This week on The Drinks Entrepreneur Podcast, I sat down with Oliver Day, founder of G&D (Gin & Dubonnet) and creator of The Spirit of British Mischief.

From his background as a dairy farmer in Somerset to launching a premium ready-to-drink version of the late Queen Elizabeth II's favourite cocktail, Oliver shares the fascinating story behind the brand and how a simple idea evolved into a growing drinks business.

We discuss:

🥃 The inspiration behind G&D and its royal heritage

👑 Why Gin & Dubonnet became known as the Queen's favourite cocktail

🐄 Oliver's journey from dairy farming to drinks entrepreneur

🎠 Building the brand at events including Badminton Horse Trials and Chelsea Flower Show

📈 Growing a premium drinks business while staying true to the brand vision

💡 The realities of launching a new product and getting it into consumers' hands

A brilliant conversation packed with entrepreneurial insight, determination, and a healthy dose of British mischief.

🎧 Coming soon on The Drinks Entrepreneur Podcast

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In this episode of The Drinks Entrepreneur Podcast, I sit down with Sylvester Herman, founder of Island Slice Rum.

From creating a Caribbean-inspired rum brand in Scotland to navigating the challenges of launching in a crowded drinks market, Sylvester shares the story behind Island Slice and the lessons he's learned along the way.

We discuss:

🍍 The rise of flavoured rum

🥃 Building the Island Slice brand

🌴 Bringing Caribbean heritage to the UK market

📈 Growing a drinks business from scratch

⚖️ Balancing quality, authenticity, and accessibility

A fascinating conversation with a founder whose journey is as unique as the brand he's building.

🎧 Available now.

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Is there still room to stand out in the crowded gin market?

In this episode of The Drinks Entrepreneur Podcast, Alex sits down with the founder of Warwickshire Gin Company, Dave Blick, to explore how they’re building a distinctive craft spirits brand rooted in quality, provenance, and local identity.

From starting small to scaling a premium gin business, this conversation dives into the realities of building in one of the UK’s most competitive categories.

They cover:

• The origin story of Warwickshire Gin Company
• Standing out in an oversaturated gin market
• The role and importance of local identity and craft in brand building
• Scaling from start-up to established brand
• Lessons learned along the journey

Whether you're a drinks founder, brand builder, or gin enthusiast, this episode offers a grounded look at what it really takes to succeed in craft spirits today.

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