In this episode of Cloke Cooks, Chris Cloke sits down with Vilnis Baiks from VB Distillery, a truly unique, small-scale producer operating right out of a local garage in Basingstoke.

Vilnis shares his lifelong connection to brewing, inspired by his grandparents' traditional beer and botanical recipes, and how a lockdown hobby transformed into an official craft distillery.

From high-quality vodka, gin, and rum to an eccentric mushroom-infused spirit, this episode explores the passion behind local, small-batch distilling and why keeping things independent is the secret to unforgettable flavor.

Cloke Cooks is produced by Chris Cloke and brought to you by ProClean Direct.

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