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Just past their two-year birthday, ZENO alcohol-liberated wines are a range of five (for now) hand-crafted wines, made “for wine enthusiasts when they choose to abstain”.
In this week’s conversation, I talk to co-founder David Hodgson about his transition from 25 years in traditional wine to launching an alcohol-free wine brand amidst the uncertainty of COVID, Brexit & a fledgling category presented to an unforgiving market.
We also touch on the inspirational philosophies behind the brand name, the growth of the non-alcoholic wine sector and ZENO’s plans for the development of both a new “serious” red wine and RTD wines in a can.
It’s a great convo with lots to sink your teeth into. Pour a glass, sit back and enjoy.
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WE CHAT ABOUT0:00 Coming up...
2:10 David's story
9:33 3 years in the making
11:51 The only growth market
15:18 From traditional wine to alcohol-free liberation
16:10 Minimising the sugar content
17:01 Spanish winemaking
19:34 The ZENO range
27:08 RnD in frustrating times
29:19 A new 'serious' red wine
29:52 Non-alcoholic red wine challenges
33:04 Dealcoholised wine market predictions
35:16 Off trade / on trade / retail
36:45 International exports
38:31 Behind the brand name
41:01 A choice of moderation
42:17 The obstacle is the way
44:08 It's not about sobriety
45:22 Not a wine imitation
49:04 Finding ZENO
51:13 The BBQ-Q
52:44 ZENO's new RTD cans
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TRY ZENO* // @DRINKZENO // ZENOWINE.COM
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WE ALSO TALK ABOUT:KORE DRINKS
LUCKY SAINT IPA*
DRY DRINKER* (10% off with code LOWNODRINKERMAGAZINE)
WISE BARTENDER* (10% off with code LOWNODRINKERMAGAZINE)
THE ALCOHOL-FREE CO
CLUB SODA
AMATHUS==========================================
BEST EPISODE TO CHECK OUT NEXT#53 Creating a household legacy with NoughtyAF wines & Amanda Thomson
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In this week's FAQ, we cover:0:00 What are functional drinks?
1:17 Adaptogens
2:31 Nootropics
4:02 Other functionals
4:55 Natural vs synthetic ingredients
6:51 Reality check
8:18 Individual responses
9:24 Health warning
9:58 Getting started
11:35 Recommendations
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Best episode to listen to next:#59 Plant-powered AF Brewing: On Beer
#45 - 5 brand new functional spirits from Smiling Wolf
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Sentia Red*
Impossibrew*
On Beer*
Smiling Wolf*
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In this week's FAQ, we cover:
0:21 Where do the terms come from?
1:05 What is zebra striping?
2:17 What is bookending?
2:59 Is there any data?
3:52 Who zebra striping is good for
4:33 Who zebra striping is bad for
6:59 Honest personal reflection
7:53 Zebra striping as active moderation
9:05 When bookending works well
9:41 When bookending won't work
10:27 Final thoughts
12:14 Free access to Low No Drinker Magazine
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In this week's FAQ, we cover:
0:20 What is a unit?1:11 Processing a unit of alcohol in the body
1:53 Calculating units in a drink
3:44 Units in your favourite drinks
5:49 UK unit guidelines
6:06 What this means for low/no/light
8:32 Access the free unit guide
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Best episode to listen to next:
#56 FAQ: What does ABV mean? (and how does it affect low/no drinks?)
#60 FAQ: What are alcohol-free RTDs? (and where can I find them?)
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Also mentioned:
Get the unit calculator inside the free Low No Nation New Citizen Quick Start Guide
La Maison Wellness
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Sam Bail is the founder and tastemaker of the Stateside non-alcoholic pop-up sensation Third Place Bar.
And for the last two years, Sam has had her finger firmly on the pulse of the low/no drinks scene.
Born in Germany, studied in Manchester (the one in England, that is), and currently based in New York, Sam is busy putting on events, teaching cocktail classes, and integrating all of these into both consumer and corporate locations.
