Last year I was relatively disciplined with writing posts each day. It was easy to find a little time on waking up or going to sleep and it’s really good for my head to help evaluate the experience. This year it’s been very different. This year I’m returning to friends. The ADI family are such…
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All change – Whats new for 2020
Happy New Year all! Some of you may have noticed things go a little quiet towards the end of last year. Truth be told, I was a little stretched and had to hold fire from writing on here for a bit. As much as I love writing this blog, I have to juggle it in…
ADI Judging of Craft Spirits 2020 – Registration Open!
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. Luckily for me, they like what I do so I’ve been invited back for next year. I’ve recently had word that registration to enter your…
ADI San Francisco Travel Trip Diary – Day 9: The Journey Home
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 give you quite the head. I woke early, snuck into the shower and was down for breakfast early. As I prepared a toasted bagel smothered…
ADI San Francisco Travel Trip Diary – Day 6: The Grand Panel Party
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 judge the spirits that had gone back for well, review. It really shows the integrity of the process, I think. If a spirit is brought…
ADI San Francisco Travel Trip Diary – Day 5: I Am A Sponge
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 again. I sound over dramatic, which I am lets be honest, and it was very good to move around and listen to what other people…
ADI San Francisco Travel Trip Diary – Day 4: The Judging Begins!
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 follows for these than the ones I write about gin. I’m starting wonder if I’m in the wrong business! Firstly, lets touch on breakfast. A…
ADI San Francisco Travel Trip Diary – Day 3: Islands and Inductions
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 by and I was keen to see the Sealions. Flying in over the bay, I had caught a glimpse of the Golden Gate bridge and…
ADI San Francisco Travel Trip Diary – Day 2: Literature and Protest
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 them! First on the agenda was City Lights Bookstore. I’m a bookworm. I’ve always been a bookworm. I’ve got an overactive mind that needs to…
ADI San Francisco Trip Travel Diary – Day 1: The Journey
It’s 4.57am PST. Yesterday at 7.00am GMT, I set out on my journey. On the train, I scoffed a prepared breakfast of cheap sandwich and yogurt drink. Anticipating train delays, I left early and still made it to the airport for the obligatory pre-flight drink. I felt rather savvy until I realised I’d left my…