Balvenie BFFs
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On this episode we welcome guests Jamie Johnson (Balvenie National Brand Ambassador) and Gemma Patterson (Balvenie Global Brand Ambassador)! They share how they became part of the Balvenie family and what moments sparked their love for whisky. They also take us through the new Balvenie Stories Range and why these distillery stories are so special.\\xa0
Jamie and Gemma then lead Chelsey and Pam through a tasting of one of the great Balvenies - The Caribbean Cask.\\xa0
LINKS
Gemma's Podcast The Balvenie - https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZGTi7vPspNI4N4q09KY7O
Raw Craft with Anthony Bourdain - The Balvenie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmbfBt5TCAY
Follow them on Instagram!\\xa0
Jamie Johnson -\\xa0 @bourbonthing
Gemma Patterson - @balveniegem
TIME STAMPS
3:18 - Chelsey is to Jamie as Pam is to Gemma
4:00 - we talk about the wonders of Canadian Accents
3:49 - Chelsey does a horrible impression of an Albertan. Sorry!
5:29 - Jamie talks about how Bourbon was the spirit that got her into whisky : Kudos to Dixon from the Beaumont Inn in\\xa0 Kentucky
8:50 - Gemma talks about her start in the whisky industry and how she can speak Russian
10:15 - How beating for Pheasants got Gemma a job at a Distillery\\xa0
16:14 -\\xa0 How to become a brand ambassador
18:00\\xa0 - Why their visit to Newfoundland was Jamie and Gemma\\u2019s favourite trip together
21:58 - More love for Newfoundland and kissing the Cod
24:04 - Gemma and pocket eggs
24:50 - Balvenie Stories Range and how its exclusive to Alberta!
26:00 Information about the Stories Range
29:15 Gemma\\u2019s Podcast "The Balvenie"\\xa0 Plug!\\xa0
32:50 Bal-VEE-ne or Bal-VEN-ne?
34:39 Gemma and Jamie talk about receiving the General Distilling Certificate
42:25 How Gemma closed Park Ave\\xa0
44:15 Working with Anthony Bourdain\\xa0
48:30 - Caribbean Cask Tasting
1:00 :23 Gemma recites a haiku with relaxing music in the background
1:01:05 Pickle the Dog (kinda a big deal) makes an appearance
1:01:25 Another Gemma haiku to close the show
Thank you for listening and remember to drink respectfully!
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