{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69b6c56c4266c9b1c7293116/6a16c16dc92816b54419a8c4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Queen's Favourite Cocktail: Building G&D with Oliver Day","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/69b6c56c4266c9b1c7293116/1779896386439-8132f62a-bc32-40b2-9be8-8244642d5735.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This week on <strong>The Drinks Entrepreneur Podcast</strong>, I sat down with <strong>Oliver Day</strong>, founder of <strong>G&amp;D (Gin &amp; Dubonnet)</strong> and creator of <em>The Spirit of British Mischief</em>.</p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss:</p><p><br></p><p>🥃 The inspiration behind G&amp;D and its royal heritage</p><p>👑 Why Gin &amp; Dubonnet became known as the Queen's favourite cocktail</p><p>🐄 Oliver's journey from dairy farming to drinks entrepreneur</p><p>🎠 Building the brand at events including Badminton Horse Trials and Chelsea Flower Show</p><p>📈 Growing a premium drinks business while staying true to the brand vision</p><p>💡 The realities of launching a new product and getting it into consumers' hands</p><p><br></p><p>A brilliant conversation packed with entrepreneurial insight, determination, and a healthy dose of British mischief.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 Coming soon on <strong>The Drinks Entrepreneur Podcast</strong></p><p>#DrinksEntrepreneur #Podcast #GinAndDubonnet #Gin #Entrepreneurship #DrinksIndustry #FounderStory #BritishBrands #BusinessPodcast</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Alex Macintyre"}