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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Signup to Generate a PitchIn 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.
The Spirits Business Podcast is hosted by The Spirits Business. The show has published 47 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "47. The Starka opportunity: buying a piece of Polish spirits history" (14 September 2026, 48 minutes), "46. Chopin Vodka: the brand breaking the neutrality myth" (17 August 2026, 54 minutes), and "45. Glenrinnes Distillery: From rebrand to relaunch, and taking Speyside beyond whisky" (10 August 2026, 57 minutes).
The Spirits Business Podcast publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 63 minutes across 47 episodes.
Booking probability for The Spirits Business Podcast is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Spirits Business Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Spirits Business Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Spirits Business Podcast are Beverages, Brewing & Distilling and Beer, Wine & Spirits Distribution. The Spirits Business Podcast has a news audience.
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Episode #47
What if one of Poland’s most historic spirits could be on the brink of a new beginning? Starka is a centuries-old rye vodka-based spirit, aged in oak for years – and sometimes decades – creating something that sits...
Episode #46
Since 1993, Chopin has been spearheading the luxury, super-premium vodka category. This is a brand that was one of the early adopters of promoting how good-quality base materials can create flavoursome vodka, and...
Episode #45
Spirits fans will likely know Speyside in Scotland for its world-class whiskies, but there’s one distillery that’s showing a different side to the Scottish region, and that’s Glenrinnes Distillery, which is showing...
Episode #44
Since October 2025, Stuart Maxwell has been the chief operating officer at Proof 8, a technology company that strives to improve efficiency and transparency across the spirits industry. Our conversation for this podcast...
Episode #43
Liqueurs have long been positioned as a supporting act in the drinks world, but in recent years they've played more of a starring role in cocktails and other serves. One company that knows more than most about the...
Episode #42
If you’re part of the spirits industry, you probably know the name Alexandre Gabriel very well. The founder of Maison Ferrand is particularly well known in the worlds of Cognac, gin and rum. In this episode...
Episode #1
For the second year in a row, ProWein reached out to members of the spirits trade to gauge their honest insights into the current state of the industry. The latest findings have just been released, and The Spirits...
Episode #40
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...
Episode #39
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...
Episode #38
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...
Episode #37
With close to 30 years in the whisky business to his name, Brian Kinsman perhaps needs no introduction. The malt master for William Grant & Sons is renowned for leading the whisky development of some of the most beloved...
Episode #36
Agave spirits have been a particularly hot commodity over the last decade. And in the last couple of years, countries outside of Mexico have looked to utilise their nations' agave supplies and create their own takes on...
Episode #35
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/ Is there anything in...
Episode #34
Pedro Mendonça is almost a year into his into his role of global senior vice-president for Bacardi and rums. His experience is vast, spanning more than 30 years in the spirits industry, and working for the likes of...
Episode #33
While most of us are tied to computers, mobiles or any other form of technology for most of the working day – and let’s face it, probably in our spare time too – Geraldine Kavanagh’s experience is the polar...
Episode #32
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is one of the most renowned distribution companies in the US. But what sets it apart? And what are the key challenges facing brands looking to expand their distribution footprint in the...
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There’s good PR and there’s bad PR, and then there are those who truly excel in communications – and Emily Harris is one of the best. In 2012, Emily took her experience in both agency PR and in-house...
Episode #30
Beanie Espey has had such an interesting career. From the world of big beauty brands to spirits, from sales to marketing and even brand establishment, Beanie’s expertise is vast. In this episode, you’ll hear us chat...
Episode #29
It’s been 10 years since twin sisters Joyce and Raissa de Haas launched their acclaimed tonic and mixer brand Double Dutch, a brand that has been instrumental in shaping the premium mixer market. To mark the occasion...
Episode #28
Stock Spirits Group CEO Jean-Christophe Coutures has his sights set firmly on growth in Europe. Where many are chasing super-premium-plus spirits sales, Jean-Christophe is confidently building a loyal audience with...
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