Aidy Smith is an award-winning broadcaster, TV presenter, journalist and inclusivity spokesperson. Having begun his writing journey with The Independent back in 2017, he is frequently seen covering our wine and spirits guides for IndyBest with everything from gin and tequila and champagne and chardonnay. Having a keen eye for food and drink travel as the presenter of Amazon Prime’s award winning ‘The Three Drinkers’ series, Aidy also shares his top tips for the best hotels and destinations to quench your thirst for some gourmet exploration. As of 2025 Aidy donned a new hat, working with The Independent as a LGBT+ and Neurodivergence travel specialist. Being the only global TV presenter with Tourette Syndrome and a proud inclusivity advocate, he’ll be offering wisdom and inspiration to help his community get the very best out of their travel experiences. He can be heard on BBC Radio London, where he has a permanent food and drink segment called ‘Thirsty Thursdays’, and you can also follow his drinks discovery page on Instagram at @Sypped or his neurodivergence advocation channels on TikTok or Instagram at @DisLabeled