BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Gin Guild - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Gin Guild X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.theginguild.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Gin Guild REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T183000 DTSTAMP:20260617T161552Z CREATED:20250707T113437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T161552Z UID:10000068-1781253000-1781289000@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:Ginposium 2026 DESCRIPTION:Ginposium is the Leading Gin industry conference\, where some of the world’s most respected personalities and experts from the drinks and gin trade come together.\nAt Ginposium 2026 they will discuss the state of the gin industry and share their knowledge and expertise on all things gin\, marketing\, safety\, distilling AND MORE in the annual Gin Guild organised Ginposium conference. \nJoin us at Ginposium 2026 to gain valuable insights\, foster connections\, and celebrate the dynamic world of gin. \n\nGinposium is a fantastic opportunity for our industry to connect\, share insights\, and explore the future of gin. With expert talks covering everything from sustainability to the growth in RTDs and market analysis\, there’s plenty to inspire. \nAnd of course\, no Ginposium would be complete without raising a G&T (or two) together! \nDr Anne Brock \nConfirmed attendees include:\n\nGinposium 2026 Sessions overview\n\n\n\n\n\nProof of Purpose: Making Sustainability Work\nSara Sergent Alpine Distilling \nSustainability has become a universal talking point\, but in practice\, it demands integrity\, creativity\, and measurable results. This session will provide a clear\, actionable framework for distillers to embed sustainability into their operations\, regardless of size or budget. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClimate change impact on Botanicals suppliers & gin producers: Panel Session\nSean Harrison Plymouth Gin \nJim Long Starspice Ingredients \nMatthew Pauley Herriot-Watt University \nA panel discussion with Q&A exploring the effects of climate change on gin botanicals\, examining challenges faced by suppliers and producers\, and sharing strategies to ensure sustainable sourcing and maintain flavour consistency in an evolving global environment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Sinner’s circle of gin distillation\nDr. Jan Hodel-Keane Kerry Group \nControlling botanical extraction through temperature\, time\, chemistry\, and mechanics – Presented by Dr. Jan Hodel-Keane As the gin category matures\, producers are increasingly focused on differentiation\, consistency\, and technical precision rather than simply botanical novelty. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe State of the Gin Industry 2026\nChris Pitcher Rothschild & Co Redburn \nChris has been a consistent presence at Ginposium\, presenting every year since 2022 and returned once again for the 2026 event. His ongoing insights have made them one of our most experienced and valued speakers\, providing continuity and deep knowledge across multiple editions of the conference. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSecuring Investments in your Gin Distillery\nNick Malaczynski Shivering Mountain Distillery \nNick Malaczynski explores the world of investment in gin distilleries\, sharing insights into successful funding models\, common pitfalls\, and real-world case studies that highlight both the opportunities and challenges of financing growth in the competitive gin industry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTutored Tastings of Gin 2026\nDavid T Smith Summerfruitcup.com \nDavid leads his annual tasting of what’s new and looks at a retro revival in the world of gin. In another busy year with innovation and new products from around the work\, there have been many new releases since last year’s Ginposium. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe RTD revolution – the new gin frontier? Panel Session\nPanel Session\nChris Pitcher Rothschild & Co Redburn \nJoanne Moore Quintessential Brands \nBen Blake MOTH Drinks \nRose Cottingham Fever-Tree \nKarl Mason Masons of Yorkshire \nThis session examines the booming Ready-to-Drink (RTD) sector\, exploring how innovation\, convenience\, and consumer trends are shaping it as the next frontier for gin\, and what distillers need to know to capitalise on this rapidly expanding market. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom curiosity to capability: building a robotics strategy for the future of gin\nNaomi Battison The National Robotarium \nThe gin sector is being reshaped by powerful external forces. Rising energy and material costs\, sustainability expectations\, evolving regulation\, export complexity and changing consumer demand are all placing pressure on margins while raising expectations around quality\, transparency and brand integrity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to secure that prestigious listing for your gin\nVedran Milosevic Cygnet Distillery \nUsing his years of experience gained at Diageo Vedran will explore strategies for securing prestigious listings in the on‑trade and off‑trade\, offering practical guidance on brand positioning\, buyer engagement\, and marketing approaches that help gin producers elevate visibility and achieve long-term commercial success. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScience\, Sensory\, and Shelf Stability: Panel Session\nGary Spedding Brewing & Distilling Analytical Services LLC \nJamie Baxter Craft Distilling Services \nTony Aiken Brewing & Distilling Analytical Services LLC \nThis session brings together three approaches to gin formulation: the pure scientist\, the applied scientist\, and the experimental “trial-and-error” method\, to explore the latest thinking on gin shelf stability\, botanical profiling\, and formulation dynamics. \n\n\n\n\n \nTopics at a glance:\nBUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY ⚫️ FINANCING ⚫️ TECHNOLOGY & AI ⚫️ MARKET TRENDS ⚫️ BOTANICAL SUSTAINABILITY ⚫️ HISTORY ⚫️ RTDs ⚫️ SCIENCE & DISTILLING METHODS ⚫️ RETAIL ⚫️ MORE SCIENCE\n\n \nPresentations Schedule\n\n\n\nTime\nTopic\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n8:40\nRegistration – with Coffee and Networking\n\n\n\n\n9:15\nWelcome from the Grand Rectifier\nCharles Maxwell\, Thames Distillers\n\n\n\n9:25\nProof of Purpose: Making Sustainability Work\nSara Sergent\, Alpine Distilling\n\n\n\n9:55\nClimate change impact on Botanicals suppliers & gin producers – PANEL Session \nSean Harrison\, Plymouth GinJim Long\, Starspice IngredientsMatthew Pauley\, Herriot-Watt University\n\n\n\n10:35\nTea\, Coffee & Networking\n\n\n11.05\nThe sinner’s circle of gin distillation: Controlling botanical extraction through temperature\, time\, chemistry\, and mechanics\nDr Jan Hodel-Keane\, ResearchScan\n\n\n\n11:35\nGlobal Gin Market update 2026\n Chris Pitcher\, Rothschild & Co Redburn\n\n\n\n12:05\nSecuring Investments in your Gin Distillery\nNick Malaczynski\, Shivering Mountain Distillery\n\n\n\n12:40\nLunch and Networking with Tutored Gin Tasting flightsSession 1: Starts at 12:45Session 2: Starts at 13:15\nDavid T Smith\, Summerfruitcup.com\n\n\n \n\n14:20\nThe RTD revolution: the new gin frontier? Panel Session\nBen Blake\, MOTH: DrinksJoanne Moore\, Quintessential BrandsChris Pitcher\, Rothschild & Co Redburn\n\n\n\n14:50\nFrom curiosity to capability: building a robotics strategy for the future of gin\nNaomi Battison\, The National Robotarium\n\n\n15:20\nTea and Networking\n\n\n15:50\nHow to secure that prestigious (and elusive) listing\nVedran Milosevic\, Cygnet Gin\n\n\n\n16:20\nScience\, Sensory\, and Shelf Stability: Panel Session\nGary Spedding\, BDASJamie Baxter\, Craft Distilling ServicesTony Aiken\, BDAS\n\n\n\n16:50\nGin & Tonic networking\n\n\n18:30\nEvent Close URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/ginposium-2026-event/ LOCATION:RSA House\, 8 John Adam Street\, Charing Cross\, London\, WC2N 6EZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events,Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/slide-ginposium-2024-e1738149474265.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Gin Guild":MAILTO:info@theginguild.com GEO:51.5093669;-0.1227056 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=RSA House 8 John Adam Street Charing Cross London WC2N 6EZ United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8 John Adam Street\, Charing Cross:geo:-0.1227056,51.5093669 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T224500 DTSTAMP:20260423T161552Z CREATED:20250514T103904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T161552Z UID:10000065-1777572000-1777589100@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:Annual Gin Industry Dinner and Spring Installation 2026 DESCRIPTION:Be part of the Gin Guild’s celebration of all things Gin in 2026\nThe Gin Industry Annual Dinner has long been one of the Guild’s\, and the industry’s most sought after events and has a unique place in the annual spirits calendar\, providing unrivalled networking opportunities with key industry members.\n \n\nAlready confirmed to attend:\n\nWhat people say about the Gin Industry Annual Dinner:\n\nWhat a fantastic evening that surpassed all expectations! and thank you for the beautiful photos.\nThank you for an excellent evening. It is an honour to be welcomed into and now be part of the Gin Guild. It was great to see everyone on such good form\, despite the industry challenges. I am constantly struck by the strength of the community around gin\nWe are so looking forward to a night away\, some good food\, drink & great company.\nGreat event! It was fun and an excellent networking opportunity. Thank you for taking care of all of us!\nTruly honoured to be part of The Gin Guild\, and it was a humbling experience to be in a room filled with icons of the industry.\nThank you for my first evening with the Gin Guild. It was a great evening and I met so many interesting people.\nSuch a well organised and executed event last night at the Gin Guild Installations and dinner. As a first time attendee I was extremely impressed by the whole event and look forward to attending in the future\n\n\nDress Code\n\nBusiness formal: lounge suits with ties for men\, Cocktail dresses/smart business attire for women\n\n\nTimings\n6.00 Welcome Cocktails & G&Ts\, with various gins for your appreciation\, drawn from the legendary Guild bar. This is a showcase of gins from new members who have joined the Guild in the last year\, and new products from existing members that have been launched in the last twelve months. \n6.40 Installation of new Guild members (bar closes) \nPost installation The Guild bar reopens. \n8.15 Dinner \nTime permitting\, the Guild bar offer a selection of G&Ts for a nightcap. \n10.30 Carriages. All attendees must to vacate the premises. \nAfter-Party Why not head to The Ned\, a 5 minute walk\, for another cocktail or nightcap to catch up with friends new and old? \nEvent information\nThe Gin Guild installation is held in the early evening\, before the Board of the Gin Guild\, in the Old Library at London’s Guildhall\, in front of invited guests and colleagues and Guild members. \nThis event has a distinctive character\, shaped by its setting within London’s historic Guildhall – a building that has stood at the heart of the City for centuries as a place of ceremony\, governance and fellowship. \nBefore and after the ceremony\, members of the Guild\, both old and new\, along with their guests\, gather around the gin bar\, continuing a tradition of conviviality and networking that sits naturally within such a setting. \nAfter the installation ceremony members and their guests are able to enjoy a Three course formal dinner. \nA full e-brochure for the event is available to share with potential guests. \n\n\n\n\nS T A R T E R \nOlive oil poached salmon with sea vegetables & crispy kale (gf) \nOR \nCourgette carpaccio with a lemon & dill sauce\, rocket\, preserved lemon & charred corn brittle (ve\, gf) \nServed with a Section of Breads\n\nFiano IGT Terre Siciliane\, T-Orestiadi – Molino a Vento\, Sicily\, Italy\n\n\n\nM A I N    C O U R S E \nBeef tenderloin paired with white asparagus\, pomme puree\, curly kale & loganberry jam (gf) \nOR \nPea & goat’s curd gnocchi with Berkswell shavings & pea shoots (v)\nTooma River Shiraz\, Tooma River\, Australia\, 2022\n\n\nD E S S E R T \nGlazed apricot mousse served with orange scented granola & apricot gel (v)\nEdinburgh Orange Blossom and Mandarin Gin Liqueur\n\n\n\nFair Trade Rich Roast Coffee\nServed with Petit Four\n\n\n\n\nAny dietary requirements need to be advised at time of booking. It is not possible to request a change to the menu at the event itself. \nSecurity\nAs ever\, security is a major consideration. Please advise of names changes. It is essential that attendees bring their Pour Memoire invitations to gain access and photo ID (National ID card\, Passport or a Drivers licence). URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/annual-gin-industry-dinner-and-spring-installation-2026/ LOCATION:Guildhall\, 71 Basinghall Street\, London\, EC2V 7HH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events,Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/gg-spring-installation-179.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Gin Guild":MAILTO:info@theginguild.com GEO:51.5158374;-0.0913156 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Guildhall 71 Basinghall Street London EC2V 7HH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=71 Basinghall Street:geo:-0.0913156,51.5158374 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T160000 DTSTAMP:20260313T121444Z CREATED:20250603T104047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T121444Z UID:10000075-1777537800-1777564800@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:The Business of Spirits 2026 SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:EXCLUSIVE TRAINING COURSE OFFER FOR GIN GUILD MEMBERS AND THEIR TEAMS\nThe Gin Guild are delighted to once again partner with the Worshipful Company of Distillers to offer our members and their teams access to this free one day course on 30th April 2026. It covers a wide range of useful topics to those in the distilling industry on the day of our Spring Installation and Gin Industry Annual Dinner \nThe aim of the session is to complement the technical knowledge that those in a distilling business acquire with the marketing and business expertise needed to create a brand and bring products to market successfully. \nOur experts\, with extensive experience in senior positions at companies such as Diageo\, Pernod Ricard and Redburn\, provide their business knowledge and bring real-life examples of what makes a successful product and brand before and after its production. \nThis masterclass allows you to meet other Gin Guild members and their teams and expand your professional network\, all before enjoying the celebrations of all things Gin at the Gin Industry Annual Dinner at the magnificent Guildhall. \nFeedback from previous sessions:\n\nThank you for organising The Business of Spirits seminar last week. I found it incredibly informative and inspiring to hear from so many distinguished names within the industry\, and from speaking to colleagues I know they enjoyed it just as much as I did. I’m sorry I was unable to attend the dinner in the evening\, it looked like a fantastic night. Thanks again.