7th June 2019 – RSA House
Some of the world’s most respected personalities and experts from the drinks and gin trade will be coming together to discuss the state of the gin industry and share their knowledge and expertise on all things gin, in the sixth annual Gin Guild organised Ginposium event.
Ginposium 2019 Ticket Prices
| Ticket Type | Early Bird Price † | Standard Price |
|---|---|---|
| Before 30th March 2019* | From 30th March | |
| Gin Guild Member ticket * | £140 | £180 |
| Standard Ticket | £200 | £220 |
| Distilling student Ticket | £140 | £180 |
Ginposium 2018 highlights including the introduction of Gin-Note™:
Ginposium 2018 Event Highlights
Justin Hicklin: Gin categories & consumer aids
David T Smith: Tutored gin tasting - what’s new for 2018
Ginposium 2018 Panel Discussion: Gin-Note
For films of previous events and more
See www.theginguild.com
All times are subject to change.
| Speaker(s) | Organisation | About |
|---|---|---|
| Ed Pilkington | The Gin Guild | Grand Rectifier of the Gin Guild |
| Tommy Haughton | Beacon Commodities Ltd | |
| Nolan Kane | Allied Glass | |
| Ben Marston, | Puddingstone Distillery | |
| Dr Anne Brock | Bombay Sapphire Distillery | |
| David T Smith | SummerfruitCup | Spirit Author and Gin Judge |
| Chairman: Ed Pilkington | ||
| Evelyne Canterranne | FlavorActiV | FlavorActiV are the world leader in beverage sensory for tasting panels and analytical instruments. |
| Ciara Cullen | RPC | |
| Tom Warner | Warner Edwards | |
| Terry Frazer, Master Distiller and Joanne McKerchar, Senior Archivist | Diageo | Founder members of the Gin Guild Owners of Gordon's and Tanquery brands |
| Alistair Taylor Compliance Manager | The Portman Group | The Portman Group are the self-regulatory body for the alcohol industry in the UK. Since inception more than 25 years ago, it has set high standards for the naming, packaging and promotion of alcoholic drinks. |
| Stuart Gregor | Four Pillars Distillery | |
All times are subject to change.
| To | From | Details | Speaker(s) | Organisation | About |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09.00 | 09.20 | Registration | |||
| 09.20 | 09.30 | Opening remarks and the Gin Guild. | Ed Pilkington | The Gin Guild | Grand Rectifier of the Gin Guild |
| 09.30 | 10.00 | A leaf out of your book Developments in the botanical trade and how, in an expanding market and with variable climate conditions, one deals with quality control. | Tommy Haughton | Beacon Commodities Ltd | |
| 10.00 | 10.20 | Bottling it Glass innovation – Bespoke or off the shelf, decoration, size and the design process. Design trends and innovation. Brand penetration, line extensions and scalability. | Nolan Kane | Allied Glass | |
| 10.20 | 10.40 | Growing pains Dead kings, grotesque gins and mighty big explosion. The journey from kitchen to micro distillery. A guide for distillery startups. | Ben Marston, | Puddingstone Distillery | |
| 10.40 | 11.15 | Coffee and networking | |||
| 11.15 | 11.35 | Dark satanic stills? What today are the ‘stills traditionally used for gin? How does your still design affect your gin? | Dr Anne Brock | Bombay Sapphire Distillery | |
| 11.35 | 12.05 | Tutored gin tasting - what’s new for 2019? 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 some of the more interesting new releases, as well as gin trends on which to keep an eye. With samples | David T Smith | SummerfruitCup | Spirit Author and Gin Judge |
| 12.05 | 12.45 | Panel Discussion: Look to the future now. Crystal ball gazing for gin. e.g.; Peak gin? Peak Brand? Pushing the flavour envelope? Gin ‘liqueurs’? etc. | Chairman: Ed Pilkington | ||
| 12.45 | 13.05 | Structuring Sensory Practices for Excellence in Gin Quality and Innovation Regardless of style, neutrality of base spirit in Gin is extremely important. Off-notes from impurities and/or contamination cause adverse effect on aroma & flavour profile, consistency and stability and influence the sensory quality of final products. The presentation will highlight importance of sensory training and proficiency validation by practising retro-nasal tasting using safe-to-taste GMP Pharma-compliant flavour references for sustained quality and consumer satisfaction. | Evelyne Canterranne | FlavorActiV | FlavorActiV are the world leader in beverage sensory for tasting panels and analytical instruments. |
| 13.05 | 14.00 | Lunch and networking | |||
| 14.00 | 14.20 | Gin-personator! Protecting your brand & IP against look-a-likes and infringers | Ciara Cullen | RPC | |
| 14.20 | 14.45 | Innovation and Educators clear the path for imitators and disrupters | Tom Warner | Warner Edwards | |
| 14.45 | 15.15 | Gordon’s Gin: 250 years young 2019 is the 250th anniversary for Tanqueray Gordon & Co’s iconic gin. Notes on its recipe for success. | Terry Frazer, Master Distiller and Joanne McKerchar, Senior Archivist | Diageo | Founder members of the Gin Guild Owners of Gordon's and Tanquery brands |
| 15.15 | 15.50 | Tea and networking | |||
| 15.50 | 16.20 | Striking the balance between creativity and compliance With increasing numbers of complaints about small and independent gins, it is more important than ever to stay on the right side of the Codes. The Portman Group will give a guide to navigating the rules and regulations for alcohol marketing in the UK. They will show how to access the free Advisory Service and Guidance Notes, which can help producers be less likely to be subject to an upheld complaint – leaving them free to distil great gins and grow their companies. | Alistair Taylor Compliance Manager | The Portman Group | The Portman Group are the self-regulatory body for the alcohol industry in the UK. Since inception more than 25 years ago, it has set high standards for the naming, packaging and promotion of alcoholic drinks. |
| 16.20 | 16.50 | Ripsnorter - The gin view from Australia With samples | Stuart Gregor | Four Pillars Distillery | |
| 16.50 | 18:30 | Gin & Tonic and networking A selection of gin and mixer options presented by Merchant's Heart mixers Merchant's Heart make spirit enhancers. Every flavour in the collection is designed to complement premium spirits, and to elevate drink-making and drinking to a whole new level of enjoyment. |  |
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RSA HOUSE, 8 John Adam Street, London, WC2N 6EZ
Gin Specification
The Guild only recognises gin styles produced by distilling ethyl alcohol in stills traditionally used for gin, in the presence of juniper berries and other botanicals – provided that the juniper taste is predominant.
Gin Guild Management
The strategy of the Guild is set by a Management Committee made up of representatives from the four largest UK gin distillers (Diageo, Grants, Bacardi and Chivas), with other Guild members and Liverymen from the Worshipful Company of Distillers.
The titular head of the Guild is the Grand Rectifier. The four largest distilling companies are represented by Founder Wardens. Other gin distillers are represented by Warden Rectifiers. Individual Guild members are known as Rectifiers.
Gin Guild Membership
Membership is open to all (subject to gin distillers and brand owners meeting the Gin Guild Gin specification).
Applications for membership of the Guild should be addressed to the Gin Guild Director General (see contact details).
Benefits of Gin Guild Membership
As detailed in the Guild objectives, membership brings together Gin distillers and industry leaders involved in the production, promotion, distribution and consumption of Gin.
The Guild annually arrange, co-host and/or facilitate access for Guild members to a programme of gin related events and celebrations.
Current details are available on request, but include:
- Annual Gin tasting event
- Guild installation ceremonies (including an option for full members of Guild installation at the prestigious venue of the Mansion House, London, followed by a combined Banquet with the Worshipful Company of Distillers in the famous Egyptian Hall).
Gin Guild Promotion
The Gin Guild Website is regularly up-dated and the Guild produce a regular magazine covering both Guild events and gin articles.
Education and Development
The Guild develop its links and encourage further education and research into gin, and work with the London based Wine & Spirit Education Trust, the International Centre for Brewing & Distilling at Heriot-Watt University, Scotland, the Institute of Brewing and Distilling in London and the Distillation Department of Minnesota University, USA.
