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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SF Day 2 – Chinese New Year, Cheers and Coco Bang. Day 3 – the Hangover
I’m doing this in a slightly higgledy piggledy fashion this year, due to snatching times to write. Last year gave me a little time in the mornings to sum up the day before, this time I’ve got more people to see, which is a great thing, but that means less time to write. The plan…
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…