\nJoe\, Sipsmith\nA great day with a great mix of content\, Thank you!\nAndrew\, Sky Wave Gin\nJust a quick note to say thanks for everything yesterday. That was one of the most empowering and educational days I can remember having in a very long time. Absolutely appreciate that mate thanks a lot.\nJon\, Beefeater\nIt was a great day\, so many great anecdotes and speakers\, thank you for organising. All the speakers were brilliant and will really help with some of the business development I am working on for a new venture.\nMark\nAll speakers were great at storytelling. I enjoyed listening to opportunities and challenges from craft and other distilleries. Great to see lots of learnings from big brands.\nAarti\, Diageo\nThank You! would definitely attend again. Thanks to all those that put this together behind the scenes as well as those who presented.\nJonathan\, River Test Distillery\n\n  \nSpeakers and Topics\nRichard Watling: Building Brand EquityRichard highlights elements needed to establish a solid brand which involves clear communication and promotion about the why\, the way\, the price and the position to compete.Read more... Claire Warner: Global Spirits Market OverviewChris Pitcher offers an overview of the industry to give a bigger perspective and what public and private investors look at when considering the products that they want to get involved in the spirits market.Read more... Henri Sizaret: Finance & Pricing for SpiritsPricing is an art and a science. Get inspired by the power and potential of pricing with this presentation by Henri Sizaret.Read more... Richard Watling – SegmentationFormer Scotch Whisky Director at Diageo\, Richard will covers product\, market & consumer differentiation based on case studies and examples of how brand strategy is based on segmentation.Read more... Steve Wilson: Innovation and DevelopmentWith a portfolio of brands created with Baileys\, Bombay Sapphire\, Tanqueray\, Malibu and Smirnoff to name a few\, Steve Wilson certainly knows about innovation and its importance.Read more... Dan Szor: Starting up\, and growing a distilleryDan Szor\, Founder of The Cotswolds Distillery shares his personal story from his experiences of building a business and distillery from scratch with wife Katia and his team.Read more... \n  \n\n\n\n09.00 – 09.10\n\nWelcome and Introduction to WCD by current Master\n\n\n\n\nMaster of the Worshipful Company of Distillers\, Dan Szor\n\n\n09.10 – 09.20\n\nIntroduction to the Day and Domestics – The Programme\n\n\n\n\nRichard Watling\n\n\n\n\n\n\n09.20 – 09.45\n\nWhat’s this all about? Building Brand Equity\n\n\n\n\nRichard Watling\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9.45 – 10.30\n\nGlobal Spirits Market Overview\n\n\n\n\nClaire Warner\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10.30 – 10.50\n\nCoffee Break\nNetworking with participants and WCD presenters.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10.50 – 12.00\n\nFinance and Pricing for Spirits.  Brand examples and case studies \n\n\n\n\nHenri Sizaret\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12.00 – 12.50\n\nSegmentation\nCovers product\, market & consumer differentiation based on case studies and examples of how brand strategy is based on segmentation\n\n\n\nRichard Watling\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12.50 – 13.50\nLunch and Networking\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13.50 – 14.35\n\nInnovation and Development\n\n\n\n\nA review of innovation of brands and actions taken to market them eg guerilla marketing\n\n\n\nSteve Wilson\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14.35 – 14.55\n\nTea and coffee break\nNetworking with participants and WCD presenters\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14.55 – 15.25\n\nStarting Up\, and Growing a Distillery\n\n\n\n\nDan Szor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1525 – 1625\n\nReflections of Day\n: Panel Discussion ‘Building Brand Equity’ & Noticeboard Questions\n\n\n\nAll\n\n\n\n  \nTimings and speakers all subject to change. \n  URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/the-business-of-spirits-2026/ LOCATION:WSET Bermondsey\, 39-45 Bermondsey Street\, London\, SE1 3XF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Chris-Pitcher-bos2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Gin Guild":MAILTO:info@theginguild.com GEO:51.502188;-0.0822434 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=WSET Bermondsey 39-45 Bermondsey Street London SE1 3XF United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=39-45 Bermondsey Street:geo:-0.0822434,51.502188 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251017T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251017T223000 DTSTAMP:20250808T072859Z CREATED:20250808T072421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T072859Z UID:10000070-1760716800-1760740200@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:Gin Guild Autumn Installation & Mansion House Banquet DESCRIPTION:Please note: This is a members event and tickets need to be booked by a member via our member portal  \nMembers Log in now\nThe Gin Guild’s Autumn Installation Ceremony at the Mansion House is a truly memorable occasion. It offers a remarkable showcase of a formal City of London event\, blending the rich traditions and ceremonial heritage of both the Gin Guild and the Worshipful Company of Distillers. With its pageantry and significance\, it promises an unforgettable experience for all who attend. The Gin Guild Autumn Installation and Annual Banquet Distillers Banquet that follows is open to members and their guests only. \nTimings for the event are as follows: \n4.00pm Pre-installation Pre installation\, a refreshing G&T is available. The Gin Guild event will be held in the Old Ballroom. This is on the floor above the main reception hall. \nCeremony start time: 4.30pm \n5.00pm Post Installation Post installation\, the Gin Guild bar will be offering a choice of G&T’s. The Guild bar will close at 5.55. \n6.25 Banquet Reception At 6.25 guests exit the Old Ballroom and join and merge\, through the main doors to the reception hall\, with the flow of guests to the banquet. \nPlease collect your seating plan and greet the Master. A choice of drinks from the Master’s Bar will then be offered by servers. \n7.00 Dinner We will be called to dinner at 7.00 or thereabouts. Note: Guests are requested\, if possible\, not to leave their seats during dinner or the speeches. \n10.30 Carriages URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/gin-guild-autumn-installation-mansion-house-banquet/ LOCATION:Mansion House\, Walbrook\, London\, EC4N 8BH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Distillers-2024-Mansion-House-Banquet106.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Gin Guild":MAILTO:info@theginguild.com GEO:51.5130774;-0.0898008 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mansion House Walbrook London EC4N 8BH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Walbrook:geo:-0.0898008,51.5130774 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251017T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251017T223000 DTSTAMP:20251010T091728Z CREATED:20240504T131512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T091728Z UID:10000054-1760716800-1760740200@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:Gin Guild Autumn Installation & Mansion House Banquet DESCRIPTION:The Annual Gin Guild Autumn Installation at Mansion House\, the home of the Lord Mayor in the City of London is an industry occasion to remember. \nIt truly is a fantastic experience and the very pinnacle of the city’s formal functions\, with the traditions and ceremonies of the City of London and the Gin Guild making it an unforgettable experience. \nPromotional programme:\n \nIn the surroundings of the buildings wonderful Old Ballroom guests assemble and witness the installation (welcome) ceremony of our new Grand Rectifier and our newest members\, all before the Gin Guild board. \nPlease note: The Gin Guild Autumn Installation and Annual Banquet Distillers Banquet that follows is open to Guild members and their guests only. \nConfirmed attendees include:\n\nCheck out the photos from the 2024 event here:\n \nTimings for the event are as follows:\n4.00pm Pre-installation\nPre installation\, a refreshing selection of G&Ts are available.\nThe Gin Guild event will be held in the Old Ballroom. This is on the floor above the main reception hall. \nCeremony start time: 4.30pm \n5.00pm Post Installation\nPost installation\, the Gin Guild bar will be offering a choice of G&T’s.\nThe Guild bar will close at 6.15. \n6.30 Banquet Reception\nFrom 6.30 guests exit the Old Ballroom and head downstairs for the banquet reception where you collect your seating plan and greet the Master. A choice of drinks from the Master’s Bar will then be offered by servers. \n7.00 Dinner\nWe will be called to dinner at around 7.00. Note: Guests are requested\, if possible\, not to leave their seats during dinner or the speeches. \n10.30 Carriages \nBanquet Menu 2025\n\n\n\nS T A R T E R \nLine-Caught Tuna\, Bloody Mary Jelly\,\nPink Daikon Radish\, Crispy Shallots\nand Nasturtium Oil. \nOr \nJerusalem Artichoke and Wild Mushroom Parfait\, Herb Sourdough\, Soy Shiitake and Pickled Shallots.(V)\nServed with a Section of Breads\n\nChablis Domaine Fèvre 2020\n\n\nM A I N    C O U R S E \nSlow Cooked Sirloin of Beef\,\nOx Cheek Cottage Pie\, Savoy Cabbage\,\nGlazed Carrot\, Beer Jus with a White Onion Sauce. \nOr \nButternut Squash and Stilton Gnuddi (dumplings)\, Butternut Squash Purée (V)\nSt Joseph Les 7 Lieux Domaine des Amphores 2019\n\n\nD E S S E R T \nWilliam’s Pear Cheesecake\,\nScorched Pears\, Red Wine Sponge\,\nChantilly Cream\nLes Beaugrands Coteaux de Saumur\, Langlois-Château\n\n\n\nLoving Cup\n\nThames Distillers Bloomsbury Sloe Gin 29%\n\n\n\nCoffee & Chocolate Truffles\n\nTaylors 10 year old Tawny port\nThe Singleton (Dufftown) 12 year old\n\n\n\nAny dietary requirements will need to be advised at time of booking. It is not possible to request a change the menu at the event itself. Any general allergies and preferences (vegetarian/vegan/allergies etc.)\, however should be noted in the usual way when booking online. \nSecurity\nAs ever\, security is a major consideration given the prominence of the venue . Please note the importance of having attendee names well in advance and to advise of any change of names. It is essential that attendees bring their Pour Memoire invitations to gain access and photo ID (passport or a photocard drivers licence). \n  \nThe 10 Years+ Club:\n\nOur Founders: URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/gin-guild-new-member-installation-distillers-banquet-2025/ LOCATION:Mansion House\, Walbrook\, London\, EC4N 8BH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Distillers-2024-Mansion-House-Banquet106.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Gin Guild":MAILTO:info@theginguild.com GEO:51.5130774;-0.0898008 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mansion House Walbrook London EC4N 8BH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Walbrook:geo:-0.0898008,51.5130774 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250613T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250613T183000 DTSTAMP:20250610T103340Z CREATED:20240618T122842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T103340Z UID:10000055-1749803400-1749839400@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:Ginposium 2025 DESCRIPTION:Confirmed attendees include:\n\nPresentations Schedule\n\n\n\nTime\nTopic\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n8:40\nRegistration – with Coffee and Networking\n\n\n\n\n9:15\nWelcome from the Grand Rectifier\nCharles Maxwell\, Thames Distillers\n\n\n\n9:25\nProof of Purpose: Making Sustainability Work\nSara Sergent\, Alpine Distilling\n\n\n\n9:55\nClimate change impact on Botanicals suppliers & gin producers – PANEL Session \nSean Harrison\, Plymouth GinJim Long\, Starspice IngredientsMatthew Pauley\, Herriot-Watt University\n\n\n\n10:35\nTea\, Coffee & Networking\n\n\n11.05\nThe sinner’s circle of gin distillation: Controlling botanical extraction through temperature\, time\, chemistry\, and mechanics\nDr Jan Hodel-Keane\, ResearchScan\n\n\n\n11:35\nGlobal Gin Market update 2026\n Chris Pitcher\, Rothschild & Co Redburn\n\n\n\n12:05\nSecuring Investments in your Gin Distillery\nNick Malaczynski\, Shivering Mountain Distillery\n\n\n\n12:40\nLunch and Networking with Tutored Gin Tasting flightsSession 1: Starts at 12:45Session 2: Starts at 13:15\nDavid T Smith\, Summerfruitcup.com\n\n\n \n\n14:20\nThe RTD revolution: the new gin frontier? Panel Session\nBen Blake\, MOTH: DrinksJoanne Moore\, Quintessential BrandsChris Pitcher\, Rothschild & Co Redburn\n\n\n\n14:50\nFrom curiosity to capability: building a robotics strategy for the future of gin\nNaomi Battison\, The National Robotarium\n\n\n15:20\nTea and Networking\n\n\n15:50\nHow to secure that prestigious (and elusive) listing\nVedran Milosevic\, Cygnet Gin\n\n\n\n16:20\nScience\, Sensory\, and Shelf Stability: Panel Session\nGary Spedding\, BDASJamie Baxter\, Craft Distilling ServicesTony Aiken\, BDAS\n\n\n\n16:50\nGin & Tonic networking\n\n\n18:30\nEvent Close\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\nGinposium is the Leading Gin industry event\, where some of the world’s most respected personalities and experts from the drinks and gin trade come together. \nAt Ginposium 2025 they will discuss the state of the gin industry and share their knowledge and expertise on all things gin\, marketing\, safety\, distilling AND MORE in the annual Gin Guild organised Ginposium event. \nJoin us at Ginposium 2025 to gain valuable insights\, foster connections\, and celebrate the dynamic world of gin. \n\n\n\n\n \n\nNeed convincing?