Breaking Bread Birmingham
How Amy Built Birmingham’s Ultimate Whisky Haven – A Must-Watch for Whisky Enthusiasts!
23 Oct 2024
Calling all whisky lovers! In this episode, we sit down with Amy, a corporate pro turned whisky mastermind, who’s now a driving force in Birmingham’s whisky scene. Discover how she turned her passion for whisky into an iconic whisky venue and launched the city’s very first whisky festival! From rare whiskies to insider secrets on opening a whisky-focused business, this is a must-watch for true enthusiasts and aspiring whisky entrepreneurs alike. Don’t miss Amy’s journey of bringing her love for whisky to life and reshaping Birmingham’s hospitality game. Hit play and dive into the world of whisky! 00:00 Welcome to Breaking Bread Housings 00:18 Exploring the Jewelry Quarter 02:59 Amy's Journey to Birmingham 05:55 Starting the Food and Drink Events Company 08:40 The Birth of Whiskey Birmingham 09:56 Opening the Bar in the Jewelry Quarter 18:53 Creating a Community Bar 20:57 The Fascination with Whiskey 28:31 The Rise of English Whiskey 35:36 Traveling to Islay: A Unique Experience 36:33 The Charm and Challenges of Islay 37:28 Whisky Production on Islay and Other Islands 40:18 Global Whisky Trends and Innovations 50:29 The History and Heritage of Whisky 56:45 Whisky Tasting and Community 01:05:06 Birmingham's Whisky Scene and Evolution 01:07:14 Fun and Personal Insights Get Social With Amy/Grain & Glass Website- https://grainandglass.co/ Insta- https://www.instagram.com/grainandglassjq https://www.instagram.com/amyseton/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/GrainandGlassJQ/ X- https://twitter.com/grainandglassjq Sponsors Stock Local Craft Rum Burning Barn In Your Venue- https://www.burningbarnrum.com/pages/trade-1 Buy Burning Barn Rum- https://www.burningbarnrum.com/collections/3-rums Follow Burning Barn On Insta- https://www.instagram.com/burningbarnrum/ Food Delivery Businesses Sign Up & Save Money With Easy Food Here- https://easyfood.co.uk/restaurant-opportunity Download Easy Food App Here- https://easyfood.co.uk/ Follow Easy Food On Insta- https://www.instagram.com/easyfood.co.uk/ Follow Easy Food West Mids- https://www.instagram.com/easyfood.westmidlands/ Opening Drone Footage From Rob At Alto Drones- https://www.instagram.com/alto.drones/ Music From Tom Ford- https://www.instagram.com/thetennischampion/ Follow Us /https://www.instagram.com/breakingbreadpodcastbirmingham/ https://twitter.com/PodcastBread https://facebook.com/breakingbreadpodcastuk For full show notes visit our Website https://breakingbreadbirmingham.co.uk
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