Interviews

“Hedonism meets…” brings to life the people and places behind the myriad wonderful wines and spectacular spirits we offer to Hedonists worldwide. Below is our full archive from the series – enjoy!
Hedonism Meets… Marcus Notaro
Hedonism Meets… Marcus Notaro
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars (not to be confused with the similarly-named Stags’ Leap Winery) is a highly renowned Napa Winery, rising to fame following the historic ‘Judgement on Paris’ in... Read more...
Will Lowe of Cambridge Distillery
Hedonism Meets... William Lowe MW
It was a real treat to interview Cambridge Distillery’s Master Distiller William Lowe, who adding to his many accolades, became the first ever Master Distiller to achieve the highly coveted... Read more...
Max Riedel, head of Riedel glassmakers
Hedonism Meets... Maximilian Riedel
In 2021, Riedel celebrated a momentous occasion: 265 years as a family-owned glassware business. Riedel is a name that has revolutionised the world of glassware, setting a precedent for the... Read more...
Kelsey McKechnie at Balvenie
Hedonism Meets... Kelsey McKechnie
Situated in Dufftown, Scotland, the Balvenie distillery is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky distillery with international renown. The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky is produced by William Grant &... Read more...
Pierre Seillan at Verite
Hedonism Meets... Pierre Seillan
Hedonism Wines were fortunate enough to sit down for a Q and A with vigneron Pierre Seillan, who has been responsible for crafting the wines at internationally-renowned Vérité since 1998.... Read more...
Richard Brendon at a Hedonism Wines tasting
Hedonism Meets... Richard Brendon
Hedonism caught up with British Designer, Richard Brendon, to hear a little about the story behind his magnificent glassware range. Working with master glassmakers in Slovenia, Brendon creates timeless pieces... Read more...
Dennis enjoys a glass of Glen Grant
Hedonism Meets... Dennis Malcolm
Dennis Malcolm's links to Glen Grant could not be stronger. The Master Distiller was born on the grounds on the distillery in 1946, joining the team as an apprentice in... Read more...
Agustin Santolaya
Hedonism Meets... Agustín Santolaya
One of Rioja’s most forward-thinking producers, Bodegas Roda wines have met with international acclaim since the company was founded in 1987 by drinks distributors Mario Rotllant and Carmen Daurell. From... Read more...
Richard and Gregg
Hedonism Meets... Richard Paterson and Gregg Glass
Richard Paterson and Gregg Glass represent the past, present and future of Scotch Whisky powerhouse Dalmore. Richard has been at the helm of the distillery for over 40 years, currently... Read more...
Ted Lemon
Hedonism Meets... Ted Lemon
Ted Lemon is one California's most famous and acclaimed winemakers. A passionate, driven oenologist with a deep understanding of agriculture and experience making Pinot Noir and Chardonnay at some of... Read more...
Harlen Wheatley and Drew Mayville
Hedonism Meets... Draw Mayville and Harlen Wheatley
Drew Mayville and Harlen Wheatley are both titans of American whisky. Drew is Master Blender at Sazerac and Director of Quality at Buffalo Trace and has more than forty years... Read more...
Joy Spence
Hedonism Meets... Joy Spence
Joy Spence is an icon of the Rum industry and needs little introduction. Having spent forty years working at one of the Caribbean's most famous distilleries and rising to the... Read more...