\nExplore feedback\nfrom last year’s\nGinposium 2024\nevent attendees. \n\n  \n\n\n\n \n \n  \na fantastic opportunity for our industry to connect\, share insights\, and explore the future of gin. With expert talks covering everything from history and advocacy to legislation\, analysis\, and innovation\, there’s plenty to inspire. And of course\, no Ginposium would be complete without raising a G&T (or two) together! \nDr Anne Brock\, Bombay Sapphire \n\nTopics at a glance:\nUK HMRC update | Distillery safety | Science of Gin & Flavour | Diversity & Brand Equity | Gin Market Analysis | Craft at scale | Tutored Tastings | WCD Bursaries | Legends Slot | From Gin to Climate Action | Brand Creation 101 | Gin is not dead! | The Power of Advocacy | History of English Gin\n\nWho will be there?\n\nDr Anne Brock\nMaster Distiller\nBombay Sapphire\nDesmond Payne MBE\nMaster Distiller\nBeefeater\nTerry Fraser\nMaster Distiller\nTanqueray / Gordons\nLesley Gracie\nMaster Distiller\nHendrick’s\nChristopher Hayman\nMaster Distiller\nHaymans\nCharles Maxwell\nMaster Distiller\nThames Distillers\n\nAlongside representatives of: \n\nAdnams plc\nAlcohols Ltd\nAstraea Spirits\nAtom Group (Maverick Drinks\, Master of Malt & Atom Brands)\nBacardi\nBeefeater\nBombay Sapphire\nBrewing & Distilling Analytical Services\nBuckinghamshire & Surrey Trading Standards\nBurnt Faith\nCaorunn Gin\n(The) Climate Agency\nCitadelle Gin\nCotswolds Distillery Ltd\nCraft Gin Club\nCygnet Distillery Ltd\nDesert Rose Gin Company\nDiageo\nDistiller’s Nose\nDöhler Group\nDrinks International\nDrinks Sherpa\nEden Mill St Andrews\nEdinburgh Gin\nEdwards Distillers\nEqual Measures\nFever-Tree\nFour Corners Gin\nGin in a Tin\nGin Provincia\nGreen Room Distillery\nHarpers Wine & Spirit\nHayman’s Gin\nHendrick’s Gin\nHope Distillery OÜ\nJulu Gin\nKimia\nKi No Bi\nKräuter Mix GmbH\nLabRat Media\nLiquid Solutions\nLiviko (Crafters Gin)\nLondon to Lima Spirits\nLongshot Insights / Ten Hides Distillery\nLudlow Distillery\nMimea Mauzo Ltd\nMixellany Ltd\nNÄO Spirits & Beverages (Hapusa/Greater Than)\nNude Brand Creation\nPerfidious Albion\nPernod Ricard\nPGEA Ltd\nPoivres d’Indochine\nPuddingstone Distillery\nRebel City Distillery\nRedburn Atlantic\nRobertet\nSainsbury’s\nSalcombe Distilling Co\nSeatrus Gin Acqua Di Mare\nShivering Mountain Distillery\nSipsmith\nSky Wave Distilling Company\nSouthwestern Distillery (Tarquin’)\nSpirit of Bristol Distillery\nSpirits Advocate\nSpirits Business\, The\nStarSpice Ingredients\nSuntory Global Spirits\nSweet Gwendoline French Gin\nSummerfruitcup.com\nSweet Gwendoline French Gin\nThames Distillers\nTrevethan Distillery\nVerallia\nWanderFolk Spirits\nWarner’s Distillery\nWeston’s\nWL Distillery\n\n  \nBook your tickets now:\n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n \n \n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. 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Please contact the Director General for more information. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\nLast year’s topics at a glance:\n\nLatest update & advice for gin brands from the Portman Group\nThe latest developments in “copycat” cases in the drinks industry\nBehind the Flavour: Botanicals Crop & Sustainability Issues\nWhat’s happening to the gin market worldwide and why?\nAn update on the Gin Guild’s Sustainability project\nTutored Tastings of Gin 2024\nLegends Slot: Lesley Gracie\, Hendrick’s Gin\nSourcing and managing botanicals for a global gin brand\nAn Introduction to the Distiller’s Livery\nThe Growth in the Ultra-Premium Celebrity-backed gins\nLearnings from launching in new markets\nA Supermarket spirits buyer’s perspective\n\n  URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/ginposium-2025-event/ LOCATION:RSA House\, 8 John Adam Street\, Charing Cross\, London\, WC2N 6EZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events,Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/slide-ginposium-2024-e1738149474265.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Gin Guild":MAILTO:info@theginguild.com GEO:51.5093669;-0.1227056 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=RSA House 8 John Adam Street Charing Cross London WC2N 6EZ United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8 John Adam Street\, Charing Cross:geo:-0.1227056,51.5093669 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T224500 DTSTAMP:20250714T131907Z CREATED:20240603T103904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T131907Z UID:10000052-1746727200-1746744300@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:Annual Gin Industry Dinner and Spring Installation 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join the Guild’s celebration of all things Gin in 2025\nThe Gin Industry Annual Dinner has long been one of the Guild’s\, and the industry’s most sought after events and has a unique place in the annual spirits calendar\, providing unrivalled networking opportunities with key industry members. \nConfirmed attendees include:\n\n\n820 Spirits\nAlcohols Ltd\nAlles over Gin\nAlmqvist Destilleri\nAngus Dundee Distillers\nAtom Group (Maverick Drinks\, Master of Malt & Atom Brands)\nAvallen Solutions\nBeacon Commodities\nBacardi\nBeefeater Gin\nBombay Sapphire\nBrown-Forman\nCambridge Distillery\nConnaught Bar (The)\nCopper Rivet Distillery\nCotswolds Distillery\nCygnet Gin\nDiageo\nEden Mill St Andrews\nEdinburgh Gin\nFishers Gin\nFour Corners Gin\nG&J Distillers (Quintessential Brands Group)\nGin 1689\nGin Monkey\nGin Sweden\nGood Omen Distillers\nGordon’s Gin\nGreatest Hits Drinks\nGreen Room Distillery\nHayman Distillers\nIsle of Wight Distillery (Mermaid Gin)\nLabRat Media\nLafitte Group\nThe Larder at No.36\nMadrona Distillery\nMainline Spirits Co\nMalfy Gin\nMasons of Yorkshire\nMutual Trading Co. Inc\nNyetimber Group (The Lakes Distillery)\nParagraph Publishing\nPernod Ricard\nPlymouth Gin\nQuattro Gatti Gin\nRankin Brothers & Sons\nThe Sake School of America\nSazerac UK  (Booth’s Gin)\nSeatrus Gin Aqua Di Mare\nSingleShot\nSipsmith\nSky Wave Distillery\nSolaro Capri Gin\nSouthside Stories\nSpirit of Hven\nStarspice Ingredients\nSummerfruitcup.com\nSuntory Global Spirits\nTanqueray\nThames Distillers\nTrevethan Distillery\nToll Group Forwarding\nTwist London\nVánagandr Destilerías S.L.\nVerallia UK\nWaitrose\nWorshipful Company of Distillers (The)\nWrecking Coast Distillery\n\nWhat people say about the Gin Industry Annual Dinner:\n\nWhat a fantastic evening that surpassed all expectations! and thank you for the beautiful photos.\nThank you for an excellent evening. It is an honour to be welcomed into and now be part of the Gin Guild. It was great to see everyone on such good form\, despite the industry challenges. I am constantly struck by the strength of the community around gin\nWe are so looking forward to a night away\, some good food\, drink & great company.\nGreat event! It was fun and an excellent networking opportunity. Thank you for taking care of all of us!\nTruly honoured to be part of The Gin Guild\, and it was a humbling experience to be in a room filled with icons of the industry.\nThank you for my first evening with the Gin Guild. It was a great evening and I met so many interesting people.\nSuch a well organised and executed event last night at the Gin Guild Installations and dinner. As a first time attendee I was extremely impressed by the whole event and look forward to attending in the future\n\n  \n\nFREE The Business of Spirits one-day training course*\nFor Gin Guild members – Limited places!\nIf you have booked tickets to the Annual Gin Industry Dinner and Spring Installation 2025 you are eligible to register FREE for the Complimentary 1-day Business of Spirits course that precedes the event. (subject to availability) \n\nBuilding Brand Equity – Richard Watling\nGlobal Spirits Market Overview – Chris Pitcher\nFinance and Pricing for Spirits – Nick Carr\nSegmentation(product\, market & consumer differentiation) – Richard Watling\nInnovation and Development – Steve Wilson\nStarting Up\, and Growing a Distillery – Abhi Banik\nBuilding Brand Equity – Panel Discussion Q&A\n\n\n\nDress Code\n\nBusiness formal: lounge suits with ties for men\, Cocktail dresses/smart business attire for women\n\n\nTimings\n6.00 Welcome G&Ts\, with various gins for your appreciation\, drawn from the legendary Guild bar. This is a showcase of gins from our Founders\, and from new members who joined the Guild in the last year\, and new products from existing members that have been launched in the last twelve months. \n6.40 Installation of new Guild members (bar closes) \nPost installation The Guild bar reopens. \n8.15 Dinner \nTime permitting\, the Guild bar offer a selection of G&Ts for a nightcap. \n10.30 All attendees must to vacate the premises. \nAfter-Party Why not head to The Ned\, a 5 minute walk\, for another cocktail or nightcap to catch up with friends new and old? \nEvent information\nThe Gin Guild installation is held in the early evening\, before the Board of the Gin Guild\, in the Old Library at London’s Guildhall\, in front of invited guests and colleagues and Guild members. \nThis event has a particular flavour and style\, as it is a very distinguished location\, which we are privileged to share. Before and after the ceremony\, members of the Guild old and new\, and their guests\, share in a gin bar. \nThey are able to sample the spirit alongside the conviviality of Guild membership. After the installation members and their guests are able to enjoy a formal dinner in the Guildhall. \nA full e-brochure for the event is available to share with potential guests. \n2025 Dinner Menu\n\n\n\nS T A R T E R \nBillingsgate Porter Pan Fried Fish Cake\nLight Curry Sauce\nSamphire Sauce \nOr \nTian of Wild Mushroom & Butternut Squash Blackcurrant Drizzle (V)\nServed with a Section of Breads\n\nBoatman’s Drift Chenin Blanc 2024 Western Cape South Africa\n\n\nM A I N    C O U R S E \nCannon of Sussex Lamb\nForest Berry Sauce\nFondant Potatoes\nRoasted Summer Vegetables \nOr \nGrilled Baby Aubergine Lentil Sundried Ragout Casserole Coriander Sauce (V)\nCabernet Merlot Fleurs de Terre 2023 Les Vignobles Foncalieu Languedoc- Roussillon\n\n\nD E S S E R T \nPineapple Tart Tatin\nStar Anise Reduction\nCaramel Ice Cream \nOr \nFresh Fruit\nSaffron Martini\nwith Fords Gin\n\n\n\nFair Trade Rich Roast Coffee\nTregothnan Cornish Estate Grown Tea\nCity of London Rhubarb and Rose Gin Chocolate Truffles\n\nGraham’s Late Bottled Vintage Port 2017\n\n\n\nAny dietary requirements will need to be advised at time of booking. It is not possible to request a change the menu at the event itself. Any general allergies and preferences (vegetarian/vegan/allergies etc.)\, however should be noted in the usual way when booking online. \nSecurity\nAs ever\, security is a major consideration given the prominence of the venue . Please note the importance of having attendee names well in advance and to advise of any change of names. It is essential that attendees bring their Pour Memoire invitations to gain access and photo ID (passport or a photocard drivers licence). \n* When you purchase tickets to the Spring Installation and Gin Industry Annual Dinner (Voucher code supplied)\, limited places available. URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/annual-gin-industry-dinner-and-spring-installation-2025/ LOCATION:Guildhall\, 71 Basinghall Street\, London\, EC2V 7HH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events,Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/spring-dinner-slider-2.gif ORGANIZER;CN="The Gin Guild":MAILTO:info@theginguild.com GEO:51.5158374;-0.0913156 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Guildhall 71 Basinghall Street London EC2V 7HH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=71 Basinghall Street:geo:-0.0913156,51.5158374 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T160000 DTSTAMP:20250408T133219Z CREATED:20240603T104047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T133219Z UID:10000053-1746693000-1746720000@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:The Business of Spirits 2025 DESCRIPTION:EXCLUSIVE TRAINING COURSE OFFER FOR GIN GUILD MEMBERS AND THEIR TEAMS\nThe Gin Guild are delighted to once again partner with the Worshipful Company of Distillers to offer our members and their teams access to this free* one day course on 8th May 2025. It covers a wide range of useful topics to those in the distilling industry on the day of our Spring Installation and Gin Industry Annual Dinner \nThe aim of the session is to complement the technical knowledge that those in a distilling business acquire with the marketing and business expertise needed to create a brand and bring products to market successfully. \nOur experts\, with extensive experience in senior positions at companies such as Diageo\, Pernod Ricard and Redburn\, provide their business knowledge and bring real-life examples of what makes a successful product and brand before and after its production. \nThis masterclass allows you to meet other Gin Guild members and their teams and expand your professional network\, all before enjoying the celebrations of all things Gin at the Gin Industry Annual Dinner at the magnificent Guildhall. \nFeedback from the 2024 sessions:\n\nThank you for organising The Business of Spirits seminar last week. I found it incredibly informative and inspiring to hear from so many distinguished names within the industry\, and from speaking to colleagues I know they enjoyed it just as much as I did. I’m sorry I was unable to attend the dinner in the evening\, it looked like a fantastic night. Thanks again.\nJoe\, Sipsmith\nA great day with a great mix of content\, Thank you!\nAndrew\, Sky Wave Gin\nJust a quick note to say thanks for everything yesterday. That was one of the most empowering and educational days I can remember having in a very long time. Absolutely appreciate that mate thanks a lot.\nJon\, Beefeater\nIt was a great day\, so many great anecdotes and speakers\, thank you for organising. All the speakers were brilliant and will really help with some of the business development I am working on for a new venture.\nMark\nAll speakers were great at storytelling. I enjoyed listening to opportunities and challenges from craft and other distilleries. Great to see lots of learnings from big brands.\nAarti\, Diageo\nThank You! would definitely attend again. Thanks to all those that put this together behind the scenes as well as those who presented.