Gordon’s Alive! 250 years of Gordon’s Gin - Ginposium 2019
Joanne McKerchar Gordon's Gin
Joanne McKerchar is Diageo Senior Archivist.
Joanne McKerchar completed her Master’s Degree in Archives and Records Management at the University of Liverpool. She joined the largest and most influential spirits archive in the world, Diageo. Now armed with over a decade of experience she is both the Senior Archivist and an Industry Expert on the history of Gin & Malts, referenced in numerous articles and books.
She has spent the last 14 years cultivating the Diageo Gin collection, studying its history, and becoming a true expert in all things gin.
Fuelled by a thirst for knowledge, Jo can often be found at the various Diageo Distilleries, working with the distillers to fully understand the distillation process, and the craft that goes in to making the Diageo Gins.
Today Jo continues to inspire her colleagues and industry peers with the histories of Diageo’s gin brands. It’s something she does with true passion, and every day poses new challenges. Jo never knows what the day will bring, but she loves nothing more than to share her knowledge over a good Gin & Tonic!
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