Drinks Insider

Felicity Carter
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Drinks Insider

The podcast that's interested in everything drinks. If you can drink it, sell it, and make money from it, we'll talk about it, though we're (mostly) fascinated by beverage alcohol. It's all about the intersection of drinks and commerce.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Ep 22: Daniel Rowntree Explains the Trends Shaping the Next Wave of Non-Alcoholic Beverages

    Want a glimpse into the future? Then listen in on this conversation with Daniel Rowntree, the founder of High & Dry foresight agency. He’s seen the beverage trade from every angle, and believes it’s now on the cusp of a generational change. Daniel's career began at Bacardi before he founded the drinks marketing agency, Elastic, which he sold to Matthew Clark in the UK. When he moved to the US to be part of a venture fund, he saw the explosive growth of wellness culture and realised there was a huge opportunity in the drinks space, ready to be grasped. This led him to create High & Dry Studio, the foresight agency that helps businesses understand the future of non-alcoholic and functional drinks. He believes that the market will evolve past simple alcohol replacements towards new flavour experiences that incorporate adaptogens and nootropic — which means bars will become places that sell moods, not just alcohol. https://highanddry.live/

    47 min

  2. JAN 8

    Ep 21: US Market Beverage Trends 2025 With Bryan Roth

    Want to know about trends in the US beverage alcohol market? And not just drinks trends, but how they dovetail with broader social trends? Then Bryan Roth, analyst extraordinaire, is your man. In this episode he talks about confusion, convenience and the “invisible barrier of choice” and explains why the market is in a tailspin right now. And did you know that carbonation is a trend? That’s right — there are people who know what they like when it comes to the tingle on the tongue, and seek exactly that sensation, and not a bubble more. The episode also touches on the rise of flavored Canadian whiskey, the continued growth of RTDs, the shift to day drinking, and the impact of multi-generational living. Finally, we turn to the topic of cannabis. To get more great insights from Bryan, go to https://www.sightlines.news/sign-up and type INSIDER on the signup page, for a free month of Sightlines.

    1h 5m

  3. 12/18/2024

    Ep. 20: New and Old Wine Markets of Europe with Joris Snelten, CEO of Delta Wines

    It’s time to do a deep dive into wine export markets! Joris Snelten, CEO of Delta Wines, knows everything about the Netherlands—Delta Wines is not just a major wine importer and distributor that handles more than 80 million bottles, it also has a presence in Belgium, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Finland. Joris talks about how he got into wine, and the journey of a European wine professional. He also explains how the Dutch wine market works from supermarkets and wine shops to online retailers—and reveals that Holland is moving from a beer and spirits market to a wine one. After touring the Netherlands, the conversation moves into Belgium, Eastern Europe and the Nordic monopoly markets.

    50 min

  4. 12/11/2024

    Ep. 19: Alba Hough of Iceland, the Coolest Woman in Wine

    Alba Hough isn’t just president of the Icelandic Sommelier Association and chief production officer of Himibri Gin. She’s also the coolest woman in wine. In this wide-ranging conversation, Alb talks about her unexpected career path in wine, including her participation in international sommelier competitions. She also discusses how Iceland’s unique food and wine culture was shaped by its history, geography and tourism — and reveals a unique approach to fish preservation. And there’s plenty about what Icelanders drink and how to get in to the alcohol monopoly. But more than that, she discusses has past as a teenage grave digger, and how Facebook helped her track down longlost family members.

    49 min

  5. 11/27/2024

    Ep 18: Noah Sanborn Friedman on Why Now Is the Best Time to Invest in Alcohol

    Noah Sanborn Friedman, the co-founder of Top Shelf Ventures, spends his day looking for alcohol brands to invest in, and he has a lot of insights into everything from navigating the USA’s complex regulatory system to raising capital in a challenging market. In this interview, he discusses what he looks for in a brand, the importance of liquid-to-lips strategy and why he believes now is the best time to invest in alcohol. He also talks about the industry’s response to health and wellness trends and the rise of non-alc beverages. Noah’s great combination of hard-headed financial acumen and great enthusiasm makes this a lively, insightful conversation.

    54 min

  6. 11/20/2024

    Wine + Health 5: Professor Sherwood Brown Unravels the Surprising Relationships Between IQ, Alcohol and the Brain

    Were you a brainy kid in high school? If so, science may be able to predict how much alcohol you will drink later in life. That’s a finding from Professor Sherwood Brown, a distinguished teaching Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. In this wide-ranging interview, he discusses the relationship between IQ and alcohol consumption in later life, the factors that contribute to alcohol use disorder, and what’s currently known about the best way to treat alcohol use disorder. And also the surprising relationship between alcohol consumption and asthma. But there’s also a lot we don’t know, and Dr Brown outlines the gaps, plus spills the tea on what doctors drink when they get together. It’s a great episode that answers a lot of questions about alcohol, addiction and the brain.

    56 min

  7. 11/13/2024

    Ep 17: Proxies Co-Founder Charlie Friedmann on Building a Beverage Category from Scratch

    One of the hardest problems to solve in the non-alc category is the substitute wine. Charlie Friedmann, the president and co-founder of Proxies, was not only one of the earliest brands in the non-alcoholic drink space, but also one of the first to solve the taste problem — and do it in an artisanal way. In this episode of Drinks Insider, Charlie talks about his journey from corporate lawyer to food and wine writer to entrepreneur. He shares the story of Proxies, from its humble beginnings in a small production facility to its current status as a leading brand in the non-alcoholic beverage market. He also shares his insights on the non-alcoholic beverage market, and where he sees the opportunities for growth in the future.

    1h 4m
  8. Ep 16: Adam Kost on How to Create a Distinct and Scalable Beverage Brand

    11/06/2024

    Ep 16: Adam Kost on How to Create a Distinct and Scalable Beverage Brand

    What does it take to be successful in the beverage business? According to industry veteran Adam Kost, nerves of steel help. Kost, who co-founded the successful Dirty Shirley RTD, discusses his career trajectory, starting from running nightclubs in Las Vegas to marketing global brands like Heineken and Jameson. He talks about what he learned from working with major companies and how he applied those insights into creating his own start-up. He also talks about money, mission and avoiding the sunk cost fallacy trap.

    53 min
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The podcast that's interested in everything drinks. If you can drink it, sell it, and make money from it, we'll talk about it, though we're (mostly) fascinated by beverage alcohol. It's all about the intersection of drinks and commerce.

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  • Creator
    Felicity Carter
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    Drinks Insider

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