BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Gin Guild - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Gin Guild X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.theginguild.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Gin Guild REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T183000 DTSTAMP:20260617T161552Z CREATED:20250707T113437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T161552Z UID:10000068-1781253000-1781289000@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:Ginposium 2026 DESCRIPTION:Ginposium is the Leading Gin industry conference\, where some of the world’s most respected personalities and experts from the drinks and gin trade come together.\nAt Ginposium 2026 they will discuss the state of the gin industry and share their knowledge and expertise on all things gin\, marketing\, safety\, distilling AND MORE in the annual Gin Guild organised Ginposium conference. \nJoin us at Ginposium 2026 to gain valuable insights\, foster connections\, and celebrate the dynamic world of gin. \n\nGinposium is a fantastic opportunity for our industry to connect\, share insights\, and explore the future of gin. With expert talks covering everything from sustainability to the growth in RTDs and market analysis\, there’s plenty to inspire. \nAnd of course\, no Ginposium would be complete without raising a G&T (or two) together! \nDr Anne Brock \nConfirmed attendees include:\n\nGinposium 2026 Sessions overview\n\n\n\n\n\nProof of Purpose: Making Sustainability Work\nSara Sergent Alpine Distilling \nSustainability has become a universal talking point\, but in practice\, it demands integrity\, creativity\, and measurable results. This session will provide a clear\, actionable framework for distillers to embed sustainability into their operations\, regardless of size or budget. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClimate change impact on Botanicals suppliers & gin producers: Panel Session\nSean Harrison Plymouth Gin \nJim Long Starspice Ingredients \nMatthew Pauley Herriot-Watt University \nA panel discussion with Q&A exploring the effects of climate change on gin botanicals\, examining challenges faced by suppliers and producers\, and sharing strategies to ensure sustainable sourcing and maintain flavour consistency in an evolving global environment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Sinner’s circle of gin distillation\nDr. Jan Hodel-Keane Kerry Group \nControlling botanical extraction through temperature\, time\, chemistry\, and mechanics – Presented by Dr. Jan Hodel-Keane As the gin category matures\, producers are increasingly focused on differentiation\, consistency\, and technical precision rather than simply botanical novelty. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe State of the Gin Industry 2026\nChris Pitcher Rothschild & Co Redburn \nChris has been a consistent presence at Ginposium\, presenting every year since 2022 and returned once again for the 2026 event. His ongoing insights have made them one of our most experienced and valued speakers\, providing continuity and deep knowledge across multiple editions of the conference. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSecuring Investments in your Gin Distillery\nNick Malaczynski Shivering Mountain Distillery \nNick Malaczynski explores the world of investment in gin distilleries\, sharing insights into successful funding models\, common pitfalls\, and real-world case studies that highlight both the opportunities and challenges of financing growth in the competitive gin industry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTutored Tastings of Gin 2026\nDavid T Smith Summerfruitcup.com \nDavid leads his annual tasting of what’s new and looks at a retro revival in the world of gin. In another busy year with innovation and new products from around the work\, there have been many new releases since last year’s Ginposium. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe RTD revolution – the new gin frontier? Panel Session\nPanel Session\nChris Pitcher Rothschild & Co Redburn \nJoanne Moore Quintessential Brands \nBen Blake MOTH Drinks \nRose Cottingham Fever-Tree \nKarl Mason Masons of Yorkshire \nThis session examines the booming Ready-to-Drink (RTD) sector\, exploring how innovation\, convenience\, and consumer trends are shaping it as the next frontier for gin\, and what distillers need to know to capitalise on this rapidly expanding market. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom curiosity to capability: building a robotics strategy for the future of gin\nNaomi Battison The National Robotarium \nThe gin sector is being reshaped by powerful external forces. Rising energy and material costs\, sustainability expectations\, evolving regulation\, export complexity and changing consumer demand are all placing pressure on margins while raising expectations around quality\, transparency and brand integrity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to secure that prestigious listing for your gin\nVedran Milosevic Cygnet Distillery \nUsing his years of experience gained at Diageo Vedran will explore strategies for securing prestigious listings in the on‑trade and off‑trade\, offering practical guidance on brand positioning\, buyer engagement\, and marketing approaches that help gin producers elevate visibility and achieve long-term commercial success. