Ginopedia: Gin Videos Show all events Ginposium 2025 Ginposium 2024 Ginposium 2023 Ginposium 2022 Ginposium 2021 Ginposium 2020 II Ginposium 2020 Ginposium 2019 Ginposium 2018 Ginposium 2017 Ginposium 2016 Ginposium 2015 Ginposium 2014 Show all speakers Alistair Taylor Abhishek Banik Alessandro Garneri Alex Oldroyd Alex Speers Alexandre Sakon Alice Pearson Alison Munro Anand Virmani Anistatia Miller & Jared Brown Ben Ellefsen Ben Marston Bernard Gormley & Tony Enoch Charles Maxwell Chris Pitcher Christopher Hayman Christopher Hayman & Charles Maxwell Christopher Hayman & Desmond Payne Christopher Hayman & Lesley Gracie Ciara Cullen Craig Harper Dan Szor David Pool David Symons, Jim Long David T Smith David T Smith & Aaron Knoll David T Smith & Sam Carter David Thompson Desmond Payne Dimple Athavia Dr. Anne Brock Dr. Anne Brock & Sam Carter Dr. Ulrich Dyer Ed Garbett and Oliver Kitson Ed Pilkington Emma Hibbert Emma Stokes Evelyne Canterranne Gary Grant Gary Spedding Georgie Bell Henric Molin Ivan Bell James Chase James Firth Jo Cook Joanne McKerchar Joanne Moore John McCarthy John Vine Julia Nourney Justin Hicklin Kathy Caton Keli Rivers Kirsty Black Liam Matthews Mark Gamble Mark Meek Matthew Pauley Michael Clancy Michael Cruickshank Michael Vachon Miles Beale Murielle Dessenis Natasha Bahrami Natasha Curtin Nate Brown Nicholas Cook Nik Fordham Nolan Kane Olivier Ward Pal Gleed Panel Paul Hughes Phil Griffiths Philip Duff Prof. Katherine Smart Prof. Scott Allen Rachel Rees Rachel Sutherland Rosie Milsom Rosie Milsom & Sarah Miller Ross Aylott Sandrine Ricard Sarah Melina Siebel & Carole Brigaudeau Simon Ford Sion Edwards Sophie Gallois Stefano Trumpy Stephen Gould Stuart Gregor Tarquin Leadbetter Terry Fraser Tom Warner Tommy Haughton & Michael Haughton Tony Lamb Tristan Stephenson Valentine Warner Vanessa Piromallo & Julia Nourney Vicky Ilankovan Will Edge Reset John will give insights to gin producers around the world on what his role as Senior Spirits buyer at Waitrose… A Supermarket spirits buyer’s perspective John Vine Buyers perspective Ginposium Ginposium 2024 John Vine Supermarket Simon, founder of Fords Gin discusses his experiences in launching a gin brand in new markets - using knowledge from… Learnings from launching in new markets Simon Ford Exporting Ginposium Ginposium 2024 Marketing Simon Ford Emma will guide attendees through a tasting session featuring a selection of the finest ultra-premium gins available, including from Guild… The Growth in the Ultra-Premium Celebrity-backed gins Emma Stokes Celebrity Gins Emma Stokes Ginposium Ginposium 2024 Alex, a Court Assistant at the Worshipful Company of Distillers presents an introduction to the Livery company, outlining the benefits… An Introduction to the Distiller’s Livery Alex Oldroyd Alex Oldroyd Distillers Company Ginposium Ginposium 2024 WCD Worshipful Company of Distillers Alessandro's talk is about Sourcing and managing botanicals for a global gin brand, as he shares his knowledge from working… Sourcing and managing botanicals for a global gin brand Alessandro Garneri Alessandro Garneri Botanicals Ginposium Ginposium 2024 A Q&A with the legendary Lesley Gracie creator of Hendrick's Gin, hosted by Gin Guild Chairman, Christopher Hayman. Legends Slot: Lesley Gracie, Hendrick’s Gin Christopher Hayman & Lesley Gracie Ginposium Ginposium 2024 Legend Slot Lesley Gracie Celebrating his 10th year at Ginposium David leads his tasting of what’s new in the world of gin, a fast-paced… Tutored Tastings of Gin 2024 David T Smith David T Smith Ginposium Ginposium 2024 Tastings In this session Jim and David present an update from the Gin Guild's sustainability project and how its toolbox for… An update on the Gin Guild’s Sustainability project David Symons, Jim Long David Symons Ginposium Ginposium 2024 Jim Long Sustainability Sustainability Project Chris helps us map the performance of gin consumption, focus on the recent evolution in consumer trends by the key… The State of the Gin Industry 2024 Chris Pitcher Chris Pitcher Ginposium Ginposium 2024 intel Statistics Stefano discusses the general state of the botanicals market and look at the challenges of sustainability in botanicals supply, as… Behind the Flavour: Botanicals Crop & Sustainability Issues Stefano