagram / @ginignite on Twitter or ben@ginignite.com

Main Segment

• Either me with a gin story or two. Each episode will last about 10 minutes
• An interview with a distillery, bar or someone who loves gin. An episode will last between 30 - 60 minutes depending on how juicy the information is

Gin Community Shout Out

• Shout outs for new products, bar opening or festivals

Instagram Community Segment

• Shout out to the community

Gin Community Shout Out

• For all gin fans in Australia the Brisbane distillery @brisbanedistillery is now open
• Looks amazing, especially the still !!!
• I am keen to help any business that has been affected by