Tutored Tastings of Gin 2017
David T Smith
The world of gin is a fast-paced environment with constant innovation and there have been many new releases since last year’s Ginposium. This session looks at…
Botanicals and Boffins – Where science meets art
Matthew Pauley
What improvements can be made to gin by the technical application of science and the latest research? Agenda What improvements can be made to Processes?…
Medals and marketing – the effect of spirits competition wins
Tarquin Leadbetter
The effect of spirit competition wins on marketing a brand. Southwestern Distillery/Tarquin’s Gin • Agenda 1 Do consumers care?, Does the trade care? 2 Will…
Come up and see me some time – benefits of visitor friendly distilleries
Dan Szor
Founder/CEO, Cotswolds Distillery A state of the art visitors centre, tasting and blending rooms open to visitors for tours and tastings. The tours encompass the distillery,…
Barrow loads of Botanicals
Joanne Moore
The dangers of using too many/conflicting botanicals merely for the sake of numbers. Agenda Review of Market – Global level Consumers perspective Trade perspective Analytical…
Panel Discussion: Gin Category definitions
Charles Maxwell, Tarquin Leadbetter, Olivier Ward, James Hayman, Ian Buxton
Panel Discussion: Adapting or abused? Does the Gin category need tighter definitions or not? With: Ian Buxton (101 Gins to try before you die) Charles…
First Impressions – The Importance of Aroma for a Gin Brand
Sion Edwards
First impressions (the winner by a nose was…) The importance of aroma for a gin brand.
Selling the stuff! Branding & marketing in a promiscuous purchasing environment
Olivier Ward
Agenda Making Gin is EASY! Well, it’s a lot easier than selling it… Making great Gin is really hard! Understanding what a “brand” means Multiple…
Safety and Environmental Concerns for Distillers
Michael Clancy
Director, FDT Consulting Engineers & Project Managers Agenda Why worry about this stuff? Manual Handling & Management Procedures Design Considerations Premises Equipment ATEX/DSEAR CO2 Confined…
Vapour, Vacuum and Pot – and the impact on mouth-feel and aroma
David T Smith, Sam Carter
Still waters run deep Sam Carter Bombay Sapphire, David T Smith Spirit Author Many of us will be familiar with how the botanical mix of…
Science and nature: The importance of chemical analysis
Henric Molin
Science and nature The importance for gin distillers of chemical analysis (such as GCMS, HPLC and ICP-MS analysis), to ensure botanical quality control and assurance.…
Spanish Practices – a view on the Gin market
Michael Cruickshank
The rise of the gin phenomenon – as seen from Spain, one of the leading markets. Michael Cruickshank Xix Bar, Barcelona Rocarfort 19, Barcelona. www.xixbar.com…