A Question of Drinks
Felicity Carter and Lulie HalsteadWhy do we drink what we do? Is it just the taste — or are there other drivers behind what's on the shelf? Drinks data expert Lulie Halstead joins writer and editor Felicity Carter to explore the economic, technological and social turning points that determine what's in the glass.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 40 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FoodArtsBusiness | |||
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- I want to binge-watch this podcast!
It feels like being in Felicity and Lulie’s kitchen with the most interesting friends - who also happen to be world experts in the business of drinks. I fantasize about binge-watching this podcast.
Apple Podcasts5InesHoy
United States2 months ago - Favourite wine podcastt
My favourite wine podcast: Interesting, amusing, agreeable disagreements, so much accidental learning while being entertained. Episode 29 is a particular favourite; I have listened back to this one several times.
Apple Podcasts5Darren Oemcke
Australia2 months ago - Listen, learn, and enjoy!
Love this podcast. Fun, informative and thought provoking in an approachable and enjoyable style. Tackling tough topics through enaging dialogue and discussion. Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5#CorkDorkUnited Statesa year ago - Smart, sharp, candid, timely, entertaining
There's a lot to learn from the way these two pros prep, probe, and ponder for our benefit.
Apple Podcasts5ValKat12United Statesa year ago - Packed with great insights
Love this! Lulie & Felicity are informative without being dry. There’s so much here for even the most discerning drinkers!
Apple Podcasts5HK Podcast Fan
United Kingdom2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #231 | United Kingdom/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #225 | Australia/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #16 |  Argentina/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #87 |  New Zealand/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #100 |  Chile/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #102 |  Finland/Arts/Food |
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A discussion-driven show exploring why people drink what they do, focusing on economic, technological, and social turning points in the drinks world. The hosts—Lulie Halstead, a drinks data expert, and Felicity Carter, a writer and editor—chase insights across branding, consumer behavior, packaging, and distribution, with frequent case studies from wine, beer, spirits, and no/low alcohol categories. Episodes blend data, storytelling, and industry anecdotes to illuminate how markets, culture, and technology shape what ends up in the glass. Noteworthy is the data-forward approach to branding, distribution, and consumer occasions, plus a willingness to challenge traditional wine-world norms and spotlight non-traditional channels and formats fo... more
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