We cover everything from going to events alone to adult parallel play to the challenges of alcohol-free, spirit-forward cocktails – including a few tips from Sam on how best to serve them. Anyone for a sushi rice stirred drink…?
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WE CHAT ABOUT0:00 Coming up...
2:12 Sam's story
6:50 Drinking for the sake of it
7:31 Late-night alcohol-free spaces
9:21 What does the term 'Third Space' mean?
14:34 Why a pop-up and not a permanent bar?
15:36 Late-night tea houses
17:48 Adult spaces
18:44 Third Place Bar events
20:00 Going alone to events
24:27 Parallel play for adults
28:40 Choosing pop-up locations
31:02 Drinks at Third Place events
32:58 Spirit-forward, alcohol-free cocktails
37:56 Stir it with sushi rice!
38:42 Mindful Drinking Fest
41:47 Reach out to Sam
43:49 The BBQ-Q
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THIRDPLACEBAR.NYC // @ THIRDPLACEBARNYC
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The Pathfinder*
Best Day Brewing
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In this FAQ episode, we cover:
0:21 What are RTDs?
2:19 Modern convenience
4:14 RTD brand recommendations
5:54 Always check the label
6:50 Where to find them
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Best episode to listen to next:#29 The rise and rise of Mocktails with Pooja Sharma-Jones
#44 Wholefoods to Harrods - & - creating diversity in non-alc cocktails
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Also mentioned:
Highball*
Ish*
Caleño
Lyre’s*
Myth*
Pentire*
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SHOW QUOTES“People look at plants and look at their garden and think, ah, just plants, but they're some of the most powerful things on the planet.”
“So I get a fizzing on my chest, like that nice fizzing, and you feel nice and like buzzing.”
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SHOW SUMMARYChris Kazakeos is one-half of the founding team behind On Beer, the plant-powered, functional, alcohol-free beer brand.
From a passion for health and fitness to a career with the pioneering GABA Labs, Chris has had a changing relationship with alcohol that has led to the inception of On Beer, but it has been far from plain sailing.
Now, on their second iteration of the liquid in less than a year, On Beer has faced production issues, rebranding challenges, marketing overhauls and even the wrath of Amazon.
In this conversation, Chris shares the many challenges he’s had to face in developing and producing On Beer, and somehow, he does it all with a smile.
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WE CHAT ABOUT0:00 Coming up...
2:11 Chris' story
8:22 Non-drinking spectrum
11:50 Powerful plants
16:51 How does it make you feel?
18:43 How much can you drink?
19:48 Legal ingredients
20:44 On Beer 2.0
31:35 Marketing rebrand
38:07 What's next for On Beer?
40:08 The BBQ-Q
45:03 Big alcohol
48:38 The role of government in alcohol
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TRY ON BEER* // @ONBEERCO // ON-BEER.COM
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WE ALSO TALK ABOUT:Sentia*
Guinness 0.0*======
BEST EPISODE TO CHECK OUT NEXT#38 80/20 living with MoodyBrew functional adult drinks
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The worst thing you can doThinking back to your whyHow did it feel?What are you taking forward?Becoming a moderating drinker
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In this FAQ episode, we cover:=============================================
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SHOW QUOTES“I actually think non-alc is boring now.”
“The UK is the most sophisticated non-alc market in the world!”
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SHOW SUMMARYRish Ravalia is the UK Manager for The Pathfinder. Rish Ravalia doesn’t pull any punches.
In this interview, Rish tells me exactly why he thinks the non-alc category is boring and what his brand, The Pathfinder, is doing to change that.
We talk about the controversial way some brands are approaching bars and why they are therefore struggling to stock the best drinks, and we discuss the growth of the brand and the category and why now is the right time for them to enter the UK.
If you love honest and frank discussion, you’re going to love this episode.
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WE CHAT ABOUT2:04 Rish's story
10:58 Why non-alc is boring
17:02 Growth is coming
21:40 Why bars are struggling to stock good n/a drinks
26:39 Tasting The Pathfinder
32:31 'Destroyer of bad vibes'
34:38 Why is now the right time to launch in the UK?