\nJonathan\, River Test Distillery\n\n  \n* Subject to availability\, when you purchase a ticket to the Spring Installation and Gin Industry Annual dinner \n  \nSpeakers and Topics\nRichard Watling: Building Brand EquityRichard highlights elements needed to establish a solid brand which involves clear communication and promotion about the why\, the way\, the price and the position to compete.Read more... Richard Watling – SegmentationFormer Scotch Whisky Director at Diageo\, Richard will covers product\, market & consumer differentiation based on case studies and examples of how brand strategy is based on segmentation.Read more... Steve Wilson: Innovation and DevelopmentWith a portfolio of brands created with Baileys\, Bombay Sapphire\, Tanqueray\, Malibu and Smirnoff to name a few\, Steve Wilson certainly knows about innovation and its importance.Read more... Alex Oldroyd: Global Spirits Market OverviewChris Pitcher offers an overview of the industry to give a bigger perspective and what public and private investors look at when considering the products that they want to get involved in the spirits market.Read more... Nick Carr: Finance & Pricing for SpiritsPricing is an art and a science. Get inspired by the power and potential of pricing with this presentation by Nick Carr.Read more... Abhi Banik: Starting up\, and growing a distilleryAbhi shares his terrific personal story from his experiences of building a business and distillery from scratch with Bob Russell and his familyRead more... \n\n\n\n09.00 – 09.10\nWelcome and Introduction to WCD by current Master\n\n\n\nMaster of the Worshipful Company of Distillers\, Nick Carr\n\n\n\n\n\n\n09.10 – 09.20\nIntroduction to the Day and Domestics – The Programme\n\n\n\nRichard Watling\n\n\n\n\n\n\n09.20 – 09.45\nWhat’s this all about? Building Brand Equity\n\n\n\nRichard Watling\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9.45 – 10.30\nGlobal Spirits Market Overview\n\n\n\nAlex Oldroyd\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10.30 – 10.50\nCoffee Break: Networking with participants and WCD presenters.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10.50 – 12.00\nFinance and Pricing for Spirits.  Brand examples and case studies \n\n\n\nNick Carr/Henri Sizaret\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1200 – 1300\nSegmentation.  Covers product\, market & consumer differentiation based on case studies and examples of how brand strategy is based on segmentation\n\n\n\nRichard Watling\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1300 – 1345\nLunch and Networking\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1345 – 1435\nInnovation and Development\n\n\n\nA review of innovation of brands and actions taken to market them eg guerilla marketing\n\n\n\nSteve Wilson\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1435 – 1455\nTea and coffee break.  Networking with participants and WCD presenters\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1455 – 1525\nStarting Up\, and Growing a Distillery\n\n\n\nAbhi Banik\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1525 – 1625\nReflections of Day: Panel Discussion ‘Building Brand Equity’ & Noticeboard Questions\n\n\n\nAll\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/the-business-of-spirits-2025/ LOCATION:WSET Bermondsey\, 39-45 Bermondsey Street\, London\, SE1 3XF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events,Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Chris-Pitcher-bos2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Gin Guild":MAILTO:info@theginguild.com GEO:51.502188;-0.0822434 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=WSET Bermondsey 39-45 Bermondsey Street London SE1 3XF United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=39-45 Bermondsey Street:geo:-0.0822434,51.502188 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241011T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241011T224500 DTSTAMP:20240926T121042Z CREATED:20220104T141512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T121042Z UID:10000061-1728662400-1728686700@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:Gin Guild Autumn Installation & Distillers Banquet 2024 DESCRIPTION:The Annual Gin Guild Autumn Installation at Mansion House\, the home of the Lord Mayor in the City of London is an industry occasion to remember. \nFor those who have not experienced a City of London formal function\, with the traditions and ceremonies of the City of London and of both the Gin Guild and the Worshipful Company of Distillers\, it is an unforgettable experience. \n \nIn the surroundings of the buildings wonderful Old Ballroom guests assemble and witness the installation (welcome) ceremony for our newest members\, all before the Gin Guild board and Grand Rectifier\, Desmond Payne MBE. \nUnlike the Gin Industry Annual Dinner normally held in May in London’s Guildhall\, which is restricted only to industry members so as to provide maximum networking opportunities\, the Annual Banquet and the preceding Gin Guild Autumn Installation is open\, and welcomes partners\, spouses and other guests you may wish to invite\, and will have now confirmed the Lord and Lady Mayoress will both be attending the Banquet. \n \nConfirmed attendees include:\n\n\n820 Spirits\nThe Absolut Group\nAlcohols Ltd\nAstraea Spirits\nATOM Group\nAvallen\nBacardi\nBDAS LLC\nBeacon Commodities\nBeefeater Gin\nBernstein SG\nBombay Sapphire\nCambridge Distillery\nCraft Distilling Services Ltd\nCrossbill Distilling\nCygnet Distillery\nDistiller’s Nose\nDomaine du Coquerel (Normindia Gin)\nDrinks One\nEdinburgh Gin\nEdwards Distillers\nThe Emory\nFeddie Ocean Distillery\nFever-Tree\nThe Gin Monkey\nThe Ginger Distiller\nGreen Room Distillery\nThe Helsinki Distilling Company\nHendrick’s Gin\nIan Macleod Distillers\nIsle of Wight Distillery (Mermaid Gin)\nJunimperium Distillery OÜ\nKyoto Distillery\nLondon & Scottish International (Juniper Green)\nMalfy Gin\nMasons of Yorkshire\nMixellany\nPernod Ricard\nQuintessential Brands\nRenais\nSatan’s Whiskers\nSea Spirits Trade Ltd\nSchofield’s\nSipsmith\nSpirits Advocate\nStarspice Ingredients\nStill Magic Pty Ltd\nSummerfruitcup.com\nSuntory Allied\nTanglin Gin\nThames Distillers\nVerallia UK\nVon Berg Spirits OÜ\nWebb James SRL\nThe Worshipful Company of Distillers\n\n  \nCheck out the photos from the 2023 event here:\n \nTimings for the event are as follows: \n4.00pm Pre-installation\nPre installation\, a refreshing G&T is available.\nThe Gin Guild event will be held in the Old Ballroom. This is on the floor above the main reception hall. \nApproximate ceremony start time: 4.40pm \n5.15pm Post Installation\nPost installation\, the Gin Guild bar will be offering a choice of G&T’s.\nThe Guild bar will close at 5.55. \n6.30 Banquet Reception\nAt 6.30 guests exit the Old Ballroom and join and merge\, through the main doors to the reception hall\, with the flow of guests to the banquet. \nPlease collect your seating plan and greet the Master. A choice of drinks from the Master’s Bar will then be offered by servers. \n7.00 Dinner\nWe will be called to dinner at 7.00 or thereabouts. Guests are requested\, if possible\, not to leave their seats during dinner or the speeches. \n10.30 Carriages – or enjoy a nightcap at The Ned across the road \n  \nThe 10+ Years Club:\n\nOur Founders: URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/gin-guild-new-member-installation-distillers-banquet-2024/ LOCATION:Mansion House\, Walbrook\, London\, EC4N 8BH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Distillers-2023-Mansion-House-Dinner-Images100.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Gin Guild":MAILTO:info@theginguild.com GEO:51.5130774;-0.0898008 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mansion House Walbrook London EC4N 8BH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Walbrook:geo:-0.0898008,51.5130774 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240614T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240614T183000 DTSTAMP:20240617T130713Z CREATED:20220612T122842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T130713Z UID:10000051-1718353800-1718389800@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:Ginposium 2024 DESCRIPTION:The Leading Gin industry event where some of the world’s most respected personalities and experts from the drinks and gin trade come together to discuss the state of the gin industry in 2024 and share their knowledge and expertise on all things gin\, in the annual Gin Guild organised Ginposium event. \nWho’s going to be there?     Itinerary & Speakers\n\nDr Anne Brock – Bombay Sapphire\nDesmond Payne MBE – Beefeater\nLesley Gracie – Hendrick’s\nChristopher Hayman – Haymans\nCharles Maxwell – Thames Distillers\nTerry Fraser – Tanqueray & Gordon’s\nTom Nichol – Gardener’s Gin / J Rieger & Co.\nSimon Ford – Fords Gin\nJared Brown – Sipsmith\n\n  \nAlongside representatives of: \n\nThe Absolut Group\nAd Gefrin Distillery\nAlcohols Ltd\nAngus Dundee Distillers\nAS Liviko (Crafters Gin)\nAtom Group (T/A Atom Brands\, Master of Malt & Maverick Drinks)\nBacardi\nBeefeater\nBeacon Commodities\nBerry Bros & Rudd (No.3 Gin)\nBombay Sapphire\nBuckinghamshire & Surrey CC\nThe British Distillers Alliance\nCopper in the Clouds Distillery\nThe Church Farm Craft Company Ltd\nCraft Distilling Services\nCygnet Gin\nDe Vere Spirits\nDiageo\nDistiller’s Nose\nDistillerie de la Riviera (The Gardener Gin)\nDoghouse Distillery\nDoehler UK Ltd\nDrinksOne\nEden Mill Distillery\nEstal\nEthimex\nFever-Tree\nFords Gin\nThe Gin Guide\nGin In a Tin\nGin Monkey\nHope Distillery OÜ\nGluckman Brown Griffith\nGreensand Ridge Distillery\nThe Green Room Distillery\nHarpers Wines & Spirits\nHayman’s Gin\nHendrick’s Gin\nHeriot-Watt University\nHere we are\nHolyrood Distillery\nHope Distillery OÜ\nIan Macleod Distillers (Edinburgh Gin)\nilgin.it\nInternational Beverage (Caorunn Gin)\nIWSR\nJ. Rieger & Co.\nKimia\nKräuter Mix GmbH\nLiquitrade GmbH\nLudlow Distillery\nMadrona Distillery\nMallard Point Distillery\nMasons of Yorkshire\nMixellany Ltd\nOld Young’s Distillery\nPapa Salt Gin\nParagon Brands\nPerfidious Albion (Popinjay Gin)\nPernod Ricard\nPortman Group\nRankin Brothers & Sons\nRamsbury Distillery\nRedburn Atlantic\nRPC\nSainsbury’s\nSeismic Change\nShivering Mountain Distillery\nSilent Pool Distillers\nSin Gin Distillery\nSipsmith\nThe Sky Wave Distilling Co\nThe Spirits Business\nSpirit of Hven\nSummerfruitcup.com\nSweet Gwendoline French Gin\nThames Distillers Ltd\nTrevethan Distillery Ltd\nThunderflower Distillery\nVerallia\nWaitrose & Partners\nWebb James\nWhittaker’s Distillery Ltd\n\n\nTopics at a glance:\nProtecting your brand and IP from copycats  |  Botanicals supply  |  Gin Market Analysis  |  Advertising rules  |  The Spirits Buyer  |  Ultra-Premium  |  Legends Slot  |  What’s New  |  Entering New Markets  |  Botanicals Sourcing\n  \n\n\n\n\nStart\n\n\nEnd\n\n\nDescription\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n8:50\n9:20\nRegistration – with Coffee and Networking\n\n\n\n9:20\n9:30\nOpening remarks and introduction to the Gin Guild\nDesmond Payne MBE\, Grand Rectifier\, The Gin Guild \n\n\n9:30\n9:55\nLatest updates from the Portman Group and advice for Gin brands\nAlison Munro\, Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager\, Portman Group \n\n\n9:55\n10:20\nThe latest developments in “copycat” cases in the drinks industry\nCiara Cullen\, Partner\, RPC \n\n\n10:20\n10:45\nBotanicals availability and resiliance market update\nStefano Trumpy\, Managing Director\, Webb James \n\n\n10:45\n11:15\nCoffee and Networking\n\n\n\n11:15\n11:50\nAnalysis of latest market data and trends\nChris Pitcher\, Partner\, Redburn Atlantic \n\n\n11:50\n12:35\nThe Gin Guild Sustainability Project Update\nDavid Symons\, UK Director of Sustainability\, WSP \n\n\n12:35\n13:35\nLunch (included) and Networking\n\n\n\n13:35\n14:00\nTutored Tastings: Whats new and Juniper-Forward in 2024\nDavid T Smith\, Writer & Spirits Judge\, Summerfruitcup.com \n\n\n14:00\n14:30\nLegends slot: Lesley Gracie\, Hendrick’s Gin \nChristopher Hayman\, Chairman\, The Gin Guild \n\n\n14:30\n14:55\nSourcing and managing botanicals for a global gin brand\nAlessandro Garneri\, Master of Botanicals\, Bacardi \n\n\n14:55\n15:05\nIntroducing the Worshipful Company of Distillers\nAlex Oldroyd\, Court Assistant\, The Distillers Livery \n\n\n15:05\n15:35\nTea and Networking\n\n\n\n15:35\n16:00\nThe Growth in the Ultra Premium Celebrity-backed sector for Gins\nEmma Stokes\, Writer & Spirits Judge\, Gin Monkey \n\n\n16:00\n16:25\nLaunching in a new market\nSimon Ford\, Founder\, Fords Gin \n\n\n16:25\n16:50\nA Spirits buyer’s perspective\nJohn Vine\, Spirits Buyer\, Waitrose & Partners \n\n\n16:50\n18:30\nGin & Tonic and networking\n\n\n\n\n  \nMeet the speakers\nFeedback from Ginposium 2024Some of the feedback from 2024’s event: It was brilliant Well organised and felt like a new lease of life to events and proceedings. Great to see recordings of sessions and then also social presence. Congrats! Really great! Had a great experience and learnt a lot Well done guys\, was a fabulous event\, thoroughly enjoyedRead more... Alessandro Garneri\, BacardiAlessandro's talk is about Sourcing and managing botanicals for a global gin brand where he share his knowledge from working at Bacardi's botanical centre in Geneva.Read more... Simon Ford\, Fords GinSimon\, founder of Fords Gin is going to discuss his experiences in launching a gin brand in a new market - using knowledge from his recent Brazil launch as well as the experience of launching in the USA - to share what he has learnt along the way.Read more... Lesley Gracie\, Hendrick’s GinA Q&A with the legendary Lesley Gracie creator of Hendrick's Gin\, hosted by Gin Guild Chairman\, Christopher Hayman.Read more... David T Smith\, Summerfruitcup.comCelebrating his 10th year at Ginposium David leads his tasting of what’s new in the world of gin\, a fast-paced environment with constant innovation with many new releases since last year.Read more... Stefano Trumpy\, Webb JamesStefano will discuss the general state of the botanicals market and look at the challenges of sustainability in botanicals supply\, as well as the impact of climate change on botanicals crops and examine the impact of global conflicts.Read more... Emma Stokes\, Gin MonkeyEmma will guide attendees through a tasting session featuring a selection of the finest ultra-premium gins available\, including from Guild members Renais\, Cygnet as well as the gin created for Brad Pitt by Guild Lifetime achievement award winner Tom Nichol.Read more... John Vine\, WaitroseJohn will give insights to gin producers around the world on what his role as Senior Spirits buyer at Waitrose entails\, and give tips and suggestions for how to stand out in a crowded marketplace in Waitrose\, the holy grail of spirits listings.Read more... Alison Munro\, Portman GroupAlison will provide an updated version of the presentation made at Ginposium 2019 from her colleague\, Alistair Taylor\, and provide a refresher for gin brands on how the self-regulatory system for alcohol marketing