Ginposium 2014
Tutored Tastings of Gin 2014
David T Smith
summerfruitcup.com
David Smith (Summer Fruit Cup -Gin competition judge and independent journalist) David T. Smith is a drinks writer and gin specialist. He is the author…
Tutored Tastings of Gin 2014
David T Smith
Warner Edwards Harrington Dry Gin (44.0% ABV) Warner Edwards Distillery Harrington, Northamptonshire, UK www.warneredwards.com Spirit base: Barley Botanicals: Juniper, coriander, angelica, lemon, cardamom, cinnamon, black…
Welcome and Introduction to the Gin Guild
Christopher Hayman
Opening remarks and an introduction to the the Gin Guild, why it was created and our relationship with the Worshipful Company of Distillers.
Gin categories and legal definitions
Nicholas Cook
An introduction by Legal expert Nicholas Cook to the key definitions producers need to adhere to when labelling their products as gins.
Gin Brands Past and Present
Christopher Hayman
Christopher Hayman from Hayman Distillers talks us through Gin Brands Past and Present and the Importance of Brand and Marketing to Ensure Sales & Success
Creating gin flavour – the effect of different stills etc
Paul Hughes
Professor Paul Hughes (Heriot-Watt University/ Institute of Brewing & Distilling) Paul originally trained as a chemist, and worked with the Health and Safety Executive and…
Botanicals and novel botanicals
John McCarthy
Adnams, winner of the 2013 IWSC Gin Trophy John has been Adnams’s head distiller since the company opened the Copper House Distillery in 2010. John’s…
The Craft distilling movement
Mark Gamble
Mark in his presentation will give his perspective of Craft distilling and what he considers to be a micro distillery. He will look at the American model…
Future perspectives for gin
Charles Maxwell
Charles Maxwell (Director & Master Distiller Thames Distillers) was born into a family that has an unbroken connection with gin distilling in London since the…
Gin quality management
Ross Aylott
Aylott Scientific is a technical consultancy providing specialist expertise and training to the beverage industry. It offers businesses and organisations unique scientific and technical insights…
Gin and its importance to cocktails
Tristan Stephenson
Tristan Stephenson is a drinks industry professional, who is internationally recognised as a bar operator, author and consultant. Over the past thirteen years he has functioned as bartender,…