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Jane Peyton

Alcoholic Drinks Expert UK | Talks & Tastings

Jane Peyton is a leading UK alcoholic drinks expert who combines history, culture, and tasting experiences into engaging, educational, and memorable presentations for corporate events, cultural institutions, festivals, and private groups. Jane brings decades of experience, storytelling flair, and deep expertise to every event.  A published author of 14 non-fiction books on alcoholic drinks, every talk and tasting is customised to the audience and occasion.

 

What’s on Offer

 

  • Talks covering the history, culture, and heritage of alcoholic drinks — including legendary figures, curious traditions, myths, and what some of the world’s most famous historic figures drank.

 

  • Interactive tasting masterclasses in sparkling wine, gin, rum, whisky, and beer.

 

  • Flexible formats to suit everything from intimate private tastings to large-scale corporate events and cultural festivals.

 

  • A impressive client list including Apple Inc, Bank of America, the British Library, the Crown Estate, and the Royal Automobile Club.

 

  • Consistently strong testimonials praising her encyclopaedic knowledge, storytelling, humour, and ability to keep audiences of all sizes entertained.

 

Alcoholic Drinks Expert UK | Talks & Tastings

Jane Peyton is a leading UK alcoholic drinks expert, renowned for her ability to combine history, culture, and tasting experiences into a seamless and engaging presentation. Her talks and tasting masterclasses are perfect for audiences who want more than a lecture — they want an interactive experience in the fascinating world of drinks.

What makes her ideal for your event:

  • Authoritative expertise: Published author of 14 non-fiction books on alcoholic drinks and culture
  • Engaging delivery: Storytelling, humour, and insight to keep audiences entertained
  • Flexible formats: From intimate tastings to large-scale talks and demonstrations
  • Professional & reliable: Experienced in corporate, cultural, and private events across the UK

Talks: Fascinating Stories from the World of Drinks

Jane’s presentations explore:

  • History, culture, and heritage of a range of alcoholic drinks
  • Legendary figures and curious traditions in drinks history
  • Myths and facts behind your favourite beverages
  • What some of the world’s best known historic figures drank

 

Each talk is tailored to your audience, ensuring entertainment and education in equal measure.

Tastings: Interactive, Insightful, Unforgettable

Jane’s tastings are more than sampling drinks — they are educational experiences. She guides participants through flavour, history, and cultural context, leaving your audience with both knowledge and enjoyment.

Tasting topics include:

  • Sparkling wine tasting masterclass
  • Gin, rum, or whisky tasting masterclass
  • Beer and food matching dinners

Who Books Jane Peyton?

Jane Peyton is regularly booked for:

  • Corporate events and client dinners
  • Cultural and heritage institutions
  • Festivals and literary events
  • Private clubs and societies
  • Educational workshops and tastings

 

Every talk or tasting is customised to the audience and event style, making Jane a sought-after alcoholic drinks expert UK for a wide variety of occasions.

Clients Include

Apple Inc

Bank of America

British Library

Crown Estate

Foundling Museum

How The Light Gets In festivals

Royal Automobile Club

Book Jane Peyton for Talks & Tastings

Book a drinks tasting for a corporate event with Jane Peyton.

Contact Jane today to book her for a tasting experience that your guests will never forget.

Frequently Asked Questions – Jane Peyton – Alcoholic Drinks Expert UK | Talks & Tastings

What types of talks does Jane Peyton give?

Jane Peyton delivers engaging talks on the history, culture, and heritage of wine, beer, cider, cocktails, and spirits, often including stories of legendary figures, and myths.

Jane hosts interactive tastings, including sparkling wine masterclasses, gin, rum, and whisky masterclasses, beer and food matching dinners, and many more themes.

Yes. All talks and tastings are customized to the audience, event type, and group size to ensure an engaging experience.

You can contact Jane directly through the contact page to discuss your event and tailor a talk or tasting to your requirements.