works.Read more... Ciara Cullen\, RPCCiara will discuss the latest developments in IP infringement in the drinks industry\, including the recent well-publicised UK decisions in M&S v Aldi (gin case) and discuss how best to protect your rights when faced with look-a-like product. Read more... David Symons\, WSPIn this discussion\, David will present an outline of the Gin Guild’s sustainability project and how its toolbox for Gin distillers can help them reduce their carbon footprint.Read more... URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/ginposium-2024-event/ LOCATION:RSA House\, 8 John Adam Street\, Charing Cross\, London\, WC2N 6EZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events,Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ginposium-2023-banner-photo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Gin Guild":MAILTO:info@theginguild.com GEO:51.5093669;-0.1227056 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=RSA House 8 John Adam Street Charing Cross London WC2N 6EZ United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8 John Adam Street\, Charing Cross:geo:-0.1227056,51.5093669 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240502T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240502T224500 DTSTAMP:20240429T085530Z CREATED:20230626T085527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T085530Z UID:10000048-1714672800-1714689900@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:Annual Gin Industry Dinner and Spring Installation 2024 DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 12 years of the Gin Guild\nThe Gin Industry Annual Dinner has long been one of the Guild’s\, and the industry’s most sought after events and has a unique place in the annual spirits calendar\, providing unrivalled networking opportunities with key industry members. \nConfirmed attendees include:\n\nAd Gefrin Distillery\nAlcohols Ltd\nAlpine Distilling\nAngus Dundee Distillers\nAS Liviko (Crafters Gin)\nATOM Brands\nAudemus Spirits\nBacardi\nBeacon Commodities\nBeefeater Gin\nBene Gin\nBombay Sapphire\nChase Distillery\nCopper Rivet Distillery\nCotswolds Distillery\nCygnet Distillery\nDrinks One\necoSPIRITS\nEdinburgh Gin\nEl-Bart Gin\nEthimex Ltd\nFever-Tree\nFoxdenton Estate\nGeekstill Co Ltd\nGin 1689 – Amsterdam Craft Gin Company\nGL Spirits Co (Basilisk Gin)\nGin Sweden\nThe Ginger Distiller\nHarrogate Tipple\nHayman’s Gin\nHendrick’s Gin\nHepple Spirits\nHolyrood Distillery (Height of Arrows Gin)\nKD Media (Scottish Gin Awards)\nThe Larder at 36\nLondon & Scottish International (Juniper Green)\nMasters of Malt\nMaverick Drinks\nMixellany\nMosaico Spirits SRL\nMüggenberg\nOSS Craft Distillery (Bareksten Gin)\nRankin Brothers & Sons\nRedburn Atlantic\nRenais\nRiver Test Distillery\nSasma B.V.\nThe School of Booze\nSeatrus Gin\nSipsmith\nSky Wave Distilling Company\nSouthwest Destilaria\nStarspice Ingredients\nSummerfruitcup.com\nSweet Gwendoline French Gin\nThames Distillers\nThat’s the Spirit SRL\nTipplemill Distillery\nVánagandr Destilerías S.L.\nVerallia\nWarner’s Distillery\nWebb James\nWaterock Brands\nThe Worshipful Company of Distillers\nWrecking Coast Distillery\n\n  \nPraise for the Gin Industry Annual Dinner: \nWhat a fantastic evening that surpassed all expectations! and thank you for the beautiful photos. \nWe are so looking forward to a night away\, some good food\, drink & great company. \nTruly honoured to be part of The Gin Guild\, and it was a humbling experience to be in a room filled with icons of the industry. \nThank you for my first evening with the Gin Guild. It was a great evening and I met so many interesting people. \nSuch a well organised and executed event last night at the Gin Guild Installations and dinner. As a first time attendee I was extremely impressed by the whole event and look forward to attending in the future\n\nGin Guild members \n  \n\nThe Business of Spirits one-day course\nFREE COURSE FOR GIN GUILD MEMBERS AND THEIR STAFF – LIMITED PLACES\nRegister for the Complimentary 1-day Business of Spirits course that precedes the Guild’s Spring Installation and Gin Industry Annual Dinner here. \n\n\nDress Code\n\nBusiness smart: Formal lounge suits (with ties) for men\, Cocktail dresses/business attire for women\nNo casual/sport clothing or shoes\n\n\n\nTimings\n6.00 Welcome G&Ts\, with various gins for your appreciation\, drawn from the legendary Guild bar. This is a showcase of gins from our Founder Wardens\, and from new members who joined the Guild in the last year\, and new products from existing members that have been launched in the last twelve months. \n6.40 Installation of new Guild members (bar closes) \nPost installation The Guild bar reopens. \n8.00 Dinner \n9.45 After dinner speech:  Jane Peyton\, Principle of The School of Booze and author of The Philosophy of Gin and The Philosophy of Cocktails.\nTime permitting\, the Guild bar offer a selection of G&Ts for a nightcap. \n10.30 All attendees begin to vacate the premises which needs to be clear by 11pm. \nEvent information\nThe Gin Guild installation is held in the early evening\, before the Board of the Gin Guild\, in the Old Library at London’s Guildhall\, in front of invited guests and colleagues and Guild members. \nThis event has a particular flavour and style\, as it is a very distinguished location\, which we are privileged to share. Before and after the ceremony\, members of the Guild old and new\, and their guests\, share in a gin bar. \nThey are able to sample the spirit alongside the conviviality of Guild membership. After the installation members and their guests are able to enjoy a formal dinner in the Guildhall. \nA full e-brochure is available to share with potential guests. \nDinner Menu\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSTARTER \nRed Mullet with risotto and juniper berry reduction \nOr \nRed Onion Falafel with Humous PureeServed with a Section of Breads\n\nAzania Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc\, Western Cape 2019 Organic\n\n\nMAIN COURSE \nFillet of Rare Breed Cornish Grass Fed Beef with Beef Bone Marrow Crust\, Tarragon Sauce\, Dauphinoise Potatoes and Honey Roasted Root Vegetables \nOr \nGrilled Baby Aubergine with Barley & Mint Stuffing\, Coriander sauce\nCastelli Estate Cabernet Sauvignon\, Denmark\, Western Australia\n\n\nDESSERT \nLime Parfait & Lime Meringue Citrus Coulis\nKiwi Crisp\nHayman’s Sloe Gin Ice Cream \nOr \nFresh Fruit\nSipsmith Airfield ©\nA salute to British aviation\, a toast to the countless Cotswolds airfields that helped to defend the nation during WWII and a rhubarb version of the aviation\, created by Jared Brown\n\n\n\nFair Trade Rich Roast Coffee\nTregothnan Cornish Estate Grown Tea\nCity of London Rhubarb and Rose Gin Chocolate Truffles\n\nGraham’s Late Bottled Vintage Port 2014\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAny dietary requirements will need to be advised at time of booking. It is not possible to request a change the menu at the event itself. Any general allergies and preferences (vegetarian/vegan/allergies etc.)\, however should be noted in the usual way when booking online. \nSecurity\nAs ever\, security is a major consideration given the prominence of the venue . Please note the importance of having attendee names well in advance and to advise of any change of names. It is essential that attendees bring their Pour Memoire invitations to gain access and photo ID (passport or a photocard drivers licence). URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/annual-gin-industry-dinner-and-spring-installation-2024/ LOCATION:Guildhall\, 71 Basinghall Street\, London\, EC2V 7HH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events,Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/SXT40675-RAF_DxO_DeepPRIME.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Gin Guild":MAILTO:info@theginguild.com GEO:51.5158374;-0.0913156 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Guildhall 71 Basinghall Street London EC2V 7HH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=71 Basinghall Street:geo:-0.0913156,51.5158374 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240502T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240502T163000 DTSTAMP:20241211T094320Z CREATED:20240117T122909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T094320Z UID:10000044-1714638600-1714667400@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:The Business of Spirits 2024 DESCRIPTION:EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR GIN GUILD MEMBERS AND THEIR TEAMS\nThe Gin Guild is delighted to have partnered with the Worshipful Company of Distillers to offer our members and their teams access to this free one day course on 2nd May 2024\, covering a wide range of useful topics to those in the distilling industry on the day of our Spring Installation and Gin Industry Annual Dinner \nThe aim of the session is to complement the technical knowledge that those in a distilling business acquire with the marketing and business expertise needed to create a brand and bring products to market successfully. \nOur experts\, with extensive experience in senior positions at companies such as Diageo\, Pernod Ricard and Redburn\, provide their business knowledge and bring real-life examples of what makes a successful product and brand before and after its production. \nThis masterclass allows you to meet other Gin Guild members and their teams and expand your professional network\, all before enjoying the celebrations of all things Gin at the magnificent Guildhall. \nSpeakers and Topics\nSteve Wilson: Innovation and DevelopmentWith a portfolio of brands created with Baileys\, Bombay Sapphire\, Tanqueray\, Malibu and Smirnoff to name a few\, Steve Wilson certainly knows about innovation and its importance.Read more... Alex Oldroyd: Global Spirits Market OverviewChris Pitcher offers an overview of the industry to give a bigger perspective and what public and private investors look at when considering the products that they want to get involved in the spirits market.Read more... Chris Pitcher: Global Spirits Market OverviewChris Pitcher offers an overview of the industry to give a bigger perspective and what public and private investors look at when considering the products that they want to get involved in the spirits market.Read more... Nick Carr: Finance & Pricing for SpiritsPricing is an art and a science. Get inspired by the power and potential of pricing with this presentation by Nick Carr.Read more... Abhi Banik: Starting up\, and growing a distilleryAbhi shares his terrific personal story from his experiences of building a business and distillery from scratch with Bob Russell and his familyRead more... Richard Watling: Consumer SegmentationWith part of his career developed in marketing and working in global roles\, Richard knows about consumer segmentation as much as pricing.Read more... Martin Riley: Category SegmentationMartin runs through the different spirits categories and provides examples of brand segmentation and brand architecture.Read more... Martin Riley: Introduction to the WCD – It’s all about the BrandMartin explains the origins of the Worshipful Company of Distillers and highlights elements needed to establish a solid brand which involves clear communication and promotion about the why\, the way\, the price and the position to compete.Read more... URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/the-business-of-spirits/ LOCATION:WSET Bermondsey\, 39-45 Bermondsey Street\, London\, SE1 3XF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events,Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Chris-Pitcher-bos2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Gin Guild":MAILTO:info@theginguild.com GEO:51.502188;-0.0822434 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=WSET Bermondsey 39-45 Bermondsey Street London SE1 3XF United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=39-45 Bermondsey Street:geo:-0.0822434,51.502188 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231020T163000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231020T223000 DTSTAMP:20231010T081835Z CREATED:20220104T141512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T081835Z UID:10000012-1697819400-1697841000@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:Gin Guild Autumn Installation & Distillers Banquet 2023 DESCRIPTION:Contact the Director General for wait-list options \nThe Gin Guild’s Autumn Installation event at Mansion House is an occasion to remember. For those who have not experienced a City of London formal function\, with the traditions and ceremonies of the City of London and of both the Gin Guild and the Worshipful Company of Distillers\, it is an unforgettable experience. \nUnlike the Gin Industry Annual Dinner normally held in May in London’s Guildhall\, which is restricted only to industry members so as to provide maximum networking opportunities\, the Annual Banquet and the preceding Gin Guild Autumn Installation is open\, and welcomes spouses\, consorts and other guests. \n\n \nConfirmed attendees include:\n\n820 Spirits\nAdventurist Spirits Distillery\nAlcohols Ltd\nARC – the Art of Craft\nAS Liviko\nBacardi\nBeefeater\nBombay Sapphire\nCambridge Distillery\nChase Distillery\nCrafter’s Gin (AS Liviko)\nDiageo\nEast London Liquor Co.\nEdrington\nFord’s Gin\nFour Pillars\nGin 1689\nGin Monkey\nGin Provincia\nGL Spirits Co\nHayman’s Gin\nHelsinki Distilling Co\nHendrick’s Gin\nHope Distillery OÜ\nKyoto Distillery\nLakes Distillery\nMalfy Gin\nMixellany\nMonkey 47 Gin\nNÄO Spirits\nNourney Consultants\nOld Young’s Distillery\nPlymouth Gin\nQuintessential Brands/G&J Distillers\nRiver Test Distillery\nSeatrus Gin Acqua di Mare\nSilent Pool Distillers\nSipsmith\nSky Wave Gin\nSMJK Consulting\nSpirit of Hven\nStarSpice Ingredients\nThames Distillers\nThunderflower Distillery\nVerallia\nWaitrose\nWarner’s Distillery\nWebb James\nWilliam Grant & Sons\n\nTimings for the event are as follows:\n4.00pm for 4.30pm Welcome drinks\nPre installation\, a refreshing G&T is available.\nThe Gin Guild event will be held in the Old Ballroom. This is on the floor above the main reception hall. \nApproximate ceremony start time: 4.45pm \n5.15pm Post Installation\nPost installation\, the Gin Guild bar will be offering a choice of G&T’s.\nThe Guild bar will close at 6.15pm. \n6.30pm Banquet Reception\nAt 6.30 guests exit the Old Ballroom and join and merge\, through the main doors to the reception hall\, with the flow of guests to the banquet. \nPlease collect your seating plan and greet the Master. A choice of drinks from the Master’s Bar will then be offered by servers. \n7.00 Dinner\nWe will be called to dinner at 7.00 or thereabouts. Guests are requested\, if possible\, not to leave their seats during dinner or the speeches. \n10.30 Carriages \n  \nAbout the Mansion House\n \nThis\, the official residence of the Lord Mayor\, has an impact of its own upon the visitor.   