Alice Lascelles is an award-winning drinks journalist, author, and presenter. She writes a column for the Financial Times focused on wine, spirits, and bar culture, and frequently discusses drinks on BBC Radio 4 and television. Her work has appeared in The Times, The Economist, Wired, Monocle, Vice, Food & Wine, and various trade publications, including the Oxford Companion to Spirits & Cocktails.
Alice has authored three books. Her guide for home bartenders, The Cocktail Edit: Everything You Need to Know About How to Make All The Drinks That Matter (Quadrille 2022), was named a Book of the Year by The Times, The Telegraph, the Financial Times, and Esquire. Her latest book, The Martini: The Ultimate Guide to a Cocktail Icon, will be published by Quadrille in September 2024.
An expert on drinks production and provenance, Alice enjoys exploring the stories behind them. Her topics have included the rise of Japanese whisky, the science of bubbles, and profiles of Syria's only working winery, as well as the bar scene that helped regenerate New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. She is an experienced public speaker, having led talks and tastings at events such as FT Weekend Live at the Kennedy Centre and the Speyside Whisky Festival.
Alice has received several accolades, including Fortnum & Mason Drinks Writer of the Year and IWSC Spirits Communicator of the Year. She is also a Keeper of the Quaich and a Chevalier of the Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne. Before her journalism career, she studied English at Cambridge and worked in the arts. Additionally, she is a musician with a White Stripes tour and several releases, including an album under the name Alice Gun. Her interests include gardening, dogs, and fell walking in the Lake District.
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Want to book Alice Lascelles for your next event?
Email alice.lascelles@getapeptalk.com, and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
Please note: we can only assist with speaking requests. For anything else, we recommend reaching out to Alice Lascelles directly.
What topics does Alice Lascelles specialise in?
Alice Lascelles specialises in talking about wine, spirits, bar culture and more.
What is Alice Lascelles's speaking style like?
Alice delivers engaging presentations with a perfect blend of light-heartedness and informative content, fostering networking and connection among delegates while sharing her extensive knowledge of drinks culture. __
Does Alice Lascelles offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Alice Lascelles offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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