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScience\, Sensory\, and Shelf Stability: Panel Session\nGary Spedding Brewing & Distilling Analytical Services LLC \nJamie Baxter Craft Distilling Services \nTony Aiken Brewing & Distilling Analytical Services LLC \nThis session brings together three approaches to gin formulation: the pure scientist\, the applied scientist\, and the experimental “trial-and-error” method\, to explore the latest thinking on gin shelf stability\, botanical profiling\, and formulation dynamics. \n\n\n\n\n \nTopics at a glance:\nBUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY ⚫️ FINANCING ⚫️ TECHNOLOGY & AI ⚫️ MARKET TRENDS ⚫️ BOTANICAL SUSTAINABILITY ⚫️ HISTORY ⚫️ RTDs ⚫️ SCIENCE & DISTILLING METHODS ⚫️ RETAIL ⚫️ MORE SCIENCE\n\n \nPresentations Schedule\n\n\n\nTime\nTopic\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n8:40\nRegistration – with Coffee and Networking\n\n\n\n\n9:15\nWelcome from the Grand Rectifier\nCharles Maxwell\, Thames Distillers\n\n\n\n9:25\nProof of Purpose: Making Sustainability Work\nSara Sergent\, Alpine Distilling\n\n\n\n9:55\nClimate change impact on Botanicals suppliers & gin producers – PANEL Session \nSean Harrison\, Plymouth GinJim Long\, Starspice IngredientsMatthew Pauley\, Herriot-Watt University\n\n\n\n10:35\nTea\, Coffee & Networking\n\n\n11.05\nThe sinner’s circle of gin distillation: Controlling botanical extraction through temperature\, time\, chemistry\, and mechanics\nDr Jan Hodel-Keane\, ResearchScan\n\n\n\n11:35\nGlobal Gin Market update 2026\n Chris Pitcher\, Rothschild & Co Redburn\n\n\n\n12:05\nSecuring Investments in your Gin Distillery\nNick Malaczynski\, Shivering Mountain Distillery\n\n\n\n12:40\nLunch and Networking with Tutored Gin Tasting flightsSession 1: Starts at 12:45Session 2: Starts at 13:15\nDavid T Smith\, Summerfruitcup.com\n\n\n \n\n14:20\nThe RTD revolution: the new gin frontier? Panel Session\nBen Blake\, MOTH: DrinksJoanne Moore\, Quintessential BrandsChris Pitcher\, Rothschild & Co Redburn\n\n\n\n14:50\nFrom curiosity to capability: building a robotics strategy for the future of gin\nNaomi Battison\, The National Robotarium\n\n\n15:20\nTea and Networking\n\n\n15:50\nHow to secure that prestigious (and elusive) listing\nVedran Milosevic\, Cygnet Gin\n\n\n\n16:20\nScience\, Sensory\, and Shelf Stability: Panel Session\nGary Spedding\, BDASJamie Baxter\, Craft Distilling ServicesTony Aiken\, BDAS\n\n\n\n16:50\nGin & Tonic networking\n\n\n18:30\nEvent Close URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/ginposium-2026-event/ LOCATION:RSA House\, 8 John Adam Street\, Charing Cross\, London\, WC2N 6EZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events,Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/slide-ginposium-2024-e1738149474265.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Gin Guild":MAILTO:info@theginguild.com GEO:51.5093669;-0.1227056 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=RSA House 8 John Adam Street Charing Cross London WC2N 6EZ United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8 John Adam Street\, Charing Cross:geo:-0.1227056,51.5093669 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250613T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250613T183000 DTSTAMP:20250610T103340Z CREATED:20240618T122842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T103340Z UID:10000055-1749803400-1749839400@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:Ginposium 2025 DESCRIPTION:Confirmed attendees include:\n\nPresentations Schedule\n\n\n\nTime\nTopic\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n8:40\nRegistration – with Coffee and Networking\n\n\n\n\n9:15\nWelcome from the Grand Rectifier\nCharles Maxwell\, Thames Distillers\n\n\n\n9:25\nProof of Purpose: Making Sustainability Work\nSara Sergent\, Alpine Distilling\n\n\n\n9:55\nClimate change impact on Botanicals suppliers & gin producers – PANEL Session \nSean Harrison\, Plymouth GinJim Long\, Starspice IngredientsMatthew Pauley\, Herriot-Watt University\n\n\n\n10:35\nTea\, Coffee & Networking\n\n\n11.05\nThe sinner’s circle of gin distillation: Controlling botanical extraction through temperature\, time\, chemistry\, and mechanics\nDr Jan Hodel-Keane\, ResearchScan\n\n\n\n11:35\nGlobal Gin Market update 2026\n Chris Pitcher\, Rothschild & Co Redburn\n\n\n\n12:05\nSecuring Investments in your Gin Distillery\nNick Malaczynski\, Shivering Mountain Distillery\n\n\n\n12:40\nLunch and Networking with Tutored Gin Tasting flightsSession 1: Starts at 12:45Session 2: Starts at 13:15\nDavid T Smith\, Summerfruitcup.com\n\n\n \n\n14:20\nThe RTD revolution: the new gin frontier? Panel Session\nBen Blake\, MOTH: DrinksJoanne Moore\, Quintessential BrandsChris Pitcher\, Rothschild & Co Redburn\n\n\n\n14:50\nFrom curiosity to capability: building a robotics strategy for the future of gin\nNaomi Battison\, The National Robotarium\n\n\n15:20\nTea and Networking\n\n\n15:50\nHow to secure that prestigious (and elusive) listing\nVedran Milosevic\, Cygnet Gin\n\n\n\n16:20\nScience\, Sensory\, and Shelf Stability: Panel Session\nGary Spedding\, BDASJamie Baxter\, Craft Distilling ServicesTony Aiken\, BDAS\n\n\n\n16:50\nGin & Tonic networking\n\n\n18:30\nEvent Close\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\nGinposium is the Leading Gin industry event\, where some of the world’s most respected personalities and experts from the drinks and gin trade come together. \nAt Ginposium 2025 they will discuss the state of the gin industry and share their knowledge and expertise on all things gin\, marketing\, safety\, distilling AND MORE in the annual Gin Guild organised Ginposium event. \nJoin us at Ginposium 2025 to gain valuable insights\, foster connections\, and celebrate the dynamic world of gin. \n\n\n\n\n \n\nNeed convincing?\nExplore feedback\nfrom last year’s\nGinposium 2024\nevent attendees. \n\n  \n\n\n\n \n \n  \na fantastic opportunity for our industry to connect\, share insights\, and explore the future of gin. With expert talks covering everything from history and advocacy to legislation\, analysis\, and innovation\, there’s plenty to inspire. And of course\, no Ginposium would be complete without raising a G&T (or two) together! \nDr Anne Brock\, Bombay Sapphire \n\nTopics at a glance:\nUK HMRC update | Distillery safety | Science of Gin & Flavour | Diversity & Brand Equity | Gin Market Analysis | Craft at scale | Tutored Tastings | WCD Bursaries | Legends Slot | From Gin to Climate Action | Brand Creation 101 | Gin is not dead! | The Power of Advocacy | History of English Gin\n\nWho will be there?