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An introduction to Ginposium 2024
Desmond Payne
The Gin Guild
As Grand Rectifier 2023-2025 Desmond welcomes everyone to Ginposium 2024, gives an update on all things Gin Guild including our upcoming events and the all…
Latest update & advice for gin brands from the Portman Group
Alison Munro
The Portman Group
Alison provides an updated version of the presentation made at Ginposium 2019 from her colleague, Alistair Taylor, and provide a refresher for gin brands on…
The latest developments in “copycat” cases in the drinks industry
Ciara Cullen
RPC
Ciara discusses the latest developments in IP infringement in the drinks industry, including the recent well-publicised UK decisions in M&S v Aldi (gin case) and…
Behind the Flavour: Botanicals Crop & Sustainability Issues
Stefano Trumpy
Webb James
Stefano discusses the general state of the botanicals market and look at the challenges of sustainability in botanicals supply, as well as the impact of…
The State of the Gin Industry 2024
Chris Pitcher
Redburn Atlantic
Chris helps us map the performance of gin consumption, focus on the recent evolution in consumer trends by the key markets, and summarise where we…
An update on the Gin Guild’s Sustainability project
David Symons, Jim Long
WSP and The Gin Guild
In this session Jim and David present an update from the Gin Guild's sustainability project and how its toolbox for Gin distillers can help them…
Tutored Tastings of Gin 2024
David T Smith
summerfruitcup.com
Celebrating his 10th year at Ginposium David leads his tasting of what’s new in the world of gin, a fast-paced environment with constant innovation with…
Legends Slot: Lesley Gracie, Hendrick’s Gin
Christopher Hayman & Lesley Gracie
Hendrick's Gin
A Q&A with the legendary Lesley Gracie creator of Hendrick's Gin, hosted by Gin Guild Chairman, Christopher Hayman.
Sourcing and managing botanicals for a global gin brand
Alessandro Garneri
Bacardi
Alessandro's talk is about Sourcing and managing botanicals for a global gin brand, as he shares his knowledge from working at Bacardi's botanical centre in…
An Introduction to the Distiller’s Livery
Alex Oldroyd
The Worshipful Company of Distillers
Alex, a Court Assistant at the Worshipful Company of Distillers presents an introduction to the Livery company, outlining the benefits of being a member and…
The Growth in the Ultra-Premium Celebrity-backed gins
Emma Stokes
ginmonkey.com
Emma will guide attendees through a tasting session featuring a selection of the finest ultra-premium gins available, including from Guild members Renais, Cygnet as well…
Learnings from launching in new markets
Simon Ford
Fords Gin
Simon, founder of Fords Gin discusses his experiences in launching a gin brand in new markets - using knowledge from his recent Turkey and Brazil…
A Supermarket spirits buyer’s perspective
John Vine
Waitrose & Partners
John will give insights to gin producers around the world on what his role as Senior Spirits buyer at Waitrose entails, and give tips and…
Meet the speakers