40:55 How to get the bar industry enthusiastic about low/no
50:25 The BBQ-Q
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TRY THE PATHFINDER* // @DRINKTHEPATHFINDER // DRINKTHEPATHFINDER.CO.UK
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WE ALSO TALK ABOUT:
Emma WykesAll the Bitter
Seasn*
Muri
REAL* (10% off with code LOWNODRINKERMAGAZINE)
Guinness 0.0*
Most recommended drinks by LND guests
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In this FAQ episode, we cover:
- What does ABV mean?
- Average ABVs for full-strength drinks
- Low/no/light ABVs
- How to send your questions (& get free stuff)
- Best episode to listen to next: #40 What low/no drinkers are really sayingIf you found this episode helpful, informative or entertaining in any way, please remember to hit SHARE and give a free gift to a friend who needs to hear this today!
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SHOW QUOTES'When we started three and a half years ago, there were a lot of question marks in everyone’s eyes; a lot of pushback from proud bartenders who said "No. I need to sell alcohol. I don't want to do alcohol-free!" And now, in these three and a half years, that's totally changed!"
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SHOW SUMMARYChristof Tremp is the co-founder behind Rebels 0.0 alcohol-free spirits range, including a dark spiced rum alternative with a real kick and an Amaretti that tastes as close to the real thing as you can get.
In this week’s episode, I talk to Christof about quitting his job at Lindt Chocolate with no real plan other than to walk the 800km Camino de Santiago pilgrimage and how that unknown adventure led to the launch of Switzerland’s first AF spirits brand, now available in 12 countries around the world.
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WE CHAT ABOUT0:00Coming up...
2:36 Christof's story
8:00 Launching Switzerland's first AF spirits range
15:56 Health is not the main message in AF
20:07 Double distillation
25:26 Low/no in Switzerland
29:12 Understanding the value
31:44 Finding a co-founder & the Rebels00 team
36:22 Who's drinking Rebels0.0?
42:16 The BBQ-Q
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TRY REBELS* // @REBELS0.0
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WE ALSO TALK ABOUT:
NINOZeronimo
Moderato*
Double Dutch*
Club Soda
Dry Drinker*
Wise Bartender*
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BEST EPISODE TO CHECK OUT NEXT#33 GNISTA's 'not' spirits & 'not' red wines with Erika Ollén
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I'm doubling down on the Low No Drinker Podcast in 2025!
Starting next week, the show will be going to two episodes a week as I introduce the new Low No Drinker FAQ series of solo episodes where I will help you to find, understand and enjoy low, no & light drinks so that you can live a life less intoxicated on your own terms.
In this introductory episode, you can hear all about what it'll include and how you can get involved.If you found this episode helpful, informative or entertaining in any way, please remember to hit SHARE and give a free gift to a friend who needs to hear this today!
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SHOW QUOTES“And so I doubled down on seeing if I could create the world's first good non-alcoholic wine. And when I say good, it was my definition of good, which it was quite nuanced.”
“I always want a democratic price point and qualitative relationship […] I want it to be the household name that we all turn to when we want a good non-alcoholic wine.”
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SHOW SUMMARYAmanda Thomson needs little introduction to the world of AF wines; she’s the pioneering powerhouse behind the leading brand NoughtyAF.
In this episode, Amanda takes me on her journey from exuberant arts journalist with a penchant for champagne to becoming the founder of an alcohol-free wine brand with no pretence and only great flavour.
Amanda is, in equal parts, passionate, driven, concerned, and hopeful about a sector that is finally coming into its own.
Hear how she’s gone full circle from student to master and all the stops in between. This conversation is fun, open and heartfelt as we talk about everything from her mother’s entrepreneurial inspiration in the 70s to understanding how to open the doors stateside and make the US her biggest market to date.
Pour a glass, sit back & enjoy!
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WE CHAT ABOUT
0:00 Coming up...
