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SUMMARY:Distillers Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Gin Guild members are warmly invited to join the Worshipful Company of Distillers for their first Distillers’ Roundtable about The Investment Outlook for 2026.\nThursday 4th June 2026  4.00pm-8.00pm\n£45 per person\nDress code: Smart/business attire \nThis is a rare chance to spend an afternoon in good company\, in one of London’s finest settings\, with a glass in hand and a genuinely interesting conversation unfolding. \nJoin members of the Worshipful Company and friends at the Athenaeum Club for the inaugural Distillers’ Roundtable – a relaxed\, informal gathering built first and foremost around networking\, conversation and candid exchange of ideas. \nThis is deliberately not a formal seminar. No presentations\, no slides – just a 45-minute\, fast-paced discussion from a highly experienced and eclectic panel\, designed to spark debate and carry on into the room. \nAgainst a backdrop of softening valuations\, rising whisky inventories\, and increasing talk of major industry consolidation – including possible moves involving large industry players the panel will explore what the investment outlook for 2026 really means for operators\, investors and brand-builders alike. \nFeaturing\n\nJames Espey OBE – one of the great architects of the modern spirits industry\, behind brands from Baileys to Johnnie Walker Blue Label\nBeanie Geraedts-Espey – luxury brand builder and former MD of The Last Drop Distillers\, with a sharp\, modern perspective on premiumisation and purpose\nDuncan McFadzean – CEO of Noble & Co and leading adviser on spirits-sector deals\, valuations and capital strategy\nCharles Livingstone – Partner at Brodies and expert in competition law\, bringing insight into how regulation shapes major transactions\n\nExpect conversation around:\n\nWhether we are now firmly in a buyer’s market\nThe reality (and implications) of whisky oversupply\nWhat large-scale consolidation could mean for the rest of the industry\nWhere opportunity still lies for independent distillers\nAnd what “innovation” really looks like in a tighter capital environment\n\nAbove all\, this is an opportunity to connect\, exchange views\, and enjoy a relaxed and thoughtful discussion among peers—with the panel as a starting point\, not the main event. \n4.00pm-8pm \n£45 (inc VAT) per person\nDress code: Smart/business attire \nCLICK HERE TO BOOK TICKETS \n  \nAbout the Venue\nThe Athenaeum is a private members’ club in London\, founded in 1824. It is primarily a club for men and women with intellectual interests\, and particularly (but not exclusively) for those who have attained some distinction in science\, engineering\, literature or the arts. Humphry Davy and Michael Faraday were the first chairman and secretary and 51 Nobel Laureates have been members. Its current Chairman is Sir Philip May\, an English investment manager who is married to former Prime Minister (2016 to 2019) Theresa May.
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LOCATION:Athenaeum Club\, 107\, Pall Mall\, London\, SW1Y 5ER\, United Kingdom
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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
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SUMMARY:Distillers Company Burns Night Supper
DESCRIPTION:Gin Guild Members are warmly welcomed to accompany the Worshipful Company of Distillers in London when they join forces again with The Company of HR Professionals\, The Honourable Company of Master Mariners\, The Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers and The Worshipful Company of Scriveners in a joint Burns Supper\, to be held on Wednesday 28th January 2026 at Painter-Stainers’ Hall. 6.15pm for 7.00pm. \nAll the traditional elements of a Burns Supper will be there: the address to the haggis\, pipers\, the toasts and speeches. This is a Black Tie event but Highland Dress and tartan are extremely welcome. \nThe event includes a sparkling wine reception\, three course dinner with wine\, port (and something special provided by The Distillers) followed by coffee with shortbread and tablet. \nThe dinner is open to partners and guests. \nBooking \nPlease book your tickets\, including guest names and dietary requirements please contact the Assistant Clerk via office@distillers.org.uk \nRefunds: Please note refunds can only be offered if a cancellation is made more than 14 working days before the event or if the place can be sold to anyone on the reserve guest list. \nClosing date for bookings is 14th January 2026.
URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/distillers-company-burns-night-supper/
LOCATION:Painters’ Hall\, 9 Little Trinity Lane\, London\, EC4V 2AD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Open to Gin Guild members
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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/
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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
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SUMMARY:The Worshipful Company of Distillers City Debate
DESCRIPTION:Join Lorne Mackillop\, Master of the Worshipful Company of Distillers\, with guests from the spirits industry\, analysts\, media\, the City\, Distillers’ Liverymen and Masters and members of other Livery Companies – for a lively exchange and vote\, followed by an opportunity to discuss further the topic over drinks and canapés. \nChairman\nTrevor Stirling\, Gin Guild member\, Liveryman and Managing Director European Beverages\, Bernstein \nPanel\n\nEmma Walker – Johnnie Walker Master Blender\nOlivier Nicolai – Goldman Sachs\nPhilip Everett-Lyons – Founder of Hattiers Rum\nAngus MacRaild – Director of Kythe Distillery & Decadent Drinks\n\n\nThe Motion is:\nTHIS HOUSE BELIEVES THAT AGE IS OVER-RATED \nAttendance at the event is by pre-booked ticket.   The ticket price is £25 (inc VAT). \nBook your tickets now\n\nEvent timings: Doors open 6.00pm\nDebate starts: 6.30pm\nDrinks and canapés: 7.45pm\nEvent ends: 9.00pm\nDress code: Smart casual\n\n  \nCHAIRMAN: Trevor Stirling\, Liveryman and Managing Director European Beverages\, Bernstein SG
URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/the-worshipful-company-of-distillers-city-debate-2024/
LOCATION:London Scottish House\, 95 Horseferry Road\, London\, SW1P 2DX\, United Kingdom
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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... 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... 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... 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
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SUMMARY:The Worshipful Company of Distillers City Debate
DESCRIPTION:Join Chris Searle\, Master of the Worshipful Company of Distillers with guests from the spirits industry\, analysts\, media\, the City\, Distillers’ Liverymen and Masters and members of other Livery Companies – for a lively exchange and vote followed by an opportunity to discuss further the topic over drinks and canapés. \n\nThe Distillers City Debate is an annual event hosted by our parent company\, the Distillers Livery Company\, attracting those in the city interested in the drinks industries such as analysts\, commentators and the like.\nThe Motion is: \nTHIS HOUSE BELIEVES THAT THE EMERGENCE OF WHISKY AS A PRIVATE INVESTMENT ASSET IS GOOD FOR THE GROWTH OF THE WIDER GLOBAL WHISK(E)Y MARKET \nAttendance at the event is by pre-booked ticket.   The ticket price is £20 (inc VAT). \n[button link=”https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/distillers-city-debate-2023-tickets-616453367617″ type=”big” color=”green” newwindow=”yes”] Book your tickets now[/button]\n\nEvent timings: Doors open 6.00pm\nDebate starts: 6.30pm\nDrinks and canapés: 7.45pm\nEvent ends: 9.00pm\nDress code: Smart casual\n\n  \nCHAIRMAN: Trevor Stirling\, Liveryman and Managing Director European Beverages\, Bernstein
URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/the-worshipful-company-of-distillers-city-debate-2023/
LOCATION:London Scottish House\, 95 Horseferry Road\, London\, SW1P 2DX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public events
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SUMMARY:Gin Guild 10th Anniversary new member installation & Distillers Banquet
DESCRIPTION:Join the Gin Guild as we celebrate our 10th Anniversary in 2022 \nThe Autumn Mansion House installation 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. \nConfirmed attendees include representatives from: \n\nAdnams plc\nAlcohols Ltd\nAllied Glass\nATOM Brands\nBacardi\nBeefeater\nBombay Sapphire\nBeacon Commodities\nBerry Bros & Rudd\nChase Distillery\nCotswold Distilling Co\nCraft Gin Club\nEdwards Distillers\nFeddie Ocean Distillery AS\nFever-Tree\nGolden Moon Distillery\nHelsinki Distilling Co\nHendrick’s Gin\nHernö Gin\nHolyrood Distillery\nJ Rieger & Co.\nJunimperium Distillery\nLiquitrade\nLondon to Lima Gin\nMalt Norge\nMasons of Yorkshire\nMaverick Drinks\nNÄO Spirits\nNordic Gin House\nOld Duff Genever\nSilent Pool Distillers\nSipsmith\nSMJK Consulting\nStarspice Ingredients\nStrongwells Ltd\nSummerfruitcup.com\nThames Distillers\nUnion Distillers\nWarner’s Distillery\nWebb James\nWhittaker’s Gin\nW. Grant & Sons\n\n  \nTimings for the event are as follows: \n4.30pm 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. \n4.45pm Installation Ceremony\nSubsequent timings may vary \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. \n6.15 Banquet Reception\nAt 6.15 All 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
URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/gin-guild-new-member-installation-distillers-banquet-2022/
LOCATION:Mansion House\, Walbrook\, London\, EC4N 8BH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Member events
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SUMMARY:The Worshipful Company of Distillers City Debate
DESCRIPTION:Join Chris Porter\, Master of the Worshipful Company of Distillers with guests from the spirits industry\, analysts\, media\, the City\, Distillers’ Liverymen and Masters and members of other Livery Companies – for a lively exchange and vote followed by an opportunity to discuss further the topic over drinks and canapés. \n\nThe Distillers City Debate is an annual event hosted by our parent company\, the Distillers Livery Company\, attracting those in the city interested in the drinks industries such as analysts\, commentators and the like.\nThe Motion is: \nTHIS HOUSE BELIEVES THAT THE CONSUMPTION TRENDS OF TODAY’S YOUNGER GENERATIONS WILL HAVE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE FUTURE SHAPE OF THE SPIRITS INDUSTRY \nAttendance at the event is by pre-booked ticket.   The ticket price is £20 (inc VAT). \n[button link=”https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/distillers-city-debate-2022-tickets-313329094757″ type=”big” color=”green” newwindow=”yes”] Book your tickets now[/button]\n\nEvent timings: Doors open 6.15pm\nDebate starts: 6.30pm\nDrinks and canapés: 7.45pm\nEvent ends: 9.00pm\n\n  \nThe speakers are: \nPROPOSED by: Paul Mathew – Owner of ‘Blood and Sand’ (London style bars) and Founder of ‘Everleaf’ (non-alcoholic aperitif)\nSeconded by: Sanjeet Aujla – Beverages Analyst\, Credit Suisse \n  \nOPPOSED by:  Tom Warner – Founder and CEO\, Warner’s Distillery Ltd\nSeconded by: Claire Warner – Co-founder of Æcorn\, the world’s first range of British non-alcoholic aperitifs and sister brand to Seedlip\, the non-alcoholic category pioneer \n  \nCHAIRMAN: Trevor Stirling\, Liveryman and Managing Director European Beverages\, Bernstein
URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/the-worshipful-company-of-distillers-city-debate/
LOCATION:Vintners Hall\, 68 Upper Thames Street\, London\, EC4V 3BG\, United Kingdom
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