\n\nDr Anne Brock\nMaster Distiller\nBombay Sapphire\nDesmond Payne MBE\nMaster Distiller\nBeefeater\nTerry Fraser\nMaster Distiller\nTanqueray / Gordons\nLesley Gracie\nMaster Distiller\nHendrick’s\nChristopher Hayman\nMaster Distiller\nHaymans\nCharles Maxwell\nMaster Distiller\nThames Distillers\n\nAlongside representatives of: \n\nAdnams plc\nAlcohols Ltd\nAstraea Spirits\nAtom Group (Maverick Drinks\, Master of Malt & Atom Brands)\nBacardi\nBeefeater\nBombay Sapphire\nBrewing & Distilling Analytical Services\nBuckinghamshire & Surrey Trading Standards\nBurnt Faith\nCaorunn Gin\n(The) Climate Agency\nCitadelle Gin\nCotswolds Distillery Ltd\nCraft Gin Club\nCygnet Distillery Ltd\nDesert Rose Gin Company\nDiageo\nDistiller’s Nose\nDöhler Group\nDrinks International\nDrinks Sherpa\nEden Mill St Andrews\nEdinburgh Gin\nEdwards Distillers\nEqual Measures\nFever-Tree\nFour Corners Gin\nGin in a Tin\nGin Provincia\nGreen Room Distillery\nHarpers Wine & Spirit\nHayman’s Gin\nHendrick’s Gin\nHope Distillery OÜ\nJulu Gin\nKimia\nKi No Bi\nKräuter Mix GmbH\nLabRat Media\nLiquid Solutions\nLiviko (Crafters Gin)\nLondon to Lima Spirits\nLongshot Insights / Ten Hides Distillery\nLudlow Distillery\nMimea Mauzo Ltd\nMixellany Ltd\nNÄO Spirits & Beverages (Hapusa/Greater Than)\nNude Brand Creation\nPerfidious Albion\nPernod Ricard\nPGEA Ltd\nPoivres d’Indochine\nPuddingstone Distillery\nRebel City Distillery\nRedburn Atlantic\nRobertet\nSainsbury’s\nSalcombe Distilling Co\nSeatrus Gin Acqua Di Mare\nShivering Mountain Distillery\nSipsmith\nSky Wave Distilling Company\nSouthwestern Distillery (Tarquin’)\nSpirit of Bristol Distillery\nSpirits Advocate\nSpirits Business\, The\nStarSpice Ingredients\nSuntory Global Spirits\nSweet Gwendoline French Gin\nSummerfruitcup.com\nSweet Gwendoline French Gin\nThames Distillers\nTrevethan Distillery\nVerallia\nWanderFolk Spirits\nWarner’s Distillery\nWeston’s\nWL Distillery\n\n  \nBook your tickets now:\n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n \n \n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. 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Please contact the Director General for more information. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\nLast year’s topics at a glance:\n\nLatest update & advice for gin brands from the Portman Group\nThe latest developments in “copycat” cases in the drinks industry\nBehind the Flavour: Botanicals Crop & Sustainability Issues\nWhat’s happening to the gin market worldwide and why?\nAn update on the Gin Guild’s Sustainability project\nTutored Tastings of Gin 2024\nLegends Slot: Lesley Gracie\, Hendrick’s Gin\nSourcing and managing botanicals for a global gin brand\nAn Introduction to the Distiller’s Livery\nThe Growth in the Ultra-Premium Celebrity-backed gins\nLearnings from launching in new markets\nA Supermarket spirits buyer’s perspective\n\n  URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/ginposium-2025-event/ LOCATION:RSA House\, 8 John Adam Street\, Charing Cross\, London\, WC2N 6EZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events,Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/slide-ginposium-2024-e1738149474265.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Gin Guild":MAILTO:info@theginguild.com GEO:51.5093669;-0.1227056 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=RSA House 8 John Adam Street Charing Cross London WC2N 6EZ United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8 John Adam Street\, Charing Cross:geo:-0.1227056,51.5093669 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240614T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240614T183000 DTSTAMP:20240617T130713Z CREATED:20220612T122842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T130713Z UID:10000051-1718353800-1718389800@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:Ginposium 2024 DESCRIPTION:The Leading Gin industry event where some of the world’s most respected personalities and experts from the drinks and gin trade come together to discuss the state of the gin industry in 2024 and share their knowledge and expertise on all things gin\, in the annual Gin Guild organised Ginposium event. \nWho’s going to be there?     Itinerary & Speakers\n\nDr Anne Brock – Bombay Sapphire\nDesmond Payne MBE – Beefeater\nLesley Gracie – Hendrick’s\nChristopher Hayman – Haymans\nCharles Maxwell – Thames Distillers\nTerry Fraser – Tanqueray & Gordon’s\nTom Nichol – Gardener’s Gin / J Rieger & Co.\nSimon Ford – Fords Gin\nJared Brown – Sipsmith\n\n  \nAlongside representatives of: \n\nThe Absolut Group\nAd Gefrin Distillery\nAlcohols Ltd\nAngus Dundee Distillers\nAS Liviko (Crafters Gin)\nAtom Group (T/A Atom Brands\, Master of Malt & Maverick Drinks)\nBacardi\nBeefeater\nBeacon Commodities\nBerry Bros & Rudd (No.3 Gin)\nBombay Sapphire\nBuckinghamshire & Surrey CC\nThe British Distillers Alliance\nCopper in the Clouds Distillery\nThe Church Farm Craft Company Ltd\nCraft Distilling Services\nCygnet Gin\nDe Vere Spirits\nDiageo\nDistiller’s Nose\nDistillerie de la Riviera (The Gardener Gin)\nDoghouse Distillery\nDoehler UK Ltd\nDrinksOne\nEden Mill Distillery\nEstal\nEthimex\nFever-Tree\nFords Gin\nThe Gin Guide\nGin In a Tin\nGin Monkey\nHope Distillery OÜ\nGluckman Brown Griffith\nGreensand Ridge Distillery\nThe Green Room Distillery\nHarpers Wines & Spirits\nHayman’s Gin\nHendrick’s Gin\nHeriot-Watt University\nHere we are\nHolyrood Distillery\nHope Distillery OÜ\nIan Macleod Distillers (Edinburgh Gin)\nilgin.it\nInternational Beverage (Caorunn Gin)\nIWSR\nJ. Rieger & Co.\nKimia\nKräuter Mix GmbH\nLiquitrade GmbH\nLudlow Distillery\nMadrona Distillery\nMallard Point Distillery\nMasons of Yorkshire\nMixellany Ltd\nOld Young’s Distillery\nPapa Salt Gin\nParagon Brands\nPerfidious Albion (Popinjay Gin)\nPernod Ricard\nPortman Group\nRankin Brothers & Sons\nRamsbury Distillery\nRedburn Atlantic\nRPC\nSainsbury’s\nSeismic Change\nShivering Mountain Distillery\nSilent Pool Distillers\nSin Gin Distillery\nSipsmith\nThe Sky Wave Distilling Co\nThe Spirits Business\nSpirit of Hven\nSummerfruitcup.com\nSweet Gwendoline French Gin\nThames Distillers Ltd\nTrevethan Distillery Ltd\nThunderflower Distillery\nVerallia\nWaitrose & Partners\nWebb James\nWhittaker’s Distillery Ltd\n\n\nTopics at a glance:\nProtecting your brand and IP from copycats  |  Botanicals supply  |  Gin Market Analysis  |  Advertising rules  |  The Spirits Buyer  |  Ultra-Premium  |  Legends Slot  |  What’s New  |  Entering New Markets  |  Botanicals Sourcing\n  \n\n\n\n\nStart\n\n\nEnd\n\n\nDescription\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n8:50\n9:20\nRegistration – with Coffee and Networking\n\n\n\n9:20\n9:30\nOpening remarks and introduction to the Gin Guild\nDesmond Payne MBE\, Grand Rectifier\, The Gin Guild \n\n\n9:30\n9:55\nLatest updates from the Portman Group and advice