2:03 Amanda's story
11:36 The Noughty range
16:04 The great debates
18:29 Industry progression
23:10 The health perspective
25:27 Noughty in the USA
29:22 Diversity in business
33:51 Becoming a leading B-Corp brand
36:14 Creating a household legacy
41:38 What's next for Noughty
44:44 The BBQ-Q
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NOUGHTYAF.COM // @NOUGHTYAF // [email protected]======
BEST EPISODE TO CHECK OUT NEXT#39 Bolle: The only double-fermented alcohol-free sparkling wine
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SHOW QUOTES“I’m not anti-alcohol. I’m a really big believer in inclusivity and I’m a real believer in moderation.”
“I feel like I’m going from Blackberry to iPhone. There is massive change going on here, and the consumer is driving it.”
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SHOW SUMMARYDioniLife is a new low/no beverage firm ready to shake up the marketplace. Working with Mash Gang AF beers as their first partner, this fledgling company already has big plans to bring exceptional liquid to the lips of low/no drinkers everywhere.
In this episode, CEO Damian McKinney and I talk gateways to full-strength alcohol, drinking responsibly and moderation & inclusivity.
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WE CHAT ABOUT0:00 Coming up...
1:54 Damian's story
7:48 Moderation & inclusivity
10:55 Drinking responsibly
15:13 DioniLife
20:40 Changing tastes
24:25 Mash Gang beers
33:22 Gateway drinks?
39:39 What's to come from DioniLife?
45:47 The BBQ-Q
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LINKSMASH GANG // @MASH__GANG // [email protected]
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Big Drop*======
BEST EPISODE TO CHECK OUT NEXT#24 Going international with Big Drop Brewing co-founder Rob Fink
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I'm breaking all the rules and taking a tiny break over Christmas/New Year, and I hope you are, too!If you found this episode helpful, informative or entertaining in any way, please remember to hit SHARE and give a free gift to a friend who needs to hear this today!
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SHOW QUOTES“If we wanted to introduce a new variety, we can’t just make a bit in a barrel. We need thousands of bottles just to see if it works. So it’s not a very easy category to […] play around with.”
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SHOW SUMMARYAlcohol Change UK describes Eisberg Wine as the ‘Grandaddy of alcohol-free wine”. That’s quite a moniker to live up to. In this week’s conversation, I speak to UK Manager Dan Harwood about the brand that’s been ubiquitous in the UK since the mid-eighties but is still iterating every day to improve the liquid in the bottle.
We talk red wine appreciation, vacuum distillation and new product development as I nose into what’s next for Germany’s Eisberg Wines here in the UK.
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WE CHAT ABOUT2:28 The Eisberg story
4:17 Dan's story
6:23 Why is good low/no wine so hard to find
10:03 Doubling capacity
12:04 What is dealcoholisation?
13:47 The Eisberg range
22:42 Bestsellers
25:01 How to enjoy alcohol-free red wine
28:08 Alcohol-free in Germany
33:39 What's next for Eisberg?
36:00 The role of customer feedback
39:34 The BBQ-Q
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EISBERG WINES // @EISBERGWINE // @DANHARWOODWINEEisberg wines are also available as part of the Club Soda in Majestic collaboration now available in every Majestic Wine store in the UK.
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WE ALSO TALK ABOUT:
Athletic Brewing*Lucky Saint*
Ish Daiquiri*
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BEST EPISODE TO CHECK OUT NEXT#33 GNISTA's 'not' spirits & 'not' red wines with Erika Ollén
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SHOW SUMMARYOcean Beach Café is San Francisco’s leading alcohol-free spot. In this episode, founder Joshua James takes me on the journey from unexpected inspiration found walking into a failing deli to creating a space where once seen, the wonders of his AF bar, cannot be forgotten.
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WE CHAT ABOUT0:00 Coming up...
2:40 Joshua's story
9:30 Other US venues
12:36 The vibe inside?
