Interview with Vanessa Royle, Founder of Tilden
Mocktails with Marina · Marina Castillo
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Show Notes
In today's episode of Mocktails with Marina, we sit down with Vanessa Royle, founder of Tilden, a brand that's changing the non-alcoholic cocktail game with one key philosophy: flavor comes first.
Vanessa shares her deeply personal journey of going alcohol-free during the early days of the pandemic and how that shift revealed a massive gap in the beverage space—especially for people who are pregnant, on medications like SSRIs, or simply craving something complex without the crash.
From launching Tilden as a class project during business school to crafting each bottle with culinary-grade ingredients like Lapsang Souchong, Sichuan pepper, and American oak, Vanessa breaks down what it takes to make a truly adult non-alc drink.
We talk about:
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Why non-alcoholic doesn't mean non-decadent
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Navigating the space as a sober consumer in a cocktail world
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The behind-the-scenes process of flavor development, including sourcing, testing, and iteration
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Tilden's mission to offer inclusivity without compromise
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The rising consumer demand for adult NA drinks that don't rely on adaptogens
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How Tilden is designing with bars, restaurants, and pregnant folks in mind
If you're tired of sugary mocktails, overwhelmed by buzzword-heavy bottles, or simply looking for a drink that delivers the entire cocktail experience minus the alcohol, this one's for you.
Tune in now and meet the team behind one of the most thoughtfully crafted, pregnancy-friendly, and flavor-forward NA brands on the market.
Get 20% off your first Tilden order at www.drinktilden.com Follow Vanessa on Instagram: @drinktilden Questions? Send us an email: [email protected]