There is an old-world dignity to the Mansion House.  It is beautiful in it’s Palladian style. \nThe Mansion House took fourteen years to build\, being completed in 1753.  The architect was the then City Surveyor\, George Dance the Elder\, who based his design on the works of Palladio\, the sixteenth century Italian architect.   Following the Italian style\, Dance constructed the Mansion House with an open courtyard in the centre.  This courtyard was later roofed in and now forms the Saloon. \nThe cost of the building was financed from fines levied upon those wishing to evade the office of sheriff.   That fact caused a wit of the period to say that it was built for those who wished to become Lord Mayor out of the pockets of those who did not! \n \nThe Egyptian Hall (pictured)\, with its columns\, clerestory and lovely barrel ceiling combines both dignity and beauty and provides a worthy setting in which the City’s chief citizen can entertain the distinguished visitors that come from home and overseas.   It is\, as its name implies\, designed in what Dance thought to be the Egyptian tradition. \nOf interest\, although of later date\, are the large stained-glass windows at either end executed by Alexander Gibbs in 1868.   That at the western end depicts the signing of Magna Carta and\, below it\, Elizabeth I in her state barge on the Thames.  The one at the eastern end shows Sir William Walworth\, Lord Mayor\, slaying the rebel Wat Tyler in 1381\, and\, beneath\, Edward VI entering the City after his coronation. \nNo other official residence anywhere in the world is like the Mansion House. It is at once an official residence and a home\, a court of justice and a prison. It serves the Lord Mayor in his or her judicial and official capacities.   It is a focal point for all that pertains to the personality and office of the head of the oldest municipality in the world. \nMany sufferers from disaster think of the Mansion House with gratitude.  It is the source of great national appeals of a benevolent or charitable character\, inaugurated by the Lord Mayor. \nOur installation ceremony takes place in the Old Ballroom (see below) URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/gin-guild-new-member-installation-distillers-banquet-2023/ LOCATION:Mansion House\, Walbrook\, London\, EC4N 8BH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/gin-guild-autumn-installation-2021-097.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Gin Guild":MAILTO:info@theginguild.com GEO:51.5130774;-0.0898008 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mansion House Walbrook London EC4N 8BH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Walbrook:geo:-0.0898008,51.5130774 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230609 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230610 DTSTAMP:20240621T155847Z CREATED:20220612T122842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T155847Z UID:10000027-1686268800-1686355199@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:Ginposium 2023 DESCRIPTION:The Leading Gin industry event where some of the world’s most respected personalities and experts from the drinks and gin trade come together to discuss the state of the gin industry in 2023 and share their knowledge and expertise on all things gin\, in the Tenth annual Gin Guild organised Ginposium event. \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n A further update from Matthew on his research into Juniper – the key botanical in gin. The identification of specific markers for… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Juniper Research update with AI 2023 \n \n\n \n Matthew Pauley \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2023 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n David Thompson has 25 years experience in the electrical industry\, focusing on hazardous areas underpinned by the DSEAR regulations. During his career… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Best Distillery & DSEAR safety practices \n \n\n \n David Thompson \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2023 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Sandrine Ricard was appointed Deputy Director of Pernod Ricard in the UK in July 2022. Previous roles include Head of Sustainability at… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Pernod Ricard’s approach to Sustainability & Responsibility \n \n\n \n Sandrine Ricard \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2023 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Founder and Editor in Chief of ilGin.it\, the most read Italian website about Gin\, Vanessa has been writing about gin and spirits… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Salt (Yes Salt!) in Gin \n \n\n \n Vanessa Piromallo & Julia Nourney \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2023 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Three years on from the pandemic\, Chris’ presentation will map the performance of gin consumption\, focus on the recent evolution in consumer… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The State of the Gin industry 2023 \n \n\n \n Chris Pitcher \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2023 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Gin Guild Warden member Anand Virmani\, of Goa based NAO Spirits & Beverages\, presents a view on these new challengers\, including those… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The Rise of Asian Gins \n \n\n \n Anand Virmani \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2023 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n 50 years\, eight gins\, one Lifetime Achievement Award from The Gin Guild\, an MBE and now the Ambassadorial role of Master Distiller… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Legend Slot: Desmond Payne MBE\, Beefeater \n \n\n \n Christopher Hayman & Desmond Payne \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2023 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Rosie Milsom is Global Head of NPD at Atom Brands and Scrum Master for Atom Labs\, with a demonstrated history of working… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sustainable Packaging in 2023 \n \n\n \n Rosie Milsom & Sarah Miller \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2023 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Not requiring an introduction to many\, Gin Guild member David leads his annual tasting of what’s new and looks at a retro… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tutored Tastings of Gin 2023 \n \n\n \n David T Smith \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2023 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Energetic\, passionate and always found with a smile on his face\, Nolan loves experiencing great drinks with great people in great places.… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n How the Glass industry is addressing sustainability in 2023 \n \n\n \n Nolan Kane \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2023 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n It would be humble to say that Keli Rivers has been very lucky in her gin immersed career- from curating the largest… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The heritage and future of the Martini \n \n\n \n Keli Rivers \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2023 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \nSpeakers:\nIntroducing… David Boyd-Armstrong\, Shortcross GinDavid gives an insight into have to ensure you respect the local environment\, have consistent flavour and take into account any health and safety considerations when foraging for Gin botanicals. A regular contributor at spirits events around the world he is co-founder and Head Distiller at Rademon Estate Distillery\, home of Shortcross Gin\, Vice-Chair of Drinks Ireland and a Warden Rectifier of the Gin Guild.Read more... Introducing… Desmond Payne\, Beefeater Gin50 years\, eight gins\, a Lifetime Achievement Award from The Gin Guild\, an MBE and now the Ambassadorial role of Master Distiller Emeritus at Beefeater’s Gin\, Desmond Payne still isn’t quite ready to put his feet up.\nHe started out as a 19 year old management trainee with Seager\, Evans & Co\, a London-based wine and spirits company which owned Plymouth Distillery which put him on a path to Beefeater Gin.Read more... Introducing… Julia Nourney\, Spirits ConsultantJulia Nourney is an independent spirits consultant based in Germany who has been involved with spirits for 30 years. For the last decade Julia has been a spirit judge for both IWSC and ADI. She has a fantastic palate and she regularly co-teaches a Nosing for Faults seminar with Nancy Fraley. Julia is a Rectifier of the Gin Guild.Read more... Introducing… Anand Virmani\, NÄO SpiritsGin Guild Warden member Anand Virmani\, of Goa based NAO Spirits & Beverages\, presents a view on these new challengers\, including those of his own company\, from the country that launched the winning combination of gin and tonic.Read more... Introducing… Chris Pitcher\, RedburnChris has been writing investment research on the global distilled spirits industry for over 20 years.\n\nThe role combines his fascination with history (in a previous report “The Third Golden Age” he charted the development of the Scotch industry since the 1700s) and the challenge of modelling and forecasting both industry and company performance.Read more... Introducing… Rosie Milsom\, Atom BrandsRosie Milsom is Global Head of NPD at Atom Brands and Scrum Master for Atom Labs\, with a demonstrated history of working in the spirits industry. Self-confessed packaging geek and flavour enthusiast\, delighted by beauty\, functionality and taste.\nWith more than 10 years of dedicated service at Atom Brands\, taking ideas from simple concepts through to award winning physical products.Read more... Introducing… Matt Pauley\, Heriot Watt UniversityMatthew Pauley has been Assistant Professor of Distilling at the International Centre for Brewing and Distilling at Heriot Watt University Edinburgh since 2016\, one of the leading centres for technical excellence in distilling education. In addition\, he is a spirits communicator\, hosting tastings at royal residences and is an internationally recognised consultant through his company Distiller’s Nose Ltd Read more... Introducing… Vanessa Piromallo\, ilgin.itFounder and Editor in Chief of ilGin.it\, the most read Italian website about Gin\, Vanessa has been writing about gin and spirits since 2014. With her company\, That’s the Spirit\, she founded GinShop.it (Best Online Retailer 2020 at the Icons of Gin Awards by Gin Magazine) and helped many producers and brand owners with the launch of their products in Italy.Read more... Introducing… Sandrine Ricard\, Pernod RicardSandrine was appointed Deputy Director of Pernod Ricard in the UK in July 2022. Previous roles include Head of Sustainability at Chivas Brothers where she spearheaded the implementation of Good Times from a Good Place strategy.\nPreviously\, she was Vice President Corporate Social Responsibility at parent company Pernod Ricard where she helped create a centralised Sustainable department to generate wider impact.Read more... Introducing… Keli Rivers\, SipsmithGiving a potted history and the future of the Martini\, it would be humble to say that Keli Rivers has been very lucky in her gin immersed career - from curating the largest gin and genever collection in the Americas for San Francisco mecca\, Whitechapel to being named by Gin Magazine’s Iconic Awards; Gin Ambassador of the Year (2021) for the pioneering craft brand; Sipsmith - but honestly\, she has worked her butt off to get to where she is. Read more... Introducing… David T Smith\, SummerfruitcupNot requiring an introduction to many Ginposium regulars\, David leads his annual tasting of what’s new and looks at a retro revival in the world of gin. It’s a fast-paced environment with constant innovation and there have been many new releases since last year’s Ginposium. This session looks at some of the more interesting new releases\, as well as older Gins being revived on which to keep an eye.Read more... \n\nAgenda at a glance:\n\nProf. Matthew Pauley\, Heriot Watt University – Juniper research 2023 update\nDavid Thompson\, Milaco – Best distillery safety practices and learnings from other industries\nSandrine Ricard – Pernod Ricard’s approach to sustainability\nNetworking with tea\, coffee & refreshments\nVanessa Piromallo and Julia Nourney – Salt (yes salt!) in Gin\, the trend (with Samples)\nDavid Boyd-Armstrong\, Rademon Estate Distillery – Sustainable Foraging\nChris Pitcher\, Redburn – The State of the Gindustry including No/Lo\nLunch and networking (Included)\nAnand Virmani\, NÄO Spirits – The Rise of Gin across Asia\nDesmond Payne MBE – interviewed by Gin Guild Chairman Christopher Hayman\nRosie Milsom\, ATOM Brands & Sarah Miller\, Gin-a-ding-ding  – 2023 Sustainable packaging update\nNetworking with tea\, coffee & refreshments\nDavid T. Smith\, Summerfruitcup.com – Tutored Tasting: What’s New & Retro Revival (with samples)\nNolan Kane\, Verallia UK (Allied Glass) – How the Glass industry is addressing sustainability in 2023\nKeli Rivers\, Sipsmith – History of the Martini\n\n  \nWho is going to be there?\n\n\nTom Nichol\n\n\nDr Anne Brock\n\n\nChristopher Hayman\n\n\nDesmond Payne MBE\n\n\nJared Brown\n\n\nAdam Cocker\n\n\nAnd the following companies: \n\nAlcohols Ltd\nAS Liviko\nATOM Brands\nBacardi\nBeefeater Gin\nBeacon Commodities\nBerry Bros & Rudd (No.3 Gin)\nBombay Sapphire\nBramley & Gage (6 O’clock Gin)\nBrighton Gin\nBuckinghamshire & Surrey Trading Standards\nChase Distillery\nCheckpoint\nChivas Brothers\nCotswolds Distillery\nCross Border Ventures International\nDiageo\nEdelwhite Gin AG\nEthimex\nFeddie Ocean Distillery AS\nFerris Associates\nFirstlight Group\nGin-a-ding-ding\nGin in a Tin\nHayman’s Gin\nHeriot-Watt University\nHolyrood Distillery\nIan Macleod (Edinburgh Gin)\nilGin.it\nIntercontinental Brands LTD\nIWSR\nJulu Gin\nKimia / HG&Co\nKyoto Distillery (Ki No Bi)\nKräuter Mix GmbH\nLondon & Scottish International (Juniper Green)\nLondon to Lima EIRL\nMasons of Yorkshire\nMilaco\nMimea Mauzo Ltd\nMoatwood 1485\nNÄO Spirits\nNegroni Club UK\nOwens Illinois\nParagraph\nPerfidious Albion Limited\nPernod Ricard\nPuddingstone Distillery\nQuintessential Brands\nRademon Estate Distillery\nRedburn\nScottish Gin Awards\nSeatrus Gin\nSeven Hills\nShivering Mountain Distillery\nSipsmith\nSky Wave Gin\nSolaro Capri Gin\nStarspice Ingredients\nSummerfruitcup.com\nThames Distillers Ltd\nTrevethan Distillery\nTwo Roads Distilling Co.