Programmes The Thirsty Traveler Series 2

1 - Ports of Pleasure-Portugal

Join the Thirsty Traveller Kevin Brauch, as he sets out on a globetrotting tour to taste the world-famous local tipples in a variety of destinations, from Scandinavia to South America. On the itinerary today is Oporto in Portugal, home of port. The hillside vineyards of the Douro Valley produce tawny port full of delicious flavours like caramel and peanut brittle, apricot, plum, raisin and walnut - all blending harmoniously together. The Thirsty Traveller explores this sun-drenched corner of the world, going in search of the world's finest tawny and ruby ports.
Duration: 30

 

2 - Grabba Grappa-Italy

Join the Thirsty Traveller Kevin Brauch, as he sets out on a globetrotting tour to taste the world-famous local tipples in a variety of destinations, from Scandinavia to South America. From the romance of Venice's canals to the granite spires of the mighty Dolomite Mountains, northern Italy offers an awesome palette of sights, experiences, food and drink. Here, one of Italy's lesser-known pleasures is grappa; a colourless, high-alcohol eau de vie distilled from the grape skins and seeds left in the wine press after the juice is removed for wine. There are literally hundreds of highly individual styles of this complex and fiery distillation, and the Thirsty Traveller does his best to try as many as possible!.
Duration: 30

 

3 - Apple Cider House Rules-Connecticut

Join the Thirsty Traveller Kevin Brauch, as he sets out on a globetrotting tour to taste the world-famous local tipples in a variety of destinations, from Scandinavia to South America. Tucked away on a winding country road in Old Mystic, Connecticut is one of the only remaining steam-powered cider mills in the world. The Clyde family has been making hard cider for six generations. Back in 1881, BF Clyde sold the fresh cider out of his basement. Well some things never change and today you can bring your own cooler to fill or buy their plastic gallon or half gallon out of the mill's basement. Plus Mrs Clyde makes a mean cider pie!.
Duration: 30

 

4 - Gin Joint Jive-Plymouth

Join the Thirsty Traveller Kevin Brauch, as he sets out on a globetrotting tour to taste world-famous local tipples in a variety of destinations, from Scandinavia to South America. Today, Kevin explores the site where, in 1793, the Pilgrim Fathers spent their last night before setting sail for the New World on the Mayflower. Ever the inquisitive explorer, he makes his way to the historic town and port of Plymouth, England to find out why Plymouth Gin is one of the world's greatest spirits.
Duration: 30

 

5 - Bitters - the World's Best Kept Secret

Join the Thirsty Traveller Kevin Brauch, as he sets out on a globetrotting tour to taste the world-famous local tipples in a variety of destinations, from Scandinavia to South America. Aromatic bitters have been around for centuries, but what exactly goes into this concoction is one of the world's best-kept secrets. First used as a medicinal aid to combat indigestion, bitters has evolved into an incredible enhancer for both food and drink. Good things come in small packages and the Thirsty Traveller intends to find out exactly what goes into this little bottle of flavour-packed lightning.
Duration: 30

 

6 - Cachaca Ole!-Brazil

Join the Thirsty Traveller Kevin Brauch, as he sets out on a globetrotting tour to taste the world-famous local tipples in a variety of destinations, from Scandinavia to South America. Today our intrepid 'bon vivant' pays a visit to Brazil, where he tries out the nation's other favourite pastime, in addition to soccer and samba: drinking Cachaca! What is this sugar cane elixir? Find out as we follow the Thirsty Traveller into the hills of Brazil on a mission to find out more about this intoxicating country (and drink!).
Duration: 30

 

7 - Make it Schnappy-Germany

Join the Thirsty Traveller Kevin Brauch, as he sets out on a globetrotting tour to taste the world-famous local tipples in a variety of destinations, from Scandinavia to South America. Say the word "schnapps" and Germany instantly springs to mind. But what exactly is schnapps? Where does it come from? And how do you choose the proper lederhosen to wear when drinking it? Watch as the Thirsty Traveller answers these questions and many more.
Duration: 30

 

8 - Wine - Chile

Join the Thirsty Traveler Kevin Brauch, as he sets out on a globetrotting tour to taste the world-famous local tipples in a variety of destinations, from Scandinavia to South America. The first vintage in Chile was recorded back in 1551 when priests pressed grapes to make sacramental wines. Three centuries later, prosperous landowners sent their sons for education to Europe, and they returned home with a taste for wine, bringing skilled European winemakers and architects with them. Today, Chile is regarded as a rising force in the world of wine and the Thirsty Traveler shows us why.
Duration: 30

 

9 - Maple Syrup Licker - Quebec

Join Thirsty Traveller, Kevin Brauch, as he sets out on a globetrotting tour to taste the world-famous local tipples in a variety of destinations, from Scandinavia to South America. Merveilleux! Maple syrup isn't just for breakfast anymore. Intrepid entrepreneurs in Quebec have turned a Canadian classic into one of the most interesting and delicious new liquors on the market. Join the Thirsty Traveller as he traipses across old Quebec and taps into a truly unique story and spirit.
Duration: 30

 

10 - Vodka in Russia

Join the Thirsty Traveller Kevin Brauch, as he sets out on a globetrotting tour to taste the world-famous local tipples in a variety of destinations, from Scandinavia to South America. The history of vodka reads like the history of Russia. Today, the Thirsty Traveller retraces the epic footsteps of czars and revolutionaries alike, visiting the palaces and promenades of St. Petersburg and Moscow where, in the 1860s, Piotr Arsenyevitch Smirnov began his first vodka distillery. His vodka would become the official Purveyor to the Russian Court and, of course, James Bond's favourite!.
Duration: 30

 

11 - Pilsner - Czech Republic

Join the Thirsty Traveller Kevin Brauch, as he sets out on a globetrotting tour to taste the world-famous local tipples in a variety of destinations, from Scandinavia to South America. On October 5th, 1842 in the city of Pilsen, in what is now know as the Czech Republic, the world's first golden beer was brewed - Pilsner Urquell! Literally translated it means 'pilsner from the original source' and that is as true today as it was in 1842. Our thirsty presenter ventures through beautiful and historic Prague to the city of Pilsen, to find out the story behind this golden liquid.
Duration: 30

 

12 - Absolutely Aquavit-Lapland

Join Thirsty Traveler, Kevin Brauch, as he sets out on a globetrotting tour to taste world-famous local tipples. Northern Scandinavia is known as the 'Land of the Midnight Sun' and here, under the constant bombardment of summer's 24-hour sunlight, men and women like their drink strong, their song loud, and their fish fresh. So it's an absolute given that they also love acquavit, and the ceremony of herring and singsong that accompanies its consumption. Who knows what adventures lie in store for Kevin as he makes his way through Lapland, fueled by acquavit's fiery bite?
Duration: 30

 

13 - Alaskan Beer - Alaska

Join Thirsty Traveler, Kevin Brauch, as he sets out on a globetrotting tour to taste world-famous local tipples. Alaskans boast a rugged individualism, which separates them both culturally and geographically from the rest of the USA. What comes to mind when you think of Alaska: cold and crisp? Just like their beer! And with the state's near Arctic environment, beer masters tend to make a heartier blend. Couple Alaskan Smoked Porter Ale with an ice-fishing trek for king salmon, and Kevin is in for quite an adventure!.
Duration: 30