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The Spirits Business Podcast

The Spirits Business Podcast

By: The Spirits Business
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In this podcast series, Melita Kiely, editor-in-chief of the world’s leading trade magazine for spirits, The Spirits Business, gives listeners insights into the journeys of people from across the industry who have achieved remarkable success. From brand founders and CEOs to award-winning bartenders, hospitality experts and non-profit leaders, each episode brings a unique perspective on the global spirits industry.

In addition to personal storytelling, each episode aims to shed light on pressing issues within the spirits world, offer advice on everything from building a business to establishing work-life balance, and inspiration to pursue your career goals.

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Episodes
  • 40. Tipple – why spirits distribution needs a shake-up
    Apr 13 2026

    From distiller to distributor, there are few roles that Eoin Bara has not tried his hand at. The founder of Mór Irish Gin created his digital distribution company Tipple to offer flexible solutions for direct-to-consumer and business-to-business distribution – a challenge he felt first hand while growing Mór Irish gin. Eoin goes into detail about the challenges he sees brands facing when it comes to growing distribution, and how Tipple is creating new ways to grow. He also shares details about what it was like to grow a gin brand to the point of sale, and shares some candid insights into what he’d do differently if given the chance to go back and do it again. This episode is an important listen for any spirits business seeking distribution and open to hearing about less traditional routes to market.


    Keep up to date with the latest spirits and cocktail news from The Spirits Business here:

    https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/


    Follow along on Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/spiritsbusiness/


    Keep updated on LinkedIn:

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/spirits-business/


    Follow along on X (formerly Twitter):

    https://x.com/spiritsbusiness


    Find us on Threads:

    https://www.threads.net/@spiritsbusiness


    Take a look at our videos on our YouTube channel:

    https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpiritsBusinessMagazine


    The Spirits Business Podcast is hosted by Melita Kiely, editor-in-chief of The Spirits Business. This podcast episode was edited by Matchbox Motion.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    59 mins
  • 39. International Women's Day 2026: Give to gain – the power of mentorships in the drinks industry
    Apr 6 2026

    For this episode of The Spirits Business Podcast we’re sharing a special recording from our International Women’s Day panel discussion in March, which was a conversation centred on the role mentorship plays in the spirits world. We explore mentorship from both sides of the relationship, looking at what mentors gain, how mentees can make the most of mentoring opportunities, and why meaningful mentorship doesn’t always happen through formal programmes. Sometimes, the most impactful support begins with a simple conversation with someone you look up to and trust. There’s also lots of advice shared about fundraising to grow your business, climbing the career ladder, and learning how to be your strongest advocate. So, whether you’re seeking a mentor, considering becoming one, or simply looking for inspiration, this episode is a reminder that support and opportunities can come in many different forms.


    Keep up to date with the latest spirits and cocktail news from The Spirits Business here:

    https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/


    Follow along on Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/spiritsbusiness/


    Keep updated on LinkedIn:

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/spirits-business/


    Follow along on X (formerly Twitter):

    https://x.com/spiritsbusiness


    Find us on Threads:

    https://www.threads.net/@spiritsbusiness


    Take a look at our videos on our YouTube channel:

    https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpiritsBusinessMagazine


    The Spirits Business Podcast is hosted by Melita Kiely, editor-in-chief of The Spirits Business. This podcast episode was edited by Matchbox Motion.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • 38. Jon Carson: how the historic site of Witchmark Distillery is influencing the future of English whisky
    Jan 19 2026

    Nestled in the English countryside in Wiltshire, is Witchmark Distillery. A whisky distillery first and foremost, the distillery is also creating award-winning gins and vodka – and it’s even bottled its new make spirit – as it waits patiently for the first casks of its whisky to reach three years old. I headed to Witchmark Distillery in December to see the historic site the distillery calls home, and to chat with Jon Carson, co-founder and commercial director of Witchmark, who shares his whisky journey, why sustainability was a complete non-negotiable for the B Corp-certified company, the challenges and exciting opportunities that come with building a new whisky distillery from the ground up, and the longer-term vision for Witchmark.


    Keep up to date with the latest spirits and cocktail news from The Spirits Business here:

    https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/


    Follow along on Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/spiritsbusiness/


    Keep updated on LinkedIn:

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/spirits-business/


    Follow along on X (formerly Twitter):

    https://x.com/spiritsbusiness


    Find us on Threads:

    https://www.threads.net/@spiritsbusiness


    Take a look at our videos on our YouTube channel:

    https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpiritsBusinessMagazine


    The Spirits Business Podcast is hosted by Melita Kiely, editor-in-chief of The Spirits Business. This podcast episode was edited by Matchbox Motion.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
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