\nTwo Shores Gin\nVerallia UK\nWarner’s Distillery\nWebb James\n\n  \n\n  \n\nFull Schedule of Ginposium presentations:\n  \n8:50 Registration – with Coffee and Networking   \n  \n9:25 Welcome and introduction to the Gin Guild\nPal Gleed\, Director General of the Gin Guild \n\n\n \n9:30 A 2023 Update on Juniper profiling research\nMatthew Pauley\, Assistant Professor at The ICBD at Heriot-Watt University \nJuniper is key to gin. The identification of specific markers for juniper. An update on Guild sponsored research. \nMatthew’s research funded by the Gin Guild is part of industry leading work concerning the sensory performance of gin in association with the Scotch Whisky Research Institute\, by using techniques usually applied to the field of medical research\, he is able to look at the patterns of perception and look for signals\, trends and\, in time\, correlations and causations within the data using algorithmic techniques previously out of the reach of this project just two years ago. \nRead more… \n  \n\n\n \n9:50 Best Distillery safety practices and learning from other industries\nDavid Thompson\, Director at Milaco \nThis session will highlight events that have occurred in other industries\, particularly those involved in ethanol\, to provide useful learnings for distillers.  He will provide simple steps for new distilleries to ensure safety in a cost-effective way\, and for established operators he will provide a framework that should be in place to ensure continued safety which can be easily managed. \nDavid has 25 years experience focusing on hazardous areas. He’s been involved with numerous installations\, specialising in risk analysis and area classification. He’s worked in high-risk offshore assets for oil companies. \nRead more… \n  \n\n\n \n10:10 Pernod-Ricard’s approach to sustainability\nSandrine Ricard\, Deputy Director of S&R for Pernod Ricard in the UK \nSandrine was appointed Deputy Director of Pernod Ricard in the UK in July 2022. Previous roles include Head of Sustainability at Chivas Brothers where she spearheaded the implementation of Good Times from a Good Place strategy. \nPreviously\, she was Vice President Corporate Social Responsibility at parent company Pernod Ricard where she helped create a centralised Sustainable department to generate wider impact\, developed a new structured sustainable strategy\, a CSR leaders network in all Pernod Ricard affiliates\, as well as created a unique global event “Responsib’All Day” and new tools such as a global responsible drinking app. \nRead more… \n  \n  \n10:40 Coffee and Networking\n\n\n \n11:10 Salt In Gin (with samples)\nVanessa Piromallo\, Founder of ilgin.it and Julia Nourney\, Independent Spirits Consultant \nFounder and Editor in Chief of ilGin.it\, the most read Italian website about Gin\, Vanessa has been writing about gin and spirits since 2014. With her company\, That’s the Spirit\, she founded GinShop.it (Best Online Retailer 2020 at the Icons of Gin Awards by Gin Magazine) and helped many producers and brand owners with the launch of their products in Italy. Read more… \nJulia Nourney is an independent spirits consultant based in Germany who has been involved with spirits for 30 years. For the last decade Julia has been a spirit judge for both IWSC and ADI. She has a fantastic palate and she regularly co-teaches a Nosing for Faults seminar with Nancy Fraley. Julia is a Rectifier of the Gin Guild. Read more… \n  \n\n\n \n11:40 Sustainable and Responsible Botanical Foraging\nDavid Boyd-Armstrong\, Co-Founder of Rademon Estate Distillery \nDavid gives an insight into have to ensure you respect the local environment\, have consistent flavour and take into account any health and safety considerations when foraging for Gin botanicals. A regular contributor at spirits events around the world he is co-founder and Head Distiller at Rademon Estate Distillery\, home of Shortcross Gin\, Vice-Chair of Drinks Ireland and a Warden Rectifier of the Gin Guild. \nRead more… \n  \n\n\n \n12:00 The State of the Gindustry incl. No/Lo\nChris Pitcher\, Partner at Redburn \nThree years on from the pandemic\, Chris’ presentation will map the performance of gin consumption\, focus on the recent evolution in consumer trends by the key markets\, and summarise where we are in the investment cycle. \nWhile there are some compelling structural reasons for gin’s recent renaissance\, he will also look at some of the challenges potentially facing the industry. \nRead more… \n  \n\n\n  \n12:30  Lunch and Networking\n\n\n \n13:40  The Rise of Asian Gins (with samples)\nAnand Virmani\, Chairman and Co-Founder\, NÄO Spirits \nGin Guild Warden member Anand Virmani\, of Goa based NAO Spirits & Beverages\, presents a view on these new challengers\, including those of his own company\, from the country that launched the winning combination of gin and tonic. \nFeaturing: \n\nSaigon Baigur (Vietnam)\nHapusa (India)\nTanglin Gin (Singapore)\nIron Balls (Thailand)\nArc (Philippines)\nPeddler’s Gin (China)\nDOJA Gin (India/Japan)\nKi No Bi Tea (Japan)\n\nRead more… \n  \n\n\n \n14:10 Meeting Desmond Payne Q&A\n\nChristopher Hayman\, Chairman of the Gin Guild meets Desmond Payne\, industry icon \n50 years\, eight gins\, a Lifetime Achievement Award from The Gin Guild\, an MBE and now the Ambassadorial role of Master Distiller Emeritus at Beefeater’s Gin\, Desmond Payne still isn’t quite ready to put his feet up.\nHe started out as a 19 year old management trainee with Seager\, Evans & Co\, a London-based wine and spirits company which owned Plymouth Distillery which put him on a path to Beefeater Gin. \nRead more… \n  \n\n\n \n14:45 Sustainable packaging update 2023\nRosie Milsom\, Global Head of NPD at ATOM Brands & Sarah Miller\, founder of Gin-a-ding-ding \nSarah from Gin-a-ding-ding\, a Gin-based blog and Rosie Milsom Global Head of NPD at ATOM Brands talks us through a hands on sustainable packaging and transport update. Sarah is founder of ginadingding.com which launched in 2016. She is a spirits judge – regularly joining panels at the World Drinks Awards\, the IWSC and The Global Spirits Masters – and also writes for The Gin Magazine\, Spirits Beacon and Club Oenologique. \nRosie Milsom is Global Head of NPD at Atom Brands and Scrum Master for Atom Labs\, with a demonstrated history of working in the spirits industry. Self-confessed packaging geek and flavour enthusiast\, delighted by beauty\, functionality and taste. With more than 10 years of dedicated service at Atom Brands\, taking ideas from simple concepts through to award winning physical products. \nRead more… \n  \n15:05 Coffee and Networking\n\n\n \n15:35 Tutored tasting of Gin 2023\, What’s New and Retro Revival (with samples)\nDavid T Smith\, Spirits Author and Gin Judge\, Summerfruitcup.com \nNot requiring an introduction to many Ginposium regulars\, David leads his annual tasting of what’s new and looks at a retro revival in the world of gin. It’s a fast-paced environment with constant innovation and there have been many new releases since last year’s Ginposium. This session looks at some of the more interesting new releases\, as well as older Gins being revived on which to keep an eye. \nFeaturing: \n\nEl-Bart Gin\nBooth’s Gin\nBeefeater Crown Jewel Gin\nHayman’s Singapore Airlines Gin\nGreater Than Broken Bat Gin\nWarners X Four Pillars Harrington Shiraz Gin\nFour Pillars X Warners Green Apple & Rhubarb gin\nHernö Slow Sloe Gin\n\nRead more… \n\n\n \n16:05 How the Glass industry is addressing sustainability in 2023\nNolan Kane\, Head of emerging brands at Verallia UK (Allied Glass) \nNolan will discuss how the glass industry and the Verallia Group are working towards a lower carbon footprint\, and will talk about some very exciting developments throughout the group around sustainability. Heading up the Verallia UK Emerging Brands team\, Nolan works with some of the industry’s most exciting brands\, creating sustainable iconic glass packaging from UK manufacturing sites in Yorkshire. \nRead more… \n\n\n \n16:30 Exploring the heritage and future of the Martini (with samples)\nKeli Rivers\, Senior Brand Ambassador at Sipsmith \nGiving a potted history and the future of the Martini\, it would be humble to say that Keli Rivers has been very lucky in her gin immersed career – from curating the largest gin and genever collection in the Americas for San Francisco mecca\, Whitechapel to being named by Gin Magazine’s Iconic Awards; Gin Ambassador of the Year (2021) for the pioneering craft brand; Sipsmith – but honestly\, she has worked her butt off to get to where she is. \nRead more… \n  \n16:50 Gin & Tonic and networking\n18:20 Close URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/ginposium-2023-event/ LOCATION:RSA House\, 8 John Adam Street\, Charing Cross\, London\, WC2N 6EZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events,Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ginguild_ginposium_2022-083.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Gin Guild":MAILTO:info@theginguild.com GEO:51.5093669;-0.1227056 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=RSA House 8 John Adam Street Charing Cross London WC2N 6EZ United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8 John Adam Street\, Charing Cross:geo:-0.1227056,51.5093669 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230504T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230504T223000 DTSTAMP:20240229T100947Z CREATED:20220707T110435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T100947Z UID:10000032-1683223200-1683239400@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:Annual Gin Industry Dinner and Spring Installation 2023 DESCRIPTION:Looking for the 2024 Event? 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Please contact the Director General for more information. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n  \nConfirmed attendees included:\n\n58 & Co\n82O Spirits\nAdnams\nAlcohols Ltd\nAngus Dundee Distillers\nArizona Craft Beverage (Elgin Distillery)\nATOM Brands\nBacardi\nBasilisk Gin\nBeacon Commodities\nBeefeater Gin\nBermondsey Distillery (Jensen’s Gin)\nBerry Bros. & Rudd (No.3 Gin)\nBombay Sapphire\nBrighton Gin\nCaorunn Gin (Inver House Distillers)\nChase Distillery\nColumbia Road Gin Makers\nCopper in the Clouds Distillery\nCopper Rivet Distillery\nCotswolds Distillery\nCrafter’s Gin (Liviko Distillery)\nDe Kuyper Royal Distillers\nDiageo\nDistilled Brands\nDistillerie Saint Gervais Mont Blanc\nDistiller’s Nose\nDistillers of Surrey\nEdelwhite Gin AG\nEdwards Distillers\nEl-Bart Gin\nEast Side Distillery (DOJA Gin)\nFeddie Distillery AS\nFord’s Gin (Brown-Forman)\nG’Vine\nGertie’s UK\nGinepraio Tuscan Gin\nGin Mare (Brown-Forman)\nGin a Ding Ding\nGin Monkey Ltd\nG&J Distillers\nHayman’s Distillers\nHendrick’s Gin\nHolyrood Distillery\nHope Distillery OÜ\nInternational Drinks Specialists\nJim & Tonic\nJoseph Flach & Sons\nKi No Bi Gin (Pernod Ricard)\nLondon and Scottish International\nLondon to Lima Spirits\nMainline Spirits\nMalt Norge AS\nMentzendorff & Co. / Anae Gin\nNordic Gin House\nParagon Brands\nParagraph Publishing\nPernod Ricard / Chivas Brothers\nQuintessential Brands\nRankin Brothers & Sons\nRutte Distillery\nSipsmith\nSky Wave Gin\nSMYK Consulting\nSpirits Advocate\nspiritsEUROPE\nSouthwestern Distillery (Tarquin’s Gin)\nStarSpice Ingredients\nStrongwells Ltd\nSummerfruitcup\nThames Distillers\nTrevethan Distillery\nUnion Distillers\nVánagandr Destilerías S.L.\nVerallia (Allied Glass)\nWaterock Brands Ltd\nWebb James\nWessex Distillery\n\n\n👆 CLICK TO OPEN\nCelebrate 10 years of the Gin Guild at the Annual Gin Industry Dinner and Guild Spring Installation.\nThe Gin Industry Annual Dinner has long been one of the Guild’s most sought after events. Attendance is only available to those in the gin industry (no spouse / partner / non-industry guests permitted on this occasion)\, so has a unique place in the annual spirits calendar as it provides unrivalled networking opportunities with key industry members. Please check with the Director General if unsure. \nPraise for the Gin Industry Annual Dinner: \nWe are so looking forward to a night away\, some good food\, drink & great company. \nTruly honoured to be part of The Gin Guild\, and it was a humbling experience to be in a room filled with icons of the industry.\nGin Guild members \nDress Code\n\nFormal lounge suits (with ties) for men\nCocktail dresses for ladies\nNo casual/sport clothes/shoes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTimings\n6.15 Welcome G&Ts\, with various gins for your appreciation\, drawn from the legendary Guild bar. This is a showcase of gins from our Founder Wardens\, and from new members who joined the Guild in the last year\, and new products from existing members that have been launched in the last twelve months. \n6.45 7.15 Installation of new Guild members. During which time the bar will be closed. \n7.15 – 7.45 (approx) – The Gin Guild installs new members \n7.45 The Guild bar reopens. \n8.00 Dinner \nSpeeches: by Gin Guild Chairman Christopher Hayman and The Thinking Drinkers \nBen McFarland and Tom Sandham\, known as the ‘Thinking Drinkers’\, are award-winning alcohol experts\, writers\, comedians\, presenters and podcasters. \nWorking together since 2006 they have co-written a number of books including “The Thinking Drinkers Almanac”. In 2011 they transferred our expertise and unique take on alcohol from the editorial page to the comedy stage\, writing and and performing “The Thinking Drinker’s Guide to Alcohol”\, a unique comedic drinking show during which audience members sip discerning drinks and learn more about the role of alcohol in history. \nThey are currently touring the “Thinking Drinkers’ Pub Quiz” show with dates in 2023. In addition they continue to contribute to TV\, podcasts and news media. \nAfter dinner the Guild bar will (time permitting)\, reopen for a nightcap. \n10.30 All attendees begin to vacate the premises which needs to be clear by 11pm. \nEvent information\nThe Gin Guild installation is held in the early evening\, before the Board of the Gin Guild\, in the Old Library at London’s Guildhall\, in front of invited guests and colleagues and Guild members. \nThis event has a particular flavour and style\, as it is a very distinguished location\, which we are privileged to share. Before and after the ceremony\, members of the Guild old and new\, and their guests\, share in a gin bar. \nThey are able to sample the spirit alongside the conviviality of Guild membership. After the installation members and their guests are able to enjoy a formal dinner in the Guildhall. \nA full e-brochure is available for this event on request to share with potential guests. \nAny dietary requirements will need to be advised at time of booking. It is not possible to request a change the menu at the event itself. Any general allergies and preferences (vegetarian/vegan/allergies etc.)