Ginposium 2017

Tutored Tastings of Gin 2017

David T Smith

summerfruitcup.com

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…

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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?…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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