for Gin brands\nAlison Munro\, Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager\, Portman Group \n\n\n9:55\n10:20\nThe latest developments in “copycat” cases in the drinks industry\nCiara Cullen\, Partner\, RPC \n\n\n10:20\n10:45\nBotanicals availability and resiliance market update\nStefano Trumpy\, Managing Director\, Webb James \n\n\n10:45\n11:15\nCoffee and Networking\n\n\n\n11:15\n11:50\nAnalysis of latest market data and trends\nChris Pitcher\, Partner\, Redburn Atlantic \n\n\n11:50\n12:35\nThe Gin Guild Sustainability Project Update\nDavid Symons\, UK Director of Sustainability\, WSP \n\n\n12:35\n13:35\nLunch (included) and Networking\n\n\n\n13:35\n14:00\nTutored Tastings: Whats new and Juniper-Forward in 2024\nDavid T Smith\, Writer & Spirits Judge\, Summerfruitcup.com \n\n\n14:00\n14:30\nLegends slot: Lesley Gracie\, Hendrick’s Gin \nChristopher Hayman\, Chairman\, The Gin Guild \n\n\n14:30\n14:55\nSourcing and managing botanicals for a global gin brand\nAlessandro Garneri\, Master of Botanicals\, Bacardi \n\n\n14:55\n15:05\nIntroducing the Worshipful Company of Distillers\nAlex Oldroyd\, Court Assistant\, The Distillers Livery \n\n\n15:05\n15:35\nTea and Networking\n\n\n\n15:35\n16:00\nThe Growth in the Ultra Premium Celebrity-backed sector for Gins\nEmma Stokes\, Writer & Spirits Judge\, Gin Monkey \n\n\n16:00\n16:25\nLaunching in a new market\nSimon Ford\, Founder\, Fords Gin \n\n\n16:25\n16:50\nA Spirits buyer’s perspective\nJohn Vine\, Spirits Buyer\, Waitrose & Partners \n\n\n16:50\n18:30\nGin & Tonic and networking\n\n\n\n\n  \nMeet the speakers\nFeedback from Ginposium 2024Some of the feedback from 2024’s event: It was brilliant Well organised and felt like a new lease of life to events and proceedings. Great to see recordings of sessions and then also social presence. Congrats! Really great! Had a great experience and learnt a lot Well done guys\, was a fabulous event\, thoroughly enjoyedRead more... Alessandro Garneri\, BacardiAlessandro's talk is about Sourcing and managing botanicals for a global gin brand where he share his knowledge from working at Bacardi's botanical centre in Geneva.Read more... Simon Ford\, Fords GinSimon\, founder of Fords Gin is going to discuss his experiences in launching a gin brand in a new market - using knowledge from his recent Brazil launch as well as the experience of launching in the USA - to share what he has learnt along the way.Read more... Lesley Gracie\, Hendrick’s GinA Q&A with the legendary Lesley Gracie creator of Hendrick's Gin\, hosted by Gin Guild Chairman\, Christopher Hayman.Read more... David T Smith\, Summerfruitcup.comCelebrating 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 many new releases since last year.Read more... Stefano Trumpy\, Webb JamesStefano will discuss the general state of the botanicals market and look at the challenges of sustainability in botanicals supply\, as well as the impact of climate change on botanicals crops and examine the impact of global conflicts.Read more... Emma Stokes\, Gin MonkeyEmma 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 as the gin created for Brad Pitt by Guild Lifetime achievement award winner Tom Nichol.Read more... John Vine\, WaitroseJohn will give insights to gin producers around the world on what his role as Senior Spirits buyer at Waitrose entails\, and give tips and suggestions for how to stand out in a crowded marketplace in Waitrose\, the holy grail of spirits listings.Read more... Alison Munro\, Portman GroupAlison will provide an updated version of the presentation made at Ginposium 2019 from her colleague\, Alistair Taylor\, and provide a refresher for gin brands on how the self-regulatory system for alcohol marketing works.Read more... Ciara Cullen\, RPCCiara will discuss 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 discuss how best to protect your rights when faced with look-a-like product. Read more... David Symons\, WSPIn this discussion\, David will present an outline of the Gin Guild’s sustainability project and how its toolbox for Gin distillers can help them reduce their carbon footprint.Read more... URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/ginposium-2024-event/ LOCATION:RSA House\, 8 John Adam Street\, Charing Cross\, London\, WC2N 6EZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events,Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ginposium-2023-banner-photo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Gin Guild":MAILTO:info@theginguild.com GEO:51.5093669;-0.1227056 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=RSA House 8 John Adam Street Charing Cross London WC2N 6EZ United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8 John Adam Street\, Charing Cross:geo:-0.1227056,51.5093669 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230609 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230610 DTSTAMP:20240621T155847Z CREATED:20220612T122842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T155847Z UID:10000027-1686268800-1686355199@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:Ginposium 2023 DESCRIPTION:The Leading Gin industry event where some of the world’s most respected personalities and experts from the drinks and gin trade come together to discuss the state of the gin industry in 2023 and share their knowledge and expertise on all things gin\, in the Tenth annual Gin Guild organised Ginposium event. \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n A further update from Matthew on his research into Juniper – the key botanical in gin. The identification of specific markers for… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Juniper Research update with AI 2023 \n \n\n \n Matthew Pauley \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2023 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n David Thompson has 25 years experience in the electrical industry\, focusing on hazardous areas underpinned by the DSEAR regulations. During his career… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Best Distillery & DSEAR safety practices \n \n\n \n David Thompson \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2023 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Sandrine Ricard was appointed Deputy Director of Pernod Ricard in the UK in July 