Trumpy Botanicals Ginposium Ginposium 2024 Stefano Trumpy Sustainability Ciara discusses the latest developments in IP infringement in the drinks industry, including the recent well-publicised UK decisions in M&S… The latest developments in “copycat” cases in the drinks industry Ciara Cullen Branding Ciara Cullen Ginposium Ginposium 2024 Intellectual property Alison provides an updated version of the presentation made at Ginposium 2019 from her colleague, Alistair Taylor, and provide a… Latest update & advice for gin brands from the Portman Group Alison Munro Alison Munro Ginposium Ginposium 2024 Marketing Portman Group As Grand Rectifier 2023-2025 Desmond welcomes everyone to Ginposium 2024, gives an update on all things Gin Guild including our… An introduction to Ginposium 2024 Desmond Payne Desmond Payne Ginposium Ginposium 2024 Tristan Stephenson is a drinks industry professional, who is internationally recognised as a bar operator, author and consultant. Over the past thirteen… Gin and its importance to cocktails Tristan Stephenson Cocktails Ginposium Ginposium 2014 Tri Tristan Stephenson Aylott Scientific is a technical consultancy providing specialist expertise and training to the beverage industry. It offers businesses and organisations… Gin quality management Ross Aylott Ginposium Ginposium 2014 Quality Control Ross Aylott Charles Maxwell (Director & Master Distiller Thames Distillers) was born into a family that has an unbroken connection with gin… Future perspectives for gin Charles Maxwell Charles Maxwell Ginposium Ginposium 2014 Mark in his presentation will give his perspective of Craft distilling and what he considers to be a micro distillery. He will… The Craft distilling movement Mark Gamble Craft Distilling Distilling Ginposium Ginposium 2014 Mark Gamble Adnams, winner of the 2013 IWSC Gin Trophy John has been Adnams’s head distiller since the company opened the Copper… Botanicals and novel botanicals John McCarthy Botanicals Ginposium Ginposium 2014 John McCarthy Professor Paul Hughes (Heriot-Watt University/ Institute of Brewing & Distilling) Paul originally trained as a chemist, and worked with the… Creating gin flavour – the effect of different stills etc Paul Hughes Flavour Guidance Ginposium Ginposium 2014 Paul Hughes Christopher Hayman from Hayman Distillers talks us through Gin Brands Past and Present and the Importance of Brand and Marketing… Gin Brands Past and Present Christopher Hayman Christopher Hayman Gin Brands Ginposium Ginposium 2014 History of Gin Marketing An introduction by Legal expert Nicholas Cook to the key definitions producers need to adhere to when labelling their products… Gin categories and legal definitions Nicholas Cook Gin Ginposium Ginposium 2014 Legal Nicholas Cook Opening remarks and an introduction to the the Gin Guild, why it was created and our relationship with the Worshipful… Welcome and Introduction to the Gin Guild Christopher Hayman Christopher Hayman Gin Guild Ginposium Ginposium 2014 The Gin Guild The why, the where and the how behind the home of Bombay Sapphire at Laverstoke Hampshire. Nik Fordham Master Distiller at… Destination Distilling Nik Fordham Ginposium Ginposium 2015 Nik Fordham Starting a Distillery Whether, and if so how much, a gin is affected by different production processes, such as use of concentrate and one/multi-shot production.… Concentrate and focus. One shot or not? Dr. Anne Brock Distilling Dr Anne Brock Ginposium Ginposium 2015 Multi Shot One Shot This presentation will serve as an introduction to sensory evaluation Professor Alex Speers (Heriot Watt) Alex Speers is the Professor and… Designing a sensory panel and avoiding bias Alex Speers Alex Speers Gin Ginposium Ginposium 2015 Sensory Evaluation Sensory training The issue of Artisan/Craft claims. Nate Brown co-runs The London Bar Consultants, set up in 2012 with the aim of shifting… What’s in a name? Does size matter? Marketing spin or material consideration? Nate Brown Branding Ginposium Ginposium 2015 Marketing Nate Brown A discussion amongst some of the best known people in the modern on-trade, who will bring examples from 20 years… Brand Ambassadorship – the cornerstone of modern brand development Panel Branding Ginposium Ginposium 2015 Marketing Panel Session The benefits (image/marketing sales pitch/backstory/taste/uniqueness) of distilling your own base spirit. John McCarthy, Master Distiller, Adnams Distillery (Adnams, winner of… Grain to glass: The benefits of distilling your own base spirit John McCarthy Adnams Base Spirit Ginposium Ginposium 2015 Grain to Glass John McCarthy Whether, and if so how much, water source makes a difference in a distilled product. With sample tasting, using a… Water fuss about nothing – Myth and materials Mark Gamble Ginposium Ginposium 2015 Mark Gamble Water Christopher Hayman was installed in 2012 as the first Grand Rectifier of the Gin Guild. He is ‘steeped’ in Gin… Welcome address Christopher Hayman Christopher Hayman Ginposium Ginposium 2015 It would be humble to say that Keli Rivers has been very lucky in her gin immersed career- from curating… The heritage and future of the Martini Keli Rivers Cocktails Ginposium Ginposium 2023 Keli Rivers Martini Energetic, passionate and always found with a smile on his face, Nolan loves experiencing great drinks with great people in… How the Glass industry is addressing sustainability in 2023 Nolan Kane Ginposium Ginposium 2023 Glass Nolan Kane Sustainability Not requiring an introduction to many, Gin Guild member David leads his annual tasting of what’s new and looks at… Tutored Tastings of Gin 2023 David T Smith David T Smith Ginposium Ginposium 2023 Tastings Rosie Milsom is Global Head of NPD at Atom Brands and Scrum Master for Atom Labs, with a demonstrated history… Sustainable Packaging in 2023 Rosie Milsom & Sarah Miller Ginposium Ginposium 2023 Packaging Rosie Milsom Sarah Miller Sustainability 50 years, eight gins, one Lifetime Achievement Award from The Gin Guild, an MBE and now the Ambassadorial role of… Legend Slot: Desmond Payne MBE, Beefeater Christopher Hayman & Desmond Payne Christopher Hayman Desmond Payne Gin Ginposium Ginposium 2023 Legend Slot Gin Guild Warden member Anand Virmani, of Goa based NAO Spirits & Beverages, presents a view on these new challengers,… The Rise of Asian Gins Anand Virmani Anand Virmani Asian Gin Ginposium Ginposium 2023 Tastings Three years on from the pandemic, Chris’ presentation will map the performance of gin consumption, focus on the recent evolution… The State of the Gin industry 2023 Chris Pitcher Chris Pitcher Ginposium Ginposium 2023 Statistics Founder and Editor in Chief of ilGin.it, the most read Italian website about Gin, Vanessa has been writing about gin… Salt (Yes Salt!) in Gin Vanessa Piromallo & Julia Nourney Gin Ginposium Ginposium 2023 Julia Nourney Salt Vanessa Piromallo Sandrine Ricard was appointed Deputy Director of Pernod Ricard in the UK in July 2022. Previous roles include Head of… Pernod Ricard’s approach to Sustainability & Responsibility Sandrine Ricard Ginposium Ginposium 2023 Sandrine Ricard Sustainability David Thompson has 25 years experience in the electrical industry, focusing on hazardous areas underpinned by the DSEAR regulations. During… Best Distillery & DSEAR safety practices David Thompson David Thompson DSEAR Ginposium 2023 Health and Safety Safety A further update from Matthew on his research into Juniper – the key botanical in gin. The identification of specific… Juniper Research update with AI 2023 Matthew Pauley Ginposium Ginposium 2023 Juniper Matthew Pauley Wine and Spirits Laboratory Manager Graduating in June 2008 with a Masters of Chemistry (part at Bordeaux University), Rachel joined Campden… Flavour & Aroma Damage in Bottle Rachel Rees Campden BRI Ginposium Ginposium 2015 Rachel Rees Chef Valentine Warner from BBC’s What to Eat Now Valentine is a cook, food writer and broadcaster who makes regular appearances… Food Pairings with Gin Valentine Warner Food Pairings Ginposium Ginposium 2016 Valentine Warner Many newer gins are moving away from the 37.5% and even 40% ABV norms – to impress or for good… The importance of ABV? The percentage game Joanne Moore ABV Ginposium Ginposium 2016 Joanne Moore Challenges, opportunities, what it means for gin Wines & Spirits Trade Association (WSTA) The WSTA represents over 340 companies producing, importing,… UK and EU legislation. What the future holds Miles Beale Ginposium Ginposium 2016 Legislation Miles Beale WSTA Dr. Anne Brock Bermondsey Distillery After completing a