Ep172- Claire Marin Isn’t Just Making Spirits – She’s Building a Hive

Step inside the world of spirits, storytelling, and sustainability in this brand-new episode of Five Drinks at Midnight! 🍸✨ We’re visiting Jungle Bird NYC, a tropical cocktail haven in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood. Join us as we sit down with Claire Marin, founder, head distiller, and literal beekeeper behind Pollinator Spirits – a woman redefining the spirits industry with a commitment to sustainable distilling, local sourcing, and female empowerment in the world of craft spirits.

This episode is a must-watch for cocktail enthusiasts, bartenders, mixologists, brand ambassadors, hospitality professionals, and anyone obsessed with drinking culture and the behind-the-scenes magic of your favorite alcohol brands. Get the inside scoop on Claire’s incredible journey from the publishing world to making award-winning spirits, one bottle at a time.

Whether you’re deep in the spirits industry or just love a well-balanced drink with a story, this episode serves up insight, flavor, and a few surprises. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more episodes featuring the movers, shakers, and pourers of the cocktail world. 🥃🌿🐝

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00:00 - Intro
00:38 - Question 1 - How did you get started in the spirits business?
13:38 - Question 2 - What is a day in the life like for you?
27:07 - Question 3 - Sustainability is more than just a practice; it’s a commitment. What does it truly mean to you, and how do you bring it to life?
38:22- Question 4 - What were your biggest challenges when you got started, and what is your biggest challenge right now?
49:38 - Question 5 - Do you ever worry that your bees are secretly running the show and you’re just their human representative?

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