2022. Previous roles include Head of Sustainability at… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Pernod Ricard’s approach to Sustainability & Responsibility \n \n\n \n Sandrine Ricard \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2023 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Founder and Editor in Chief of ilGin.it\, the most read Italian website about Gin\, Vanessa has been writing about gin and spirits… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Salt (Yes Salt!) in Gin \n \n\n \n Vanessa Piromallo & Julia Nourney \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2023 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Three years on from the pandemic\, Chris’ presentation will map the performance of gin consumption\, focus on the recent evolution in consumer… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The State of the Gin industry 2023 \n \n\n \n Chris Pitcher \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2023 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Gin Guild Warden member Anand Virmani\, of Goa based NAO Spirits & Beverages\, presents a view on these new challengers\, including those… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The Rise of Asian Gins \n \n\n \n Anand Virmani \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2023 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n 50 years\, eight gins\, one Lifetime Achievement Award from The Gin Guild\, an MBE and now the Ambassadorial role of Master Distiller… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Legend Slot: Desmond Payne MBE\, Beefeater \n \n\n \n Christopher Hayman & Desmond Payne \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2023 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Rosie Milsom is Global Head of NPD at Atom Brands and Scrum Master for Atom Labs\, with a demonstrated history of working… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sustainable Packaging in 2023 \n \n\n \n Rosie Milsom & Sarah Miller \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2023 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Not requiring an introduction to many\, Gin Guild member David leads his annual tasting of what’s new and looks at a retro… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tutored Tastings of Gin 2023 \n \n\n \n David T Smith \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2023 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Energetic\, passionate and always found with a smile on his face\, Nolan loves experiencing great drinks with great people in great places.… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n How the Glass industry is addressing sustainability in 2023 \n \n\n \n Nolan Kane \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2023 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n It would be humble to say that Keli Rivers has been very lucky in her gin immersed career- from curating the largest… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The heritage and future of the Martini \n \n\n \n Keli Rivers \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2023 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \nSpeakers:\nIntroducing… David Boyd-Armstrong\, Shortcross GinDavid gives an insight into have to ensure you respect the local environment\, have consistent flavour and take into account any health and safety considerations when foraging for Gin botanicals. A regular contributor at spirits events around the world he is co-founder and Head Distiller at Rademon Estate Distillery\, home of Shortcross Gin\, Vice-Chair of Drinks Ireland and a Warden Rectifier of the Gin Guild.Read more... Introducing… Desmond Payne\, Beefeater Gin50 years\, eight gins\, a Lifetime Achievement Award from The Gin Guild\, an MBE and now the Ambassadorial role of Master Distiller Emeritus at Beefeater’s Gin\, Desmond Payne still isn’t quite ready to put his feet up.\nHe started out as a 19 year old management trainee with Seager\, Evans & Co\, a London-based wine and spirits company which owned Plymouth Distillery which put him on a path to Beefeater Gin.Read more... Introducing… Julia Nourney\, Spirits ConsultantJulia Nourney is an independent spirits consultant based in Germany who has been involved with spirits for 30 years. For the last decade Julia has been a spirit judge for both IWSC and ADI. She has a fantastic palate and she regularly co-teaches a Nosing for Faults seminar with Nancy Fraley. Julia is a Rectifier of the Gin Guild.Read more... Introducing… Anand Virmani\, NÄO SpiritsGin Guild Warden member Anand Virmani\, of Goa based NAO Spirits & Beverages\, presents a view on these new challengers\, including those of his own company\, from the country that launched the winning combination of gin and tonic.Read more... Introducing… Chris Pitcher\, RedburnChris has been writing investment research on the global distilled spirits industry for over 20 years.\n\nThe role combines his fascination with history (in a previous report “The Third Golden Age” he charted the development of the Scotch industry since the 1700s) and the challenge of modelling and forecasting both industry and company performance.Read more... Introducing… Rosie Milsom\, Atom BrandsRosie Milsom is Global Head of NPD at Atom Brands and Scrum Master for Atom Labs\, with a demonstrated history of working in the spirits industry. Self-confessed packaging geek and flavour enthusiast\, delighted by beauty\, functionality and taste.\nWith more than 10 years of dedicated service at Atom Brands\, taking ideas from simple concepts through to award winning physical products.Read more... Introducing… Matt Pauley\, Heriot Watt UniversityMatthew Pauley has been Assistant Professor of Distilling at the International Centre for Brewing and Distilling at Heriot Watt University Edinburgh since 2016\, one of the leading centres for technical excellence in distilling education. In addition\, he is a spirits communicator\, hosting tastings at royal residences and is an internationally recognised consultant through his company Distiller’s Nose Ltd Read more... Introducing… Vanessa Piromallo\, ilgin.itFounder and Editor in Chief of ilGin.it\, the most read Italian website about Gin\, Vanessa has been writing about gin and spirits since 2014. With her company\, That’s the Spirit\, she founded GinShop.it (Best Online Retailer 2020 at the Icons of Gin Awards by Gin Magazine) and helped many producers and brand owners with the launch of their products in Italy.Read more... Introducing… Sandrine Ricard\, Pernod RicardSandrine was appointed Deputy Director of Pernod Ricard in the UK in July 2022. Previous roles include Head of Sustainability at Chivas Brothers where she spearheaded the implementation of Good Times from a Good Place strategy.\nPreviously\, she was Vice President Corporate Social Responsibility at parent company Pernod Ricard where she helped create a centralised Sustainable department to generate wider impact.Read more... Introducing… Keli Rivers\, SipsmithGiving a potted history and the future of the Martini\, it would be humble to say that Keli Rivers has been very lucky in her gin immersed career - from curating the largest gin and genever collection in the Americas for San Francisco mecca\, Whitechapel to being named by Gin Magazine’s Iconic Awards; Gin Ambassador of the Year (2021) for the pioneering craft brand; Sipsmith - but honestly\, she has worked her butt off to get to where she is. Read more... Introducing… David T Smith\, SummerfruitcupNot requiring an introduction to many Ginposium regulars\, David leads his annual tasting of what’s new and looks at a retro revival in the world of gin. It’s a fast-paced environment with constant innovation and there have been many new releases since last year’s Ginposium. This session looks at some of the more interesting new releases\, as well as older Gins being revived on which to keep an eye.Read more... \n\nAgenda at a glance:\n\nProf. Matthew Pauley\, Heriot Watt University – Juniper research 2023 update\nDavid Thompson\, Milaco – Best distillery safety practices and learnings from other industries\nSandrine Ricard – Pernod Ricard’s approach to sustainability\nNetworking with tea\, coffee & refreshments\nVanessa Piromallo and Julia Nourney – Salt (yes salt!) in Gin\, the trend (with Samples)\nDavid Boyd-Armstrong\, Rademon Estate Distillery – Sustainable Foraging\nChris Pitcher\, Redburn – The State of the Gindustry including No/Lo\nLunch and networking (Included)\nAnand Virmani\, NÄO Spirits – The Rise of Gin across Asia\nDesmond Payne MBE – interviewed by Gin Guild Chairman Christopher Hayman\nRosie Milsom\, ATOM Brands & Sarah Miller\, Gin-a-ding-ding  – 2023 Sustainable packaging update\nNetworking with tea\, coffee & refreshments\nDavid T. Smith\, Summerfruitcup.com – Tutored Tasting: What’s New & Retro Revival (with samples)\nNolan Kane\, Verallia UK (Allied Glass) – How the Glass industry is addressing sustainability in 2023\nKeli Rivers\, Sipsmith – History of the Martini\n\n  \nWho is going to be there?\n\n\nTom Nichol\n\n\nDr Anne Brock\n\n\nChristopher Hayman\n\n\nDesmond Payne MBE\n\n\nJared Brown\n\n\nAdam Cocker\n\n\nAnd the following companies: \n\nAlcohols Ltd\nAS Liviko\nATOM Brands\nBacardi\nBeefeater Gin\nBeacon Commodities\nBerry Bros & Rudd (No.3 Gin)\nBombay Sapphire\nBramley & Gage (6 O’clock Gin)\nBrighton Gin\nBuckinghamshire & Surrey Trading Standards\nChase Distillery\nCheckpoint\nChivas Brothers\nCotswolds Distillery\nCross Border Ventures International\nDiageo\nEdelwhite Gin AG\nEthimex\nFeddie Ocean Distillery AS\nFerris Associates\nFirstlight Group\nGin-a-ding-ding\nGin in a Tin\nHayman’s Gin\nHeriot-Watt University\nHolyrood Distillery\nIan Macleod (Edinburgh Gin)\nilGin.it\nIntercontinental Brands LTD\nIWSR\nJulu Gin\nKimia / HG&Co\nKyoto Distillery (Ki No Bi)\nKräuter Mix GmbH\nLondon & Scottish International (Juniper Green)\nLondon to Lima EIRL\nMasons of Yorkshire\nMilaco\nMimea Mauzo Ltd\nMoatwood 1485\nNÄO Spirits\nNegroni Club UK\nOwens Illinois\nParagraph\nPerfidious Albion Limited\nPernod Ricard\nPuddingstone Distillery\nQuintessential Brands\nRademon Estate Distillery\nRedburn\nScottish Gin Awards\nSeatrus Gin\nSeven Hills\nShivering Mountain Distillery\nSipsmith\nSky Wave Gin\nSolaro Capri Gin\nStarspice Ingredients\nSummerfruitcup.com\nThames Distillers Ltd\nTrevethan Distillery\nTwo Roads Distilling Co.\nTwo Shores Gin\nVerallia UK\nWarner’s Distillery\nWebb James\n\n  \n\n  \n\nFull Schedule of Ginposium presentations:\n  \n8:50 Registration – with Coffee and Networking   \n  \n9:25 Welcome and introduction to the Gin Guild\nPal Gleed\, Director General of the Gin Guild \n\n\n \n9:30 A 2023 Update on Juniper profiling research\nMatthew Pauley\, Assistant Professor at The ICBD at Heriot-Watt University \nJuniper is key to gin. The identification of specific markers for juniper. An update on Guild sponsored research. \nMatthew’s research funded by the Gin Guild is part of industry leading work concerning the sensory performance of gin in association with the Scotch Whisky Research Institute\, by using techniques usually applied to the field of medical research\, he is able to look at the patterns of perception and look for signals\, trends and\, in time\, correlations and causations within the data using algorithmic techniques previously out of the reach of this project just two years ago. \nRead more… \n  \n\n\n \n9:50 Best Distillery safety practices and learning from other industries\nDavid Thompson\, Director at Milaco \nThis session will highlight events that have occurred in other industries\, particularly those involved in ethanol\, to provide useful learnings for distillers.  He will provide simple steps for new distilleries to ensure safety in a cost-effective way\, and for established operators he will provide a framework that should be in place to ensure continued safety which can be easily managed. \nDavid has 25 years experience focusing on hazardous areas. He’s been involved with numerous installations\, specialising in risk analysis and area classification. He’s worked in high-risk offshore assets for oil companies. \nRead more… \n  \n\n\n \n10:10 Pernod-Ricard’s approach to sustainability\nSandrine Ricard\, Deputy Director of S&R for Pernod Ricard in the UK \nSandrine was appointed Deputy Director of Pernod Ricard in the UK in July 2022. Previous roles include Head of Sustainability at Chivas Brothers where she spearheaded the implementation of Good Times from a Good Place strategy. \nPreviously\, she was Vice President Corporate Social Responsibility at parent company Pernod Ricard where she helped create a centralised Sustainable department to generate wider impact\, developed a new structured sustainable strategy\, a CSR leaders network in all Pernod Ricard affiliates\, as well as created a unique global event “Responsib’All Day” and new tools such as a global responsible drinking app. \nRead more… \n  \n  \n10:40 Coffee and Networking\n\n\n \n11:10 Salt In Gin (with samples)\nVanessa Piromallo\, Founder of ilgin.it and Julia Nourney\, Independent Spirits Consultant \nFounder and Editor in Chief of ilGin.it\, the most read Italian website about Gin\, Vanessa has been writing about gin and spirits since 2014. With her company\, That’s the Spirit\, she founded GinShop.it (Best Online Retailer 2020 at the Icons of Gin Awards by Gin Magazine) and helped many producers and brand owners with the launch of their products in Italy. Read more… \nJulia Nourney is an independent spirits consultant based in Germany who has been involved with spirits for 30 years. For the last decade Julia has been a spirit judge for both IWSC and ADI. She has a fantastic palate and she regularly co-teaches a Nosing for Faults seminar with Nancy Fraley. Julia is a Rectifier of the Gin Guild. Read more… \n  \n\n\n \n11:40 Sustainable and Responsible Botanical Foraging\nDavid Boyd-Armstrong\, Co-Founder of Rademon Estate Distillery \nDavid gives an insight into have to ensure you respect the local environment\, have consistent flavour and take into account any health and safety considerations when foraging for Gin botanicals. A regular contributor at spirits events around the world he is co-founder and Head Distiller at Rademon Estate Distillery\, home of Shortcross Gin\, Vice-Chair of Drinks Ireland and a Warden Rectifier of the Gin Guild. \nRead more… \n  \n\n\n \n12:00 The State of the Gindustry incl. No/Lo\nChris Pitcher\, Partner at Redburn \nThree years on from the pandemic\, Chris’ presentation will map the performance of gin consumption\, focus on the recent evolution in consumer trends by the key markets\, and summarise where we are in the investment cycle. \nWhile there are some compelling structural reasons for gin’s recent renaissance\, he will also look at some of the challenges potentially facing the industry. \nRead more… \n  \n\n\n  \n12:30  Lunch and Networking\n\n\n \n13:40  The Rise of Asian Gins (with samples)\nAnand Virmani\, Chairman and Co-Founder\, NÄO Spirits \nGin Guild Warden member Anand Virmani\, of Goa based NAO Spirits & Beverages\, presents a view on these new challengers\, including those of his own company\, from the country that launched the winning combination of gin and tonic. \nFeaturing: \n\nSaigon Baigur (Vietnam)\nHapusa (India)\nTanglin Gin (Singapore)\nIron Balls (Thailand)\nArc (Philippines)\nPeddler’s Gin (China)\nDOJA Gin (India/Japan)\nKi No Bi Tea (Japan)\n\nRead more… \n  \n\n\n \n14:10 Meeting Desmond Payne Q&A\n\nChristopher Hayman\, Chairman of the Gin Guild meets Desmond Payne\, industry icon \n50 years\, eight gins\, a Lifetime Achievement Award from The Gin Guild\, an MBE and now the Ambassadorial role of Master Distiller Emeritus at Beefeater’s Gin\, Desmond Payne still isn’t quite ready to put his feet up.\nHe started out as a 19 year old management trainee with Seager\, Evans & Co\, a London-based wine and spirits company which owned Plymouth Distillery which put him on a path to Beefeater Gin. \nRead more… \n  \n\n\n \n14:45 Sustainable packaging update 2023\nRosie Milsom\, Global Head of NPD at ATOM Brands & Sarah Miller\, founder of Gin-a-ding-ding \nSarah from Gin-a-ding-ding\, a Gin-based blog and Rosie Milsom Global Head of NPD at ATOM Brands talks us through a hands on sustainable packaging and transport update. Sarah is founder of ginadingding.com which launched in 2016. She is a spirits judge – regularly joining panels at the World Drinks Awards\, the IWSC and The Global Spirits Masters – and also writes for The Gin Magazine\, Spirits Beacon and Club Oenologique. \nRosie Milsom is Global Head of NPD at Atom Brands and Scrum Master for Atom Labs\, with a demonstrated history of working in the spirits industry. Self-confessed packaging geek and flavour enthusiast\, delighted by beauty\, functionality and taste. With more than 10 years of dedicated service at Atom Brands\, taking ideas from simple concepts through to award winning physical products. \nRead more… \n  \n15:05 Coffee and Networking\n\n\n \n15:35 Tutored tasting of Gin 2023\, What’s New and Retro Revival (with samples)\nDavid T Smith\, Spirits Author and Gin Judge\, Summerfruitcup.com \nNot requiring an introduction to many Ginposium regulars\, David leads his annual tasting of what’s new and looks at a retro revival in the world of gin. It’s a fast-paced environment with constant innovation and there have been many new releases since last year’s Ginposium. This session looks at some of the more interesting new releases\, as well as older Gins being revived on which to keep an eye. \nFeaturing: \n\nEl-Bart Gin\nBooth’s Gin\nBeefeater Crown Jewel Gin\nHayman’s Singapore Airlines Gin\nGreater Than Broken Bat Gin\nWarners X Four Pillars Harrington Shiraz Gin\nFour Pillars X Warners Green Apple & Rhubarb gin\nHernö Slow Sloe Gin\n\nRead more… \n\n\n \n16:05 How the Glass industry is addressing sustainability in 2023\nNolan Kane\, Head of emerging brands at Verallia UK (Allied Glass) \nNolan will discuss how the glass industry and the Verallia Group are working towards a lower carbon footprint\, and will talk about some very exciting developments throughout the group around sustainability. Heading up the Verallia UK Emerging Brands team\, Nolan works with some of the industry’s most exciting brands\, creating sustainable iconic glass packaging from UK manufacturing sites in Yorkshire. \nRead more… \n\n\n \n16:30 Exploring the heritage and future of the Martini (with samples)\nKeli Rivers\, Senior Brand Ambassador at Sipsmith \nGiving a potted history and the future of the Martini\, it would be humble to say that Keli Rivers has been very lucky in her gin immersed career – from curating the largest gin and genever collection in the Americas for San Francisco mecca\, Whitechapel to being named by Gin Magazine’s Iconic Awards; Gin Ambassador of the Year (2021) for the pioneering craft brand; Sipsmith – but honestly\, she has worked her butt off to get to where she is. \nRead more… \n  \n16:50 Gin & Tonic and networking\n18:20 Close URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/ginposium-2023-event/ LOCATION:RSA House\, 8 John Adam Street\, Charing Cross\, London\, WC2N 6EZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events,Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ginguild_ginposium_2022-083.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Gin Guild":MAILTO:info@theginguild.com GEO:51.5093669;-0.1227056 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=RSA House 8 John Adam Street Charing Cross London WC2N 6EZ United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8 John Adam Street\, Charing Cross:geo:-0.1227056,51.5093669 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220610 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220611 DTSTAMP:20230915T111709Z CREATED:20211010T122842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T111709Z UID:10000008-1654819200-1654905599@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:Ginposium 2022 DESCRIPTION:An especially warm welcome to you all to this\, our 9th Annual Ginposium\, which is returning in person for 2022 to the… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Welcome and an Introduction to the Gin Guild \n \n\n \n Pal Gleed \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2022 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Matthew Pauley The International Centre for Brewing and Distilling at Heriot Watt University Assistant professor and PhD student Juniper is key to… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fingerprinting Juniper profiling predominance \n \n\n \n Matthew Pauley \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2022 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Do’s and don’ts when labelling and marketing gin (and non-gin beverages) including low/no alcohol drinks and gin liqueurs and other spirit drinks.… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Bottling it up – Do’s and don’ts when labelling and marketing gin \n \n\n \n Jo Cook \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2022 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Rachel Sutherland\, Liquid and Innovation Manager Warner’s Distillery When it comes to London dry gins\, focus often goes into how flavour develops… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Rest In Peace: Post Distillation Finishing for a London Dry Gin \n \n\n \n Rachel Sutherland \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2022 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Kathy Caton\, Founder and MD\, Brighton Gin Launching in 2013 and with a focus on ethical and sustainable production and community engagement… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Routes for new brand launches – Doing it yourself \n \n\n \n Kathy Caton \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2022 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Charles Maxwell\, Thames Distillers’ Master Distiller Routes for new brand launches – Routes for production of gin as part of funding\, marketing\,… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Routes for new brand launches: Contracting out \n \n\n \n Charles Maxwell \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2022 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Chris Pitcher\, Redburn Atlantic Partner The development of the global gin market through recent cycles\, evolving consumer trends\, geographic differences\, and corporate… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The State of the Gin Industry 2022 \n \n\n \n Chris Pitcher \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2022 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n David T Smith\, Summerfruitcup.com David T Smith leads his annual tasting of what’s new and unusual in the world of gin. The… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tutored Tastings of Gin 2022 \n \n\n \n David T Smith \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2022 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Safe use of ‘gin machines’. Compliance\, control\, assessment Liam Matthews\, The Health and Safety Consultancy This session provides an overview for employers… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Safe use of Gin Machinery \n \n\n \n Liam Matthews \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2022 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n David Pool\, Co-Founder\, Smarter.AI Until now\, AI has been the exclusive domain of global technology companies\, with the data and resources needed… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Distilling value from data with Artificial Intelligence \n \n\n \n David Pool \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2022 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Examining the key role that coriander can play in gin Ben Marston\, Puddingstone Distillery Often cited as the second most important botanical… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The Coriander Effect \n \n\n \n Ben Marston \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2022 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Craig Harper\, Fever-Tree Our part in the gin renaissance Craig will tell the story of how the idea of a “premium tonic”… \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fever-Tree’s part in the Gin Renaissance \n \n\n \n Craig Harper \n \n \n GINPOSIUM 2022 URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/ginposium-2022-event/ LOCATION:RSA House\, 8 John Adam Street\, Charing Cross\, London\, WC2N 6EZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events,Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ginposium-2022-no-strapline.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Gin Guild":MAILTO:info@theginguild.com GEO:51.5093669;-0.1227056 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=RSA House 8 John Adam Street Charing Cross London WC2N 6EZ United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8 John Adam Street\, Charing Cross:geo:-0.1227056,51.5093669 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR