Awards

Yesterday was a great day on the gin calendar, the World Gin Awards final 2020. Just prior to Christmas I completed judging of the semi finals, some 70 odd bottles … Read More

For those of you who remember, I was lucky enough to go to San Francisco earlier in the year to judge for the ADI, in their Judging of Craft Spirits. … Read More

When I woke up, I was a little fuzzy from the day before. If you haven’t read day 8, it might be worth catching up. Tequila, Mezcal and Gin can … Read More

It was the last day so I knew I had to make it count. I wanted to get into Mission. The chap sat next to me on the flight into … Read More

The final day of judging was a blast. I was asked to join the review panel which was just amazing! The review pane judging began in the morning, to help … Read More

I have trouble sleeping sometimes, and before I went to bed after the do, a friend gave me and edible, which are legal in San Francisco so why the hell … Read More

Over breakfast I was told that I’d be moving tables. The comfortability I’d found on the first day dissipated quickly into nerves. I felt like I’d have to prove myself … Read More

Up until now these posts have been more like a travel diary and have been the source for a great joke to tell people, as I’ve had more likes and … Read More

I wasn’t blessed with the weather that morning. It was dark and wet. I took a cab from the hostel to Pier 39. I knew the ferry left from close … Read More

I’ve been so very excited for today. The ADI Judging of Craft Spirits schedule begins tomorrow. Today was a day for pursuing my other passions and boy, did I pursue … Read More