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Interviews

23/08/2023

Marco Semeraro On Bartending From London To Dubai

A graduate of the Leonardo da Vinci State Technical Institute near Milan, Marco was named UK Champion bartender in 2016, which acted as the launchpad for his career

Interviews

22/08/2023

Michelangelo Buzzi On Defining A Good Distiller

For me, a good distiller is not only someone who has a strong foundation of technical knowledge and skills but also someone who can effectively navigate the market and its macro trends, Michelangelo Buzzi

Interviews

22/08/2023

Alasdair Day, Co-founder at R&B Distillers & Isle of Raasay Distillery On Distillers Role

Alasdair Day is the Co-founder of The first legal distillery on the Isle of Raasay in northwest Scotland, with a vision to create the finest Hebridean single-malt Scotch whisky

Interviews

22/08/2023

The Man with the Glass: Martin Duffy

It’s hard to find one man so ingrained in the world of whiskey, its education, and the right way to drink it. Let’s talk to Martin Duffy, who has remained passionate to whiskey for his entire professional life

Interviews

21/08/2023

Distiller and Blender Andrea Del Gaudio On Distilling Role

Distiller, blender, and spirits production counsellor Andrea Del Gaudio on distillers role and what a day looks like

Interviews

21/08/2023

Orchestrating the World’s Top Irish Whiskies: Billy Leighton

Billy Leighton holds the key to Irish Distillers as the Master Blender, an enviable and arduous role

Spirits Reviews

06/08/2023

The Top 10 Cognac Producers: Exploring the Rich Elixir and the Thriving Market

Cognac's rich history, top producers like Hennessy & Rémy Martin, and growing global market, driven by luxury appeal & cocktail culture

Insights

06/08/2023

The Contemporary Cognac Market: Future Prospects among the Top 10 Producers

The cognac market surges with global appeal, driven by emerging economies, innovation, sustainability, and top brands

Interviews

24/07/2023

Pernod Ricard's AI Transformation with Pierre-Yves Calloc'h

Let's take a digital journey into Pernod Ricard's operations with Chief Digital Officer, Pierre-Yves Calloc'h