Botanical brilliance at Dorset's first gin distillery

In the ninth episode of The Echo Dispatch, Jason speaks with Conker Spirit founder and head conkerer Rupert Holloway.

The former desk-bound quantity surveyor launched Dorset's first gin distillery in 2014. He now sells gin and coffee liqueur products internationally from a base in Southbourne.

During the episode, Rupert discusses the importance of moving on from mistakes, finding a gap in the market and the business's future focus on sustainability.

He also shares the story of how he stumbled upon the name Conker Spirit and the advice he would give himself if he could travel back in time.