DPhil in Organic Chemistry at Oxford University, Anne decided to apply the… The effect of different botanical fixatives. Hit or myth? Dr. Anne Brock Dr Anne Brock Fixatives Ginposium Ginposium 2016 Group Chief Brewer, SABMiller plc Deputy President of the Institute of Brewing and Distilling This Presentation: History, Styles, Categories and… Gin: An Education Prof. Katherine Smart Dr Katherine Smart Ginposium Ginposium 2016 The importance of the designer bottle in promotion and sale of your designer gin Nude Brand Creation was founded with… Bottles – Better by design Bernard Gormley & Tony Enoch Bernard Gormley Bottles Design Ginposium Ginposium 2016 Marketing Tony Enoch Director & Master Distiller Thames Distillers Charles Maxwell was born into a family that has an unbroken connection with gin… Influences of different base spirits on gin Charles Maxwell Base Spirit Charles Maxwell Ginposium Ginposium 2016 UKTI Sector Specialist Food & Drink Tony Lamb leads the food and drink UK Trade & Investment team in the… Exporting your Gin – advice from UKTI Tony Lamb Exporting Ginposium Ginposium 2016 Tony Lamb Launching and marketing a new product (illustrated with the launch of the Adnams gin range) Emma Hibbert Adnams -Head of… Launching and Marketing a New Gin Emma Hibbert Adnams Emma Hibbert Ginposium Ginposium 2016 Marketing The rise of the gin phenomenon – as seen from Spain, one of the leading markets. Michael Cruickshank Xix Bar… Spanish Practices – a view on the Gin market Michael Cruickshank Ginposium Ginposium 2017 Michael Cruickshank Spain Spanish Gin Science and nature The importance for gin distillers of chemical analysis (such as GCMS, HPLC and ICP-MS analysis), to ensure… Science and nature: The importance of chemical analysis Henric Molin Chemical analysis Ginposium Ginposium 2017 Henric Molin Still waters run deep Many of us will be familiar with how the botanical mix of a gin impacts upon… Vapour, Vacuum and Pot – and the impact on mouth-feel and aroma David T Smith & Sam Carter Aroma Gin Ginposium Ginposium 2017 Still types Director, FDT Consulting Engineers & Project Managers Agenda Why worry about this stuff? Manual Handling & Management Procedures Design Considerations… Safety and Environmental Concerns for Distillers Michael Clancy Ginposium Ginposium 2017 Health and Safety Michael Clancy Agenda Making Gin is EASY! Well, it’s a lot easier than selling it… Making great Gin is really hard! Understanding… Selling the stuff! Branding & marketing in a promiscuous purchasing environment Olivier Ward Branding Gin Ginposium Ginposium 2017 Marketing Olivier Ward First impressions (the winner by a nose was…) The importance of aroma for a gin brand. First Impressions – The Importance of Aroma for a Gin Brand Sion Edwards Aroma Ginposium Ginposium 2017 Sion Edwards Panel Discussion: Adapting or abused? Does the Gin category need tighter definitions or not? With: Ian Buxton (101 Gins to… Panel Discussion: Gin Category definitions Panel Charles Maxwell Ginposium Ginposium 2017 James Hayman Olivier Ward Regulations Tarquin Leadbetter Trading Standards The dangers of using too many/conflicting botanicals merely for the sake of numbers. Agenda Review of Market – Global level… Barrow loads of Botanicals Joanne Moore Botanicals Ginposium Ginposium 2017 Joanne Moore Founder/CEO, Cotswolds Distillery A state of the art visitors centre, tasting and blending rooms open to visitors for tours and… Come up and see me some time – benefits of visitor friendly distilleries Dan Szor Dan Szor Distilleries Ginposium Ginposium 2017 Marketing Visitor Centres The effect of spirit competition wins on marketing a brand. Southwestern Distillery/Tarquin’s Gin • Agenda 1 Do consumers care?, Does… Medals and marketing – the effect of spirits competition wins Tarquin Leadbetter Awards Ginposium Ginposium 2017 Marketing Tarquin Leadbetter What improvements can be made to gin by the technical application of science and the latest research? Agenda What improvements… Botanicals and Boffins – Where science meets art Matthew Pauley Botanicals Flavour Guidance Ginposium Ginposium 2017 Matthew Pauley Recipe development Science Classic Dry Martini Cocktail Ingredients: 60ml Star of Bombay Gin 15ml Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth 2 