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…
Botanicals and Boffins – Where science meets art
Matthew Pauley
Heriot-Watt University
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
Tarquin's Cornish Gin
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
Cotswolds Distillery
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
G&J Distillers
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
Panel
The Gin Guild
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
Edwards Distillers
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
Gin Foundry
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
Lough Ree Distillery
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
Summerfruitcup.com / Bombay Sapphire
Still waters run deep Many of us will be familiar with how the botanical mix of a gin impacts upon the flavours; from previous talks…
Science and nature: The importance of chemical analysis
Henric Molin
Spirit of Hven
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
Xix Bar Madrid
The rise of the gin phenomenon – as seen from Spain, one of the leading markets. Michael Cruickshank Xix Bar Rocarfort 19, Barcelona. www.xixbar.net Tel:…