The Three Drinkers begin their Scottish adventure with a bang, delving into the world of organic whiskey. They visit a £140 million distillery, attempt highland cow whispering and taste some rather bizarrely named local dishes.
The trio learn the art of whiskey dogging before making some furry friends. They try their hand at the art of coopering before going on the hunt for the Loch Ness Monster.
The trio journey to Glenmorangie where they discover the other side of a whiskey cask. They continue their adventure, partaking in Highland Games, before setting sail for Islay where they talk peat spades and space.
In the final episode of this series, the Three Drinkers travel to London to discover the world of whisky cocktails. From "High Balls" to high class, they visit the number 1 bar in the world and explore a never-ending whisky tree.
Unable to stay away for long, Colin, Aidy and Helena head back up to Scotland to replenish their whisky stocks and discover more that the country has to offer. From enjoying the peace (and whisky) of Jura, where George Orwell wrote his last masterpiece, to visiting Campbeltown and discovering its rich whisky history, The Three Drinkers are back with a - freezing cold - splash!
Lord Aidy finally gets to visit 'his' castle and he has a surprise for the others. Colin and Helena discover the real reason people enjoy salmon fishing and Glasgow University pits their artificial tongue against our human experts.
In this episode, Helena busts some myths about the real Macbeth and Cawdor Castle, Colin gets jealous when Aidy tastes a very rare dram and after chasing whisky waterfalls and a spot of ghost hunting, the trio get competitive to win some very special bottles.
They're back. Aidy and Helena embark on a new Irish adventure, starting in Northern Ireland at the Giant's Causeway where they meet new 'Third Drinker', guest presenter Beth Brickenden. From fairy tales to illicit spirits, Cider, Poitìn and even Game of Thrones style axe-throwing, the trio begin their Irish food and drink adventure with a bang, taking in Inch Abbey, County Armagh and Derry.
What do you get when you cross a drag queen with a monkfish, a ton of mussels, a seaweed bath and vintage dress up? Find out as Aidy, Helena, Beth and special guest, drag queen Vanity Von Glow take a fishtastic tour around County Donegal, Galway, County Mayo and the Wild Atlantic Way, discovering Ireland's first maritime gin and the original recipe for Irish Coffee.
The trio head south to discover how Irish whiskey was saved from the brink of extinction. Along the way, they perfect their cocktail and cow-milking skills, explore the intricacies of Irish cream and check out Ireland's only Japanese-Irish restaurant before waving goodbye to Beth.
Aidy and Helena are joined by new guest presenter, Eulanda Shead Osagiede as they continue their gastronomic adventure through Waterford, Tipperary, Kildare and Wicklow. They brave the wilderness in search of botanicals, talk terroir in whiskey and tuck into Ireland's finest 2 Michelin-Star cuisine while showing a real talent for cutting cheese.
From oyster shucking and enchanted fish to exploring rock and roll whiskey castles, the trio continue their adventure through Carlingford, County Meath and Mullagh. They talk tales of folklore, discover why Irish Beef is some of the best on the planet and wind down at the oldest pub in Ireland - and possibly, the world.
In this final episode, the trio get a taste of true Irish culture as they soak up the literary and libatious delights of Dublin. From Irish dancing to pulling the perfect pint of Guinness, they check out the city's rich LGBTQ+ history and follow in the footsteps of Oscar Wild and James Joyce. They wave a tearful goodbye to the Emerald Isle and toast their journey with something very special.
Drinks experts Aidy Smith and Helena Nicklin embark on a new epicurious adventure through the French region of Cognac with special guests Eulanda Shead-Osagiede and Eddy Temple-Morris. Join them as they take a fresh look at this resurgent spirit through a modern, lifestyle lens, discovering the region's other sips and travel hotspots along the way.
Aidy and Helena kick off their new, French adventure in style. Joined by special guest DJ, chef and self-confessed spirits sceptic, Eddy Temple-Morris, they lift the bonnet on cognac from grape to glass. The duo's mission is simple: help Eddy fall in love with cognac through the local culture, fabulous food and mouth-watering mixology. Will they succeed?
Special guest Eulanda Shead-Osagiede returns to find Helena's boat skills being put to the test. The trio take a deeper dive into the art and alchemy of blending cognac, while trying their hand at gourmet baking, marmalade mixology and even venture into the deep wilderness of the Charente to find a prickly botanical for their very own gin.
In this final episode, the trio embrace local culture. Eulanda organises a mysterious trip to the region's top hotel, the three recreate 400-year-old slippers and Helena finds herself walking the plank. A momentous farewell beckons as they visit a Michelin starred restaurant before Aidy gets emotional during a once in a lifetime tasting opportunity.