18:37 Comparing bars in the UK
25:45 Cali sober
28:32 The language we use
30:57 Big alcohol
36:39 Drinks of the future
41:25 On the menu at OCB
48:26 BBQ-Q
52:05 Josh's final thought
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OCEAN BEACH CAFÉ // @OCEAN.BEACH.CAFE // JOSH ON YOUTUBE
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WE ALSO TALK ABOUT:
Athletic Brewing*Mash Gang*
Zeronimo
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BEST EPISODE TO CHECK OUT NEXT#47 Psychotropic-curious with High & Dry founder Daniel Rowntree
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SHOW QUOTES“You cannot buy premiumisation, in my view.”
“Out of the 95 sommeliers I think we tasted in the first six months, 85/86 are still working with us today.”
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SHOW SUMMARYWild Idol is a premium alcohol-free sparkling wine found in prestigious locations such as Selfridges, Harrods, and numerous fine-dining restaurants.
In this episode, CEO Paul Beavis discusses in detail the process of producing a drink intended to be the best in the world, how premiumisation has and will continue to impact the category, and why Wild Idol has opted to be naturally alcohol-free at every step.
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WE CHAT ABOUT0:00 Coming up...
3:01 Paul's story
8:12 Being the best in the world
16:40 Naturally alcohol-free
23:11 Production volatility
25:39 Changing behaviours
29:39 Demanding quality
35:06 Premiumisation in low & no
43:22 Moving forward with caution
46:37 Wild Idol flavour profile
54:33 The BBQ-Q
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Guinness 0.0*£109 sparkling wine (French Bloom)
Big Drop*
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SHOW QUOTES“I think we're in a second phase of moderation. The first phase was all about mimicking the taste of alcohol. Now it's about mimicking the whole experience of alcohol: depth of flavour, complexity, mouthfeel and, of course, mood.”
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SHOW NOTESCBD, THC, micro-dosing, nootropics, adaptogens… there is a whole sub-category of ingredients making their way into the non-alc space, and in this episode, I speak to the founder of the High & Dry agency and co-author of a new report on the subject (The Future of Socialising: What’s next for the dry economy?) Daniel Rowntree, to spread some much-needed light on the subject both at home and abroad.
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WE CHAT ABOUT0:00 Coming up
2:09 Meeting Daniel
3:26 UK / US - living Cali Sober
7:13 The law & the research
14:11 Adaptogens, nootropics & psychedelic derivatives
16:46 The impact on low/no drinks & drinkers
28:43 Daniel's story
33:47 Creating High & Dry
35:53 "Big alcohol"
39:22 The High & Dry report
43:18 Working with Daniel
44:22 On safari
46:06 The BBQ-Q
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GET THE FREE HIGH & DRY REPORT // CONNECT WITH DANIEL ON LINKEDIN
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Impossibrew*
Three Spirit*
Sentia*
Sparkling Dope Soda
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SHOW QUOTES
“Our friends would bring like a really beautiful bottle, like a premium bottle of spirit, but we would make the mixes and soft drinks, and so our friends called us the Tonic Twins.”“I think we visited 120 accounts or something before someone said, ‘Okay, I'll buy one case’.”
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Raissa & Joyce De Haas are the twin power behind Double Dutch Mixers & Tonics. In this episode, we go right back to the beginning, from watching their parents host tasting parties for over a hundred guests in their annexed greenhouse distillery to knocking on 120 doors before making their first sales of Double Dutch.It’s quite a journey, and they’re taking women everywhere with them as they scale their brand to be a partner in arms for females in hospitality everywhere, all the while ensuring that whatever is in your glass, their mixers give it the respect it deserves.
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WE CHAT ABOUT
2:12 The Double Dutch story
7:27 The launch journey
13:26 Making 10 mixers & tonics
17:25 Supporting low/no drinkers
22:38 Bloody Marys & Margaritas
25:46 Bar & restaurant menus
28:20 Pregnancy or antibiotics?
29:41 Double Dutch Scholarship
36:51 Women in hospitality
42:24 The BBQ-Q============
Try Double Dutch* // doubledutchdrinks.com // @doubledutchdrinks // Double Dutch Scholarship============
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Noughty*
Caleño*
Everleaf*
Pentire*
Botan
Botivo*
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