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Welcome

• Hello and Welcome to Episode 32

Quiet

• It has been fairly quiet as most distilleries took the time after Christmas to regroup and have a rest.
• I have also taken the time to have a bit more of a relax.
• I am hoping to have more to report next week.

Review

• Reviews really help the podcast in a given podcast directory. So if you did have a chance to review the podcast I would be most grateful

Weekly Gin RecommendationLAW Gin

• This gin was introduced to me by Andie Riches when she was a guest on the podcast in episode 14.
• I got in touch with Luna (the L in LAW) and we arranged a date to speak about their gin. Luckily it was a bit ahead of time as they very kindly gifted me their gin.
• This meant that I was fully prepared before our chat.
• The nose of the gin has a subtle aroma of lemons
• The tasting profile starts slightly sweet before going dry and then you get an elongation of a lemon but with a sweetness which is just the right balance. At the end of the profile you get heat from the alcohol and finally to a subtle sweet flavour. You also get an interesting flavour and sensation on the tongue which I think is something to do with the prickly pear.
• It is a very unique taste and I think this comes down to LAW’s use of the alembic still. 
• On adding to Fever Tree Mediterranean tonic you get a very pleasant G&T which has really interesting taste profile. The lemon is somewhat dialled back.
• To me this is best gin to add to a dirty martini. It just bonds to the olives and creates a fantastic taste.
• This gin is also suitable to use with a variety of cocktails. I have tried a number that particularly play towards the orange or the lemon botanicals.
• It has a very proud place on my gin shelf.

5 Healthy Habits for 2021

Introduction

• So today 1st January 2021 marks the start of another year.
• Hopeful that Covid might be more under control during this year but don’t know when
• First lockdown a lot of people put on weight.
• As in the UK we are effectively in the third lockdown I am determined that we all need to start thinking about our weight. 
• Me included. Before we go the same way as lockdown 1 and 2.
• Weight loss is a almost a taboo subject and one which sparks a lot of controversy on how to successfully to manage it.
• The truth is you need to find a technique or programme or both that works for you.

1. Planning

1. Planning weekly meals -> Know what your having
2. Planning -> Shopping List
3. Utilise Ingredients - 2 meals
4. Frozen Items
5. Additional Condiments
6. Use Water
7. Rewarding within calories

2. Monitor your statistics

1. Weight yourself
2. Count your calories
3. BMI
4. Body Fat %
5. Steps 
6. Heart Rate

3. Exercise

1. Start doing some exercise
2. I walk twice a day
3. Don’t bite off more than you can
4. Build up from a starting point you feel comfortable with

4. Routine

1. Follow whatever the plan you are says
2. Try and consume the calories recommended
3. Have one meal where you don’t worry about what you have
4. Filling food to stop snacking 
5. Mental strength

5. Rewards and Trigger Points

1. Takeaway menus
2. Frozen pizzas 
3. One meal off a week
4. Keep going
5. Reward yourself for getting to certain goals

Instagram Community Shout Out

• Lorna @loopy4scottishgin
• Carebear post. I think you are right that only the Care Bears can save 2021. It seems that hopes of an end to all of this keep being dashed.
• I love your post on gunshot gin. I also love the colour of this gin and the thought of local honey, mixed spice, cinnamon and cloves all aged for 3-4 months. It is true that this maybe more of a liqueur than a gin but it looks amazing and I could see so many applications.
• The post you did on Britannia gin was really interesting and sounds as though you were very lucky to get hold of a bottle on the pickings website rather than actually visiting the Royal Yacht in Edinburgh. It sounds such a complex botanically rich gin absolutely in keeping with it’s namesake.
• I really liked your post on Isle of Bute gin. I have heard a couple of raving reviews for this very recently. As a Martini lover I think the Oyster gin that they produce would be the one for me as it seems would be your recommendation.
• Your post on Misty Isle Gin was really interesting and definitely caught my eye with those 11 botanicals. I also love the fact it is from the Isle of Skye. 
• I don’t know whether you have tried it but I can thoroughly recommend Lind & Lime from the Port Of Leith Distillery if you are looking for a new Scottish gin to try.
• Keep it up.
• I will be adding you to my stories all week..

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Final Thought

• The thing that I like about the gin community that I have met so far is that no one judges anyone for what they believe, what they look like or who they choose to be.
• The world would be a better place if everyone took that view.
• Grab your drink, toast those you love, enjoy your weekend and whether your decide to party or stay in I will be with you in spirit !!!
• Seriously though enjoy your weekend and I look forward to joining you for another episode next Friday.
• Cheers