dashes Angostura orange bitters… Changing tastes: Classic cocktails with modern interpretations Dr. Anne Brock & Sam Carter Bombay Sapphire Cocktails Dr Anne Brock Gin Ginposium Ginposium 2018 Sam Carter The allure of expanding your gin business to the USA is an attractive option. Profit margins can be high. Consumers… Gin in the USA – the American dream? Simon Ford Fords Gin Ginposium Ginposium 2018 Simon Ford USA USA Gin Innovation – Is diversification in the gin industry an aid to building consumer interest (and sales), or a distraction and… Innovation – diversification or distraction? Ben Ellefsen Ben Ellefsen Diversification Ginposium Ginposium 2018 Innovation Neutral spirit is supposed to be neutral? Do different neutral products create different gins? With gin samples based on Rye… All about the base (spirit) Joanne Moore Base Spirit Ginposium Ginposium 2018 Joanne Moore NGS Increasingly gin distillers are creating their own base spirit. Why bother? At what cost? What effects on the product and… Grain to glass. Fad or fanfare? Olivier Ward Ginposium Ginposium 2018 Grain to Glass Olivier Ward Wooded gin (stored and transported in barrels) is part of gin history. With expanding current interest in wood aged gins… Well he wood say that wouldn’t he!* Alexandre Sakon Alexandre Sakon Barrel ageing Ginposium Ginposium 2018 Discussion about the Gin Guild’s proposed framework and consumer aid to discovery and understanding. A Gin Guild proposal to provide… Panel Discussion: Gin-Note™ Flavour guidance Panel Flavour Guidance Gin-Note™ Ginposium Ginposium 2018 Panel Session A framework and consumer aid to discovery and understanding A Gin Guild proposal to provide consistent guidance on gin flavour… Gin-Note™ Flavour guidance – an introduction Justin Hicklin Flavour Guidance Gin-Note™ Ginposium Ginposium 2018 The smart approach. What to do and what not to do, from a team that has just done it. Professor… Starting a gin distillery the smart way Prof. Katherine Smart Dr Katherine Smart Ginposium Ginposium 2018 Starting a Distillery Using science to assist the art of recipe development. Analytic techniques to identify and isolate flavour molecules. Pitched at average… Local Flavour: Using science to aid gin recipe development Dr. Ulrich Dyer Chemical analysis Dr Ulrich Dyer Ginposium Ginposium 2018 Recipe development The dangers of relying on locally foraged botanicals. Do you know the difference between edible and toxic/dangerous/waste of time/not worth… Dying to be different (The Ambridge effect) James Firth Botanicals Fishers Gin Foraging Ginposium Ginposium 2018 James Firth Stuart Gregor is co-founder of Four Pillars Gin, Australia’s No.1 craft spirits business, whose gins are now available in more… Ripsnorter: The gin view from Australia Stuart Gregor Australian Gin Four Pillars Gin Ginposium Ginposium 2019 Stuart Gregor With increasing numbers of complaints about small and independent gins, it is more important than ever to stay on the… Striking the balance between creativity and compliance Alistair Taylor Alistair Taylor CAP Code Ginposium Ginposium 2019 Portman Group Terry Fraser is Gordon’s Gin Master Distiller, managing everything from sourcing botanicals through to distillation and worldwide supply. From grain… A look into the distilling of Gordon’s Gin Terry Fraser Ginposium Ginposium 2019 Gordons Gin Joanne McKerchar Terry Fraser Joanne McKerchar is Diageo Senior Archivist. Joanne McKerchar completed her Master’s Degree in Archives and Records Management at the University… Gordon’s Alive! 250 years of Gordon’s Gin Joanne McKerchar Ginposium Ginposium 2019 Gordons Gin Joanne McKerchar Real craft is more than a sticker on a bottle. It’s dirty hands, hard work, full hearts, and a deep… Innovation and Educators clear the path for imitators and disrupters Tom Warner Craft Disruptors Ginposium Ginposium 2019 Rhubarb Tom Warner Ciara Cullen is head of RPC’s Food & Drink Group. She specialises in IP & Technology and has particular experience… Gin-personator! Protecting your brand & IP against infringers Ciara Cullen Ciara Cullen Ginposium Ginposium 2019 Intellectual property Regardless of style, neutrality of base spirit in gin is extremely important. Off-notes from impurities and/or contamination cause adverse effect… Structuring Sensory Practices for Excellence in Gin Quality and Innovation Evelyne Canterranne Evelyne Canterranne Ginposium Ginposium 2019 Quality Control Sensory training (e.g. low abv, fruit, pink/orange etc.) is good for the category and will take it to the next level –… Panel Discussion – Innovation in Gin Panel Finlay Nicol Ginposium Ginposium 2019 Stuart Gregor Tom Warner Ulrich Dyer The journey from kitchen to micro distillery. A guide for distillery startups Dead kings, grotesque gins and mighty big explosion.