\, however should be noted in the usual way when booking online. \nSecurity\nAs ever\, given the prominence of the venue\, security is a major consideration. Please note the importance of having attendee names well in advance and to advise the Guild in writing of any change of names. \nIt is essential that attendees bring their invitations to gain access and photo ID (passport or a photocard Drivers Licence)\, as it is anticipated that the venue will be quite strict about allowing access.  If you or any guest drops out\, please try to fill the space with an appropriate guest. \n10th Anniversary Banquet Menu URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/annual-gin-industry-dinner-and-spring-installation-2023/ LOCATION:Guildhall\, 71 Basinghall Street\, London\, EC2V 7HH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events,Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/SXT40675-RAF_DxO_DeepPRIME.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Gin Guild":MAILTO:info@theginguild.com GEO:51.5158374;-0.0913156 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Guildhall 71 Basinghall Street London EC2V 7HH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=71 Basinghall Street:geo:-0.0913156,51.5158374 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220610 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220611 DTSTAMP:20230915T111709Z CREATED:20211010T122842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T111709Z UID:10000008-1654819200-1654905599@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:Ginposium 2022 DESCRIPTION:An especially warm welcome to you all to this\, our 9th Annual Ginposium\, which is returning in person for 2022 to the… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Welcome and an Introduction to the Gin Guild \n \n\n \n Pal Gleed \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2022 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Matthew Pauley The International Centre for Brewing and Distilling at Heriot Watt University Assistant professor and PhD student Juniper is key to… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fingerprinting Juniper profiling predominance \n \n\n \n Matthew Pauley \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2022 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Do’s and don’ts when labelling and marketing gin (and non-gin beverages) including low/no alcohol drinks and gin liqueurs and other spirit drinks.… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Bottling it up – Do’s and don’ts when labelling and marketing gin \n \n\n \n Jo Cook \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2022 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Rachel Sutherland\, Liquid and Innovation Manager Warner’s Distillery When it comes to London dry gins\, focus often goes into how flavour develops… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Rest In Peace: Post Distillation Finishing for a London Dry Gin \n \n\n \n Rachel Sutherland \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2022 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Kathy Caton\, Founder and MD\, Brighton Gin Launching in 2013 and with a focus on ethical and sustainable production and community engagement… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Routes for new brand launches – Doing it yourself \n \n\n \n Kathy Caton \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2022 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Charles Maxwell\, Thames Distillers’ Master Distiller Routes for new brand launches – Routes for production of gin as part of funding\, marketing\,… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Routes for new brand launches: Contracting out \n \n\n \n Charles Maxwell \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2022 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Chris Pitcher\, Redburn Atlantic Partner The development of the global gin market through recent cycles\, evolving consumer trends\, geographic differences\, and corporate… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The State of the Gin Industry 2022 \n \n\n \n Chris Pitcher \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2022 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n David T Smith\, Summerfruitcup.com David T Smith leads his annual tasting of what’s new and unusual in the world of gin. The… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tutored Tastings of Gin 2022 \n \n\n \n David T Smith \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2022 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Safe use of ‘gin machines’. Compliance\, control\, assessment Liam Matthews\, The Health and Safety Consultancy This session provides an overview for employers… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Safe use of Gin Machinery \n \n\n \n Liam Matthews \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2022 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n David Pool\, Co-Founder\, Smarter.AI Until now\, AI has been the exclusive domain of global technology companies\, with the data and resources needed… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Distilling value from data with Artificial Intelligence \n \n\n \n David Pool \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2022 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Examining the key role that coriander can play in gin Ben Marston\, Puddingstone Distillery Often cited as the second most important botanical… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The Coriander Effect \n \n\n \n Ben Marston \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2022 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Craig Harper\, Fever-Tree Our part in the gin renaissance Craig will tell the story of how the idea of a “premium tonic”… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fever-Tree’s part in the Gin Renaissance \n \n\n \n Craig Harper \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2022 URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/ginposium-2022-event/ LOCATION:RSA House\, 8 John Adam Street\, Charing Cross\, London\, WC2N 6EZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events,Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ginposium-2022-no-strapline.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Gin Guild":MAILTO:info@theginguild.com GEO:51.5093669;-0.1227056 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=RSA House 8 John Adam Street Charing Cross London WC2N 6EZ United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8 John Adam Street\, Charing Cross:geo:-0.1227056,51.5093669 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220505T181500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220505T230000 DTSTAMP:20220415T061900Z CREATED:20220301T135345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T061900Z UID:10000013-1651774500-1651791600@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:Annual Gin Industry Dinner and Spring Installation 2022 DESCRIPTION:Celebrate with the Gin Guild at the Annual Gin Industry Dinner and Guild Spring Installation.\nThe Gin Industry Annual Dinner has long been one of the Guild’s most sought after events. \nAnd in 2022\, in addition to welcoming new members to the Guild\, we will also be saying goodbye and thank you at dinner to our inaugural Director General\, Nicholas Cook\, and welcoming his successor\, Pal Gleed. \n[button link=”#jumptotickets” type=”big” color=”green”]Book your ticket now[/button] \n  \nAttendance is only available to those in the gin industry (no spouse / partner / non-industry guests permitted on this occasion)\, so has a unique place in the annual spirits calendar as it provides unrivalled networking opportunities with key industry members. Please check with the Director General if unsure. \nAll bookings and payments and any key dietary requirements* are required by midnight on Thursday 21st April 2022 \n*Where practical to do so\, the caterers will be advised of issues and asked to substitute alternative fare. \nDress Code\n\nFormal lounge suits (with ties) for men.\nCocktail dresses for ladies.\nNo casual/sport clothes/shoes.\n\nSpring Dinner Menu 2022\nStarter\nZucchini Bhaji\,\nAsparagus and Nasturtium Salad\, Chilli Oil\nSuitable for Vegetarian or Vegan Guests \nServed with Jean-luc Columbo Picpoul De Pinet Les Girelles \n\nMain Course\nAberdeen Angus Brochette\nOyster Tempura\, Rice noodle\, Bok Choy\, Wasabi Jus \nHarissa Roasted Aubergine\nSunflower Seed Butter\, Minted Soya Yoghurt\nThis dish is suitable for Vegetarian and Vegan guests  \nServed with King River\, Cabernet Pinotage\, Robertson SA \n\nDessert\nLemon Verbena Panna cotta\nRhubarb Jelly\, Honey Shortbread \nOr \nFresh Fruits \nOr \nA selection of Farmhouse Cheeses \nServed with: Tanqueray Blackcurrant Royale Cocktail \n\nTo Finish\nFairtrade Coffee \nEnglish Breakfast Tea or Mint Tea \n Handmade Chocolates and Sweetmeats \nTimings\n6.15 for 6.45 Welcome G&T\, with various gins for your appreciation\, drawn from the legendary Guild bar. This is a showcase of gins from our Founder Wardens\, and from new members who joined the Guild after October 2019\,  from those who are joining at the Spring Installation\, and new products from existing members that have been launched since May 2019*. \n* Please contact Nicholas Cook to confirm if products are to be offered for the above and to arrange where required for these to be sent to the guild offices in advance of the event. \n6.45 – 7.15 Installation of new Guild members. During which time the bars will be closed. \n7.15 – 7.45 The Guild bar and the cocktail bar reopen. \n8.00 Dinner\nAfter dinner the Guild bar will (time permitting)\, reopen for a nightcap. \n11.00 All attendees should vacate the premises. \nEvent information\nThe Gin Guild installation is held in the evening\, before the Board of the Gin Guild\, in the Old Ballroom at London’s Guildhall\, in front of invited guests and colleagues and Guild members. \nThis event has a particular flavour and style\, as it is a very distinguished location\, which we are privileged to share. Before and after the ceremony\, members of the Guild old and new\, and their guests\, share in a gin bar. \nThey are able to sample the spirit alongside the conviviality of Guild membership. After the installation members and their guests are able to enjoy a formal dinner in the Guildhall. \nA full e-brochure is available for this event on request to share with potential guests. \nAny dietary requirements will need to be advised at time of booking. It is not possible to request a change the menu at the event itself. Any general allergies and preferences (vegetarian/vegan/allergies etc.)\, however should be noted in the usual way when booking online. \nSecurity\nAs ever\, given the prominence of the venue\, security is a major consideration. Please note the importance of having attendee names well in advance and to advise the Guild in writing of any change of names. \nIt is essential that attendees bring their invitations to gain access and photo I.D. (passport or a photocard Drivers Licence)\, as it is anticipated that the venue will be quite strict about allowing access.  If you or any guest drops out\, please try to fill the space with an appropriate guest. URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/gin-industry-annual-dinner-2022/ LOCATION:Guildhall\, 71 Basinghall Street\, London\, EC2V 7HH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events,Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/HL7C9519-124.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Gin Guild":MAILTO:info@theginguild.com GEO:51.5158374;-0.0913156 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Guildhall 71 Basinghall Street London EC2V 7HH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=71 Basinghall Street:geo:-0.0913156,51.5158374 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211015T163000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211015T230000 DTSTAMP:20230915T105414Z CREATED:20210906T102444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T105414Z UID:10000002-1634315400-1634338800@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:Autumn Guild member installation and Worshipful Company of Distillers Annual Banquet DESCRIPTION:Distillers\, producers\, brand owners\, bartenders and individuals across the global gin industry will gather in the glamorous setting of The Mansion House\, London for the prestigious autumn Gin Guild Installation. \nReflecting the traditions of the trade guilds of the City of London\, Grand Rectifier of The Gin Guild will install new members after they take a solemn oath\, before each will receive a sterling silver badge in the form of a sprig of juniper to signify their membership. Members will then be invited to attend The Worshipful Company of Distillers Annual Banquet. \nGin Guild installation is held in the late afternoon before the Board of the Gin Guild\, in a private room at The Mansion House\, in front of invited guests and colleagues and Guild members. \nNew members take a solemn oath on joining the Guild and then receive a sterling silver sprig (badge)\, of juniper\, which they wear to signify their membership of the Guild. \nAfter the ceremony\, members of the Guild old and new and their guests share in a gin bar. They are able to sample the spirit alongside the conviviality of Guild membership. In early evening the group then joins the Worshipful Company of Distillers\, its members and their guests\, in the formal reception in the reception hall. After the reception all take their places for the Banquet (a formal dinner) in the world famous banqueting hall\, the Egyptian Room\, which\, along with the surrounding rooms\, houses a world class collection of art\, including many great paintings by Dutch masters. \n  URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/gin-guild-autumn-installation-2021/ LOCATION:Mansion House\, Walbrook\, London\, EC4N 8BH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events,Restricted ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/the-old-ballroom.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Gin Guild":MAILTO:info@theginguild.com GEO:51.5130774;-0.0898008 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mansion House Walbrook London EC4N 8BH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Walbrook:geo:-0.0898008,51.5130774 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR