Sustainability the key topic at the gin industry’s annual conference as The Gin Guild welcomes one of the world’s most experienced distillers to its prestigious top role
12th June, 2023
The Gin Guild has appointed a new Grand Rectifier at its prestigious annual Ginposium, which focused on the sustainability of the gin industry. Desmond Payne will be the figurehead for the organisation from 20th October, succeeding the wonderful Lesley Gracie from Hendrick’s.
Read more...Ginposium 2023 focuses on sustainability and captures decades of industry experience
15th March, 2023
With sustainability a vital consideration for every distiller, Ginposium will feature a presentation by Pernod-Ricard Deputy Director Sandrine Ricard, who has 15 years’ experience in the field and will discuss sustainability strategies.
Read more...Introducing… David Boyd-Armstrong, Shortcross Gin
23rd February, 2023
David 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 Gin
23rd February, 2023
50 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.
He 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.
Introducing… Julia Nourney, Spirits Consultant
23rd February, 2023
Julia 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 Spirits
23rd February, 2023
Gin 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, Redburn
13th March, 2023
Chris has been writing investment research on the global distilled spirits industry for over 20 years.
The 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 Brands
23rd February, 2023
Rosie 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.
Introducing… Matt Pauley, Heriot Watt University
23rd February, 2023
Matthew 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.it
23rd February, 2023
Founder 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 Ricard
23rd February, 2023
Sandrine 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.
Previously, she was Vice President Corporate Social Responsibility at parent company Pernod Ricard where she helped create a centralised Sustainable department to generate wider impact.
Introducing… Keli Rivers, Sipsmith
23rd February, 2023
Giving 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, Summerfruitcup
23rd February, 2023
Not 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...Introducing… Sarah Miller, Gin-a-ding-ding
23rd February, 2023
Sarah, along with Rosie Milsom from 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.
Read more...Introducing… Nolan Kane, Verallia UK
23rd February, 2023
Nolan 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.
Read more...Introducing… David Thompson from Milaco
20th February, 2023
This session will highlight events that have occurred in other industries, particularly those involved in ethanol, to provide useful learnings for distillers. David 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.
Read more...Full 2022 Ginposium line up announced
23rd February, 2023
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Read more...The state of Gin – online Ginposium to explore the latest tastes and trends
14th September, 2023
Innovation has been at the heart of the gin industry’s response to an unprecedented year disrupted by on-trade closures, social distancing, and the import and export changes resulting from Brexit. With continuing restrictions on international travel and large gatherings, industry body The Gin Guild, a week ahead of World Gin Day on 12 June, has provided a third online serving of its popular trade Ginposium seminar.
Read more...A second serving of Ginposium to support the gin industry during second lockdown
15th September, 2023
With current on-trade closures rounding off an unprecedented and challenging year for the gin industry, The Gin Guild is ‘getting in a second round’ and serving up additional 2020 Ginposium […]
Read more...The show must go on: the Ginposium seminar goes online
15th September, 2023
Ginposium, the annual gin industry seminar organised by the Gin Guild, and one of the gin industry’s annual highlights, is to be held online due to the coronavirus pandemic. Instead […]
Read more...Ginposium 2019
16th May, 2022
The 2019 Ginposium (the Gin Guild gin industry annual conference, held on June 7th), was once again an informative day for members of the gin trade, with attendees from […]
Read more...Growing pains, dark satanic stills and ‘Ginpersonation’: Gin industry seminar will tackle gin’s pressing issues
27th May, 2021
Lively debate and a chance to taste interesting new releases will be on the menu when gin industry experts from around the UK and around the world gather in London for their annual Ginposium seminar. Tickets are now on sale for The Gin Guild’s sixth annual gin industry seminar, which takes place on Friday 7 June at RSA House.
Read more...Ginposium 2018 a big hit
16th August, 2023
Presentations and information from the 5th Annual Ginposium organised by the Gin Guild are now available to view and download. The event, held on 7th June 2018 was the biggest yet, with over 3,000 samples poured for delegates.
Read more...The Gin Guild welcomes first Australian member at annual Ginposium
27th May, 2021
Worldwide growth and interest in gin was in focus as industry body The Gin Guild installed its first member from Australia, while hosting its annual London Ginposium. The event, held at […]
Read more...New venue & speakers confirmed for Ginposium 2017
27th May, 2021
Due to popular demand The Gin Guild’s fourth annual Ginposium seminar is moving to a larger venue and, as always, will be packed with some of the world’s most respected […]
Read more...Ginposium 2016 hailed a huge success
27th May, 2021
Leading experts from the gin and drinks trade joined forces to share their knowledge and expertise on all things gin, at the third annual Ginposium seminar, organised by industry body The Gin Guild. […]
Read more...Speakers announced for Ginposium 2016
27th May, 2021
Some of the world’s leading experts from the gin and drinks trade will share their vast knowledge and expertise on the spirit, at the third annual Ginposium seminar, organised by […]
Read more...2014 Ginposium held at London Transport Museum
27th May, 2021The Gin Guild Ginposium had wide spread coverage in the trade-press, including: Twitter, Drinks International, Imbibe, Soulshakers, Bar Magazine, PMA, Bar Life-UK, The Spirits Business.
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