… Growing Pains – The journey from kitchen to micro distillery Ben Marston Ben Marston Ginposium Ginposium 2019 Startups Educated at Oxford University, Anne achieved a PhD in Organic Chemistry from St. Catherine’s College before embarking on a career… Dark satanic stills? What today are the ‘stills traditionally used for gin? Dr. Anne Brock Bombay Sapphire Dr Anne Brock Ginposium Ginposium 2019 Still design Glass innovation – Bespoke or off the shelf, decoration, size and the design process. Design trends and innovation. Brand penetration,… Bottling it – Glass innovation Nolan Kane Bottles Ginposium 2019 Glass Nolan Kane Developments in the botanical trade and how, in an expanding market and with variable climate conditions, one deals with quality… A leaf out of your book Tommy Haughton & Michael Haughton Botanicals Ginposium 2019 Michael Haughton Tommy Haughton A workshop on the provision of consumer information (on label and online) Learn about the information that EU spirits producers… Provision of consumer information (on label and online) Sarah Melina Siebel & Carole Brigaudeau Carole Brigaudeau Ginposium 2020 II Packaging Sarah Melina Siebel Trading Standards Global gin trends, the impact of Covid-19 and outlook to 2024. Mark will look at the key drivers and growth… Opportunities for the global gin market Mark Meek Ginposium 2020 II IWSR Mark Meek Statistics Trends Using Rotary Evaporator and Microwave Distillation to minimise energy use and how they can play their part in a distiller’s… Gin in a Spin Dr. Ulrich Dyer Distilling Ginposium 2020 II Microwave Distillation Sustainability Ulrich Dyer Join Aaron Knoll (author of Consumer Taste Preference in Gin and Botanical Spirits: Report for Distillers and Spirit Creators), and… Gin Trends for 2020 and Beyond David T Smith & Aaron Knoll Aaron Knoll David T Smith Ginposium Ginposium 2020 II Trends International Spirits Consultant Julia Nourney explores the increasingly popular production technique of gin blending. Julia will look at the pros… The Perfect Blend? – The Art of Blending Gin Julia Nourney Blending Gin Botanicals Distilling Ginposium 2020 II Julia Nourney Gin from India (including elements from the Himalayas, which might excuse the use of the pun “Peak gin”), is a… The Rise of Indian Gin Anand Virmani Anand Virmani Ginposium 2020 II Greater Than Gin Hapusa India Indian Gin Hard seltzer, spiked seltzer or hard sparkling water is a type of highball drink containing carbonated water, alcohol, and often… (Alco)Seltzer! How the trend for Seltzers has crossed the Atlantic James Chase Chase Distillery Ginposium 2020 II James Chase Seltzers Craig Harper, Fever-Tree Our part in the gin renaissance Craig will tell the story of how the idea of a… Fever-Tree’s part in the Gin Renaissance Craig Harper Craig Harper Fever-Tree Ginposium Ginposium 2022 Mixers Examining the key role that coriander can play in gin Ben Marston, Puddingstone Distillery Often cited as the second most… The Coriander Effect Ben Marston Ben Marston Botanicals Coriander Ginposium Ginposium 2022 David Pool, Co-Founder, Smarter.AI Until now, AI has been the exclusive domain of global technology companies, with the data and… Distilling value from data with Artificial Intelligence David Pool Artificial Intelligence Data David Pool Ginposium Ginposium 2022 Safe use of ‘gin machines’. Compliance, control, assessment Liam Matthews, The Health and Safety Consultancy This session provides an overview… Safe use of Gin Machinery Liam Matthews Ginposium Ginposium 2022 Health and Safety Liam Matthews Safety David T Smith, Summerfruitcup.com David T Smith leads his annual tasting of what’s new and unusual in the world of… Tutored Tastings of Gin 2022 David T Smith David T Smith Ginposium Ginposium 2022 Tastings Chris Pitcher, Redburn Atlantic Partner The development of the global gin market through recent cycles, evolving consumer trends, geographic differences,… The State of the Gin Industry 2022 Chris Pitcher Chris Pitcher Ginposium Ginposium 2022 IWSR Statistics Trends Charles Maxwell, Thames Distillers’ Master Distiller Routes for new brand launches – Routes for production of gin as part of… Routes for new brand launches: Contracting out Charles Maxwell Charles Maxwell Contract Distilling Ginposium Ginposium 2022 Kathy Caton, Founder and MD, Brighton Gin Launching in 2013 and with a focus on ethical and sustainable production and… Routes for new brand launches – Doing it yourself Kathy Caton Ginposium Ginposium 2022 Kathy Caton Starting a Distillery Rachel Sutherland, Liquid and Innovation Manager Warner’s Distillery When it comes to London dry gins, focus often goes into how… Rest In Peace: Post Distillation Finishing for a London Dry Gin Rachel Sutherland Ginposium Ginposium 2022 Post Distillation Finishing Rachel Sutherland Do’s and don’ts when labelling and marketing gin (and non-gin beverages) including low/no alcohol drinks and gin liqueurs and other… Bottling it up – Do’s and don’ts when labelling and marketing gin Jo Cook Ginposium Ginposium 2022 Jo Cook Regulations Trading Standards Matthew Pauley The International Centre for Brewing and Distilling at Heriot Watt University Assistant professor and PhD student Juniper is… Fingerprinting Juniper profiling predominance Matthew Pauley Ginposium Ginposium 2022 Juniper Matthew Pauley An especially warm welcome to you all to this, our 9th Annual Ginposium, which is returning in person for 2022… Welcome and an Introduction to the Gin Guild Pal Gleed Ginposium Ginposium 2022 Opening Remarks Pal Gleed Ed Pilkington. Grand Rectifier of the Gin Guild presents his opening remarks and welcome introduction to the Gin Guild at… Welcome and an introduction to the Gin Guild Ed Pilkington Ed Pilkington Ginposium Ginposium 2019 Grand Rectifier Opening Remarks Developed by and named in honour of Copper Rivet head distiller Abhi Banik, the still was created to address the… Patently Different – advances in still design Abhishek Banik Abhi Banik Ginposium Ginposium 2021 Still design Dimple Athavia from The IWSC talks about the benefits to brands of entering Spirits Competitions Winning Ways – Spirit Competitions: The benefit to brands Dimple Athavia Awards Dimple Athavia Ginposium Ginposium 2021 IWSC New Product Development, concept research & development, competition, market assessment / demand, launch pitfalls (and when to abort/call it a… Family Planning – Adding to the (brand) family Rosie Milsom ATOM brands Ginposium Ginposium 2021 New Product Development NPD Rosie Milsom Why the Gin Guild is acting as a custodian and providing a route for the protection and support of the… Trespassers will be prosecuted – protecting the gin category Nicholas Cook Ginposium Ginposium 2021 Nicholas Cook Trading Standards How little is too little juniper for a gin to be considered a gin? A view from America. Juniper – Upfront and essential? Panel Aaron Knoll Ginposium Ginposium 2021 Jason Barrett Jeff Fairbrother Juniper Maggie Campbell Melissa Katrincic Panel Session Stephen Gould Chaired by Dr. Anne Brock, Master Distiller at Bombay Sapphire and former Grand Rectifier of the Gin Guild - the… The State of Gin in 2021 – Panel Discussion Panel Bernadette Pamplin Caroline Childerley Dr Anne Brock Dr Georgia Billing Ginposium Ginposium 2021 Panel Session Siobhan Feeley Vanessa Piromallo Developing a local true London Dry Gin reflecting local botanicals.Growing up in the Scottish Highlands, Rachel gained early experience working… The Richness of Nature: Developing a local true London Dry Gin Rachel Sutherland Botanicals Ginposium Ginposium 2021 Locally Sourced Rachel Sutherland Making your own base spirit (GNS) Kirsty is a graduate of Heriot Watt University, with a Masters degree in Brewing… Gin distilling: from field to bottle Kirsty Black Arbikie Distillery Field to Bottle Ginposium Ginposium 2021 Kirsty Black Gin and variants viewed from the USA, including observations on Distilled - Redistilled - Compounded gins, Zero ABV / Low… Ripples From Across the Pond – Gin and variants viewed from the USA Natasha Bahrami Flavoured Gin Ginposium Ginposium 2021 Natasha Bahrami RTDs USA Written in code in 1638, the Distiller of London protected the distilling cross ‘mysteries’ practiced by the Worshipful Company of… The Distiller of London – The history of Gin Anistatia Miller & Jared Brown Anistatia Miller Distiller of London Ginposium Ginposium 2021 Jared Brown David T Smith leads a virtual panel through 8 of the key new gins to reach the market in the… Tutored Tastings of Gin 2021 David T Smith Alice Pearson Bernadette Pamplin David T Smith Emma Stokes Ginposium Ginposium 2021 Rosie Milsom Sarah Miller Tastings Mathew Pauley reviews the latest work exploring juniper, gin sensory performance and analytical chemistry and talk about the next steps… Scientific Exploration of Juniper Matthew Pauley Ginposium Ginposium 2021 Juniper Matthew Pauley Stephen Gould will be illustrating his session on American Gin with samples from several US brands and discusses them and… Casting an Eagle eye on the US gin scene Stephen Gould Bernadette Pamplin David T Smith Ginposium Ginposium 2020 Stephen Gould Tastings USA Gin Assuming the role of Vice President of Global Marketing at Bombay Sapphire in 2018, Natasha Curtin led the brand through… Stir Creativity: How Bombay Sapphire built an iconic brand Natasha Curtin Bombay Sapphire Dr Anne Brock Ginposium Ginposium 2020 Natasha Curtin Licensed to Spill - Licensing in the time of Coronavirus - opportunities and challenges from Gary Grant, Barrister Licensing in the time of Coronavirus – opportunities & challenges Gary Grant Covid-19 Gary Grant Ginposium Ginposium 2020 Legal Licencing Licensing Law A wider application of the Gin-Note™ flavour profiling methodology (in distillery visitor tasting experiences) to describe gin flavours. Alice Pearson… Colour me beautiful – Gin-Note™ application Alice Pearson Alice Pearson Cotswolds Distillery Flavour Guidance Gin-Note™ Ginposium Ginposium 2020 The good the bad and the ugly - A mindful innovation approach for flavoured Gins and the role of botanicals… The good the bad and the ugly Joanne Moore Botanicals Flavoured Gin Ginposium Ginposium 2020 Joanne Moore Panel Discussion with key members of the Gin industry to try and understand how we will work through COVID-19 Panel Discussion: How we’ll work through COVID-19 Panel Anand Virmani Ashley Hunka Covid-19 Dr Anne Brock Georgie Bell Ginposium Ginposium 2020 Melissa Katrincic Panel Session Shay Chamberlain A look at how well executed distinctive packaging design can add value to your brand. Stranger & Stranger is a… Storytelling, perception and truth Ivan Bell Ginposium Ginposium 2020 Ivan Bell Packaging Mitigating the dangers implicit in storage and production/working with high ABV spirit. Flaming Heck! Safety compliance by design Prof. Scott Allen Ginposium Ginposium 2020 Health and Safety Safety Scott Allen Will Edge is the Founder and Distiller at Greensand Ridge Distillery. It was undertaking a Masters Degree in Brewing &… Beyond the soundbite – integrating sustainability into your distillery Will Edge Ginposium Ginposium 2020 Sustainability Will Edge The world of gin is a fast-paced environment with constant innovation and there have been many new releases since 2019’s… Tutored Tastings of Gin 2020 David T Smith Alice Pearson Bernadette Pamplin David T Smith Dr Anne Brock Ginposium Ginposium 2020 Joanne Moore Kristiane Sherry Panel Session Tastings What’s new for 2019? The world of gin is a fast-paced environment with constant innovation and there have been many… Tutored Tastings of Gin 2019 David T Smith David T Smith Ginposium Ginposium 2019 Tastings What’s new in 2018 (with samples) – The world of gin is a fast-paced environment with constant innovation and there… Tutored Tastings of Gin 2018 David T Smith David T Smith Ginposium Ginposium 2018 Tastings The world of gin is a fast-paced environment with constant innovation and there have been many new releases since last year’s… Tutored Tastings of Gin 2017 David T Smith David T Smith Gin Ginposium Ginposium 2017 Tastings Terroir. Does it matter? 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Smith is a drinks writer and gin… Tutored Tastings of Gin 2014 David T Smith David T Smith Ginposium Ginposium 2014 Tastings To top
