Jane Peyton -Media Drinks Expert
TV, Radio & Podcast Producers, Media Commissioning Editors:
Jane Peyton is a drinks expert, accredited sommelier (the UK’s first beer sommelier of the year, the UK’s first accredited cider sommelier, and accredited through the Wine & Spirit Education Trust). She is the founder of School of Booze and offers authoritative insights into alcoholic drinks (and their non-alcohol equivalents) including culture and history.
With decades of experience in media commentary, writing, consultancy, and education, Jane is regularly called upon by TV, radio, podcasts, online and print outlets to provide expert analysis and engaging commentary.
Alcohol Historian Media Expert
Alcohol history is one of Jane’s superpowers. If you are looking for an alcoholic drinks historian, or if you’ve ever wondered what Cleopatra, Jane Austen, or Elizabeth I drank; how politics has influenced the drinking habits of Britons for millennia, or just what Malmsey and Huckle My Buff were, Jane can enlighten you.
For more information about Jane’s expertise and awards click here.
What Jane Offers
- Expert context for drinks-related stories including beer, wine, cider, spirits, cocktails, drinking traditions, and myth-busting.
- Fact-checking and research services for TV, radio, and film producers.
- Articulate commentary, with experience working to tight media deadlines.
- Available to journalists, producers, editors, and content creators for interviews, research support, commentary, and consultancy.
Media Commentary
Jane has extensive media credits list including BBC Radio 4 and 5 Live, BBC World Service, dozens of local radio stations, Times Radio, LBC, TV appearances on Inside The Factory, The Great British Food Revival, Sunday Brunch, and The One Show, plus dozens of appearances on podcasts, and features in national broadsheets and tabloids.
She is regularly consulted by national newspapers about alcoholic drinks, and often appears in the media to commentate about current drinks issues and trends.
Her approachable style, deep knowledge, and ability to speak succinctly make her ideal for media appearances.
Print Media Writing
Jane is an award-winning drinks writer for magazines, newspapers, and websites.
Jane’s Books
Jane is the author of fourteen non-fiction books including Wine Knowledge Box, Beer Knowledge Box, Cider Knowledge Box, The Philosophy of Cider, The Philosophy of Cocktails, The Philosophy of Beer, The Philosophy of Gin, and Drink: A Tippler’s Miscellany. Jane is also the author of the novels Sole Brethren: Left To Their Own Devices, and Sole Brethren: If The Shoe Fits written under her fiction pen name B.A. Summer.
For expert commentary, contact Jane Peyton: jane@school-of-booze.com or call +44 7729 601 590
What topics can a media drinks expert comment on?
Jane Peyton provides expert commentary on beer, wine, cider, spirits, cocktails, drinking traditions, alcohol history, no/low alcohol trends, and current drinks industry issues. She is available for broadcast, print, podcast, and online media.
Is Jane Peyton available for TV and radio appearances?
Yes. Jane Peyton is an experienced media guest with credits including BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC World Service, Times Radio, LBC, and TV programmes such as Inside the Factory, Sunday Brunch, and The One Show.
What qualifications does a drinks expert need for media work?
Jane Peyton is an accredited sommelier, the UK’s first Beer Sommelier of the Year, the UK’s first accredited cider sommelier, and holds Wine & Spirit Education Trust qualifications. She is also an award-winning drinks writer and author of fourteen non-fiction books on drinks.
How do I book a drinks expert for a podcast or interview?
Contact Jane Peyton directly at jane@school-of-booze.com or call +44 7729 601 590 to discuss availability for podcasts, interviews, broadcast appearances, or written commentary.
Can a drinks expert help with fact-checking for TV or film productions?
Yes. Jane Peyton offers research and fact-checking services for TV, radio, and film producers, drawing on decades of expertise in drinks history and culture.
Who is the UK's leading alcoholic drinks historian?
Jane Peyton is widely recognised as a leading UK drinks historian, with specialist knowledge covering the history and culture of beer, wine, cider, spirits, and cocktails.
What media outlets has Jane Peyton appeared in?
Jane has appeared on BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC World Service, dozens of local radio stations, Times Radio, LBC, and national television (BBC, ITV, and Channel 4). She is regularly quoted in national broadsheets and tabloids and has appeared on numerous podcasts.
Can a drinks expert write articles or provide quotes for print media?
Yes. Jane Peyton is an award-winning drinks writer who contributes to magazines, newspapers, and websites. She is available for written commentary, quotes, and features.
Does Jane Peyton speak at industry events as well as in the media?
Yes. In addition to media work, Jane is an experienced public speaker and after-dinner speaker on drinks history and culture, with international conference credits including Cider Australia and the Japan International Beer Cup.
What is a beer sommelier?
A beer sommelier is a trained specialist in beer styles, history, food pairing, professional tasting, professional judging. Jane Peyton was the UK’s first Beer Sommelier of the Year and the first beer educator to win Drinks’ Educator of the Year.